| Description |
1 online resource (xi, 121 pages) |
| Contents |
Beginning the Journey -- Choosing Wisely -- Understanding Where You Came From -- Being a Teacher -- Being Authentic -- Being Passionate -- Being Zealous -- Being Greedy -- Being More Than Tolerant -- Classroom Culture -- Earning Respect -- Establishing Rules -- Appreciating Group Processes and Dynamics -- Creating a Culture of Inquiry -- Knowing Your Students -- Getting to Know You ... -- Appreciating Learning Styles -- Understanding Standardized Tests -- Avoiding Gender, and Other, Biases in the Classroom -- Dealing with Disabilities -- Teaching -- Planning Lessons -- Teaching to Mastery -- Using Technology -- Assessing Learning -- Improving Your Craft -- Studying Successful Teachers -- Staying Current -- Welcoming Feedback I -- Welcoming Feedback II -- Conclusions -- Following the Golden Rule (of Teaching) -- Final Words. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Students deserve great teachers and learning to become a great teacher is a lifelong journey. On Becoming a Teacher guides both the new and experienced teacher through the exhilarating process of learning to educate students in a way that makes a lasting impact on their lives. Dr. Kearney leads the reader through the process of understanding what lies at the foundation of great teaching, loading each essay with ready-for-classroom use applications and challenging ideas. This book is designed to encourage the reader to think deeply about all aspects of education, while instilling, or rekindling. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Teaching.
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Teachers -- Training of.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9462093911 9789462093911 |
| ISBN |
9789462093928 (electronic bk.) |
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946209392X (electronic bk.) |
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9789462093911 |
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9462093911 |
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9462093903 |
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9789462093904 (pbk.) |
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