Sometimes I Did All I Could Do
Authentic Remembrances of Teaching
Published on 30. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-88146-137-4 (ISBN)
Description
When teaching 'appears' to fail. The authenticity of being human, paradoxical remembrances, and realms of wellness are some of the themes explored in this cutting-edge, down-to-earth repertoire of essays. Teachers share vivid memories that reflect happenings that began in good faith but, from a human perspective, failed to meet expectations. Read, for example, the chapter 'Heads or Tails?', a lesson that celebrates the traditions of teaching from a generational vantage point. This jewel of a story emphasizes the risks that all good teachers must take in order to make a difference. Or, read of the many paradoxes that are found in teaching. ""An Encounter with a Bully: An Unlikely Transformation"" looks through the eyes of an effective counselor as he influences a bully to reach out and help a fellow student in need. Take a journey with these seasoned educators as they share their stories of humility, failure, and fear - indeed, remembrances that would soon teach them well - as they travel on through a maze of educational lessons.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Georgia
United States
Dimensions
Height: 224 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
454 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-88146-137-4 (9780881461374)
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JERRY WORLEY, Ed.D., is an assistant professor of Teacher Education, Tift College of Education at Mercer University. Worley's teaching experiences have led him toward a philosophy anchored deeply in the human element. His favorite teachers include the hundreds of mostly nameless, unassuming students who taught him well over his eighteen years in the classroom. MARGARET MORRIS, Ed.D., professor of Teacher Education, Tift College of Education, Mercer University, spent most of her professional career in the elementary classroom. Forty-one years surrounded by young students and those who teach them has led her to appreciate and celebrate the lessons learned. AL STRAMIELLO, Ed.D., professor of Teacher Education, Tift College of Education, Mercer University, has extensive experience in both special education and teacher education. Like most teachers, he thrives upon those occasions when he has been fortunate enough to have a positive impact upon the lives of his students.