ABSTRACT

This collection of original essays is designed for undergraduate and graduate courses in methods of teaching. While speaking to all the topics covered in traditional methods textbooks, the author also reflects on his own experiences as a student and teacher. He adopts a unique conversational and reflective style that integrates concerns for the well-being of teachers and their professional development, as well as for the role of students in the learning process. Engaging and informed, this book will be a resource for practicing teachers and those in training.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

chapter |6 pages

Teaching as Work

chapter |6 pages

Our Values Matter

chapter |4 pages

A Focus on Studenting

chapter |15 pages

The Importance of Language

chapter |26 pages

Curriculum

chapter |11 pages

Motivation

chapter |7 pages

Style Counts

chapter |10 pages

Thoughts on Discipline

chapter |11 pages

Evaluation

chapter |18 pages

Planning

chapter |9 pages

Teaching and You