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by Sandra Finney (Author), Jane Thurgood Sagal (Author)
The Way of the Teacher is the first comprehensive resource to support the full range of personal qualities needed for teachers to create safe and caring classrooms and develop an authentic presence - acting with compassion, insight, and integrity. Research has confirmed that personal growth is the foundation for professional fulfillment and increases student achievement yet few books exist which support teachers in this holistic way. This book is suitable for a broad audience including new and experienced teachers, pre-service teachers and university and college faculty in education programs as well teacher book clubs and school staffs.
Author Biography
Sandra Finney, in her lifetime in education, has had many roles including public school teacher, curriculum developer, and teacher educator at all times working to support students' overall well being, cross cultural understanding, and critical and creative thinking abilities. She is the author of Strong Spirits, Kind Hearts: Helping Students Develop Inner Strength, Resilience, and Meaning.
Jane Thurgood Sagal has served as a teacher, educational administrator, and curriculum leader in the K-12 education sector for over 34 years. In her previous publication, Shifting Horizons of Understanding: How Teachers Interpret Curriculum in Their Practice, she demonstrates her commitment to collaborative engagement with others and the inclusion of a diversity of voices in her work.
