Author Dale Ripley has spent years studying great educators. Through extensive interviews with outstanding teachers and his own teaching experience, he has identified the common traits of great teachers. These traits include a passion for teaching, the creation of solid teacher-student relationships, and a sense of calling. In his book, Ripley offers insightful and well-researched advice to inspire both new and experienced teachers. K-12 teachers will use this book to: Explore the qualities, habits, and behaviors of great teachers Understand the research behind what makes teachers most effective Glean insights from other teachers on the topic of each chapter Hone skills and approaches that will elevate teaching Be inspired and renewed as an educator Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Great Teachers Are Masters of the Subjects They TeachChapter 2: Great Teachers Know the Students They TeachChapter 3: Great Teachers Know ThemselvesChapter 4: Great Teachers Master PlanningChapter 5: Great Teachers Master Teaching and Learning Strategies Chapter 6: Great Teachers Master Assessment StrategiesChapter 7: Great Teachers Are Masters of Motivation and PersuasionChapter 8: Great Teachers Prioritize the Teacher-Student RelationshipChapter 9: Great Teachers See Teaching as a Team SportChapter 10: Great Teachers Commit to Continuous ImprovementChapter 11: Great Teachers Benefit From Great Leaders EpilogueReferences and ResourcesIndex
Author Dale Ripley has spent years studying great educators. Through extensive interviews with outstanding teachers and his own teaching experience, he has identified the common traits of great teachers. These traits include a passion for teaching, the creation of solid teacher-student relationships, and a sense of calling. In his book, Ripley offers insightful and well-researched advice to inspire both new and experienced teachers. K-12 teachers will use this book to: Explore the qualities, habits, and behaviors of great teachers Understand the research behind what makes teachers most effective Glean insights from other teachers on the topic of each chapter Hone skills and approaches that will elevate teaching Be inspired and renewed as an educator Contents:IntroductionChapter 1: Great Teachers Are Masters of the Subjects They TeachChapter 2: Great Teachers Know the Students They TeachChapter 3: Great Teachers Know ThemselvesChapter 4: Great Teachers Master PlanningChapter 5: Great Teachers Master Teaching and Learning Strategies Chapter 6: Great Teachers Master Assessment StrategiesChapter 7: Great Teachers Are Masters of Motivation and PersuasionChapter 8: Great Teachers Prioritize the Teacher-Student RelationshipChapter 9: Great Teachers See Teaching as a Team SportChapter 10: Great Teachers Commit to Continuous ImprovementChapter 11: Great Teachers Benefit From Great Leaders EpilogueReferences and ResourcesIndex
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