Teaching as if Students Matter

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"An important, inspirational [text]... [that] propels us toward exciting, student-focused ways to teach and learn. It is ... filled with innovative but attainable ideas along with roadmaps to authentic, relevant teaching ..." - Linda Molner Kelley, Emeritus Assistant Dean/Director of Teacher Education and Partnerships, School of Education, University of Colorado Boulder

"There aren't a lot of books like this that strike a balance between being more of an applied practice workshop manual and a text that could be used in a college classroom. The numerous vignettes and mini case studies are very relatable. It's a fresh take on old problems." - Raquel J. Schmidt, Chairperson, Exceptional Education Department, Buffalo State University, State University of New York

"Teaching as if Students Matters is an extraordinary book that powerfully makes the case for why teachers matter. John and Jaye Zola are experienced professional educators who describe what teachers need to do if they really want to make a difference-and they should-because students do matter most of all. This book lays out very clear principles and specific examples of what truly masterful teaching looks like in practice. It's a must read for pre-service and practicing teachers, school administrators, teacher educators, and anyone who is thinking of a career as a teacher. In a time when there is so much negativity about schooling and teaching, this beautifully written book teaches us what teaching can and should be." - Diana Hess, Dean and Professor, School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison

"Jaye and John Zola are teachers' teachers. Consider their smart, practical, experience-based advice, and your teaching, too, can soar." - Walter Parker, author of Education for Liberal Democracy: Using Classroom Discussion to Build Knowledge and Voice, and Professor Emeritus of Social Studies Education at the University of Washington