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Terry James Resource Centre

Terry James Resource Centre

Becoming a legendary teacher : to instruct and inspire /

by Freeman, William,

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Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press, c2009.

Motivation in education.

Effective teaching.

xix, 274 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Piecing together the personality puzzle -- Nothing succeeds like success -- Establishing high expectations -- Practicing skillful communication -- Defining instructional protocol -- Winning the crowd -- Understanding practices and assessments -- Motivation -- Motivating high student achievement -- Recognizing and promoting excellence -- Developing powerful classroom management skills -- Epilogue: becoming a legend -- Appendix I: practical instructional advice -- Appendix II: homework points to remember -- Appendix III: create your own personal icon -- Appendix IV: one final story.

Includes techniques that all teacherscan use: convey high expectations for students ; create a well-organized and positive classroom environment ; motivate students to excel in an era of high-stakes testing ; communicate successfully with students, families, and colleagues ; stay passionate and motivated.

Scheidecker, David,

9781412954815 (pbk.)

1412954819 (pbk.)

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