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Lessons From Great Teachers to Teachers Who Want to Be Great

Explore the essential qualities of great teachers. From passion and knowledge to effective time management, relationship building, lesson planning, and continuous improvement, this book explores the key factors that contribute to exceptional teaching.

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  • Explore the qualities, habits, and behaviors of great teachers
  • Understand the research behind what makes teachers most effective
  • Glean insights from other teachers on the topic of each chapter
  • Hone skills and approaches that will elevate teaching
  • Be inspired and renewed as an educator

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Great Teachers Are Masters of the Subjects They Teach
Chapter 2: Great Teachers Know the Students They Teach
Chapter 3: Great Teachers Know Themselves
Chapter 4: Great Teachers Master Planning
Chapter 5: Great Teachers Master Teaching and Learning Strategies
Chapter 6: Great Teachers Master Assessment Strategies
Chapter 7: Great Teachers Are Masters of Motivation and Persuasion
Chapter 8: Great Teachers Prioritize the Teacher-Student Relationship
Chapter 9: Great Teachers See Teaching as a Team Sport
Chapter 10: Great Teachers Commit to Continuous Improvement
Chapter 11: Great Teachers Benefit From Great Leaders

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Introduction

Chapter 1: Great Teachers Are Masters of the Subjects They Teach

Chapter 2: Great Teachers Know the Students They Teach

Chapter 3: Great Teachers Know Themselves

Chapter 4: Great Teachers Master Planning

Chapter 5: Great Teachers Master Teaching and Learning Strategies

Chapter 6: Great Teachers Master Assessment Strategies

Chapter 7: Great Teachers Are Masters of Motivation and Persuasion

Chapter 8: Great Teachers Prioritize the Teacher-Student Relationship

Chapter 9: Great Teachers See Teaching as a Team Sport

Chapter 10: Great Teachers Commit to Continuous Improvement

Chapter 11: Great Teachers Benefit From Great Leaders

SUGGESTED RESOURCES

BOOKS

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  • Goodwin, M. (2009). Matchmaker, matchmaker, write me a test. In T. R. Guskey (Ed.), The teacher as assessment leader (pp. 89–109). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
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  • Marzano, R. J. (2017). The new art and science of teaching. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Mayer, R. E. (2010). Applying the science of learning to instruction in school subjects. In R. J. Marzano (Ed.), On excellence in teaching (pp. 93–111). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • McNeece, A. (2020). Loving what they learn: Research-based strategies to increase student engagement. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Pearsall, G. (2023). Classroom dynamics: Practical strategies for addressing off-task behavior and creating positive classrooms. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Ripley, D. (2022a). The tactical teacher: Proven strategies to positively influence student learning and classroom behavior. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Silver, H. F., & Perini, M. J. (2010). The eight Cs of engagement: How learning styles and instructional design increase student commitment to learning. In R. J. Marzano (Ed.), On excellence in teaching (pp. 319–342). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Tomlinson, C. A. (2010). Differentiating instruction in response to academically diverse student populations. In R. J. Marzano (Ed.), On excellence in teaching (pp. 247–268). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
  • Wiggins, G. (2010). What’s my job? Defining the role of the classroom teacher. In R. J. Marzano (Ed.), On excellence in teaching (pp. 7–29). Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

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