With practice, any teacher can develop the skills they need to conquer almost any classroom challenge. This essential resource offers a host of "top ten" lists of practical ideas to help teachers:

• manage their time efficiently
• educate with passion and enthusiasm
• support struggling students
• motivate with creativity and humour
• lead effectively, both inside the classroom and out

The proven, results-based ideas and solutions in this unique guide will help teachers draw on their personal and professional power to truly excel in the art of teaching.

Kathy Paterson is a teacher consultant in the areas of motivation, language arts, and drama. A former teacher and drama specialist, Kathy has over 35 years of classroom experience and is involved in teacher training with several universities. A popular speaker and writer on topics that range from differentiation to effective learning practices, Kathy's books have been translated in the Czech Republic, Germany, Holland, Indonesia, Lithuania, Portugal, Slovenia, and Sweden. Kathy lives in Edmonton, Alberta.

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55 Teaching Dilemmas: Ten powerful solutions to almost any classroom challenge