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Seven Simple Secrets: What the Best Teachers Know and Do! by Todd Whitaker, Annette L. Breaux
natbythebooks's review against another edition
2.0
the answer to everything in the book is psychology.
claudiaswisher's review
4.0
Not rocket science, but little lessons that could have been very helpful as I slogged along, making almost every mistake there is for a teacher to make...The book breaks down each of the seven simple secrets into action steps, gives examples of effective and ineffective teaching, recaps, and includes reflective questions at the end of each.
So, What are the Simple Secrets? Planning, Classroom Management, Instruction, Attitude, Professionalism, Effective Discipline, and Motivation.
I listened to Todd Whitaker years ago and he asked whether we knew any 'superstar' teachers...I said I knew a few young ones who were developing into superstars...he smacked me down, telling me superstars are born, not made...I'm assuming, since he's a co-author, he's changed his mind. The lessons in this book are exactly what can make a teacher effective, happy, and maybe a superstar.
So, What are the Simple Secrets? Planning, Classroom Management, Instruction, Attitude, Professionalism, Effective Discipline, and Motivation.
I listened to Todd Whitaker years ago and he asked whether we knew any 'superstar' teachers...I said I knew a few young ones who were developing into superstars...he smacked me down, telling me superstars are born, not made...I'm assuming, since he's a co-author, he's changed his mind. The lessons in this book are exactly what can make a teacher effective, happy, and maybe a superstar.
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