Becoming a Teacher
eBook - ePub

Becoming a Teacher

  1. 160 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Becoming a Teacher

About this book

An illuminating guide to a career as a teacher written by acclaimed journalist Melinda D. Anderson and based on the real-life experiences of a master teacher—essential reading for anyone considering a path to this profession that changes lives. Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find out what it's really like, and what it really takes, to become a teacher. Educators are the bedrock of a healthy society, and the exceptional ones have a lasting impact. The best teachers surpass mere instruction to cultivate and empower students beyond school.In LaQuisha Hall's classroom, students are "scholars, " young ladies are "queens, " and young men are "kings." The Baltimore high school English teacher's pioneering approach to literacy has earned her teacher of the year accolades, and has established her as a visionary mentor to the young black men and women of Baltimore. Acclaimed education writer Melinda D. Anderson shadows Mrs. Hall to reveal how this rewarding profession changes lives. Learn about Hall's path to prominence, from the challenging realities of her rookie year to her place of excellence in the classroom. Learn from Hall's inspiring approach and confront the critical issues of race, identity, and equity in education. Here is how the job is performed at the highest level.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Introduction
  5. Chapter 1: Countdown
  6. Chapter 2: Path to the Classroom
  7. Chapter 3: The Rookie
  8. Chapter 4: Realities of the Work
  9. Chapter 5: Staying Power
  10. Chapter 6: Mastering the Craft
  11. Chapter 7: Becoming a Leader
  12. Chapter 8: The System
  13. Chapter 9: Black Teachers Matter
  14. Chapter 10: Clean Slate
  15. Resources
  16. Further Reading
  17. About the Author
  18. Copyright