- ISBN13: 9781930556690
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Product Description
This book describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions that form the fabric of life in our best classrooms and schools. It focuses on the specific things that great teachers do … that others do not. It answers these essential questions:
- Is it high expectations for students that matter?
- How do great teachers respond when students misbehave?
- Do great teachers filter differently than their peers?
- How do the best teach… More >>
WHAT GREAT TEACHERS DO DIFFERENTLY: 14 THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
#1 by Tyler Halen on January 27, 2010 - 9:52 am
Educational professionals who appreciate Todd Whitaker’s approach will enjoy Ryan Delaney’s Mission Accomplished by Anna T. Erickson.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Joseph Clover on January 27, 2010 - 12:44 pm
I am a Principal at a middle school, and as part of our pre-service program our school provided our new teachers with copies of What Great Teachers Do Differently by Todd Whitaker. Everybody felt MUCH more comfortable with how they will deal with their students, other teachers, and even myself. As most of you remember, it is a very daunting task to step into a classroom for the first time. As a fan of many teaching methods, I commend Dr. Whitaker in his assertion that you must have the best teachers possible in order to reach every student with their individual learning styles. This book motivates and inspires teachers to be the best they can be. I plan on using this book for pre-service programs in the future.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Kathy on January 27, 2010 - 2:44 pm
I have read both “What Great Principals Do Differently,” and “What Great Teachers Do Differently.” As the previous poster stated, I agree that there is a certain amount of overlap in the content, but obviously, many things that principals and teachers do are the same. In my opinion, the books read like they are written directly for their respective audiences. As a principal, I have given Dr. Whitaker’s teacher book to each of my staff, and appreciate the fact that they are receiving tips & wisdom parallel to those that have been directed toward me. I definitely believe both books are valuable additions to your staff library. My teachers love “What Great Teachers Do Differently” and have taken the practices to heart.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Maria Birkas on January 27, 2010 - 4:23 pm
This book starts off telling the reader that every teacher has a classroom to manage. That is about as insightful as it gets. When I take the time to read a book assigned to me by my school, I’d like it to say something to me about how I can really address my students’ needs better. This collection of “motivational” anecdotes serves simply to reenforce the idea that teaching is an anti-intellectual profession. I don’t need to be told that I need to respect the students and the families that I work with, thank you. Perhaps my expectations from my profession and from myself are higher than those of Mr. Whitaker.
Rating: 1 / 5
#5 by Peter E. Nissen on January 27, 2010 - 5:32 pm
This book was good, except that it is pretty much exactly like “What Great Principals Do Differently” I wish I had read a review about it prior to buying BOTH of them..A good read for teachers.
Rating: 3 / 5