The Art of Mob Control: How I Almost Learned to Teach High School
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| Rating | : | 4.42 (761 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1508412790 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 186 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Vickie Ericksen entertains readers with 22 years of insight in managing the funny, poignant, frightening and challenging environment of the high school classroom—helping good students become better and changing detached, uninterested, defiant, and resistant students into devoted, interested learners.
Donna Kay Furniss said I loved this book. I loved this book! She made me laugh, cry and realize what a difference a wonderful teacher like 'Ericksen' can make in our children's lives! Her experiences can be applied in all walks of life and work. I have known the author for 55 years and she has always been a favorite of those that know her. She walks the walk and talks the talk. She shares her wonderful insights with us in this book that lifts and makes us all better!. So You Want to Know if You Can Teach celesteevermore She calls herself Vegas Vickie because she is teaching us in her funny and endearing way. Making a strong impression is a sample of the lessons Vickie wishes she'd known when she first started teaching. With her unique wit Vickie tells us how to use extra credit to get students do what she wants. This is much more than a memoire. It is an instruction manual about unusual classroom situations. "I tell the students that there can be great beauty and understanding between the age groups if we weren't so afraid . "Five Stars" according to Russell Bowman. Great readlaughs on every page! Must read for everyone.