From trainee to teacher : reflective practice for novice teachers / Thomas S.C. Farrell.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Teaching : a profession that eats its young -- "Forget all you learned at___" : role of teacher education -- From trainee to teacher : the transition shock -- "The first week is like you're in a swamp" : developing awareness -- "Here's the book, go teach" : managing the classroom -- "It was very dry" : evaluating lessons -- "I want to be me" : role identity development -- "You put your personal stamp on it" : reflecting on teaching style -- "Remember all you learned at___" : reflective practice within teacher education -- "I liked hearing other ideas" : reflective practice during the first year.