ABSTRACT

In today's world of education, teachers face increasing pressure to design classrooms with high engagement and larger-than-life atmospheres. But how do you make that work if you or your students are introverts and more reticent to speak up? This unique book has the secrets to creating a Dead Poets Society classroom even if you’re not quite a Robin Williams!

The book offers insights on effective instruction through the eyes of six dynamic and effective, yet introverted, educators. The teachers share their experiences and strategies for how they brought magic into their instruction and made their classrooms come to life for students. Their inspiring real-life stories demonstrate that there is no one right way to teach – if you don’t want to jump on a table in a costume, you can reach and engage students in your own unique way!

Appropriate for teachers of all subject areas, the book also offers research-backed ways to recognize and support the students who are not the "talkers" or the first ones to volunteer. It also includes book reflection questions so teachers and administrators can better support introverted educators and students alike.

chapter |3 pages

Introduction

chapter 1|11 pages

Meet Zach

An introverted educator who finds magic teaching theater

chapter 2|7 pages

Meet Sara

An introverted elementary educator with a heart to celebrate everyone

chapter 3|8 pages

Meet Aaron

An introverted educator who finds power in discussion

chapter 4|8 pages

Meet Kate

An introverted educator who finds the most value in the small moments

chapter 5|7 pages

Meet Jasmin

An introverted elementary ESL teacher building a safe and supportive environment

chapter 6|9 pages

Meet Jill

An introverted educator who finds richness in teaching business

chapter |2 pages

Book study guide questions

chapter |2 pages

Conclusion – some final thoughts