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What does it take to become a teacher today and how does one become a teacher? With Grit and a Big Heart: A Beginner's Guide to Teaching covers the ins and outs on becoming a teacher from receiving a teaching license, working with students, colleagues, and parents, and confronting some of the social and political issues that dominate American society today. This book covers urban, suburban, and rural school settings and is intended for both teachers and anybody interested in the teaching profession.



Table of Contents

Preface: What the UEFA Soccer Tournament and Teaching Have in Common

Chapter One: Defining Success

Chapter Two: On Teaching, Education, and Schools

Chapter Three: My Kids

Chapter Four: A Short History of Teachers

Chapter Five: Democracy and Education

Conclusion: The Ideal(ist) Teacher

Author Bio

Bibliography

Index

With Grit and a Big Heart

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      Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 1/6/2022 12:05:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781475865868, 978-1475865868
      ISBN10: 1475865864

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      What does it take to become a teacher today and how does one become a teacher? With Grit and a Big Heart: A Beginner's Guide to Teaching covers the ins and outs on becoming a teacher from receiving a teaching license, working with students, colleagues, and parents, and confronting some of the social and political issues that dominate American society today. This book covers urban, suburban, and rural school settings and is intended for both teachers and anybody interested in the teaching profession.



      Table of Contents

      Preface: What the UEFA Soccer Tournament and Teaching Have in Common

      Chapter One: Defining Success

      Chapter Two: On Teaching, Education, and Schools

      Chapter Three: My Kids

      Chapter Four: A Short History of Teachers

      Chapter Five: Democracy and Education

      Conclusion: The Ideal(ist) Teacher

      Author Bio

      Bibliography

      Index

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