Learning to Be a Schoolmaster (Classic Reprint)

Thomas Raymond Cole

ISBN 10: 1331184177 / ISBN 13: 9781331184171

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book provides an insightful guide to navigating the teaching profession, based on the author's personal experiences and observations. It addresses the challenges and rewards of entering and succeeding in the field of education, offering practical advice on topics such as securing a position, managing school activities, and fostering effective relationships with students, colleagues, and administrators. The author emphasizes the importance of personal preparation, adaptability, and a genuine passion for teaching. Through anecdotes and reflections, the book explores the complexities and satisfactions of shaping young minds and making a meaningful impact on the future. By sharing their knowledge and insights, the author empowers aspiring and practicing educators to embrace the challenges and opportunities that come with this rewarding profession. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781331184171_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Learning to Be a Schoolmaster (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331184177
• ISBN 13: 9781331184171
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Education

About this title

Synopsis

Unlock practical guidance for shaping strong schools and capable teachers.

This edition draws from real-life coaching and experiences in classrooms and boards of education. It offers clear, field-tested ideas on organizing activities, improving facilities, and selecting the right people for teaching roles. Read it for straightforward lessons on turning schools into productive, welcoming communities.

You’ll discover actionable approaches to: aligning classroom setup with student needs; building athletics and literary societies to boost school spirit; and coordinating with principals to strengthen leadership and reduce disruption. The author emphasizes practical planning, orderly administration, and personal, supportive leadership that helps both teachers and students thrive.

• How to create engaging, well-run extracurricular programs with lasting impact.
• Strategies for selecting and developing teachers who fit the job and the students.
• Steps to organize school spaces, schedules, and supplies for efficiency.

Ideal for readers who want a down-to-earth, experience‑based view of building better schools and supporting teachers and students alike.

About the Author

Thomas R. Cole, PhD, is Professor and Graduate Program Director at the Institute for the Medical Humanities, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston. He is a past Chair of the Humanities and Arts Committee of the Gerontological Society and serves on various editorial boards. Senior editor of "What Does It Mean to Grow Old? Reflections from the Humanities "(1986) and of "Handbook of the Humanities and Aging "(Springer Publishing Company, 1992), he is also author of "The Journey of Life: A Cultural History of Aging in America "(Cambridge, 1992). He is now completing "No Color is My Kind: The Life Story of Eldrewey Stearns, Texas Integration Leader "(University of Texas Press), and "The Oxford Book of Aging, "to be published in 1994.