The New Teacher Revolution

Changing Education for a New Generation of Learners
Joshua D. Stumpenhorst - Lincoln Junior High School in Naperville, IL
The New Teacher Revolution
February 2015 | 160 pages | Corwin
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For 21st Century Educators – The New Rules Of Student Engagement

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 Today’s classroom demands teacher innovation, embracing of new technology, and rejection of outdated practices, especially when someone tells you it’s “always been done” a certain way.

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:

  • 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

Educators who welcome large-scale change are about to pull ahead of those who don’t.

"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.”
- Daniel H. Pink, Author

"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."
-Eric Sheninger, Author and Award-Winning Principal

“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.”
-Angela Maiers, Educator and Author

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

  • Chapter 1. Progressive Classroom Management
  • Chapter 2. Rethinking Motivation
  • Chapter 3. The Family Dynamic
  • Chapter 4. Technology as a Linchpin to Change
  • Chapter 5. Warning: Distractions Ahead
  • Chapter 6. Education Traditions
  • Chapter 7. Evolving Practice

Conclusion

Conclusion

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

Description

For 21st Century Educators – The New Rules Of Student Engagement

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.

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:

  • 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

Educators who welcome large-scale change are about to pull ahead of those who don’t.

"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.”
- Daniel H. Pink, Author

"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."
-Eric Sheninger, Author and Award-Winning Principal

“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.”
-Angela Maiers, Educator and Author

Contents

Acknowledgments

Acknowledgments

About the Author

About the Author

Introduction

  • Chapter 1. Progressive Classroom Management
  • Chapter 2. Rethinking Motivation
  • Chapter 3. The Family Dynamic
  • Chapter 4. Technology as a Linchpin to Change
  • Chapter 5. Warning: Distractions Ahead
  • Chapter 6. Education Traditions
  • Chapter 7. Evolving Practice

Conclusion

Conclusion

References

References

Index

Index

Additional materials

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The New Teacher Revolution

Changing Education for a New Generation of Learners


February 2015 | 160 pages | Corwin

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For 21st Century Educators – The New Rules Of Student Engagement

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.

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:

  • 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

Educators who welcome large-scale change are about to pull ahead of those who don’t.

"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.”
- Daniel H. Pink, Author

"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."
-Eric Sheninger, Author and Award-Winning Principal

“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.”
-Angela Maiers, Educator and Author


Table Of Contents:

  • Acknowledgments
  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. Progressive Classroom Management
  • Chapter 2. Rethinking Motivation
  • Chapter 3. The Family Dynamic
  • Chapter 4. Technology as a Linchpin to Change
  • Chapter 5. Warning: Distractions Ahead
  • Chapter 6. Education Traditions
  • Chapter 7. Evolving Practice
  • Conclusion
  • References
  • Index

Recent Product Reviews:

"This book will challenge your conventional thinking and inspire you to step out of your comfort zone to create the best possible learning environment for your students. A must read for new and veteran teachers!"
Tamara Letter, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Hanover County Public Schools
"The New Teacher Revolution is an authentic piece of work that is sure to inspire and support beginning teachers in their first years. Stumpenhorst speaks from the heart and from experience about establishing relationships with students and parents, motivating and engaging students, and the importance of reflection and growth. He provides insight into a truly student-centered approach to teaching and learning."
Maureen Kincaid, Education Department Chair, North Central College
"I have always believed 'the duty of the revolutionary is to make the revolution' and that is exactly what Josh has done. He candidly shares his insights on teaching, all the way down to specific techniques, that will aid a generation of educators in creating meaningful, rigorous, and enjoyable learning experiences for our students. Josh is certainly moving the teaching profession forward."
Chad Miller, Director of Teacher Development, Uehiro Academy for Philosophy and Ethics in Education University of Hawai?i at Manoa
"Understanding how students learn is as, if not more important that what they learn. Creating environments that are welcoming, inclusive of all and yet challenging is crucial to create well-rounded learners. Josh has captured in his text what all classrooms should look and feel like. His approach is one of understanding and offers practical advice to help anyone achieve the classroom all students deserve."
Steven W. Anderson, Author, Educational Evangelist
“With a bird’s-eye view on changes to education past, present, and future, 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.”
Angela Maiers, Educator and Author

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