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Book SynopsisWhy Teaching Matters is an introductory guide to core elements of teaching, getting to the heart of what teaching is, and why it matters. Paul Farber and Dini Metro-Roland introduce the following 8 elements which encompass the many issues, themes and social complexities of teaching: - Conveying Care - Enacting Authority- Cultivating Virtue - Interpreting Subject matter - Rendering Judgment- Articulating Purpose - Establishing a Sense of Place - Engaging Presence The focus on the elements of practice frames discussion of teaching as an essential human activity and highlights the kinds of significant issues that teachers face, including technology, social inequality, and the management and evaluation of their work. As a philosophical guide, it introduces and draws upon a range of thinkers, including Nel Noddings, Hannah Arendt, Hans-Georg Gadamer, Danielle Allen, and James Baldwin whose work informs a deeper understanding of teaching. The theoretical discussions are grounded wi
Trade ReviewWhy Teaching Matters offers a thoughtful and insightful analysis of the essential elements of the practice of teaching, addressing the complexity of what teachers do in a way that is compelling, accessible, and inspiring. It is essential reading for practicing teachers and those who aspire to teach. * Kevin Gary, Professor, Valparaiso University, USA *
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Conveying Care 2. Enacting Authority 3. Cultivating Virtue 4. Interpreting Subject Matter 5. Rendering Judgment 6. Articulating Purpose 7. Establishing a Sense of Place 8. Engaged Presence Epilogue References Index
