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Charismatic teacher, trainer, staff developer, and school principal Anita Moultrie Turner offers us her “recipe” for how great teachers lead great classrooms. This humorous and accurate little guide to effective classrooms where all learners succeed will be a tasty treat for new teachers, experienced teachers, and staff developers alike. The author’s 11 essential “ingredients” for success include: . Motivating students “with a spoonful of honey” . Managing student behaviour and discipline (“making sure the cake rises”) . Creating a positive classroom environment (“an equitable dining room”) Each chapter features “extra seasonings” and “savory morsels,” including classroom stories, quotations, and small servings of educational wit and wisdom. A “reflection menu” and cross references to other topics provide “dessert” for each chapter, making this a delicious way to learn and share best teaching practices with colleagues. Motivational speaker, award-winning teacher, and middle school principalAnita Moultrie Turner offers a background that includes classroom experience in the Los Angeles Public Schools; degrees in curriculum and instruction, human/child development, and special education for the deaf and hard of hearing; administrative and secondary teaching credentials; and staff development/teacher trainer experience. Her awards include “Teacher of the Year” (Crenshaw High School), “Most Outstanding Teacher” (Washington Prep High School), “Top Ten Educators in Los Angeles” (Channel 11 News), a nomination as California Teacher of the Year, and an Emmy nomination as co-producer of the Channel 58-KLCS instructional video series “Teachers and Their Coaches.” Foreword by Andrea Maxie Preface Acknowledgments About the Author 1. Passion and Compassion: The Power of a Great Teacher Love Yourself: Leaving a Powerful Impact on Young Minds You Are a Role Model Love Your Students: Engaging the Potential in Each Student Love the Profession of Teaching The Power of One: Encouraging Academic Excellence True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . 2. Communication: An Essential Ingredient The Educator: 25 NOT 5 No Favoritism: No Teacher’s Pet Nonverbal Messages Call Home: Open Communication with Parents Refrain From Making Any Value Judgments! Parent Conferences True Story #1 Lunchroom Conversations The Students: Factors Influencing Effective Oral Communication Standard English Acquisition True Story #2 Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . 3. Praise and Self-Esteem: A Spoon Full of Honey Reinforcing the Positive Attributes of Students True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu 4. Respect and Self-Respect: Marinating Positive Relationships Maintaining Respectful Behavior in the Classroom Teachers Can Model Respect and Self-Respect True Story #1 True Story #2 Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like… 5. Classroom Environment: An Equitable Dining Room Create a Warm and Trusting Community of Learners Your Classroom Belongs to Everyone Your Classroom is a Multi-Sensory Environment Seating Arrangements and Student Roles Influence the Environment Respect is the Dish of the Day….Everyday It’s a Shame to Waste…Anything! True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like These Ingredients, You’ll Also Like… 6. Classroom Management: A Great Teacher Is the Master Chef Set Clear Guidelines, Rules, and Procedures Ingredients to Running an Effective Classroom True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . 7. Discipline: Making Sure the Cake Rises Who is in Control of Your Classroom? Be Fair and Consistent Key Points to Remember Leadership Opportunities Diminishes Disciplinary Challenges True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like These Ingredients, You’ll Also Like… 8. Organizing Notebooks: Celebrating Successful Recipes Purchasing Notebook Materials True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . 9. Real-Life Skills: Catering for Life Beyond the Classroom Integrating Real Life Skills Across the Curriculum Parent Involvement True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . 10. The Whole Dinner: Collaboration and Equity Promoting Staff Involvement Promoting Parental Involvement Promoting Student Involvement True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . 11. Welcome to the Table Fixings for a Great Teacher True Story Extra Seasoning Savory Morsel Reflection Menu If You Like This Ingredient, You’ll Also Like. . . Resources References Index
