This book is intended to be read with pencil in hand. Think of this as a workbook for self-study and professional development. The social emotional learning exercises contained herein are meant to facilitate your development as a teacher. You can use this book by yourself, with a colleague, or as the basis for a series of professional development workshops. This book may well change your life as a teacher. While we all ask key existential questions at times, there is no more basic, fundamental, or critical query than, "Why do I teach?" To answer this question is to face a great mystery in your life. If you are willing to step out in faith and take the risk of exploring this mystery, then this book is for you!
This book is intended to be read with pencil in hand. Think of this as a workbook for self-study and professional development. The social emotional learning exercises contained herein are meant to facilitate your development as a teacher. You can use this book by yourself, with a colleague, or as the basis for a series of professional development workshops. This book may well change your life as a teacher. While we all ask key existential questions at times, there is no more basic, fundamental, or critical query than, "Why do I teach?" To answer this question is to face a great mystery in your life. If you are willing to step out in faith and take the risk of exploring this mystery, then this book is for you!
