Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-185).
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Acknowledgments; Foreword; Introduction; PART I. BUILDINGRELATIONSHIPS; Ch01. Respect; Ch02. Encouragement; Ch03. The Gift of Time; Ch04. Teacher-Student Friendships; PART II. BUILDING A LEARNINGCOMMUNITY; Ch05. Classroom Ambience; Ch06. Classroom Management; Ch07. Learning Activities; Ch08. High Expectations; Ch09. Assessment; PART III. BUILDINGAUTHENTICITY; Ch10. Teaching Styles; Ch11. Teacher and Student Gender; Ch12. Not Like Some Teachers; Ch13. The Essence of Excellence; References; About the Author.
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This book is about the energy, substance, hope, and determination that excellent teachers bring to the rhythm of classrooms every day, year in and year out. Balli offers experiences and important lessons about teaching and classroom life at all grade levels, illuminating the perspective of both teachers and students. Knitting teacher and student voices together, this book inspires practicing teachers and those who are learning to teach, with universal insights drawn from elementary school, middle school, high school, and college. Making a Difference in the Classroom is organized into three pa.