The Two Traits of Every Great Teacher
After 21 years in education, I’ve come to believe that the best teachers all share two traits: conscientiousness and resilience.
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Reflections and practical ideas from the daily work of teaching and learning—and a few stories from life along the way.
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Three introductions to the ideas behind COMMON SENSE.
After 21 years in education, I’ve come to believe that the best teachers all share two traits: conscientiousness and resilience.
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