About This Book

Vickie Gill's time-tested wisdom and practical advice provides the insight teachers need to develop a dynamic, successful classroom. This third edition of her bestseller contains new material that helps teachers work with new technologies, evolving social climates, limited budgets, and standardized testing. Drawing on lessons learned from 21 joyous years of teaching, Gill illustrates each commandment with authentic classroom stories and concrete guidance for staying enthusiastic and committed to excellence. The suggestions show how to:

• Ask for support from your principal or staff

• Reach difficult-to-teach students

• Choose your battles carefully

• Maintain an open mind and a flexible attitude

• Focus on why you became a teacher in the first place

Rediscover your profound joy for teaching, students, and what Gill calls ""the greatest of all professions.

Topics : Teaching Strategies

Table Of Content

Preface

Acknowledgments

About the Author

1. Thou Shalt Have a Calling to Teach

2. Thou Shalt Demonstrate and Project the Joy of Learning

Thou Shalt Keep Your Eyes on the Prize

4. Thou Shalt Be Organized and Accountable

5. Thou Shalt Ask and Ye May Receive

Thou Shalt Be Fair and Prepared

7. Thou Sh. It Use Some Common Sense

8. Thou Shalt Be Open-Minded and Flexible

Thou Shalt Not Work in Fear

10. Thou Shalt Raise Your Expectations

11. Thou Shalt Keep Things in Perspective

Epilogue

References

Suggested Reading

Index

Read Sample Chapters

About the Authors

Vikie Gill:

Vickie Gill has taught high school English, reading, and journalism for 30 years in both California and Tennessee. Gill has won several teaching and community service honors and was a finalist for Tennessee State Teacher of the Year 2000. She is currently teaching part-time and works as a consultant for a school district in central California. She has a BA in English from San Jose State University and an MEd from Vanderbilt University.

ISBN: 9789960863924

Author: Vikie Gill

Publisher: Educational Book House

Publish Year: 2013

Size: 17*24cm

Pages number: 112