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The thoughtful teacher : making connections with a diverse student population / James D. Kirylo

Author
Kirylo, James D.
Uniform Title
Teaching with purpose
Published
Lanham, Maryland : Rowman & Littlefield, an imprint of The Rowman & Littlefield Publishing Group, Inc., [2021]
Physical Description
xvi, 224 pages ; 23 cm

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Contents
Section I: From the inside out. An earned privilege ; Establishing a philosophy of education ; The decisive relevance of dispositions : reconciling the private with the public ; A certain spirituality of inclusion ; Six dispositions of significance ; Reflective thinking, thoughtful action -- Section II: Entering into relationships. Hardwired to be in relationship : a thing of the brain ; Fostering the teacher-student relationship : from right where they are ; Cultivating dialogue ; The flow of integrity ; Other relationships : parents/caregivers, colleagues, and the wider community ; To be in relationship is to celebrate diversity -- Section III: The goal is to inspire : an artistic endeavor. The character of inspiration ; Inspiration and the autobiographical nature of teaching ; Inspiration leads to an artistic act -- Section IV: The glue that is educational psychology. The critical relevance of theory ; Paving the way toward child/developmental psychology : John Locke and Jean-Jacques Rousseau ; An overview : behaviorism, cognitivism, and humanism ; Educational psychology, practice, and the voices of women and people of color -- Section V: Five components of knowledge. Knowledge of pedagogy and knowledge of classroom management ; Knowledge of learning, knowledge of students, and knowledge of subject matter -- Section VI: Assessment is to “sit with”. Two different processes : assessment and evaluation ; The advent of a testing movement ; Moving into an era of high-stakes testing ; The resistance to standardized tests ; Emphasizing formative and portfolio assessments -- Section VII: Teacher as leader and the challenges. Teacher as leader ; Teacher leadership and the challenge of poverty ; Teacher leadership and calling out a culture of violence : the scourge of school shootings and bullying ; And how are the children? -- Appendix A: Derivative and historical unfolding of inspiration -- Appendix B: A response to the Tylerian rationale.
Summary
"This text is not so much a formulaic "how to" text, but rather one that looks at the teaching profession as a way of thinking, as a way of being"--
"A thoughtful teacher is one who works to foster an inspiring classroom environment where students fall in love with learning. Indeed, it is incumbent on the teacher to understand self, to be prepared, to possess command of subject matter, to teach in a developmentally appropriate manner, to mindfully incorporate culturally relevant practices, and to illuminate a sense of connection with a diverse student population. In that light, The Thoughtful Teacher: Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population highlights the critical importance of what it means to thoughtfully teach, emphasizing that a central aspect toward transformation in education is through the dedicated efforts of thoughtful teachers. Written in accessible language and making clear the important connection between theory and practice, this book is an informative text for teachers, teacher educators, school administrators, and those who have an interest in education." -- Publisher's description
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ISBN
9781475855272 hardcover
1475855273 hardcover
9781475855289 paperback
1475855281 paperback
Note
"This book is a revised and updated edition, of my earlier book, titled Teaching with Purpose: An Inquiry into the Who, Why, and How We Teach (Rowman & Littlefield, 2016)."
Bibliography Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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