English | 2025 | ISBN: 1032678305 | 171 pages | True PDF,EPUB | 4.74 MB
This fascinating book explores the true essence of teaching, serving as a compass for both new and experienced primary educators. It explores the fundamental purpose and profound joy that comes with being a teacher, offering a perfect blend of research-based insights and practical wisdom, and the opportunity to reflect on your own values and your approaches to teaching.
Drawing on the authors' own experiences, each chapter weaves together evidence-based approaches with reflective practices, demonstrating how your authentic self - your values, beliefs and actions - form the foundations of effective teaching. Through engaging chapters on leadership, trust-building, resilience and the cultivation of kindness, this book offers clear pathways to
Develop inclusive classroom environments where curiosity and creativity flourish;
Build a teaching philosophy grounded in children's rights and social justice;
Navigate the challenges of modern education while prioritizing your wellbeing and mental health;
Understand the unique qualities and skills you bring to the classroom.
Incorporating cutting-edge research, reflective questions and practical advice, this empowering guide provides the insights and inspiration you need to flourish as a teacher.
Whether you're a seasoned educator or just beginning your career, this compassionate and insightful resource provides the expertise and the challenges to make a lasting difference in the lives of your learners and helps you rediscover the satisfaction that comes from teaching at your best.
What Makes A Good Teacher?: Values In Educational Practice
