The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom, 2nd Edition

by Stephen D. Brookfield

• ISBN13: 9780470569474
• ISBN10: 0470569476
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2009-07-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

In this second edition of the book that has become a classic in the field, award-winning author Stephen D. Brookfield offers inspiration and down-to-earth advice to new and seasoned teachers. The Skillful Teacher is a comprehensive guide that shows how to thrive on the unpredictability and diversity of classroom life and includes insights developed from the hundreds of workshops conducted by the author. This new edition also reflects the many changes that have come about in the decade since the book was first published and includes new chapters that deal with emerging topics such as classroom diversity and teaching in online learning environments.

Table of Contents

Preface

About the Author

Experiencing Teaching

The Core Assumptions of Skillful Teaching

Understanding Our Classrooms

What Students Value in Teachers

Understanding and Responding to the Emotions of Learning

Lecturing Creatively

Preparing Students for Discussion

Getting Students to Participate in Discussion

Teaching in Diverse Classrooms

Giving Helpful Evaluations

Teaching Online

Responding to Resistance

Dealing with the Politics of Teaching

Surviving Emotionally

Bibliography

Index

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