Teaching by heart : the Foxfire interviews /
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| Author / Creator: | Hatton, Sara Day. |
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| Imprint: | New York : Teachers College Press, c2005. |
| Description: | ix, 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/5578120 |
| Summary: | <p>Some of the most prominent educators of our time, including Robert Coles, Vivian Paley, Ted Sizer, Maxine Greene, Alfie Kohn, Parker Palmer, Ira Shor, and Donald Graves reveal their personal stories and offer valuable insights in this one-of-a-kind collection. In up-close and personal interviews, they share memorable learning experiences; discuss how they overcame obstacles and feelings of isolation to teach in a learner-centered, active classroom; and much more.</p> <p>Personifying what it means to be a teacher, this wonderful collection:</p> Brings together powerful stories that will inspire teachers to examine their own actions and assumptions about their teaching practices. Helps teachers to identify with renowned educators who continuously struggle to improve their craft. Features rich examples of the rewards of taking time to reflect on teaching and learning, and the value we can make of our experiences. |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 145 p. : ill. ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 142-143). |
| ISBN: | 0807745391 (cloth : alk. paper) 0807745383 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
