Reviving the Soul of Teaching: Balancing Metrics and Magic
Autor Terrence E. Deal, Peggy Deal Redmanen Limba Engleză Paperback – 3 sep 2008
There is more to education than teacher-proof curricula and scores on high-stakes tests!
Educators know that genuine teaching involves caring, compassion, and building character—principles that can sometimes take a back seat to short-term goals of standardized performance. This inspirational volume for practicing teachers, student teachers, and school leaders champions the heart and soul of teaching and emphasizes how teachers can influence, inspire, and touch the lives of learners. The book explores the central themes of teaching practice and offers perspectives on:
- Teaching as an art that promotes creativity, character, and imagination in students
- Balancing testing and accountability with the art and passion of teaching
- Authentic being and authentic teaching
- Reform from the ground level, where educators are making a difference in the lives of their students
- New directions for accountability mandates
A motivating and empowering guide, this book reminds educators why they went into teaching in the first place!
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781412940528
ISBN-10: 1412940524
Pagini: 152
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 1412940524
Pagini: 152
Dimensiuni: 152 x 229 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.25 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
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Recenzii
"A most welcome dose of good sense. The authors offer an energizing call to arms for the teaching profession and a most provocative, inspired, and inspiring antidote to No Child Left Behind. In this 'open letter' to the profession, beleaguered teachers will find comfort, affirmation, and heart."
"Through inspirational stories that made me laugh and cry, as well as reports of successful organizations that made me think, this engaging and enlightening book charts a course for restoring passion, vigor, and hope to the calling of teaching. It’s a must-read for anyone who cares about schools, teachers, and children."
"Deal and Redman tackle the restoration of a really sound idea: confidence and belief in classroom teachers and their ability to make a difference in the lives of their students. At a time when state and federal accountability systems have stripped teaching of its inherent joy and magic, these powerful defenders of the teaching profession are determined to put it back. Here is a must-read for those who appreciate what teachers do on a daily basis. Bravo!"
"Terrence Deal, America’s strongest voice for reason in education reform, is joined by Peggy Deal Redman in calling for a return to balance in how we view teaching and learning. This eloquent book calls us back from the ledge and makes a powerful case for why education is much more than measures and metrics. A must-read."
"This book is wonderful. I sometimes feel like a general getting my troops ready for battle instead of an educator trying to inspire others. My colleagues often state that the joy has been taken out of teaching, and there are many days that I feel the same way. This book was a wake-up call for me and should be read by lawmakers at every level. Today I am celebrating the childhood in my students—something we forget to do."
"True education extends beyond mastery of skills and captures a child’s heart and soul. This book provides a common language for parent-teacher communication."
"Through inspirational stories that made me laugh and cry, as well as reports of successful organizations that made me think, this engaging and enlightening book charts a course for restoring passion, vigor, and hope to the calling of teaching. It’s a must-read for anyone who cares about schools, teachers, and children."
"Deal and Redman tackle the restoration of a really sound idea: confidence and belief in classroom teachers and their ability to make a difference in the lives of their students. At a time when state and federal accountability systems have stripped teaching of its inherent joy and magic, these powerful defenders of the teaching profession are determined to put it back. Here is a must-read for those who appreciate what teachers do on a daily basis. Bravo!"
"Terrence Deal, America’s strongest voice for reason in education reform, is joined by Peggy Deal Redman in calling for a return to balance in how we view teaching and learning. This eloquent book calls us back from the ledge and makes a powerful case for why education is much more than measures and metrics. A must-read."
"This book is wonderful. I sometimes feel like a general getting my troops ready for battle instead of an educator trying to inspire others. My colleagues often state that the joy has been taken out of teaching, and there are many days that I feel the same way. This book was a wake-up call for me and should be read by lawmakers at every level. Today I am celebrating the childhood in my students—something we forget to do."
"True education extends beyond mastery of skills and captures a child’s heart and soul. This book provides a common language for parent-teacher communication."
