Don't Smile Until December, and Other Myths About Classroom Teaching

Download or read book Don't Smile Until December, and Other Myths About Classroom Teaching written by Peggy Deal Redman and published by Corwin Press. This book was released on 2005-11-11 with total page 105 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smile as early and as often as you can in your learning classroom! Explore the realities behind eight well-known teaching myths with veteran teacher educator Peggy Deal Redman. With insightful classroom stories, reflective questions, how-to tips and strategies, and inspirational quotes to encourage, inspire, and motivate every teacher in today’s professional learning community, this creative resource offers: Tools for building a positive classroom environment Sound advice for developing respectful relationships with students Tips for collaborating with colleagues, administrators, and parents Ideas for rekindling professional idealism