55 Teaching Dilemmas: Ten Powerful Solutions to Almost Any Classroom Challenge (Paperback)

Introduction: The Power we have as Teachers; Caring for Others 1 Cheerfulness 2 Active compassion 3 Empathy 4 tolerance 5 Respect; Inner Strength 6 Assertiveness 7 Self-Confidence 8 Self-Esteem 9 Social Competence 10 Perseverance 11 Peacefulness; Diligence 12 Attention to Detail 13 Professional competence 14 Active learning and professional growth 15. Dependability 16. Integrity; Personal preservation 17. Sustainable energy 18. Wisdom of having a mentor. 19 Courage to change; Organisation. 20 Organisation of space 21 Organisation of time 22 Organisation of mind. 23 Organisation of student body; Teaching strategies. 24 Kick starting the day. 25 Opening a lesson well 26 Closing a lesson with impact. 27 Teaching. 2 Diversity's. 28 Using picture books with older children; Communication. 29 Monitoring nonverbal communication. 30 Providing clear directions. 31 Managing timing and pacing. 32 Reading aloud fluently. 33 Dealing effectively with Aids and volunteers. 34 Talking openly to parents or guardians; Classroom management. 35 Using low key management techniques. 36 Making smooth transitions. 37 Aiding struggling stragglers. 38 Diffusing a power struggle; Motivation. 40 Establishing rapport. 41 Teaching with a sense of humour 42. Making lessons. Motivating 43 Raising accountability. 44 Using drama every day. 45 Involving students in musical theatre; Presentation. 46 Cultivating creativity. 47 Demonstrating enthusiasm. 48 Showing flexibility 49 Teaching with passion. 50 Practising humility.; Leadership. 51 tutoring students effectively. 52 handling supervision well. 53 Teaching students responsibility. 54 Counselling carefully. 55 leading extracurricular activities.; Afterword; Index.