Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
I felt inspired and renewed and validated. -Cathy Lutz, Teacher Madison Station Elementary School, MS Both practical and inspirational. -Chris Laster, Teacher Russell Elementary School, Smyrna, GA This is a book I want to utilize with my preservice students. It is right on, a great positive PR tool for our new teachers. -J. Victor McGuire, Founder National Association for Beginning Teachers Professor, University of Nevada, Las Vegas The author's voice is clear and comes from a deep set of values and beliefs that should be heard by contemporary teachers in training and by practicing teachers. -Marilyn Katzenmeyer Professional Development Center Smile as early and as often as you can in your learning classroom Explore the realities behind eight well-known teaching myths with veteran teacher educator Peggy Deal Redman. With insightful classroom stories, reflective questions, how-to tips and strategies, and inspirational quotes to encourage, inspire, and motivate every teacher in today's professional learning community, this creative resource offers: Tools for building a positive classroom environment Sound advice for developing respectful relationships with students Tips for collaborating with colleagues, administrators, and parents Ideas for rekindling professional idealism
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Smile as early and as often as you can in your learning classroom
Explore the realities behind eight well-known teaching myths with veteran teacher educator Peggy Deal Redman. With insightful classroom stories, reflective questions, how-to tips and strategies, and inspirational quotes to encourage, inspire, and motivate every teacher in today's professional learning community, this creative resource offers:
- Tools for building a positive classroom environment
- Sound advice for developing respectful relationships with students
- Tips for collaborating with colleagues, administrators, and parents
- Ideas for rekindling professional idealism
Synopsis
Veteran teacher educator Peggy Deal Redman counters eight well-known myths with positive realities to motivate every teacher. Smile early and often