What great teachers do differently : seventeen things that matter most / Todd Whitaker.

Author/creator Whitaker, Todd, 1959-
Format Book
Edition2nd ed.
Publication InfoLarchmont, NY : Eye on Education, ©2012.
Descriptionxviii, 126 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Subjects
Teacher effectiveness.
Effective teaching.
Teacher-student relationships.

Variant title 17 things that matter most
Contents 1. Why look at great? -- 2. It's people, not programs -- 3. The power of expectations -- 4. If you say something, mean it -- 5. Prevention verses revenge -- 6. High expectations--for whom? -- 7. Who is the variable? -- 8. Focus on students first -- 9. Ten days out of ten -- 10. Be the filter -- 11. Don't need to repair--always do repair -- 12. The ability to ignore -- 13. Random or plandom -- 14. Base every decision on the best people -- 15. In every situation, ask who is most comfortable and who is least comfortable -- 16. Put yourself in their position -- 17. What about these darn standardized tests? -- 18. Make it cool to care -- 19. Clarify your core -- Seventeen things that matter most.
Abstract In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation's leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently. New features include: meaning what you say, focusing on students first, and putting yourself in their position. --Publisher description.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [125]-126).
LCCN 2011029023
ISBN9781596671997
ISBN1596671998

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks LB1775 .W443 2012 ✔ Available Place Hold