25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid
* Hardcover: 288 pages
* Publisher: Sage Publications; 2nd Revised edition edition (Jun 11 2008)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1412937876
* ISBN-13: 9781412937870
Review
"This book will make you laugh, make you shake your head in disbelief, and keep you amazed. Most important, this book will help you become a more enlightened and effective educator as you gracefully sidestep difficult situations by remembering the practical lessons within these pages." -- Jennifer Brooks, Fourth-Grade Teacher 20080104 "Examines and creates awareness of the social and psychological implications of teachers' responses to students. The author provides real-life scenarios and purposeful commentaries addressing these interactions." -- Anissa Pennick, Counselor 20080108 "I was able to reflect on my own teaching experience and actions, which resulted in a conscious effort to be more positive with my students." -- Nicole D. Anderson, Second-Grade Teacher 20080108
In this revised edition, best-selling author Carolyn Orange provides valuable perspectives into how to be a more sensitive and effective teacher by analyzing the errors of other teachers who have acted unwisely in the moment. "25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them, Second Edition", presents many new scenarios through student voices, each one followed by a prescription for a better solution. These recommendations are filled with humor and insight, aligned with sound educational theory, and based on the author's many years of teaching experience. The book's scenarios are organized into six sections: discipline; teacher-student relations; classroom policy and practices; classroom management and instruction; personality and professionalism; and, teaching style and behavior.
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