Conversations with America's Best Teachers: Teacher of the Year Award Winners Give Practical Advice For the Classroom and Beyond

by J. William Towne, Rita J. Prescott (Editor)

In-depth interviews with 18 National Teacher of the Year Award winners and finalists, offering practical advice to K-12 teachers on everything from classroom management, differentiated instruction, parental involvement, lesson planning, standardized tests, and more. Endorsed by the Harvard Graduate School of Education, the Washington Post, and others, this book explores how some of the most effective teachers in the country implement theory and create engaging and vibrant classrooms.

336 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2009

Reviews

[Glenn Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thinking about teaching

As a teacher, what I enjoyed most about this book is the response each teacher gives to the question, "What is it about teaching
you wish you knew then that you know now?" Teaching is a reflective science/profession. The constant "How can I do better as a teacher," is the life blood of teaching.

[Kathi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this is a first. I've only read the first interview. That's 25 pages, folks. And I've decided I need to buy this book. Excellent interview. I'm a homeschooler and can use this advice in my classroom of one.