Cuprins
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Leonard O. Pellicer
About the Authors
Preface: A Family of Teachers
Introduction: Teaching: Past and Prologue
Historical Roots
Current Realities
Schools as Organizations
Balancing Measurements and Magic
Starbucks and 3M: Restoring Balance
1. Reconfirming the Soul of Teaching
Soulful Wisdom
Supportive Folklore and Narrative
Bumbling Passion
Cacophony of Theologies
The Miracle of Saturn
2. Making a Difference: The Core of Teaching
Sonny and the Backhoe
Learning From Excuses
From Porsche to Prose
Students as Candles, Teachers as Mirrors
Sorting Out What Really Matters
3. School Reform: A Ground-Level Perspective
The Paradox of Change
Teachers' Outlook
Human Touch: The Endangered Ingredient
Janet Hart's Touch
Missing the Boat
Parents' Apprehension
Student Qualms
Recalibration NCLB
4. Being Real: The Authentic Teacher
The Patchwork of Teaching
Miss Juhl
George Savo
Yin and Yang
The Inner Path
The Sultan of Spunk
Finding you Genuineness
5. You Gotta Believe
God Is Dead
God Is Alive and Well
The Pygmalion Effect
Belief Spawns Verve
Saved From the Sharks
Pale Gray to Hot Pink
Hot Pink Tigers
6. Setting the Spirit Free
The Legacy of Hisory
The Potency of Symbols and Slogans
The Inspiration of Heroes
The Bonding of Rituals
The Grandeur of Ceremonies
The Magic of Stories
7. Speaking Up: Voices from the Trenches
Tuning Out, Signing Up, or Speaking Out?
Teachers Speak Their Minds
Balancing Metrics and Magic
8. Charting a New Course
Hidden Costs
New Directions for NCLB's Intentions
Threats to Global Advantage
Some New Wrinkles
Simple Things Mean A LOT
Reviving the Magic
References
Index
Acknowledgments
Foreword by Leonard O. Pellicer
About the Authors
Preface: A Family of Teachers
Introduction: Teaching: Past and Prologue
Historical Roots
Current Realities
Schools as Organizations
Balancing Measurements and Magic
Starbucks and 3M: Restoring Balance
1. Reconfirming the Soul of Teaching
Soulful Wisdom
Supportive Folklore and Narrative
Bumbling Passion
Cacophony of Theologies
The Miracle of Saturn
2. Making a Difference: The Core of Teaching
Sonny and the Backhoe
Learning From Excuses
From Porsche to Prose
Students as Candles, Teachers as Mirrors
Sorting Out What Really Matters
3. School Reform: A Ground-Level Perspective
The Paradox of Change
Teachers' Outlook
Human Touch: The Endangered Ingredient
Janet Hart's Touch
Missing the Boat
Parents' Apprehension
Student Qualms
Recalibration NCLB
4. Being Real: The Authentic Teacher
The Patchwork of Teaching
Miss Juhl
George Savo
Yin and Yang
The Inner Path
The Sultan of Spunk
Finding you Genuineness
5. You Gotta Believe
God Is Dead
God Is Alive and Well
The Pygmalion Effect
Belief Spawns Verve
Saved From the Sharks
Pale Gray to Hot Pink
Hot Pink Tigers
6. Setting the Spirit Free
The Legacy of Hisory
The Potency of Symbols and Slogans
The Inspiration of Heroes
The Bonding of Rituals
The Grandeur of Ceremonies
The Magic of Stories
7. Speaking Up: Voices from the Trenches
Tuning Out, Signing Up, or Speaking Out?
Teachers Speak Their Minds
Balancing Metrics and Magic
8. Charting a New Course
Hidden Costs
New Directions for NCLB's Intentions
Threats to Global Advantage
Some New Wrinkles
Simple Things Mean A LOT
Reviving the Magic
References
Index
Notă biografică
Terrence E. Deal is the Irving R. Melbo Professor at University of Southern Californiäs Rossier School. He is an internationally known lecturer and author who has written numerous books on leadership and organizations. In addition to those written with Lee Bolman, he is the coauthor of Corporate Cultures (with Alan Kennedy, 1982) and Shaping School Culture (with Kent Peterson, 1999).
Descriere
This volume champions the heart and soul of teaching, emphasizes how teachers can influence the lives of students, and considers new directions for accountability mandates.