A Classroom of Her Own: How New Teachers Develop Instructional, Professional, and Cultural Competence

by Dana Haight Cattani

This practical and insightful resource on teacher preparation, induction, and retention observes six young, white, female teachers on the job as they develop confidence and competence in instructional, professional, and cultural realms. 

Genres: Education

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 16, 2002

Reviews

[Chris]

I picked this up because I thought it would be an interesting read for my students. Unfortunately, I found Cattani's writing to be very off-putting. Her analysis of the new teachers and their work is incredibly negative, and some of her conclusions feel like they are coming from nowhere (and she does not present research support for many of them). I must admit that I stopped at chapter one, because I just became so disgusted. Perhaps the tone improves as one continues reading, but I will not continue.