Publication date:
01 May 2014Length of book:
160 pagesPublisher
Rowman & Littlefield PublishersDimensions:
235x161mm6x9"
ISBN-13: 9781475808698
Did you ever notice how many teachers start out their careers so positive only to end them in misery? What happened? Was there some misfortune along the way? Was the job not what they expected? Or are they just worn down from years of struggle between ignorance and enlightenment?
Teachers are the most dynamic component to any classroom. Likewise, teacher leadership is one of the prime change agents in schools. Yet, to be successful, we must first understand the system that influences our ability to teach or lead.
The Hidden Teacher is a down-to-earth, practical guide for educators to assist them with not only surviving the system, but thriving in it! The Hidden Teacher explores complex issues of power, control and motivation to expose their direct and indirect influence upon us. The hope is that teachers everywhere will utilize this text as a learning experience when facing both the common and complex issues.
Teachers are the most dynamic component to any classroom. Likewise, teacher leadership is one of the prime change agents in schools. Yet, to be successful, we must first understand the system that influences our ability to teach or lead.
The Hidden Teacher is a down-to-earth, practical guide for educators to assist them with not only surviving the system, but thriving in it! The Hidden Teacher explores complex issues of power, control and motivation to expose their direct and indirect influence upon us. The hope is that teachers everywhere will utilize this text as a learning experience when facing both the common and complex issues.
The Hidden Teacher is a must-read resource for all educators. Dr. Barber addresses a wide range of common and complex issues in education with up-to-date advice. Each chapter contains valuable case studies that prompt discussion and encourage teachers to think critically about best practices, their interpretation of situations and the impact teachers have on students, the classroom environment and the school. Dr. Barber’s practical advice is highly adaptable to all learning situations and emphasizes the importance of considering all learners when planning and implementing strategies and techniques. This hand-on sequel to The Hidden Principalship gives teachers real-life strategies to use immediately in their classrooms.