Description
Product ID: | 9780738219141 |
Product Form: | Hardback |
Country of Manufacture: | US |
Title: | I Wish My Teacher Knew |
Subtitle: | How One Question Can Change Everything for Our Kids |
Authors: | Author: Kyle Schwartz |
Page Count: | 272 |
Subjects: | Age groups: children, Age groups: children, Philosophy and theory of education, Educational strategies and policy, Philosophy & theory of education, Educational strategies & policy |
Description: | Based on the "I Wish My Teacher Knew..." classroom exercise that went viral around the world and in the spirit of the major bestselling Teach Like a Champion franchise, a guide for educators and the community on how to understand children better, build trust, and learn about the challenges they face, with key issues, focus questions, and lesson plans. One day, third-grade teacher Kyle Schwartz asked her students to fill-in-the-blank in this sentence: I wish my teacherknew _____." The results astounded her. Some answers were humorous, others were heartbreaking-all were profoundly moving and enlightening. The results opened her eyes to the need for educators to understand the unique realities their students face in order to create an open, safe and supportive place in the classroom. When Schwartz shared her experience online, #IWishMyTeacherKnew became an immediate worldwide viral phenomenon. Schwartz''s book tells the story of #IWishMyTeacherKnew, including many students'' emotional and insightful responses, and ultimately provides an invaluable guide for teachers, parents, and communities. |
Imprint Name: | Da Capo Lifelong |
Publisher Name: | Hachette Books |
Country of Publication: | GB |
Publishing Date: | 2016-07-12 |