Full Description
In this engaging book, Armand Doucet, a globally respected and recognized teacher, provides a clear roadmap for championing classroom-focused change in a technology-advanced society. Teaching Life brings the voices of teachers into the global conversation about educational reform to offer a how-to for implementing into classrooms design thinking, technology integration and a holistic education based on competencies, social-emotional learning and the literacies. With the innovative ideas in this book, educators can create a foundation for sustainable, honest, transparent leadership and work toward building a true community of local and global learning.
Contents
Foreword by David Edwards
Introduction
Acknowledgements
Part 1 - Our Calling
Chapter 1 - Teachers Stand Alone
Chapter 2 - Profession or Occupation?
Chapter 3 - Becoming a Teacher
Part 2 - Our Choices & Our Challenges
Chapter 4 - Design Thinking to Drive Classroom Change
Chapter 5 - Building a Holistic Learning Culture
Chapter 6 - Building Community
Chapter 7- Technology Integration
Chapter 8 - Assessment and The Impact on Learning Culture
Conclusion
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