Teaching in a Distant Classroom - Crossing Borders for Global Transformation

Informationen zum Autor Michael H. Romanowski (Ph.D., Miami University) was a full-tenured professor of education at Ohio Northern University when he and his family left for the Middle East, where he is now a professor of education. He has taught short-term in China, Russia, Africa and Afghanistan. Klappentext Thousands of North American Christians teach overseas every year. International teaching experiences can be tremendously rewarding. But often teachers are not fully prepared for the challenges of crosscultural life, and many are jolted and disillusioned by the realities of the overseas classroom.Veteran educators Mike Romanowski and Teri McCarthy provide an essential guide for Christians teaching in overseas contexts. They explain how good teaching requires preparation, self-understanding and cultural skills, as well as a solid philosophy of education and grasp of worldview. Providing both the theoretical framework as well as practical tools, the authors offer concrete advice and real-life examples for classroom instruction, daily life and much more.Get a more global picture of the kind of transformation your educational work can accomplish. Whether you are a recent college grad or a seasoned veteran educator, this book is an essential companion for your teaching journey.

Product details

• Authors: Teri McCarthy, Michael H Romanowski, Michael H. Romanowski, Michael H./ Mccarthy Romanowski
• Publisher: InterVarsity Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.12.2009
• EAN: 9780830837434
• ISBN: 978-0-8308-3743-4
• No. of pages: 220
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; christliches Leben und christliche Praxis, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Missions, Religion - Church Life