Teachers for Life is a book of educational psychology, philosophy of education, and pedagogy that addresses what it mean to learn, creating a learning environment, motivation, intelligence, lesson planning, grading, and much more. Max Malikow provides a review of some things new teachers have been taught, a preview of situations they are certain to encounter, and a compensation for some things they should be. He draws upon his 33 years of teaching, knowledge of educational research, and the collective experience of countless teachers. Teachers for Life will be of interest to current and aspiring teachers.
Synopsis
Here is a book of educational psychology, philosophy of education, and pedagogy. In this book, author Max Malikow provides a review of things new teachers have been taught, a preview of situations they are certain to encounter, and a compensation for things they should have been taught but weren't. In writing Teachers for Life Dr. Malikow draws upon his 33 years of teaching, knowledge of educational research, and the collective experience of countless teachers.
About the Author, Max Malikow
Max Malikow is assistant professor of education at Le Moyne College in Syracuse, New York. His teaching career spans twenty years as a high school teacher.
This slim work would make an ideal gift for a new teacher, a five-year teacher on the verge of burning out, or a veteran teacher in need of validation.
Reference and Research Book News
He works through a series of questions everyone who has even considered teaching asks (such as "What does it mean to learn something?" and "What is motivation?") and along with good solid advice and practical ideas slides in meaningful anecdotes, fun exercises, and the general impression that teaching is a beautiful thing, as is learning.
Times Educational Supplement
There is much that I liked here, including the opening section on learning which demonstrates vividly that knowing about something isn't the same as learning it.
