The Heart of Teaching

<p>Teachers are given the challenging task of making sure every student succeeds academically. To prepare them for the task educational training gives teachers many tools for imparting knowledge and assessing the student's understanding of that knowledge. But we rarely address a crucial part of teaching; making sure that students understand their value and worth which builds the confidence they need to be successful learners.  </p><p><br></p><p>This practical book focuses on the importance of treating students with respect to set the stage for successful learning. It gives many suggestions and examples to illustrate how to respect students and to encourage teachers to practice it in the classroom. This book gives evidence of how practicing respect towards students can reduce discipline problems make teaching easier and create a fun relaxed and productive learning environment. Teaching with love and respect will eventually lead to greater learning for students not just in academics but in emotional intelligence as well.</p>