Teaching Is an Art: An A-Z Handbook for Successful Teaching in Middle Schools an

Description: Teaching Is an Art: An A-Z Handbook for Successful Teaching in Middle Schools and High Schools by Leon Spreyer ""I re-read this book every summer to help me maintain a balanced perspective as I plan for a new school year." "Gary Tsuruda, Math teacher Jordan Middle School Palo Alto, CA """Teaching Is an Art" can help new teachers adjust more smoothly into the education profession and can provide new ideas and insights for veteran teachers." "John Thompson, Assistant Principal El Camino High School South San Francisco, CA "If you read only one book on teaching, make it this one! A practical, direct, and humorous guide to teaching???you won???t be able to turn the pages fast enough. "Drawing upon close to 30 years of teaching experience, the author provides teachers with practical information that is not always taught in teacher education courses. New and veteran teachers alike will find useful advice for managing their work both in and out of the classroom. The book covers 82 essential topics, including Cooperative Learning, Parents, Staff Meetings, Tests, Portfolios, Rules, and many more.Teaching ability, wisdom, and fervor are not inborn; teachers learn the elements of their art. With that in mind, Spreyer provides information, games, book recommendations, specific lesson plans, and straightforward advice on all aspects of teaching, ranging from "Back-to-School Night" to "Power in the Classroom," from "Principles" to "Principals," from "Homework" to "Substitute Teachers," And he does it in a reader-friendly style, with easy-to-follow lists, examples, and suggested resources.Highlights include: Practical advice on over 80 subjects, to apply both in the classroom and out Book suggestions and games for the classroom For veteran teachers, suggestions for staying motivated andavoiding burnout For new teachers, specifics you can???t get anywhere else, such as tips on the "First Day" and "First Week of School," and gaining "Respect" in the classroom FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This reader-friendly guide provides teachers with information, games, book recommendations, specific lesson plans, and straightforward advice on 82 essential aspects of teaching. Table of Contents PrefaceAbout the AuthorThe Art of TeachingAssessmentBack-to-School NightBooksCalculatorsCareer PathCheatingClass ManagementClassroom TalkColleaguesComputersConfidenceContestsCooperative LearningCurriculumDisciplineEinstein PointsField TripsFirst Day of SchoolFirst Week of SchoolGamesGetting AlongGetting Out MoreGradesGuest SpeakersHomeworkHow to Become HatedImproviseIndividual NeedsJobs in the ClassroomKnowledgeLast Days of SchoolLearning Is a ProcessLesson PlansLiesMaking Yourself AccessibleMediaMentoringMistakesModelingMovies About TeachersNew StudentsNew Stuff and Neat StuffNew TeacherNonverbal CommunicationOpenersOrganizing for SuccessParentsPhotocopyingPizzazzPortfoliosPower in the ClassroomPrincipalsPrinciplesQuotations in the ClassroomRecognizing StudentsRespectRoom EnvironmentRulesSchool ReformSpecial EducationStaff MeetingsStandardsSubstitute TeachersSupport PersonnelTalking to ParentsTalking to StudentsTeacher EvaluationTeaching: A Look BackTeaching Teachers to TeachTeam TeachingTestsTextbooks"Thats a Shame!""This Is Boring!" and Other Ego TrapsTimingUnits of StudyVeterans and RookiesVideos in the ClassroomWhy You Should Not TeachWhy You Should TeachZealIndex Review "[It] is a practical and informative guide which is accessibly arranged . . . a very highly recommended supplemental resource for art educators of all experience, skill, and grade levels." -- Midwest Book Reviews Library Bookwatch, March 2003 "Spreyers experiences with students and colleagues form the core of the book. It includes humor, quotations, poetry, samples, and examples for practitioners to try within their classrooms." -- Harriett Arnold Where was this book when I was teaching? Im going to show or tell every teacher I know about this book. I wish Leon Spreyer could win teacher of the millennium award (and I mean this new millennium not the last one)!" -- Barbara Piano "Teaching Is an Art can help new teachers adjust more smoothly into the education profession and can provide new ideas and insights for veteran teachers." -- John Thompson, Assistant Principal "I re-read this book every summer to help me maintain a balanced perspective as I plan for a new school year." -- Gary Tsuruda, Math teacher Review Quote Where was this book when I was teaching? Im going to show or tell every teacher I know about this book. I wish Leon Spreyer could win teacher of the millennium award (and I mean this new millennium not the last one)!" Details ISBN0761945199 Author Leon Spreyer Short Title TEACHING IS AN ART Pages 200 Language English ISBN-10 0761945199 ISBN-13 9780761945192 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 371.102 Illustrations Yes Year 2002 Publication Date 2002-06-30 Imprint Corwin Press Inc Subtitle An A-Z Handbook for Successful Teaching in Middle Schools and High Schools Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Place of Publication Thousand Oaks Audience Age 18-18 Birth 1937 Publisher Corwin Publishers DOI 10.1604/9780761945192 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2002-08-28 NZ Release Date 2002-08-28 US Release Date 2002-08-28 AU Release Date 2002-08-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160679051;

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