Why Do We Gotta Do This Stuff, Mr. Nehring?: Notes from a Teacher's Day in School

Nehring, James

ISBN 10: 0871315742 / ISBN 13: 9780871315748

Published by M. Evans and Company, Inc. (edition ), 1989

About this Item

With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Seller Inventory # 0871315742-11-18-29

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Why Do We Gotta Do This Stuff, Mr. Nehring?: Notes from a Teacher's Day in School
• Publisher: M. Evans and Company, Inc. (edition )
• Publication Date: 1989
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0871315742
• ISBN 13: 9780871315748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

Any parent wondering what befalls his or her child at school should read this book. DSWilliam Finnegan, author of Crossing the Line

Reviews

Nehring, a high school teacher in upstate New York, has insights into the adolescent learning mode that, if universally applied, might reverse the deterioration of public education. Taking his readers through a typical day, a composite of various assignments he has had, he exposes the "tyranny" of the 45-minute class period, the doling out of information to students of divergent attention spans, abilities and backgrounds, the administrative busyness that lends a feverish, ludicrous air to the enterprise of teaching. The remarkably flexible Nehring obviously enjoys his work, deftly illuminating "that elusive point of intersection between student interests and academic aims, that ideal lesson." His day in a suburban public high school as depicted here is colorful and soberingly realistic.
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Nehring, a high school teacher for many years, has written a book about a typical day in a suburban high school. The book combines fine description, giving the essence of teenage life in the Eighties, and thoughtful observation. The evocative scenes of school corridors are so true you can nearly smell them. In the opening chapter, the effects of Walkmans (radios) on the student population is observed. A teacher's meeting is held to discuss the Walkman problem, and different teacher personalities emerge, pointing out the frailties that they, like other professionals, possess. Anyone who has taught will be right at home. Those not so familiar with public schools will be shocked and even chilled by some scenes. No real answers, but an A-1 effort by a heroic teacher/author.
- Annette V. Janes, Hamilton P.L., Mass.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.