Elephant in the Classroom: Tracing the Complexity of Teaching by Exploring 13 Competencies and Practices

Maxey, Andrew

ISBN 10: 1475862393 / ISBN 13: 9781475862393

Published by Rowman & Littlefield, 2021

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Elephant in the Classroom: Tracing the Complexity of Teaching by Exploring 13 Competencies and Practices
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1475862393
• ISBN 13: 9781475862393
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Elephant in the Classroom is an exploration of the vast complexity of teaching as it is described by research and experienced by teachers. The reality of a job so vital to the proper functioning of a society should not be as mysterious as teaching continues to be. This book takes readers on a guided tour of 13 competencies and practices that are a critical part of teaching.

About the Author

Andrew Maxey has been a professional educator since 1999, teaching and leading in a variety of school and district roles in three states. His passion for the profession motivated his original research seeking a concise answer to answer the question “what is teaching?” Elephant in the Classroom presents that research as an exploration of teaching.