Seeking the Heart of Teaching

by Palmer, Adrian

• ISBN13: 9780472032266
• ISBN10: 0472032267
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-04-03
• Publisher: Univ of Michigan Pr

Summary

Seeking the Heart of Teachingexplores the profession of teaching as an opportunity for personal growth and development. The book encourages teachers to examine what lies at the heart of their teaching through the process of connecting their personal and professional lives. The authors assert that this connection, when made by teachers, will greatly enhance the quality and longevity of their teaching careers. Seeking the Heart of Teachingis a helpful guide for the constantly evolving process of teaching. The opportunities for structured reflection on professional and personal development that are presented will bring teachers closer to the heart of their own teaching and allow them to experience greater satisfaction and enjoyment in their teaching.

Table of Contents

An Introduction	p. 1
A Conceptual Framework for Seeking the Heart of Teaching	p. 11
Affective Schemata	p. 22
Internal Perspectives and Communication Principles	p. 42
Communication Strategies	p. 56
Teacher Specialties	p. 80
Values Clarification and Goal-Setting	p. 101
Planning to Achieve Goals	p. 131
Implementation and Evaluation	p. 150
Harmony	p. 168
Appendix	p. 195
References	p. 198
Subject Index	p. 207
Author Index	p. 211
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