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Author Paterson, Kathy, 1943-

Title 55 teaching dilemmas : ten powerful solutions to almost any classroom challenge / Kathy Paterson
Published Markham, ON : Pembroke Publishers, [2005]
©2005

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Description 96 pages ; 28 cm
Contents 1. Cheerfulness -- 2. Active compassion -- 3. Empathy -- 4. Tolerance -- 5. Respect -- 6. Assertiveness -- 7. Self-confidence -- 8. Self-esteem -- 9. Social competence -- 10. Perseverance -- 11. Peacefulness -- 12. Attention to detail -- 13. Professional competence -- 14. Active learning and professional growth -- 15. Dependability -- 16. Integrity -- 17. Sustainable energy -- 18. Wisdom of having a mentor -- 19. Courage to change -- 20. Organization of space -- 21. Organization of time -- 22. Organization of mind -- 23. Organization of student body -- 24. Kick-starting the day -- 25. Opening a lesson well -- 26. Closing a lesson with impact -- 27. Teaching to diversities -- 28. Using picture books with older children -- 29. Monitoring nonverbal communication -- 30. Providing clear directions -- 31. Managing timing and pacing -- 32. Reading aloud fluently -- 33. Dealing effectively with aides and volunteers -- 34. Talking openly to parents or guardians -- 35. Using low-key management techniques -- 36. Making smooth transitions -- 37. Aiding struggling stragglers -- 38. Defusing a power struggle -- 39. Forming random groups -- 40. Establishing rapport -- 41. Teaching with a sense of humor -- 42. Making lessons motivating -- 43. Raising accountability -- 44. Using drama every day -- 45. Involving students in musical theatre -- 46. Cultivating creativity -- 47. Demonstrating enthusiasm -- 48. Showing flexibility -- 49. Teaching with passion -- 50. Practising humility -- 51. Tutoring students effectively -- 52. Handling supervision well -- 53. Teaching students responsibility -- 54. Counselling carefully -- 55. Leading extracurricular activities
Summary To teach with excellence demands more than strategies and techniques. The most successful teachers draw on their personal power: their confidence, compassion, and empathy, and their professional power: their ability to lead, instruct, and inspire their students to do their best. With practice, most teachers can develop the skills they need to conquer almost any classroom challenge. This book offers specific, practical ideas to help teachers: manage their classroom time efficiently; educate with passion and enthusiasm; support students who are struggling; motivate with creativity and humor; lead effectively both inside the classroom and out. In 55 Teaching Dilemmas, Kathy Paterson also shows readers how to counsel students in need, how to recognize and prevent burnout, how to communicate with parents and guardians, and how to encourage cooperative learning among students with different capabilities and skills
Notes Includes index
Subject Classroom management.
Effective teaching.
Elementary school teaching.
Primary school teaching.
LC no. 2006365039
ISBN 1551381915
Other Titles Fifty-five teaching dilemmas