Classroom Confidential: The 12 Secrets of Great Teachers

by Laurel Schmidt

Book Overview

Laurel Schmidt's gone on assignment, interviewing master educators, observing their classrooms, and uncovering the twelve secrets that all stand-out teachers share. The result, Classroom Confidential , is the ultimate paperback mentor for novices and veterans alike, an across-the-curriculum guidebook with the scoop on how best practices can make you a great teacher. Brimming with practical instructional strategies, tips on classroom management, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325006601
• ISBN13: 9780325006604
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 8

Customer Reviews

Stellar

This book is the product of a of a truly gifted writer combined with teacher extraordinaire. Her sense of humor makes it hard to put the book down while her application of theory is real world enough to make one believe that they, too, could be this kind of teacher. I doubt you will regret this purchase.

Knowledgeable and Practical

Schmidt has a way of hitting the core of teaching, keeping it fun and yet, recognizing the importance and seriousness of teachers' work. This book is useful and inspiring for new and veteran teachers who want to hold on to the reasons they went into this profession--to encourage the achievement and success of every child, to create exciting learning environments beyond the textbook, and to continually be a learner themselves. This book will help keep those hopes alive.

Inspiring!

Classroom Confidential is inspiring to teachers at every level. Brief profiles of teachers such as Barbara Henry, Bill Coate and Rafe Esquith remind us of why we decided to teach. The book offers numerous useful ideas on how to create a culture of excellence in any classroom.

A Handbook for Great Teaching

An excellent source for ideas and usable tips to engage students in active learning. Chapter 5, Great Teachers Don't Take No (or Yes ) for an Answer, is a practical and clear guide for using inquiry techniques in the classroom. Written with humor, clarity and great respect for the art of teaching.

A very good experience

Book reached earlier than expected, it was a good deal with this store.