Bringing Out the Best in Students

How Legendary Teachers Motivate Kids

David Scheidecker, William Freeman

• Publisher: Skyhorse
• Year: 2015
• Print ISBN:
  9781634503143
• eBook ISBN:
  9781510700864
• Topic: Education
• Subtopic: Education Teaching Methods

You're already a good teacher. But you want more—for them and for yourself. You want to be the teacher your students remember, the one who makes real, positive differences in their lives. You want to become a legendary teacher.
This book outlines the characteristics of legendary teachers. It shows you how to recognize and acknowledge those traits in your colleagues, ]
then cultivate them in yourself. Find out how you can:
• Convey your high expectations for your students
• Practice skillful communication
• Develop a well-organized, well-run classroom
• Motivate students to excellence
Becoming a legendary teacher is a worthwhile goal. Expect as much from yourself as you do from your students. Be the good example that enables your students to do their best. Develop the skills to ensure that students want to come to school, want to learn, and want to succeed in your classroom.

Table of contents

• Front Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Contents
• Preface
• About the Authors
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• 1. Piecing Together the Personality Puzzle
• 2. Nothing Succeeds Like Success
• 3. Establishing High Expectations
• 4. Practicing Skillful Communication
• 5. From Chaos to Organization
• 6. Recognizing and Promoting Excellence
• 7. Motivating High Student Achievement
• 8. Developing Powerful Classroom Management Skills
• 9. Becoming a Legend