Teacher Self » (1st Edition)

Based on Temple University's acclaimed course, _The Art and Science of Teaching,_ Allender draws the student-teacher into a series of narratives that develop as scenes from a play. As the drama unfolds, the reader becomes part of a classroom where the teacher's strategy shifts from speaking to listening and where students teach and the teacher learns. The book demonstrates how to create a vital, lively, learning environment in which everyone involved can expect to be interactive, spontaneous, and effective.

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The author, professor emeritus of education at Temple University, interweaves his own and his students' stories in order to clarify the validity of self and better understand the value of personal knowledge for teaching. Stories lead to the development of a Gestalt Theory for Teachers, presented in the last chapter. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)