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Wisdom that's been inspiring, motivating, and guiding teachers for two decades The Courage to Teach speaks to the joys and pains that teachers of every sort know well. Over the last 20 years, the book has helped countless educators reignite their passion, redirect their practice, and deal with the many pressures that accompany their vital work. Enriched by a new Foreword from Diana Chapman Walsh, the book builds on a simple premise: good teaching can never be reduced to technique. Good teaching comes from the identity and integrity of the teacher, that core of self where intellect, emotion, and spirit converge?enabling 'live encounters' between teachers, students, and subjects that are the key to deep and lasting learning. Good teachers love learners, learning, and the teaching life in a way that builds trust with students and colleagues, animates their daily practice, and keeps them coming back tomorrow. Reclaim your own vision and purpose against the threat of burn-out Understand why good teaching cannot be reduced to technique alone Explore and practice the relational traits that good teachers have in common Learn how to forge learning connections with your students and teach across the gap Whether used for personal study, book club exploration, or professional development, The Courage to Teach is rich with time-honored wisdom, and contemporary clarity about the ancient arts of teaching and learning.Product Identifiers
PublisherJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN-139781119413042
eBay Product ID (ePID)238792448
Product Key Features
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameThe Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher's Life
Publication Year2017
SubjectEducation
TypeTextbook
AuthorParker J. Palmer
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height242 mm
Item Weight490 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States
Title_AuthorParker J. Palmer