Positive Psychology for Teachers. by Swinson, Jeremy

Table of Contents: “…Emergence of the positive approach -- 2. Teacher feedback and pupil behaviour -- 3. Positive strategies: four essential steps -- 4. …”
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Leadership Strategies for Teachers. by Merideth, Eunice M.

Table of Contents: “…Cover -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- About the Author -- Chapter 1 -- Teachers as Leaders -- Who are Teacher-Leaders? -- REACH Model for Teacher-Leaders -- Risk-Taking and Teacher Leadership -- Effectiveness and Teacher Leadership -- Autonomy and Teacher Leadership -- Collegiality and Teacher Leadership -- Honor and Teacher Leadership -- Strategies for Increasing Teacher Leadership Potential -- Setting Goals -- Managing Conflict -- Looking Back/REACHing Forward -- Chapter 2 -- Teacher-Leaders and Change -- The Change Process -- Change for Teacher-Leaders -- School System Change -- Strategies for Teacher-Leaders as Change Agents -- Force Field Analysis -- Change and Control -- Change and Stress -- Stress-Reducing Exercises -- Looking Back/REACHing Forward -- Chapter 3 -- Teacher-Leaders Improving Student Achievement -- Teachers as Learning Leaders -- Communication with Students -- Participation Structures -- Listening Skills -- Classroom Dialogue -- Communication with Families -- Strategies for Focusing on Student Achievement -- Case in Point: When is it Time to Quit? …”
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Emerging Teachers and Globalisation. by Czerniawski, Gerry

Table of Contents: “…Book Cover; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 The Impact of Globalisation on National Educational Contexts; 3 Teachers' Values; 4 The Construction of Teacher Identities; 5 Teachers Talk About Their Classroom Practices; 6 Constructing and Deconstructing the Teacher's Role; 7 The Monitoring of Teachers; 8 Opportunities for Professional Development; 9 The Significance of Others; 10 Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index.…”
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Helping Teachers Develop. by Bubb, Sara

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Contents; List of figures and tables; Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Chapter 1 -- Helping Teachers Develop -- Why?; Chapter 2 -- How to Develop People; Chapter 3 -- Professional Development Activities; Chapter 4 -- Observation; Chapter 5 -- Other Ways to Help; Chapter 6 -- Helping Teachers Develop Their Careers; References; Appendix: Photocopiables; Index.…”
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The Female Teachers of the Republic.

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Science teacher educators as K-12 teachers practicing what we teach / Michael Dias, Charles J. Eick, Laurie Brantley-Dias, editors.

Table of Contents: “…Ten Years Out: The Long-Term Benefits of a Year Working as a Physical Science Teacher /…”
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Teachers‘ Counseling Competence in Parent-Teacher Talks Modeling, Intervention, Behavior-Based Assessment / by Mara Gerich. by Gerich, Mara

Table of Contents: “…Relevance and definition of teachers’ counseling competence -- Development and empirical validation of a competence model -- Development and evaluation of a training program and a process-oriented feedback intervention for prospective teachers -- Development and validation of a behavior-based assessment tool -- Implications for educational research and practice.…”
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Teacher Development and Teacher Education in Developing Countries On Becoming and Being a Teacher / by Ayesha Bashiruddin. by Bashiruddin, Ayesha

Table of Contents: “…What do the narratives tell us about the meaning of 'becoming' a teacher? -- Chapter 3. What can we learn about 'being' a teacher and what is the process of teacher development from the narratives? …”
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Learning to teach : responsibilities of student teachers & cooperating teachers / Carley Meyer Schweinberg. by Schweinberg, Carley Meyer, 1984-

Table of Contents: “…Get-to-know-you questionnaire for cooperating teacher and student teacher -- B. Student teacher/intern questionnaire -- C. …”
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We saved the best for you : letters of hope, imagination and wisdom for 21st century educators / edited by Tricia M. Kress, Robert Lake.

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The teachers we need vs. the teachers we have : realities and the possibilities / Lawrence Baines. by Baines, Lawrence

Table of Contents: “…The rise of the test -- Trends in alternative certification -- The Walmart effect and university-based teacher preparation -- Teacher certification around the world -- Ethics and the lack of ethics -- Doctor, lawyer, plumber, undertaker, teacher -- The teachers we need vs. the teachers we have.…”
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Changing teachers, changing times : teachers' work and culture in the postmodern age / Andy Hargreaves. by Hargreaves, Andy

Table of Contents: “…The Faustian bargain -- 6. Intensification: teachers' work -- better or worse? -- 7. Guilt: exploring the emotions of teaching -- 8. …”
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Teachers' Legal Rights and Responsibilities : a Guide for Trainee Teachers and Those New to the Profession. by Berry, Jon, 1953-

Subjects: “…Teachers Legal status, laws, etc. England.…”
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Working with support in the classroom / edited by Anne Campbell and Gavin Fairbairn.

Table of Contents: “…Preface; Acknowledgements; List of contributors; 1Introduction; 2 Valuing diversity: the role of support workers in the early years; 3 Making the most of the teaching assistant for special educational needs; 4 Learning mentors in primary classrooms and schools; 5 Partners in mathematical learning; 6 Working with support to enhance the use of ICT; 7 The Teacher and the Nursery Nurse:building the partnership; 8 Making the most of an extra pair of hands: teachers and student teachers in the classroom; 9 All different, all equal: a case study of support at Temple Primary School.…”
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Preparation, practice, and politics of teachers : problems and prospects in comparative perspective /...

Table of Contents: “…Multilogue on the Preparation, Practice and Politics of Teachers /…”
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Singing for Teachers: Strategies in the Classroom.

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Exemplary Teachers of Students in Poverty. by Munns, Geoff

Table of Contents: “…Exemplary Teachers of Students in Poverty The Fair Go Team; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; 1 A fair go in education; 2 Student engagement: the research methodology and the theory; 3 Teaching in low socio-economic status communities; 4 Learning and behaviour; 5 Introducing four of the teachers; 6 Teacher backgrounds; 7 Professional qualities of the teachers; 8 What exemplary teachers do; 9 Literacies in challenging contexts; 10 Imagination, creativity and intellectual quality; 11 Engaging teaching practices with ICT in low SES schools.…”
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RTI Strategies for Secondary Teachers. by Fitzell, Susan A. Gingras

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Professional Issues for Primary Teachers. by Browne, Ann

Table of Contents: “…Cover; Contetns; The Authors; Introduction; Abbreviations and Acronyms; Chapter 1 -- Primary Education in England; Chapter 2 -- The School Environment; Chapter 3 -- Teachers' Values and Professional Practice in Primary Schools; Chapter 4 -- Teaching as a Profession; Chapter 5 -- Primary School Teachers and the Law; Chapter 6 -- School Governors; Chapter 7 -- Parents and Teachers Working Together; Chapter 8 -- The Primary Teacher's Responsibility for Pastoral Care; Chapter 9 -- Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Primary Schools; Chapter 10 -- Teaching and Learning in Special Schools.…”
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GoGrammar: Teachers' Guide.

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