A Compass for the Classroom : How Teachers (And Students) Can Find Their Way & Keep from Getting Lost

Use the compass for the classroom to find your passion and purpose! In a sea of quick-fix reform fads and NCLB pressures, teachers are in more need than ever of a trusted tool to help navigate through the uncertain waters of professional life and beyond. This brief but powerful guide transcends the latest educational movements and political whims, providing an enduring model for reflection. Author Noah benShea and veteran educator and author Robert DiGiulio join forces to impart a simple, relevant, and inspirational approach that leads teachers and students away from self-doubt and frustration, back into self-confidence and learning. A Compass for the Classroom equips educators with: A new model of reflection using the metaphor of a compass Clear action items for applying the four new compass points of Humility, Honesty, Love, and Faith in classrooms and in life Examples of the four compass points in action in classrooms Easy-to-use assessment checklists for teachers and students This powerful new model for reflection provides teachers with something to feed the spirit, and to succeed in the often selfless struggle to help students learn and thrive.