The New Teacher Revolution

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<p>For 21st Century Educators – The New Rules Of Student Engagement </p> <p>It’s time to throw out the old rulebook. Today’s classroom demands teacher innovation, embracing of new technology, and rejection of outdated practices, especially when someone tells you it’s "always been done" a certain way. </p> <p>Meet Josh Stumpenhorst, recently named Illinois Teacher of the Year. Stumpenhorst’s orthodoxy-challenging methods have produced outstanding student outcomes, and in these pages he details how to maximize teacher effectiveness by thinking outside the box:</p> Build student relationships on trust and respect rather than fear and punishment Rethink homework and letter grades, which—in their current forms—are harming learning  Leverage technology by not treating it as a "shiny toy", but rather understand its power as a tool for rapid progress <p>Educators who welcome large-scale change are about to pull ahead of those who don’t. </p> <p>"Josh Stumpenhorst is an all-star teacher. And the advice he provides for his colleagues comes from his own authentic experience in the classroom and from a place of deep respect for students and learning. For new teachers in search of mentoring, this book is the place to start."<br/> - Daniel H. Pink, Author</p> <p>"The dynamic changes in society have fundamentally altered our learners, resulting in a system that no longer meets their needs. Josh Stumpenhorst not only provides a plan to right the ship, but backs it up by including numerous strategies that have been successfully implemented." <br/> -Eric Sheninger, Author and Award-Winning Principal</p> <p>"Josh clarifies the goals most salient to the teaching profession, while providing solutions to entrenched challenges. Any teacher, new or veteran, will rethink their classroom after reading this book."<br/> -Angela Maiers, Educator and Author</p>