What I Didn't Know
True Stories of Becoming a Teacher
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Education & Teaching, Educational Theory, Philosophy & Social Aspects
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781937163280 | |
| Publisher: | Fourth Chapter Books | Publication: | September 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | In Fact Books | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781937163280 |
| Publisher: | Fourth Chapter Books |
| Publication: | September 28, 2016 |
| Imprint: | In Fact Books |
| Language: | English |
Teachers delve into the most difficult, rewarding, and transformative moments of their careers, as they discover that succeeding at teaching is a test not just of training or of subject matter, but of resolve, dedication, faith, and character. Whether in a New England prep school or a public school in South Central LA, a preschool in Malawi or a high school in China, the fundamental challenges of becoming a teacher are the same: finding authority, forging an authentic connection with students, and making a space where learning can occur. In these twenty personal narratives, teachers provide us with a fascinating insight into a profession that touches us all.
Teachers delve into the most difficult, rewarding, and transformative moments of their careers, as they discover that succeeding at teaching is a test not just of training or of subject matter, but of resolve, dedication, faith, and character. Whether in a New England prep school or a public school in South Central LA, a preschool in Malawi or a high school in China, the fundamental challenges of becoming a teacher are the same: finding authority, forging an authentic connection with students, and making a space where learning can occur. In these twenty personal narratives, teachers provide us with a fascinating insight into a profession that touches us all.
