
Lessons that Last
185 Reflections on the Life-Shaping Power of a Teacher
- 382 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Lessons that Last
185 Reflections on the Life-Shaping Power of a Teacher
About this book
Going into the school day with inspiration and reflection can help you feel more empowered and ready to take on the joys and challenges of teaching. In Lessons That Last, Julie Schmidt Hasson and Laura Estes-Swilley provide 185 brief stories shared by former students about their most impactful teachers. With a different story for every day of the school year, the authors illuminate the many ways teachers shape students' lives. You can use them to set your intention for the day, to reflect on your teaching in the evening, or to infuse meetings and professional development with encouragement and affirmation.
Hasson and Estes-Swilley concisely unpack each story and pose questions to help you consider the meaning it holds for your own work. While the stories themselves are inspirational, they also provide models to help you make a greater (and more consistent) impact on your students' lives.
Through these daily reflections, you'll have the space to contemplate your practice and consider new perspectives and possibilities. With regular reflection, you can find greater satisfaction in teaching, particularly during challenging times. And as you grow, you'll have more capacity to help your students grow, too.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Meet the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Lesson 1: Creating Tradition
- Lesson 2: Bringing the Light
- Lesson 3: Being Brave
- Lesson 4: Extending a Welcome
- Lesson 5: Being Authentic
- Lesson 6: Being Memorable
- Lesson 7: Creating Nostalgia
- Lesson 8: Focusing on the Future
- Lesson 9: Redirecting With Grace
- Lesson 10: Developing Character
- Lesson 11: Challenging Norms
- Lesson 12: Teaching Civility
- Lesson 13: Being There
- Lesson 14: Mining Potential
- Lesson 15: Coaching Teamwork
- Lesson 16: Supporting Social Skills
- Lesson 17: Working Alongside
- Lesson 18: Friendly Encouragement
- Lesson 19: Giving Empathy
- Lesson 20: Building Together
- Lesson 21: Embracing Individuality
- Lesson 22: Leveraging Talents
- Lesson 23: Engaging in Positivity
- Lesson 24: Keeping the Faith
- Lesson 25: Adding Some Fun
- Lesson 26: Captivating Learners
- Lesson 27: Setting Boundaries
- Lesson 28: Teaching That Echoes
- Lesson 29: Real-World Lessons
- Lesson 30: Embracing Differences
- Lesson 31: Building Community
- Lesson 32: Finding More
- Lesson 33: Embracing Imperfections
- Lesson 34: Making Flaws Fantastic
- Lesson 35: Listening In
- Lesson 36: Extending Kindness
- Lesson 37: Inspiring Self-Assurance
- Lesson 38: Sharing Wisdom
- Lesson 39: Rewarding Growth
- Lesson 40: Making Musical Memories
- Lesson 41: Encouraging Growth
- Lesson 42: Moving to Learn
- Lesson 43: Checking In
- Lesson 44: Seeing Something Special
- Lesson 45: Leveraging an Interest
- Lesson 46: Providing Resources
- Lesson 47: Breaking Things Down
- Lesson 48: Inspiring Outliers
- Lesson 49: Making Memories
- Lesson 50: Fostering Leadership
- Lesson 51: Lasting Influence
- Lesson 52: Opening Doors
- Lesson 53: One Caring Adult
- Lesson 54: Knowing and Noting
- Lesson 55: Getting Uncomfortable
- Lesson 56: Instilling Pride
- Lesson 57: Being Tenacious
- Lesson 58: Making Magic
- Lesson 59: Instructing Implicitly
- Lesson 60: Striking a Spark
- Lesson 61: Reinforcing Positively
- Lesson 62: Going Big
- Lesson 63: Helping Students Connect
- Lesson 64: Teaching Self-Advocacy
- Lesson 65: Breaking Barriers
- Lesson 66: Inspiring Pride
- Lesson 67: Guiding and Providing
- Lesson 68: Inspiring Adventure
- Lesson 69: Opening Doors
- Lesson 70: Inspiring Connections
