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Book SynopsisAs technology becomes more widespread and the world continues to change in many other ways, teachers have adapted to allow education to evolve with the 21st century. This book provides theoretical foundations and highly practical strategies for classrooms tackling modern challenges, drawing in part on the ideas and experiences of practising teachers. The authors highlight how crucial education is for equipping future generations with the skills for individual, societal and planetary wellbeing, while still considering the pressures of âteaching to the testâ.
Every teacher balances a range of priorities as they enter a classroom which this book addresses:
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Teaching for personal development, including autonomy, resilience, critical thinking, mental health and overall wellbeing
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Teaching for social development, for the workplace but also for community participation and social life generally
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Teaching for equity, inclusion and pol
Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION
DIRECTION I: TEACHING FOR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Principle 1. Foster Autonomy and Resilience
Principle 2. Focus on Critical Thinking and Problem-solving
Principle 3. Support Mental Health Development
Principle 4. Promote Overall Wellbeing
Principle 5. Do Both: Teach for Subject Knowledge and Relevance
DIRECTION II: TEACHING FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Principle 6. Promote Skills of Interaction and Communication
Principle 7. Foster Skills of Teamwork, Collaboration and Leadership
Principle 8. Emphasize Community Participation in the Classroom and Beyond
Principle 9. Support Overall Social Development
DIRECTION III: TEACHING FOR EQUITY, INCLUSION AND GLOBALIZATION
Principle 10. Model and Foster Equity and Inclusion
Principle 11. Teach Explicitly about Equity and Inclusion
Principle 12. Foster Political Understanding and Commitment
Principle 13. Promote Global Outlooks and Skills
DIRECTION IV: TEACHING FOR DIGITAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Principle 14. Model and Foster Use of Technology
Principle 15. Use Technology as a Tool Not an End
Principle 16. Use Technology to Support Individualised Learning
Principle 17. Use Technology to Support Collaborative Learning
DIRECTION V: DEVELOPING TEACHER PROFESSIONALISM AND IDENTITY
Principle 18. Take a Stand on What and How to Teach
Principle 19. Continue to Enquire and Grow Professionally
Principle 20. Promote Your Own Wellbeing
Principle 21. Connect Teaching to Life
