Are you a first year teacher? Have you taught in the past and

are returning to the classroom? Do you crave knowledge about

specific tips and tricks that will help your school year run

smoothly? You might be brand new to the education scene or have

a few years of teaching under your belt. Either way you can

learn from teachers, professors, and educators with years of

experience in the field of education through audio books.

After grading papers and reading all day long, your eyes may be

fatigued. Give your eyes a rest and listen to educational

strategy books instead. You can curl up on the couch to listen

or learn while commuting home from school. The extra knowledge

you can garner from listening to these audio resources is

valuable and will affect your teaching in a positive manner.

What audio books should you check out? If you are a first year

teacher then you definitely want to listen to "The Essential 55"

by Ron Clark and "Educating Esme" by Esme Raji Codell. The

Essential 55 discusses 55 rules that Ron Clark employs in his

classroom to great success. Every teacher should be aware of

these rules as they will make their teaching experience

enjoyable and effective. The rules range from having students

properly follow classroom protocols to standing up for what you

believe in. He also provides tips for dealing with parents and

discipline issues, both of which are a recurring theme in

teaching.

In addition, you will want to listen to Educating Esme before

your first year of teaching. Many new teachers are excited, but

nervous at the same time. Educating Esme provides a hilarious

account of a teacher's first year. Take comfort in the joys,

successes, and setbacks that Esme endures during her first year

of teaching. This audio book will help inexperienced teachers

feel like they are not alone.

Psychology plays an important role in education. You need to

understand the needs of each child and fill those needs

appropriately. Spend some time listening to "The Education of

Children" by Alfred Adler. This timeless book provides insight

on personality, social development, and the role of the parent.

Other great audio books to check out are "The Closing of the

American Mind" by Allan Bloom, "Cultural Literacy" by E.D.

Hirsch, Jr., and "Dangerous Minds" by LouAnne Johnson. You might

have seen the movie Dangerous Minds in the 1990's. Listening to

the audio version, with a focus on teaching, will help you

succeed in a difficult classroom. By adding these audio books to

your listening library, you will cover social issues in

education that are hot beds of debate today.

You have stocked your classroom with the basics such as pencils,

paper, and textbooks. Now it is time to take your supplies a

step further by listening to these entertaining education

titles. They are a resource that will prove immensely useful in

your classroom experience.