Riding the Wave

Deftly navigate the constant cycles of change and reform with the support of this actionable resource. Author Jeremy S. Adams identifies five key teacher relationships-the self, students, colleagues, administrators, and the community-and outlines how change impacts each. Discover concrete strategies for not only strengthening these relationships but also rediscovering professional purpose and truly thriving in the classroom.

Use this resource's practical strategies to navigate changes in the teaching profession:

• Recognize the waves of change that are characteristic of 21st century education.

• Explore the dynamics of the five key relationships in which classroom teachers are involved.

• Identify the ways in which teacher morale affects teacher efficacy and collaboration, as well as overall school morale.

• Reflect on and respond to the problem or strategy presented at the end of every section.

• Learn specific research-based strategies for improving the five key relationships.

Contents:

Acknowledgments

Table of Contents

About the Author

Introduction

Part 1: The Self

Chapter 1: Recognizing the Need for Self-Care

Chapter 2: Practicing Self-Care

Part 2: Students

Chapter 3: Understanding Stress Among the Desks

Chapter 4: Promoting Learning and Mitigating Student Anxiety

Part 3: Colleagues

Chapter 5: Unraveling the Conflict Among Teachers

Chapter 6: Committing to Teacher Collaboration

Part 4: Administration

Chapter 7: Identifying Divergent Teacher and Principal Perspectives

Chapter 8: Maintaining Staff Cohesion Through Communication

Part 5: The Community

Chapter 9: Viewing Education From a Distance

Chapter 10: Connecting Citizens and Schools

Epilogue

References and Resources

Index