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1 online resource |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
"Perhaps more than any other experience, conflict in schools and workplaces can zap our energy and steal our vigor as teachers. If we knew ways to minimize conflict and maximize vitality, would we use them? Teaching with Vitality offers specific behaviors and attitudes to reframe conflict by diluting and dissolving it. Organized into brief topics for busy readers, Teaching with Vitality combines common experiences and practical options for lessening the turmoil that is inevitable in schools. As beneficent stewards of our children, educators are priceless contributors to the quality of our lives. The main goal of Teaching with Vitality is to elevate teachers in their day-to-day lives by deconstructing the major and minor conflicts that sap their peace and dampen their power. School wellness is contagious. And, this book aims to offer daily pathways to health, wellness, and vigor."-- Provided by publisher |
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"Perhaps more than any other experience, conflict in schools and workplaces can zap our energy and steal our vigor. If we knew ways to minimize conflict and maximize vitality, would we use them? Vitality offers specific behaviors and attitudes to reframe conflict by diluting and dissolving it. Organized into brief topics for busy readers, Vitality combines common experiences and practical options for lessening the turmoil that is inevitable in schools. As beneficent stewards of our children, educators are priceless contributors to the quality of our lives. The main goal of Vitality is to elevate teachers in their day-to-day lives by deconstructing the major and minor conflicts that sap their peace and dampen their power. School wellness is contagious. And, this book aims to offer daily pathways to health, wellness, and vigor"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Machine generated contents note: -- Introduction -- 1. The Gift of Teaching -- 2. Rethinking Student Success -- 3. A Metaphor for Teaching -- 4. Attaching to the Outcome -- 5. Behaving Respect -- 6. Ten Minute Makeover -- 7. Praise in the Classroom -- 8. Real Moments -- 9. I Is Just I -- 10. Accepting Change -- 11. Assertiveness as Necessity -- 12. Assertiveness Level 1 -- 13. Assertiveness Level 2 -- 14. Assertiveness Level 3 -- 15. Assertiveness Level 4 -- 16. Assertiveness Level 5 -- 17. Honor in Being Honest -- 18. Facing Fear -- 19. Valuing Your Voice -- 20. Teachers Creed -- 21. Profanity -- 22. Embracing Mistakes in Learning -- 23. Administrator Appreciation -- 24. Misbehavior & Behavior -- 25. Eye Expressions -- 26. Acknowledging Boundaries -- 27. Cooperation in the Classroom -- 28. Cleaning the Clutter -- 29. Stay You -- 30. Five Questions -- 31. Feedback that Feeds -- 32. Personality Preferences -- 33. Virtue of Listening -- 34. Musicality in Every Subject -- 35. Conflict Happens -- 36. Freezing Images -- 37. The Toll of Disruptions -- 38. Hurting in Schools -- 39. My Word! -- 40. Context Effect -- 41. Leave It -- 42. Teachers Being Friendly -- 43. Self Talk -- 44. Just Breathe -- 45. Being Liked -- 46. Downshifting -- 47. Confidentiality -- 48. Art of Reprimand -- 49. Pitfalls of Assuming -- 50. Time to Beware -- 51. Two Word Cues -- 52. Rankism in Schools -- 53. Students Being Friends -- 54. Ambiance of Singing -- 55. Neutral Responsiveness -- 56. Converting Stress to Pressure -- 57. Privacy -- 58. Wisdom of Delay -- 59. Sensory Thresholds -- 60. Teacher as Entertainer -- 61. Valuing the Volley -- 62. Cultivating Curiosity -- 63. Aspire to Excel -- 64. Someone Loves Them -- 65. Problem Solving -- 66. Allowing Upset -- 67. I Could Be Wrong -- 68. Take Your Best Self to School -- 69. Defining Trust -- 70. Jumping to Conclusions -- 71. Resilience -- 72. Beware of Experts -- 73. Being a Responsive Professional -- 74. Teacher Friendships -- 75. Compassion & Happiness -- 76. Contagion of Behavior -- 77. Aim for Understanding -- 78. Persevere -- 79. Principles of Teaching and Learning -- 80. Introverts & Extroverts -- 81. A Practice of Playfulness -- 82. Competition in the Classroom -- 83. Annoyance Anomaly -- 84. Being a Beneficent Observer -- 85. Gumption, Grit & Gaiety -- 86. When We Are What We Do -- 87. Interpreting Behavior -- 88. On Second Thought -- 89. Compassion Fatigue -- 90. Catastrophizing -- 91. Moments of Grace -- 92. Positional & Personal Power -- 93. Look for the Charm -- 94. Civility -- 95. Bounce -- 96. Paranoia Pandemic -- 97. Be Impeccable with Your Word -- 98. Don't Make Assumptions -- 99. Don't Take Anything Personally -- 100. Always Do Your Best -- 101. Peaceful, Powerful You! -- References. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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School environment.
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School environment. |
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Classroom environment.
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Classroom environment. |
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Teaching -- Psychological aspets.
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Teaching. |
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Teachers -- Professional relationships.
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Teachers -- Professional relationships. |
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Conflict management.
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MUSIC -- General. |
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MUSIC -- Instruction & Study -- Techniques. |
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EDUCATION -- Administration -- General. |
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Conflict management. |
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EDUCATION -- Organizations & Institutions. |
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Bennett, Peggy D. Teaching with vitality. New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2017 9780190673987 (DLC) 2017015629 (OCoLC)1003132043 |
| ISBN |
9780190673994 (electronic book) |
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0190673990 (electronic book) |
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9780190673987 |
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0190673982 |
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9780190674007 (epub) |
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