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ON BEING A TEACHER
THE HUMAN DIMENSION |
| By: |
Jeffrey A. Kottler, Stanley J. Zehm, Ellen Kottler |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£30.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
076193944X |
| ISBN 13: |
9780761939443 |
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| Publisher: |
SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC |
| Pub. date: |
1 February, 2005 |
| Edition: |
3rd Revised edition |
| Pages: |
192 |
| Description: |
In this updated and revised edition, the authors provide beginning and preservice teachers with the advice and encouragement they'll need to not only survive, but thrive in today's challenging classrooms. Rather than focusing on the mechanics, this book is about the essence of great teachers and great teaching-the passion and caring that they bring to their jobs and their extraordinary ability to positively affect each and every student. The Third Edition contains more specific, research-based teaching strategies and suggested professional development activities at the end of each chapter. Other additions to the book include:} information on learning styles and multiple intelligence } in-depth look at parent-teacher conferences } time-saving techniques } guides for individual and group reflection } ideas for becoming involved in the school and district to further professional growth } the impact of No Child Left Behind } guidance for making referrals to a specialist and the types of specialists found in schools. This book is ideal for teacher education courses and induction programmes. |
| Synopsis: |
'This book is a fabulous resource that helps both beginning and experienced teachers examine themselves and reflect on their own teaching practices' - Michelle Barnea, Educational Consultant Realize, refresh, and awaken the passionate, caring, motivated teacher inside! Who was the best teacher you ever had? Can you remember the excitement and joy that this teacher brought to learning? Do you want to be "the best teacher ever" for your students? Understanding yourself and how you relate to others is the first step in becoming the enthusiastic, inspirational teacher to whom students respond best. On Being a Teacher links teaching to the unique human characteristics that each of us possess. Written with the trainee, beginning, and experienced teacher in mind, the authors help teachers discover their own special traits that make them superlative teachers. This newly revised third edition includes the addition of: - Research-based teaching strategies - Professional development activities - An in-depth look at parent-teacher evenings- Ideas for getting involved in your school and LEA to further your professional growth - Information on learning styles and multiple intelligences - Guides for individual and group reflection This book is ideal for teacher education courses and induction programs and can be used for either individual growth or group study. |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Corwin Press Inc |
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