Full Description
"A book about the fearless joy, the common sense, and the B.S. detector necessary for good teaching. Brava!"
—Michelle Broussard, Assistant Professor
McNeese State University
"This book is a winner for anyone who loves teaching and who cares about helping students reach beyond expectations."
—Gayla LeMay, Teacher
Louise Radloff Middle School, Snellville, GA
Inspirational, invigorating advice from a veteran teacher!
Vickie Gill's time-tested wisdom and practical advice provides the insight teachers need to develop a dynamic, successful classroom. This third edition of her bestseller contains new material that helps teachers work with new technologies, evolving social climates, limited budgets, and standardized testing. Drawing on lessons learned from 21 joyous years of teaching, Gill illustrates each commandment with authentic classroom stories and concrete guidance for staying enthusiastic and committed to excellence. The suggestions show how to:
Ask for support from your principal or staff
Reach difficult-to-teach students
Choose your battles carefully
Maintain an open mind and a flexible attitude
Focus on why you became a teacher in the first place
Rediscover your profound joy for teaching, students, and what Gill calls "the greatest of all professions."
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
1. Thou Shalt Have a Calling to Teach
2. Thou Shalt Demonstrate and Project the Joy of Learning
3. Thou Shalt Keep Your Eyes on the Prize
4. Thou Shalt Be Organized and Accountable
5. Thou Shalt Ask and Ye May Receive
6. Thou Shalt Be Fair and Prepared
7. Thou Shalt Use Some Common Sense
8. Thou Shalt Be Open-Minded and Flexible
9. Thou Shalt Not Work in Fear
10. Thou Shalt Raise Your Expectations
11. Thou Shalt Keep Things in Perspective
Epilogue
References
Suggested Reading
Index
