Becoming a Teacher

List of contents

Part I What is an effective schoool?: the search for an effective school; the role of positive expectations; focus on learning; assessing learner progress; teacher participation and team decision-making; the role of parent and community support; effective schools - annotated readings. Part II What is an effective teacher?: the power of purpose; the balance between thinking and doing; discovering flow; becoming a leader; effective teachers - annotated readings. Part III Effectiveness revisited: looking back; related readings.

About the author

Gary Borich

Summary

What is an effective school and what is an effective teacher? This book answers questions like this through conversational dialogues between a principal, a pre-service teacher and experienced teachers.

Product details

• Authors: Gary Borich
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.02.1995
• EAN: 9780750702645
• ISBN: 978-0-7507-0264-5
• No. of pages: 148
• Weight: 430 g
• Series: Teachers' Library
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching skills & techniques, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification, EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies