Straight talk to teachers : twenty insane ideas for a better classroom / Bruce J. Gevirtzman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gevirtzman, Bruce J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Effective teaching.

Classroom environment.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (253 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield, c2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In a no-holds-barred, candid delivery, this book drives directly to the core of what makes an extraordinary teacher, and presents an honest appraisal of why some teachers fail.

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction: The Truth May Drive You Insane; Chapter 1. Pinch out a Little Gratitude: You're a Teacher, Man!; Chapter 2. Prefer Professionalism; Chapter 3. Emote Passion for What You Teach; Chapter 4. Stay off Your Tush; Chapter 5. Spotlight Reality: If It Doesn't Matter, Don't Teach It; Chapter 6. Entertain an Acting Requirement; Chapter 7. Internalize Affection for the Kids: Love 'em Up!; Chapter 8. Strive to Be (Gulp!) Fair; Chapter 9. Communicate with Even the Ugly Parents; Chapter 10. Immerse Yourself in the Extra, without Going Under

Chapter 11. Breathe, Pace, ChillChapter 12. Nourish Thyself: Keep Stuffing Your Face; Chapter 13. Connect with Comrades-in-Arms; Chapter 14. Enroll Yourself Back in (Yikes!) School; Chapter 15. Plan According to Specifications: Your Own; Chapter 16. Strategize under a Core Umbrella; Chapter 17. Observe-and Then Take It with a Grain of Salt; Chapter 18. Cultivate a Sense of Humor; Chapter 19. Learn a Foreign Language; Chapter 20. Juice up Your Personal Life; Chapter 21. ""Hey, Mr. G., When Are You Gonna Retire?""; Bibliography; About the Author

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-48091-X

9786612480911

1-60709-039-2

OCLC:

609856022