On Being a Teacher: The Human Dimension

by Jeffrey A. Kottler, Stanley J. Zehm, Ellen Kottler

Overview

On Being a Teacher links teaching to the unique human characteristics that each person possesses. Written with the preservice, beginning, and veteran teacher in mind, the authors help educators discover their own special traits that make them superlative teachers. This book covers:

Research-based teaching strategies

Professional development activities

An in-depth look at parent-teacher conferences

Ideas for getting involved in your school and district to further professional growth

Information on learning styles and multiple intelligences

Guides for individual and group reflection

This book is ideal for teacher education courses and induction programs and can be used for either individual growth or group study.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510732971
Publisher:	Skyhorse
Publication date:	04/24/2018
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.13(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

Ellen Kottler, Ed.S., has been a teacher for more than thirty years in public and private schools, alternative schools, adult education programs, and universities. She was a curriculum specialist in charge of secondary social studies and law-related education for one of the country’ s largest school districts. She teaches secondary education and supervises intern teachers at California State University, Fullerton.

Table of Contents

Preface
About the Authors
1. On Being a Teacher
2. On Being a Learner
3. On Being a Relationship Specialist
4. On Being an Effective Communicator
5. On Being a Helper
6. On Struggling With the Challenges of the Profession
7. On Avoiding Burnout and Rustout
8. On Being Reflective
9. On Being Passionately Committed
Bibliography
Index

Interviews

Ellen Kottler has been a teacher for more than thirty years in public and private schools, alternative schools, adult education programs, and universities. She was a curriculum specialist in charge of secondary social studies and law-related education for one of the country’s largest school districts. She teaches secondary education and supervises intern teachers at California State University, Fullerton.

Editorial Reviews

"This book is a fabulous resource that helps both beginning and experienced teachers examine themselves and reflect on their own teaching practices. "

Michelle Barnea

"A delightful book, solid and interesting. A book for teachers, and a book people can give to a teacher they love."

Barbara Arnstine