- Lesson 71: Giving Resources
- Lesson 72: Providing Opportunity
- Lesson 73: Nurturing Talent
- Lesson 74: Impacting Their Futures
- Lesson 75: Finding Strengths
- Lesson 76: Discovering a Passion
- Lesson 77: Teaching More
- Lesson 78: Taking Time
- Lesson 79: Encouraging Confidence
- Lesson 80: Cultivating Empowering Thoughts
- Lesson 81: Being Positive
- Lesson 82: Becoming More
- Lesson 83: Cheering Them On
- Lesson 84: Honoring Youth
- Lesson 85: Inspiring Perspective
- Lesson 86: Being Yourself
- Lesson 87: Igniting Passion
- Lesson 88: Noticing Change
- Lesson 89: Embedding Instruction
- Lesson 90: Giving Options
- Lesson 91: Playing to Learn
- Lesson 92: Inspiring Strength
- Lesson 93: Building Relationships
- Lesson 94: Encouraging Goals
- Lesson 95: Creating Fun
- Lesson 96: Sharing Time
- Lesson 97: Understanding Needs
- Lesson 98: Being Human
- Lesson 99: Assessing With Compassion
- Lesson 100: Sharing Strategies
- Lesson 101: Becoming a Legacy
- Lesson 102: Inspiring Confidence
- Lesson 103: Coming Together
- Lesson 104: Showing Pride
- Lesson 105: Connecting Dots
- Lesson 106: Being Present
- Lesson 107: Seeing Wonders
- Lesson 108: Teaching Resilience
- Lesson 109: Showing Up
- Lesson 110: Creating Community
- Lesson 111: Serving Together
- Lesson 112: Speaking Through Books
- Lesson 113: Making a Difference
- Lesson 114: Fostering Growth
- Lesson 115: Coaching Choice
- Lesson 116: Exploring to Learn
- Lesson 117: Sharing Power
- Lesson 118: Inspiring Passion
- Lesson 119: Advocating for Students
- Lesson 120: Noticing a Knack
- Lesson 121: Waiving Judgment
- Lesson 122: Accepting Appreciation
- Lesson 123: Creating Bonds
- Lesson 124: Getting Playful
- Lesson 125: Preparing for Engagement
- Lesson 126: Deconstructing Principles
- Lesson 127: Encouraging Dreams
- Lesson 128: Creating Joy
- Lesson 129: Building a Team
- Lesson 130: Creating Excitement
- Lesson 131: Building Foundations
- Lesson 132: Empowering Students
- Lesson 133: Speaking Encouragement
- Lesson 134: Planning Success
- Lesson 135: Paying Attention
- Lesson 136: Communicating Respect
- Lesson 137: Reaching Out
- Lesson 138: Understanding Representation
- Lesson 139: Getting Creative
- Lesson 140: Rewarding Effort
- Lesson 141: Building Family
- Lesson 142: Reframing Assumptions
- Lesson 143: Investigating Complexity
- Lesson 144: Planning Positivity
- Lesson 145: Encouraging Reflection
- Lesson 146: Building Esteem
- Lesson 147: Bringing Joy
- Lesson 148: Warming Kindness
- Lesson 149: Encouraging Freedom
- Lesson 150: Teaching Compassionately
- Lesson 151: Learning Preferences
- Lesson 152: Encouraging Attempts
- Lesson 153: Providing Context
- Lesson 154: Crafting Opportunities
- Lesson 155: Offering Choice
- Lesson 156: Partnering to Learn
- Lesson 157: Providing Outlets
- Lesson 158: Broadening Perspectives
- Lesson 159: Starting Over
- Lesson 160: Learning by Telling
- Lesson 161: Inquiring Minds
- Lesson 162: Investigating Perceptions
- Lesson 163: Building Confidence
- Lesson 164: Planting Seeds
- Lesson 165: Being Genuine
- Lesson 166: Getting Real
- Lesson 167: Negating a Narrative
- Lesson 168: Staying Connected
- Lesson 169: Clarifying Dreams
- Lesson 170: Empowering Learners
- Lesson 171: Connecting Community
- Lesson 172: Trusting Students
- Lesson 173: Shifting Paradigms
- Lesson 174: Launching Learning
- Lesson 175: Serving While Learning
- Lesson 176: Challenging More
- Lesson 177: Valuing Voices
- Lesson 178: Strategizing Together
- Lesson 179: Noticing Needs
- Lesson 180: Knowing Students
- Lesson 181: Celebrating Gains
- Lesson 182: Encouraging Action
- Lesson 183: Starting Small
- Lesson 184: Lighting a Fire
- Lesson 185: Celebrating Goodbye
- Final Thoughts
- Story Theme Index