Practical Magic: On the Front Lines of Teaching ExcellenceGain new understanding ofwhat constitutes excellence in teaching. Learn what thousands of teachers who have been recognized for educational excellence—and who have been recipients of such teaching awards—believe make up the fabric of success in the classroom. Noted experts gathered thousands of insights directly from these educators and placed them within the context of history and research. Inspiring and informative, this book sheds new light on the components of excellence in education that are both definable and intangible. |
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Contents
Chapter | 15 |
Chapter Three | 23 |
Chapter Four | 35 |
Chapter Five | 59 |
Core Strategies for Effectively Teaching Students | 79 |
111 | 95 |
Chapter Nine | 131 |
Implications and Recommendations for Planning | 147 |
References | 161 |
FiveStar Faculty Survey | 173 |
Results of the FiveStar Faculty Survey | 185 |
About the Authors | 193 |
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