Drawn to Teach

No gimmicks. No tricks. No fads.If you're looking for ways to help your students succeed, you won't find the answer in gimmicks, trends, or fads. Great teaching isn't about test results or data; it's about connecting with students and empowering them to own their learning.In Drawn to Teach, author and educator Josh Stumpenhorst highlights the core values of great teaching. In this clever and fun-to-read illustrated guide, he reveals the key characteristics all top educators share in common. You'll learn . . .Why relationships must take precedence over rulesHow to (and why) make learning student-driven in your classroomHow to boost relevance and motivationWhat true innovation is-and how to bring it into every aspect of educationHow to successfully integrate technology in the classroomHow to use feedback and reflection to improve your teaching practice"Josh Stumpenhorst's rollicking illustrated guide, Drawn to Teach, will guide you toward more effective classroom management, lesson planning, and student relationswith tips that will exhilarate you and your students."Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and When"Few books have staying power, but Drawn to Teach will be as relevant years from now as it is today. Count on me to encourage educators from across the country to make this book a critical resource."Harriet Sanford, president and CEO, The NEA Foundation"His creative style not only tackles pressing problems that all educators experience but also fleshes out solutions that can be readily implemented. If you like comics and learning, this book is for you."Eric Sheninger, best-selling author and senior fellow, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)"Filled with clever, relatable examples, Drawn to Teach reminds us to keep kids at the center of our decision making and to let our students' talents and passion lead the way."Rebecca Mieliwocki, 2012 California and National Teacher of the Year