Millions of teachers shape the world one day, one lesson, and one student at a time. Full of anecdotes, inspiring words, and captivating full-colour photographs, 'Teachers Touch Tomorrow' is a beautiful keepsake to honour this noble profession. A ribbon marker tucks between the pages so teachers can mark favourite words of appreciation and encouragement, reminding them how much they mean to their students, now and forever.
In a world changing faster than ever, many teachers and parents have wondered how to prepare their students and children for tomorrow’s demands. Now, the answer is here. Ranjani Indrajith’s Teaching Today for Tomorrow provides a vital breakdown of the nine essential skills India must introduce into its classrooms to keep pace with the global economy. From communication to nutrition, Ranjani draws on her years of hands-on experience to provide practical classroom and home exercises to train today’s students to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The Oxford Handbook of Preservice Music Teacher Education in the United States advocates for increased cultural engagement in Pre-K-12 music education.
This book may be unpopular in some circles. The exposure of the truth usually is when it has been hidden or distorted (particularly by those who would profit most by its absence or continued distortion). Yet, are we not our brothers keeper? Are we not to assist or enlighten our kinsmen...our fellow human, if we can? Frequently, throughout these essays will be found references to the mystical forces that are indeed a part of our every day existence. I speak of the essence of fair play, charity, right...justice. These forces are more than just charming concepts or notions. They are forces that shape every living souls destiny...forces that we sometimes foolishly play with every day, often with terrible consequences. There are bogus philosophies being practiced that have been and are rapidly and steadily spelling the decline of humankind. I seek, with the readers indulgence and patience, to expose or illuminate our long practiced folly. I expect there to be great opposition, particularly from many of the Black segment of Christendom. For oftentimes, concepts and ideals are attacked and/or ostracized by the masses while being led by profiteers with selfish interests, especially if those ideals are not embraced by the masses. But, are the masses always right? What about a mob? The focal point of these essays is not to lament the plight of the so-called African American. Any number of American minorities (Native American, Hispanics, Oriental, et al) can be exemplary of the casualties of the American (European) encounter, though not necessarily to the same degree. I use the African American to illustrate what has happened to a segment of humanity (many of whom I believe to be descendants of the Lost Tribes of Israel, the Chosen Ones) whose ancestors dared to violate the laws and hold with contempt those forces which govern our daily existence and bring affront to the Great Spirit, The Mighty One. And if the Chosen of the Most High can receive such a fall from grace, then none are above or beyond reproach. Perhaps now is the time for other considerations...other possibilities.
The Classroom is an informative guide for teachers of all grade levels that takes an amusing and inspirational look at the effectiveness of yesterday's teaching methods on today's youth. Author Michael D'Amato, a former Teacher of the Year, has packed The Classroom with teaching strategies, classroom management skills, educational quotes, life lessons, brain teasers, team-building activities, and much more. This practical, yet cutting-edge book examines such issues as: The fifteen most common mistakes made by teachers today How to increase communication with families by one hundred percent in less than five minutes The one thing people fear more than death Whether you are a beginning teacher looking for an edge, or a veteran teacher needing rejuvenation, The Classroom will teach you how to effectively encourage and motivate today's students. "D'Amato challenges educators to teach outside the box and make learning the fun, exciting, and mind-stretching experience for students it ought to be." -Stacey Slaughter Miller, editor for The Wall Street Journal "The Classroom is full of imaginative, original, and very practical advice for teachers. It is fun to read, and if applied by teachers all over the country it would make classrooms much more interesting and students better educated." -Howard Zinn, Professor Emeritus at Boston University and the author of "A People's History of the United States" "I recommend the reading of this book for all educators who would like to give their classrooms a 180 degree turn with the book's 180 strategies, activities, quotes, etc Take a few tips from a Teacher of the Year to make your students excited about their learning." -Anthony Bland, NJ Department of Education
