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Straight Talk to Teachers
Bruce J. Gevirtzman
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Description for Straight Talk to Teachers
Hardback. In a no-holds-barred, candid delivery, this book drives directly to the core of what makes an extraordinary teacher, and presents an honest appraisal of why some teachers fail. Num Pages: 208 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 240 x 161 x 21. Weight in Grams: 485.
In a no-holds-barred, candid delivery, Straight Talk to Teachers: Twenty Insane Ideas for a Better Classroom drives directly to the core of what makes an extraordinary teacher, and presents an honest appraisal of why some teachers fail. Bruce J. Gevirtzman speaks to teachers, about teachers, and for teachers. He says, "This book will provide readers with a hearty laugh-but it also may cause some of them to scream. Rarely does anyone talk about the best ways of helping teachers to become better, because these truths are sometimes scary." Gevirtzman is convinced that our greatest teachers are hard working, emotionally well adjusted, and incredibly enthusiastic-about their students, their subject matter, and their jobs. By telling it straight, this book can make a huge difference in the way teachers go about their work.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Lanham, United States
ISBN
9781607090373
SKU
V9781607090373
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99-15
About Bruce J. Gevirtzman
Bruce J. Gevirtzman has taught English and coached baseball in the same high school for 36 years. He is the author of An Intimate Understanding of America's Teenagers: Shaking Hands With Aliens.
Reviews for Straight Talk to Teachers
As Mr. Gevirtzman's final high school principal in his extensive teaching career, I can vouch that Gevirtzman still has the pep, energy, and enthusiasm of a 25-year-old. It is this same zeal that seems to transcend throughout his classroom to his students.
Don Jones, La Mirada High School Principal Gevirtzman's acerbic sense of humor is not a distraction; it compels us to reader further. In this book's madness comes wisdom about teaching that is, indeed, a rare find.
Shelley D. Lane, Clinical Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, School of Arts and Humanit When I was Gevirtzman's principal for seven years, I liked to hang out in his classroom. His classes were inspiring; he was inspiring! For teachers who would like—or need—a change in attitude, I would point you in the direction of the many tips offered in this new book from Bruce Gevirtzman!
Howard M. Haas, Head of School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy For the past 38 years, Bruce Gevirtzman, a wildly successful high school English teacher, has cared about his students, challenged them, and made them think about the big issues in life. His unorthodox and unique techniques for classroom success, now offered in Straight Talk to Teachers, enable other teachers to maximize their effectiveness, as per their own styles and personalities.
Sharon Cotterell, former teacher, department chairperson, and assistant principal for curriculum and instruction Bruce Gevirtzman has been motivating kids to learn for nearly four decades. His Willingness to think outside the box, to remove himself from comfortable paradigms in order to wake up his students, has become more than a mere rumor on campus. Straight Talk for Teachers reminds us why students actually look forward to going to Gevirtzman's classes: they know it will be well worth their time and effort.
Eric Jordan, former president, Teachers of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Association Mr. Gevirtzman is one of the main reasons I became a teacher. When a student of his, I admired his integrity, laughed at his sense of humor, and learned from his wisdom. During the years I taught school, I had already applied several of the "insane" ideas discussed in his new book.
Nermin Kamel, Assistant Principal, Redondo Union High School, and Vice President, California High School Speech Association As an assistant principal of discipline and attendance, I like to tell it like it is. Sometimes that is extraordinarily difficult, especially when dealing with young people and their parents. I appreciate it when Gevirtzman tells it like it is to teachers. His honesty and sense of humor make for a great read.
Ron Carroll, Assistant Principal, La Mirada High School
Don Jones, La Mirada High School Principal Gevirtzman's acerbic sense of humor is not a distraction; it compels us to reader further. In this book's madness comes wisdom about teaching that is, indeed, a rare find.
Shelley D. Lane, Clinical Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, School of Arts and Humanit When I was Gevirtzman's principal for seven years, I liked to hang out in his classroom. His classes were inspiring; he was inspiring! For teachers who would like—or need—a change in attitude, I would point you in the direction of the many tips offered in this new book from Bruce Gevirtzman!
Howard M. Haas, Head of School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy For the past 38 years, Bruce Gevirtzman, a wildly successful high school English teacher, has cared about his students, challenged them, and made them think about the big issues in life. His unorthodox and unique techniques for classroom success, now offered in Straight Talk to Teachers, enable other teachers to maximize their effectiveness, as per their own styles and personalities.
Sharon Cotterell, former teacher, department chairperson, and assistant principal for curriculum and instruction Bruce Gevirtzman has been motivating kids to learn for nearly four decades. His Willingness to think outside the box, to remove himself from comfortable paradigms in order to wake up his students, has become more than a mere rumor on campus. Straight Talk for Teachers reminds us why students actually look forward to going to Gevirtzman's classes: they know it will be well worth their time and effort.
Eric Jordan, former president, Teachers of the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District Association Mr. Gevirtzman is one of the main reasons I became a teacher. When a student of his, I admired his integrity, laughed at his sense of humor, and learned from his wisdom. During the years I taught school, I had already applied several of the "insane" ideas discussed in his new book.
Nermin Kamel, Assistant Principal, Redondo Union High School, and Vice President, California High School Speech Association As an assistant principal of discipline and attendance, I like to tell it like it is. Sometimes that is extraordinarily difficult, especially when dealing with young people and their parents. I appreciate it when Gevirtzman tells it like it is to teachers. His honesty and sense of humor make for a great read.
Ron Carroll, Assistant Principal, La Mirada High School