In this new work, David Hansen extends and deepens a line of inquiry he set forth in his popular book, The Call to Teach. Hansen examines why the most important factor in the practice of teaching is the person who occupies the role of teacher. Drawing on classroom research, teachers' testimony, and a rich, historical tradition of philosophical reflection, Hansen crafts an original, highly accessible account that takes us to the moral heart of teaching. His is a straightforward, compelling vision of why teaching is essential in human life and why its rewards are special and distinctive. In an era of considerable political attack on teachers and teaching, this book vindicates the importance and vitality of what teachers do.
Format: Paperback / softback
CONTRIBUTORS: David T. Hansen
EAN: 9780807740934
COUNTRY: United States
PAGES: 240
WEIGHT: 342 g
HEIGHT: 228 mm
PUBLISHED BY: Teachers' College Press
DATE PUBLISHED: 2001-04-20
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GENRE: EDUCATION / Teaching / Methods & Strategies
WIDTH: 156 mm
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Book Themes:
Teaching skills and techniques
David T. Hansen is Professor of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago.