Some Books and DVDs that may be useful as inspirations for teachers and learners alike this year are
When Teaching becomes learning; a theory and practise of Teaching by Eric sotto. This would be a great read for any one needing inspiration about teaching after the holidays. Sotto looks at how and why people learn and how teachers should reflect on this as part of their practice. He discusses lots of research on teaching practice and suggests strategies for implementing them.
Teachers who change Lives by Andrew Metcalfe and Anne Game – the authors argues that outstanding teachers do not mould students by pushing them towards external measures of excellence but by encouraging them to follow their passions and interests.
Opening doors to the Future: stories of prominent Australians and the influence of teachers by Phillip Hughes. Hughes interviews prominent Australians about teachers who influenced them the most.
Fifty Modern Thinkers on Education From Piaget to the Present - gives a great overview of modern education thinkers, summarizing their theories and ideas.
Freedom Writers – wonderful movie about a teacher transforming student’s lives in ganglands America. A corny but very inspiring story.
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