Every summer I try to read some professional development
books. The school year is usually too busy for any extra reading. This summer I
am focusing on two books, Teach Like a Champion and Making Good Teaching Great.
I will be starting my 7th year in kindergarten in the fall, I want to improve
some of my techniques and become a better teacher for my students.
Teach Like a Champion gives you techniques and ideas that
will put your students on the path to college. Many of the students in my
school do not have parents that attended college. I want them to understand
from an early age how important it is.
Making Good Teaching Great is co-written by Todd Whitaker, I
was lucky to have his wife as a professor at ISU. Mr. Whitaker is also a
professor and a motivational speaker. A few years ago he was able to come to
our school and do a very small group motivational speech. It really got the
school year started on a positive note. The book helps you learn everyday strategies
for teaching with impact.
What are some of your favorite professional development
books?
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