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The Skillful Teacher Stephen D. Brookfield

The Skillful Teacher By Stephen D. Brookfield

The Skillful Teacher by Stephen D. Brookfield


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Summary

Responsive to the many changes that have come about in the decade since its first publication, the author has rewritten the existing chapters, and added new ones dealing with such emerging topics as classroom diversity and teaching in online learning environments.

The Skillful Teacher Summary

The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom by Stephen D. Brookfield

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.

About Stephen D. Brookfield

Stephen D. Brookfield is Distinguished University Professor at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Prior to moving to Minnesota, he was professor in the Department of Higher and Adult Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he is still adjunct professor. A four-time winner of the Cyril O. Houle World Award for Literature in Adult Education, he is the author of numerous books on teaching including Becoming a Critically Reflective Teacher, Developing Critical Thinkers, The Power of Critical Theory, and Understanding and Facilitating Adult Learning.

Table of Contents

Preface. About the Author. 1. Experiencing Teaching. 2. The Core Assumptions of Skillful Teaching. 3. Understanding Our Classrooms. 4. What Students Value in Teachers. 5. Understanding and Responding to the Emotions of Learning. 6. Lecturing Creatively. 7. Preparing Students for Discussion. 8. Getting Students to Participate in Discussion. 9. Teaching in Diverse Classrooms. 10. Giving Helpful Evaluations. 11. Teaching Online. 12. Responding to Resistance. 13. Dealing with the Politics of Teaching. 14. Surviving Emotionally. Bibliography. Index.

Additional information

GOR003701201
9780787980665
0787980668
The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom by Stephen D. Brookfield
Used - Very Good
Hardback
John Wiley & Sons Inc
20061001
320
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