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Tom's new chapter, Speaking Back to the Common Core, is NOW AVAILABLE!Click hereto read.'Holding On to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones is my new favorite book about how to live as a teacher. Finishing it, I experienced what I can only describe as a state of gracemoved, renewed, and grateful that a mind like Tom Newkirks has been intrigued by classroom matters for almost forty years now.'Nancie AtwellAuthor of In the Middle, Second Edition'Classic Newkirk: direct, incisive, and brimming with wisdom.'Harvey Smokey DanielsCoauthor of Comprehension & CollaborationThis book is one of the best teacher books ever. I'll be giving copies of it to lots of teacher friends as we find our way back to trusting what we know about kids, about learning, and about teaching writing.Gretchen BernabeiAuthor of Reviving the EssayHolding On to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones is for every teacher who has struggled under topdown mandates, who ever had to slavishly follow the script of a reading lesson, who ever felt that tests were driving instruction. It is for those whose good, humane, and sensitive ways of teaching literacy are threatened by rigid, mechanical programs. It is for teachers who feel they are losing control of their daily work.Hear a podcast, where Tom Newkirk and Nancie Atwell discuss teaching principles worth fighthing for.In Holding On to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones, Tom Newkirk eloquently defends teaching against the cult of efficiency that turns classrooms into assembly lines of knowledge. Newkirk goes beyond diagnosing the problem to present six ideas worth fighting for. These transformative practices gently but firmly return instructional decisions to where they belong: with you, our teachers. Newkirk shows how to: increase your instructional emphasis on writing to reflect the reality that producing text is more important than ever help students access deep knowledge and expand their thinking through time to write freely build strong connections between school learning and the real world by teaching with popular culture propel the development of reading skills by helping students discover the pleasure of reading provide the time and space for meaningful, longlasting teaching and learning by uncluttering the curriculum spark professional growth and avoid stagnation by discussing failure and uncertainty with colleagues.Holding On to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones is affirming, not argumentative. It celebrates the humanity and unpredictability of teaching with Newkirks blend of humor, passion, and warmth. Let it inspire a search for the things in your teaching that are most worth holding on to.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Holding On to Good Ideas in a Time of Bad Ones'? A: The book emphasizes six key literacy principles that advocate for humane and effective teaching practices, pushing back against rigid educational mandates.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Thomas Newkirk, an experienced educator with a focus on literacy and teaching practices.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on February 5, 2009.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What teaching issues does this book address? A: It addresses challenges like top-down mandates, scripted lessons, and the impact of standardized testing on teaching and learning.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all educators? A: Yes, it is designed for all teachers, especially those feeling constrained by current educational practices.
- Q: What are some key themes in the book? A: Key themes include the importance of writing, the connection between school learning and real-world experiences, and fostering a love for reading.
- Q: Does the book provide practical strategies for teachers? A: Yes, it offers actionable strategies for improving literacy instruction and empowering teachers in their classrooms.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Can this book help with professional development for teachers? A: Absolutely, it encourages reflective practices and discussions around teaching challenges, promoting professional growth.