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Informationen zum Autor LOUANNE JOHNSON is the author of nine books about education and the YA novel Muchacho . She is the author of The New York Times bestseller Dangerous Minds (originally My Posse Don't Do Homework ). At present, she teaches high school full-time in rural New Mexico. Klappentext Bring a fresh perspective to your classroomTeaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brain, Third Edition integrates practical strategies and engaging advice for new and experienced teachers. Whether you are preparing for your first year of teaching or have been working in the classroom for decades, this conversational book provides you with answers to the essential questions that you face as an educator--how to engage students, encourage self-directed learning, differentiate instruction, and create dynamic lessons that nurture critical thinking and strategic problem solving. This updated edition includes expanded material that touches on Project-Based Learning, brain-based teaching, creating smooth transitions, integrating Common Core into the classroom, and other key subject areas. Questions for reflection at the end of each chapter help you leverage this resource in book groups, professional development courses, and in both undergraduate and graduate classes.The art of teaching is one that evolves with changing educational standards and best practices; to be the most effective teacher possible, daily self-reflection is critical, along with a need to see things from a different perspective. This means we must step outside the box--moving our focus from 'fixing' the students when a problem arises to helping a teacher improve his or her practice.* Improve classroom management, discipline, motivation, and morale* Explore strategies for arranging your classroom, engaging students, and avoiding the misbehavior cycle* Create an environment where students learn and teachers teach* Leverage insight from teachers and studentsTeaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brain, Third Edition is an essential resource for teachers at any stage in their careers. Zusammenfassung Bring a fresh perspective to your classroom Teaching Outside the Box: How to Grab Your Students by Their Brain, Third Edition integrates practical strategies and engaging advice for new and experienced teachers. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments ix The Author xi Introduction xiii One Dear Teacher: An Open Letter 1 Two Are You Teacher Material? 5 Super, Excellent, or Good? 7 Earn Some Extra Credit 10 Those Who Can't Teach Can Still Do 12 What Is Teaching All About? 13 Three Do Your Homework 17 Choose Your Persona 18 Dress the Part 20 Train Your Little Darlings 21 Control Your Classroom, Not Your Students 23 Plan for Bathroom Breaks 25 Your Optional Agenda 27 Face Your Own Prejudices 29 Facing My Own Prejudices 31 Respect Yourself 32 The Gang Thang 35 Grades: Percentage? Curve? Coin Toss? 37 Catch the Cheaters-Or Not? 38 Covering Curriculum Is Not Teaching 43 School Is an Emotional Experience 45 There Is No Such Thing as a Casual Remark to a Child 46 Four The Big Three: Preparation, Preparation, Preparation 51 Prepare Your Room 52 Prepare Your Paperwork 71 Prepare Yourself 87 Five Start with a Smile 97 Don't Keep Your Distance 99 Choose an Engaging Opener 100 Provide Clear Instructions 102 Grab Your Students by Their Brains 102 No More Teacher Versus Student 104 Teach Your Procedure for Oral Responses 109 Be Prepared for Test the Teacher 110 Create a Daily Do-Now Activity 113 Introduce Students to Each Other 116 Establish Routines and Rituals 11...
