Teaching, The Hardest Job You'll Ever Love! is necessary reading not only for educators but for anyone with a true interest in helping young people realize their potential. As a former student of Steven Sonntag myself, I can say with authority that his caring discipline and devotion to the teaching profession are unparalleled. The inspiration I took from this book ... Read moreis a treasure!
Miklos Fejer, an elementary school teacher in Mimata, Japan This book is a true how-to manual for beginning teachers and is inspiring for those of us who've been in the classroom for many years. From interview tips to how to arrange your desk, teachers will truly benefit from Sonntag's decades of experience. My favorite tip is the 'Five-Minute Vacations.' This is a fabulous resource that belongs on every teacher's bookshelf.
Leslie Harris, an elementary school teacher in Sacramento, California Steven Sonntag's book Teaching, the Hardest Job You'll Ever Love! is a kaleidoscope of experiences proffered simply and subtly to ensure that unpleasant truths and tested wisdom may be 'considered'. His own personal style is best described by himself in chapter twenty-four: 'It does take a lot of tact to improve any concerns.'
Carol De Sa Campos, former high school teacher in Manteca, California Sonntag, a high school teacher, mentor teacher, and chairperson, offers a guide to help high school teachers be positive role models, maintain enthusiasm, and have success in many aspects of their job, from having a healthy personal life to working with technology-savvy students. He gives advice on working with colleagues, administrators, students, and parents; doing physical, mental, and emotional exercises; being fair and sensitive; managing time; working with challenging students; connecting the classroom to the outside world; coaching a sport or the academic decathlon; and having high expectations of students.
Book News, Inc.
In this sampler of practical ideas, Sonntag has collected suggestions to help teachers navigate the demands and challenges of teaching. By proposing clever titles throughout the book's chapters, Sonntag quickly attracts the attention of the reader. The next step is to humbly present the ideas for consideration and move on. Each chapter is short, allowing a suggestion, tip, or life experience to dominate so that the reader can easily absorb the advice and move to the next tip. This structure serves to assist the educator who doesn't have a leisurely reading schedule and may have only 15 to 30 minutes here or there. One premise that seems to be woven into many chapters is that the teacher is meant to be a strong, positive role model. This can be found in many chapters, but the one chapter that this reviewer particularly liked is titled "That's Neat!" It emphasizes the connection between neatness and high expectations. The work of schooling children is becoming more and more demanding, and Sonntag encourages educators to embrace this guide to facilitate making a difference in the lives of students—the noble goal of so many in education. Summing Up: Recommended.
CHOICE
Show Less