Piecing together the personality puzzle -- Nothing succeeds like success -- Establishing high expectations -- Practicing skillful communication -- Defining instructional protocol -- Winning the crowd -- Understanding practices and assessments -- Motivation -- Motivating high student achievement -- Recognizing and promoting excellence -- Developing powerful classroom management skills -- Epilogue: becoming a legend -- Appendix I: practical instructional advice -- Appendix II: homework points to remember -- Appendix III: create your own personal icon -- Appendix IV: one final story
Includes bibliographical references and index
Examining key characteristics that make teachers extraordinary, this resource demonstrates how educators can motivate students and create positive classroom environments
