What Would My Class Look Like If I Believed in Myself More?

by Carolyn Orange

Overview

This book is a treasure trove of information, generously sprinkled with gems of wisdom and insights for helping teachers to eradicate doubt and uncertainty about their teaching. The dynamism of the book is fueled by a highly effective 3-step Believe in Yourself Process, designed to help teachers modify their belief system about their teaching efficacy. Custom exercises are used to encourage deep introspection, to modify awareness, and to inspire change. Expert techniques and approaches are offered for improving all aspects of classroom teaching such as climate, function, teacher persona, and best practices for instruction.

This book will be a personal catalyst for successful change from doubtful to doubt-free teaching. This book invites you to record your thoughts and responses as you read, providing a treasure map for discovering unearthed possibilities for your new, doubt-free teaching efficacy and classroom excellence.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781475806526
Publisher:	Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Publication date:	04/06/2016
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Carolyn Orange is a professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Texas, San Antonio and is the author of 25 Biggest Mistakes Teachers Make and How to Avoid Them, in addition to a number of other books and articles. She is included in Who’s Who in the World, has received the Yellow Rose of Texas Award in Teaching, and is a member of the San Antonio Women’s Hall of Fame.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments
About the Author
Preface
Phase I: Disconnect: Exploring the Roots of Self-Doubt
Chapter 1: Self-Doubt: Viewing Yourself through a Deficit Lens
Exercise 1.1: Silencing Negative Childhood Whispers
Exercise 1.2: How do you compare?
Exercise 1.3: Steps for Arresting Your Fears
Exercise 1.4: Uprooting the Roots of Doubt
Chapter 2: Self-Exploration: Assessing Strengths and Weaknesses as a Teacher
Exercise 2.1: Strategies for Becoming a Wasabi Pea
Exercise 2.2: Preparation Evaluation
Exercise 2.3: Developing a Stress-free Model of Teaching
Chapter 3:Kicking the Habits That Nurture Doubt
Exercise 3.1: Are You a Hostage to Self-doubt?
Exercise 3.2: Sweep Away Your Mind Clutter
Phase II: Reconnect: Repair and Reconstruct the Damage Caused By Negative Thoughts
Chapter 4: Getting a New Doubt-Averse Attitude: Replacing Fear with Trust
Exercise 4.1: Reflections of Truth: Take a Closer Look
Exercise 4.2: Check Your “Self-Efficacy”
Exercise 4.3: Procrastination-Busting Strategies to Get You on a Roll
Chapter 5:Jumpstarting Your Teacher-Efficacy
Exercise 5.1: Piecing Together Best Practices for Better Teaching
Exercise 5.2: Part I for Evidence-based Teaching Evaluations
Exercise 5.2: Part II for Evidence-based Teaching Evaluations
Exercise 5.2: Part III for Evidence-based Teaching Evaluations
Exercise 5.3: Blueprint for Managing Risks Associated with Uncertainty
Chapter 6: Managing the Brute Creations of Negative Emotions
Exercise 6.1: Anger Response Analysis
Exercise 6.2: Red Heat Rating
Exercise 6.3: Lose the Baggage of Negative Thinking and Reclaim Your Positive
Thinking
Phase III: New Connects: Generating New Thinking and Connecting to the Super Teacher Within
Chapter 7: Moving Beyond Doubt to Enlightenment – Getting to Know the Professional You
Better
Exercise 7.1: Developing Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills
Exercise 7.2: Assessing Your Star Teacher Persona
Chapter 8: Creating Exceptional Educational Environments for Maximum Learning
Exercise 8.1: Create a Tangential Learning Sequence Script
Exercise 8.2: Create a Greenhouse Classroom
Chapter 9: Exploring the Potency of Empowerment
Exercise 9.1: Releasing the Sweet Fruits of Power in You and Your Students
Exercise 9.2: Unmasking Your Doubts and Your Students’ Doubts with a Can-Do
Attitude
Exercise 9.3: Blastoff Your Emotional Intelligence Skills In 5 Days
Exercise 9.4: How Do Your Leadership Skills Stack Up?
Chapter10: Changing Inside and Out: Necessary Steps for Being the Best
Exercise 10.1: Formulary for Change in Education
Exercise 10.2: Color Your Inner Charismatic Chameleon for Change
Exercise 10.3: Assessment of Teacher Tech Savvy in a Digital Age
Exercise 10.4: Change Your Future Possibilities with Positive Affirmations
Index

Editorial Reviews

This book is an exceptional tool for the professional development of teachers. It offers a compelling journey into sources of doubt that will serve to empower teachers.

Doris Lawson

This powerful analysis of teacher doubt is an invaluable resource for veteran and preservice teachers. It is a delicious invitation to explore personal perceptions and make changes.

Jacqueline Dansby

This excellent book is a call to action for all educators. The exercises are timely and insightful. I recommend this book to all educators who have entertained doubt at some time and are ready to accept the challenge of being doubt-free.

Vivian Jones