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Teaching Matters!: Motivating and Inspiring Yourself

Name: Teaching Matters!: Motivating and Inspiring Yourself
Author: Whitaker
ISBN: 9781614420583

by Todd Whitaker, Beth Whitaker

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Overview

The examples and wisdom in this book will benefit teachers, principals, superintendents, professors and anyone else in the field of education. It will show you how to: - rekindle the excitement of the first day of school all year long - understand how praise helps the giver as well as the receiver - approach every day in a "Thank God It Is Monday" frame of mind - not let negative people ruin your day - learn specific things you can do to have a great day at work - fall in love with teaching all over again This book is for you if you've ever found yourself having trouble remembering why you chose education. It will show you how to recharge your batteries and help you be at your best every day.

About the Author, Whitaker

Dr. Todd Whitaker has been recognized as a leading motivational speaker in the field of education. Todd is a professor of educational leadership at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana, and he has spent his life researching and studying effective teachers and principals. One of the nation’s leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness, Todd has written sixteen educational books including the national best seller, What Great Teachers Do Differently. Dr. Beth Whitaker is an Assistant Professor of Elementary and Early Childhood Education at Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. Beth was principal at Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School in Jefferson City, Missouri, prior to moving to Indiana. Dr. Whitaker has been published in the areas of school climate, principal leadership, and staff motivation and morale. She also works with many principals, teachers, and schools in the areas of curriculum development, classroom management, writing, and reading.

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This guide describes motivational techniques and inspirational exercises designed to help education professionals avoid burnout and truly enjoy their work. Fourteen short chapters address such topics as scheduling time to rejuvenate, participating in workshops, creating a professional portfolio, greeting students in the morning, and working with negative people. The authors both teach education at Indiana State University. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)