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Narratives from the Classroom
An Introduction to Teaching
Edited by:
- Paul Chamness Miller - Purdue University, USA
February 2005 | 288 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
Narratives from the Classroom engages readers and prepare them for courses in education programs.
This book examines teaching, primarily from the practicing teacher's point of view, and is written
by a diverse group of teachers, male and female, from various ethnic groups.
Each chapter concludes with a bulleted summary of important points to remember, discussion questions and sources for further reading.
Bill Ayers
Foreword
Paul Chamness Miller
Introduction
JoAnn Phillion
Narrative in Teacher Education
Purposes
Kin Chee
The Role of a Teacher: My Thoughts After 12 Years in the Field
Christopher Blake & Connie Monroe
Moral Education in American Schools
Policies
Jill Underly
The Inner Workings of the School
Wayne Au
Power, Identity and the Third Rail
Programs
Betty Eng
Hong Kong's Shifting Classroom Narrative
Chris Carger
Reflections on Compassionate and Transformative Education
Practices
Teresa Rishel and Paul Chamness Miller
Positive Relationships for Effective Teaching
Crystal Reimer
Amplifying Student Performance by Teaching and Modeling Responsibility
Teresa Rishel
Maneuvering the Emotional and Social Demands of the Classroom
Magdalena Mo Ching Mok
Assessment for Learning: Its Effect on the Classroom and Curriculum
Pamela Miller
A Seasoned Teacher's Experience with Technology
Starting Your Career
Joseph McSparran
An Employment Guide for Pre-Service Teachers
Erin Mikulec
Tales from My First Year of Teaching
Contributors' Bios
