Riding the Wave (ePub)

Deftly navigate the constant cycles of change and reform with the support of this actionable resource. Author Jeremy S. Adams identifies five key teacher relationships--the self, students, colleagues, administrators, and the community--and outlines how change impacts each. Discover concrete strategies for not only strengthening these relationships but also rediscovering professional purpose and truly thriving in the classroom.

Use this resource's practical strategies to navigate changes in the teaching profession:

• Recognize the waves of change that are characteristic of 21st century education.



• Explore the dynamics of the five key relationships in which classroom teachers are involved.



• Identify the ways in which teacher morale affects teacher efficacy and collaboration, as well as overall school morale.



• Reflect on and respond to the problem or strategy presented at the end of every section.



• Learn specific research-based strategies for improving the five key relationships.

Contents:


Acknowledgments


Table of Contents


About the Author


Introduction


Part 1: The Self


Chapter 1: Recognizing the Need for Self-Care


Chapter 2: Practicing Self-Care


Part 2: Students


Chapter 3: Understanding Stress Among the Desks


Chapter 4: Promoting Learning and Mitigating Student Anxiety


Part 3: Colleagues


Chapter 5: Unraveling the Conflict Among Teachers


Chapter 6: Committing to Teacher Collaboration


Part 4: Administration


Chapter 7: Identifying Divergent Teacher and Principal Perspectives


Chapter 8: Maintaining Staff Cohesion Through Communication


Part 5: The Community


Chapter 9: Viewing Education From a Distance


Chapter 10: Connecting Citizens and Schools


Epilogue


References and Resources


Index