Personal, career, and relational roadblocks are universal, and much can be learned from how heroes have turned trials into successes. The main idea of this book is that learning about the lives of people different from ourselves can provide large benefits. The application of ideas from new and divergent sources to our teaching practices can result in transformative growth in our ability to help others learn. Teachers can use the hero stories intertwined with classroom examples to gain confidence, motivate students, and renew their commitment to making a positive contribution to the world.
Personal, career, and relational roadblocks are universal, and much can be learned from how heroes have turned trials into successes. The main idea of this book is that learning about the lives of people different from ourselves can provide large benefits. The application of ideas from new and divergent sources to our teaching practices can result in transformative growth in our ability to help others learn. Teachers can use the hero stories intertwined with classroom examples to gain confidence, motivate students, and renew their commitment to making a positive contribution to the world.
Imperfect Heroes: Teaching in Challenging Times to Motivate Student Achievement
178Imperfect Heroes: Teaching in Challenging Times to Motivate Student Achievement
178Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781475862072 |
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Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. |
Publication date: | 02/20/2022 |
Pages: | 178 |
Product dimensions: | 6.05(w) x 8.66(h) x 0.55(d) |