Teachingland: A Teacher's Survival Guide to the Classroom Apocalypse

Do you have what it takes to survive the classroom apocalypse? The modern educational system is in a state of crisis plagued by a virus characterized by excessive standardized testing antiquated approaches to education and expectations that value compliance and accountability over innovation and student engagement. Classroom teachers are at the battlefront fighting hard to save their students from an educational world on the brink of disaster.In Teachingland authors and educators Amanda Fox and Mary Ellen Weeks outline the rules for survival including the mindset remedy and planning guide you need to weather the classroom apocalypse. Taking a cue from pop culture the authors offer an engaging humorous and courageous look at the gruesome reality of education. They identify the threats and offer a plan of action to help educators overcome the odds. From this guide youll learn . . . The 13 rules for surviving the classroom apocalypseWhat (and who) the real threats areHow to find the support and information you needHow to prepare for the challenges youll faceWhat you can do to resurrect real learning in your schoolNo educator is immune but with TeachingLand as your guide you can survive the classroom apocalypse!Whether youre an educator in the traditional classroom or an instructor in corporate training you and your students will benefit from the unconventional strategies and tactics this book offers to navigate the darkness of antiquated educational practices and emerge into the light of an improved pedagogy.--Mat Chacon CEO Doghead Simulations We are too serious about education. But its a serious business--literally saving lives. What Amanda Fox and Mary Ellen Weeks have done with the pure fun of applying the zombie genre to education is nothing short of brilliance.--Jon Corippo executive director of CUE and author of The EduProtocol Field GuideA unique approach to professional development that stands out from every other teaching book Ive read. Essential reading for educators striving to ensure their learning environment doesnt end up resembling a zombie movie! --Steve Bambury head of digital learning and innovation JESS DubaiFor every teacher who has ever felt like they were constantly battling the sitting dead in their classroom this is your survival manual! From practical ways to supercharge your classroom management to creating a culture of empowerment for your students this book will challenge you stretch you and make you laugh out loud while doing it!--Steve Dembo consultant speaker and author of Untangling the Web