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The Best Advice Ever for Teachers
By Charles McGuire and Diana Abitz
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A collection of the best thoughts, ideas, methods, and wisdom on teaching, from educators past and present.
This book blends the observations of contemporary educators with words of wisdom from teachers of the past in a collection that is sure to engage and inspire anyone in the teaching profession. Featured educators include Plutarch (“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled”), Robert Louis Stevenson (“To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life”), and many others.
In addition, award-winning educators from across the U.S. share their insights on a variety of subjects, including responsibility and accountability, self-esteem, comprehension, motivation, and methods of teaching that accommodate various learning styles. This book has something to teach everyone about teaching.
This book blends the observations of contemporary educators with words of wisdom from teachers of the past in a collection that is sure to engage and inspire anyone in the teaching profession. Featured educators include Plutarch (“The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled”), Robert Louis Stevenson (“To be what we are, and to become what we are capable of becoming, is the only end in life”), and many others.
In addition, award-winning educators from across the U.S. share their insights on a variety of subjects, including responsibility and accountability, self-esteem, comprehension, motivation, and methods of teaching that accommodate various learning styles. This book has something to teach everyone about teaching.
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