Publisher's Synopsis
How to Bring Out the Best in Both Teachers and Students
From seating plans to Shakespeare, Teaching Outside the Box offers practical strategies that will help both new teachers and seasoned veterans create dynamic classroom environments where students enjoy learning and teachers enjoy teaching. This indispensable book is filled with no–nonsense advice, checklists, and handouts as well as
- A step–by–step plan to make the first week of school a success
- Approaches for creating a positive discipline plan
- Methods for motivating students, especially reluctant readers
- Strategies for successful classroom management
- Suggestions for creating and grading student portfolios
"Each teacher must have a toolkit of time–tested strategies that are effective with all types of students. Teaching Outside the Box is the unique resource that also acknowledges the importance of each teacher′s personal attitudes and beliefs about teaching. I am recommending this book toevery teacher I know!"
—Gayle Robertson Jones, Safe and Drug–Free School Coordinator, Oklahoma State Department of Education
"LouAnne Johnson is an exceptional teacher who is unafraid to grapple with the untidy human realities of teaching and learning, and who is willing to share the secrets of her success with others. Teaching Outside the Box offers a wealth of important questions and answers that all teachers should seriously think about."
—Edward Pajak, director, graduate education, Johns Hopkins University
"As a student, I wish all teachers would read this book. If they put these strategies to use, school would be more fun. Teaching Outside the Box shows how you can be an awesome teacher if you just use some common sense, a little creativity, and a lot of caring."
—Liana Carsner, age 11, Tipp City, Ohio
