The Composition Instructor's Survival GuideThis work is written specifically for those who teach English composition. It addresses some of the dilemmas faced by composition teachers, such as how can we respect ourselves and what we do in the face of scorn, and how can we reduce the time, stress and responsibilitiy from our jobs? |
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Build Respect | 1 |
Recognize What We Get from Our Jobs | 18 |
Appreciate Being OffTrack | 41 |
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