Preface; Why I Wrote This Book; Organization of the Book; Three Recurring Features; Personal Stories; Research-Based Practices; Invitations to Reflect; Use the Book to Coach Yourself; Chapter 1: Authentic Teaching; What Helps Us Be Authentic Teachers?; Shifts That Help Us Teach More Like Ourselves; Five Practices for Teaching Like Yourself; Chapter 2: Naming Core Beliefs; Start With Why; Creating Student Movement; 3 Ways to Know and Name Your Core Beliefs; Uncovering Your Students' Beliefs; Coming Back to Why; Chapter 3: Viewing Teaching as a Practice; Four Types of Practice; Your Personal Power; View Student Learning as a Practice; Teaching Practice; Chapter 4: Building Balanced Relationships; Connection is a Basic Human Need; The Whole Picture of Professional Relationships; Relationship-Building Practices; Finding Balance; Chapter 5: Driving Professional Growth; Leaning Into Areas for Growth; How to Discover Your Own Areas for Growth; How to Design Your Own Professional Learning Plans; Learning With Insiders; Learning With Outsiders; Connecting Professional Learning to Beliefs and Goals; Chapter 6: Taking Care of Yourself; Create Space for Yourself; Focus on Happiness; Help Your Students Take Care of Themselves; Chapter 7: Teach Bravely; What Do We Lose If We Don't Teach Like Ourselves; Be Courageous; Teach Like Yourself Manifesto; Thank You; Appendix A: Book Study Guide; Appendix B: Teach Like Yourself Manifesto; Appendix C: Join the Teach Like Yourself Movement; References; Index
Summary
This book helps you be the biggest, boldest, and most powerful version of your teacher self. It reminds you why you became a teacher and coaches you to bring your unique gifts and talents into the classroom. The difference between a so-so lesson and one that leaves a lasting impact on students has everything to do with how confident and connected you feel to yourself and your students. Read this book when you need an extra shot of bravery. It's a perfect resource if You want to coach yourself into fulfilling your teacher potential You are looking for more balance in your teaching and personal
