Teaching by Heart: The Foxfire Interviews

Hatton, Sara Day

ISBN 10: 0807745383 / ISBN 13: 9780807745380

Published by Teachers College Press (edition 11814th), 2005

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Teaching by Heart: The Foxfire Interviews
• Publisher: Teachers College Press (edition 11814th)
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0807745383
• ISBN 13: 9780807745380
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 11814th.
• Condition: Very Good

About this title

Synopsis

Some of the most prominent educators of our time, including Robert Coles, Vivian Paley, Ted Sizer, Maxine Greene, Alfie Kohn, Parker Palmer, Ira Shor, and Donald Graves reveal their personal stories and offer valuable insights in this one-of-a-kind collection. In up-close and personal interviews, they share memorable learning experiences; discuss how they overcame obstacles and feelings of isolation to teach in a learner-centered, active classroom; and much more.

Personifying what it means to be a teacher, this wonderful collection:

• Brings together powerful stories that will inspire teachers to examine their own actions and assumptions about their teaching practices.
• Helps teachers to identify with renowned educators who continuously struggle to improve their craft.
• Features rich examples of the rewards of taking time to reflect on teaching and learning, and the value we can make of our experiences.

About the Author

Sara Day Hatton has worked as a writer, editor, communications specialist, adult education teacher, and newspaper reporter. Foxfire is a not-for-profit, educational, and literary organization based in Rabun County, Georgia.