Thoughtful Teacher

Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

AvJames D. Kirylo

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A thoughtful teacher is one who works to foster an inspiring classroom environment where students fall in love with learning. Indeed, it is incumbent on the teacher to understand self, to be prepared, to possess command of subject matter, to teach in a developmentally appropriate manner, to mindfully incorporate culturally relevant practices, and to illuminate a sense of connection with a diverse student population. In that light, The Thoughtful Teacher: Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population highlights the critical importance of what it means to thoughtfully teach, emphasizing that a central aspect toward transformation in education is through the dedicated efforts of thoughtful teachers. Written in accessible language and making clear the important connection between theory and practice, this book is an informative text for teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and those who have an interest in education.

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Utgivningsdatum2021-04-15
Mått155 x 219 x 14 mm
Vikt331 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor232
FörlagBloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN9781475855289
UtmärkelserWinner of Outstanding Academic Title 2021

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PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION ACKNOWLEDGMENTSINTRODUCTION SECTION I: FROM THE INSIDE OUTChapter 1: An Earned PrivilegeChapter 2: Establishing a Philosophy of EducationChapter 3: The Decisive Relevance of Dispositions: Reconciling the Private with the PublicChapter 4: A Certain Spirituality of InclusionChapter 5: Six Dispositions of SignificanceChapter 6: Reflective Thinking-Thoughtful ActionSECTION II: ENTERING INTO RELATIONSHIPSChapter 7: Hardwired to be in Relationship: A Thing of the BrainChapter 8: Fostering the Teacher-Student Relationship: From Right Where They AreChapter 9: Cultivating DialogueChapter 10: The Flow of IntegrityChapter 11: Other Relationships: Parents/Caregivers, Colleagues, and the Wider CommunityChapter 12: To be in Relationship is to Celebrate DiversitySECTION III: THE GOAL IS TO INSPIRE (AN ARTISTIC ENDEAVOR)Chapter 13: The Character of InspirationChapter 14: Inspiration and the Autobiographical Nature of TeachingChapter 15: Inspiration Leads to an Artistic ActSECTION IV: THE GLUE THAT IS EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYChapter 16: The Critical Relevance of TheoryChapter 17: Paving the way Toward Child/Developmental Psychology: John Locke and Jean-Jacques RousseauChapter 18: An Overview: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, and HumanismChapter 19: Educational Psychology, Practice, and the Voices of Women and People of ColorSECTION V: FIVE COMPONENTS OF KNOWLEDGEChapter 20: Knowledge of Pedagogy and Knowledge of Classroom ManagementChapter 21: Knowledge of Learning, Knowledge of Students, and Knowledge of Subject MatterSECTION VI: ASSESSMENT IS TO “SIT WITH”Chapter 22: Two Different Processes: Assessment and EvaluationChapter 23: The Advent of a Testing MovementChapter 24: Moving into an Era of High-Stakes TestingChapter 25: The Resistance to Standardized TestsChapter 26: Emphasizing Formative and Portfolio Assessments SECTION VII: TEACHER LEADERSHIP AND THE CHALLENGESChapter 27: Teacher as LeaderChapter 28: Teacher Leadership and the Challenge of PovertyChapter 29: Teacher Leadership and Confronting a Culture of Violence: The Scourge of School Shootings and BullyingChapter 30: And How Are the Children?APPENDICESAppendix A: Derivative and Historical Unfolding of InspirationAppendix B: A Response to the Tylerian RationaleREFERENCES

In his latest book, Kirylo does an excellent job of inviting current and future educators to think critically about how they form both their philosophy and their practice of teaching into a thoughtful and dynamic pedagogy to holistically support diverse student populations. He identifies strong relationships and communication as the key foundational elements for creating dynamic schools and communities. Kirylo further indicates that in order to establish strong relationships all educators must work closely with students, parents/caregivers, and the community to develop the bonds necessary to further the mission of their respective institutions…. Using notable historical examples coupled with numerous suggestions for thoughtful practice, this book is bound to encourage robust discussion and prompt future research among educators who wish to cultivate mindful practices that support diverse learners. Essential.