Full Description
What does it take to become a teacher today and how does one become a teacher? With Grit and a Big Heart: A Beginner's Guide to Teaching covers the ins and outs on becoming a teacher from receiving a teaching license, working with students, colleagues, and parents, and confronting some of the social and political issues that dominate American society today. This book covers urban, suburban, and rural school settings and is intended for both teachers and anybody interested in the teaching profession.
Contents
Preface: What the UEFA Soccer Tournament and Teaching Have in Common
Chapter One: Defining Success
Chapter Two: On Teaching, Education, and Schools
Chapter Three: My Kids
Chapter Four: A Short History of Teachers
Chapter Five: Democracy and Education
Conclusion: The Ideal(ist) Teacher
Author Bio
Bibliography
Index
