
The Heart-Centered Teacher
Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility in Uncertain Times
- 274 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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How do we find hope and possibility in challenging times? How do we bring our truest selves into our teaching and personal lives? In this unique, inspiring book, beloved author Regie Routman artfully blends stories and strategies to show how we can introduce more joy and gratitude in our classrooms and in our lives.
Regie invites us to focus on what matters most in our work and in our relationships with those we hold dear. She shares ideas and practical takeaways for teaching, learning, and living:
- Seeing and celebrating each learner's gifts and strengths
- Creating a storytelling culture
- Ensuring equitable opportunities for all
- Co-creating welcoming spaces and routines
- Developing professional knowledge
- Teaching up-and-coming readers and writers
- Fostering resilience and hope
- Taking care of ourselves and our students
"Here's what I know for sure," writes Regie. "Living a good life is about developing, nurturing, and sustaining caring relationships—in our teaching lives, our home lives, and in the happy intersection of both." Wherever you are on your journey, no matter what loss or hardship you may face, The Heart-Centered Teacher will offer you a refreshing chance to pause, take a breath, and reflect on how you and your students can live more compassionate, generous, and authentic lives.
Bonus: A free Study Guide is provided at the Support Material link below so you can extend your learning independently or with colleagues.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- About the Cover
- About the Notes and References
- Online Resources to Further Support Teaching, Learning, and Living
- Table of Contents
- Gratitudes
- The Heart-Centered Teacher
- A Letter to Readers
- Chapter 1 Loving Our Students
- Chapter 2 Telling Our Stories
- Chapter 3 Promoting Equitable Opportunities
- Chapter 4 Co-creating a Joyful, Inclusive Culture
- Chapter 5 Developing Professional Knowledge
- Chapter 6 Championing the Reading/Writing Connection
- Chapter 7 Learning to Live with Loss
- Chapter 8 Revitalizing Our Lives Through Friendships
- Chapter 9 Becoming Our Truest Selves
- Chapter 10 Becoming a Significant Influencer
- Afterwords
- Also by Regie Routman
- Notes
- References and Quotations