On becoming a teacher - Kearney, Edmund M. (Sense Publishers, 2013)
Beginning the Journey -- - Choosing Wisely -- - Understanding Where You Came From -- - Being a Teacher -- - Being Authentic -- - Being Passionate -- - Being Zealous -- - Being Greedy -- - Being More Than Tolerant -- - Classroom Culture -- - Earning Respect -- - Establishing Rules -- - Appreciating Group Processes and Dynamics -- - Creating a Culture of Inquiry -- - Knowing Your Students -- - Getting to Know You ... -- - Appreciating Learning Styles -- - Understanding Standardized Tests -- - Avoiding Gender, and Other, Biases in the Classroom -- - Dealing with Disabilities -- - Teaching -- - Planning Lessons -- - Teaching to Mastery -- - Using Technology -- - Assessing Learning -- - Improving Your Craft -- - Studying Successful Teachers -- - Staying Current -- - Welcoming Feedback I -- - Welcoming Feedback II -- - Conclusions -- - Following the Golden Rule (of Teaching) -- - Final Words
Includes bibliographical references and index