The year is 1956. As the tires on the family's ancient GMC pickup
bang out a rhythm on the dirt road to his northeast Missouri farm,
fifteen-year-old John Henderson surprises his father by telling him
he wants to be a teacher-a decision that eventually leads him from
a small farming community in Missouri to Arizona, where he begins
his life's calling. Through an engaging format of attachments and
emails, Henderson traces the evolution of his thirty-eight-year
teaching career from its beginnings at Arizona State University as
a graduate teaching assistant. Henderson chronicles his journey
from an elite private boarding school in Scottsdale, Arizona, to a
small religious-based college-and concludes with his thirty-four
year stint with the Maricopa Community College District in Phoenix.
By observing the joys, turmoil, agonies, and even the mundane
day-to-day moments of a teacher, Henderson offers a personal yet
practical sociological exploration of classroom culture that
provides both contemporary students and novice educators with a
real-life glimpse into the challenging and rewarding world of
classroom teaching. ..". Essential reading for prospective
teachers." -Eugene Munger, author of "Momma, Don't Ya Want Me to
Learn Nothin'?"
General
Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
July 2010 |
First published: |
July 2010 |
Authors: |
John R. Henderson
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 14mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
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Pages: |
180 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4502-3761-1 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Education >
General
Promotions
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LSN: |
1-4502-3761-4 |
Barcode: |
9781450237611 |
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