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The New Teacher Revolution
Maverick young educator Josh Stumpenhorst details his unorthodox techniques for improving student outcomes through trust-based relationships, leveraging technology, de-emphasizing letter grades, and much more.
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- Grade Level: PreK-12
- ISBN: 9781483376400
- Published By: Corwin
- Year: 2015
- Page Count: 160
- Publication date: February 26, 2015
Price: $31.95
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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 Today’s classroom demands teacher innovation, embracing of new technology, and rejection of outdated practices, especially when someone tells you it’s “always been done” a certain way.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
Key features
- This book will include organizers and handouts created by teachers and used with students
- It will include specific advice in every area to guide a new or experienced teacher in challenging their thinking about how to teach and how students learn.
- Examples will be cited directly from first hand classroom experiences from the author as well as other practicing educators.
- We intend to create a book that has plenty of visuals and easy to follow guidelines for new teachers.
Author(s)
Josh Stumpenhorst
Josh Stumpenhorst is a junior high history and English teacher in suburban Chicago, IL where he lives with his wife and two sons. In addition to teaching, he is an athletic director, team leader, computer club advisor, track coach, basketball coach, and serves on numerous curriculum and technology committees at the school and district level. He holds a Master’s Degree in curriculum and instruction as well as a National Boards Certification in early adolescence social science. Beyond traditional professional development, Josh is an active member of the twitter (@stumpteacher) and blogging community as well as a respected presenter. He has presented at technology conferences such as the International Society of Technology Conference, Illinois Computer Educators Conference, Midwest Education Technology Conference and the Illinois Education Technology Conference. Josh has also presented on a variety of education topics at the Illinois Reading Conference, Reform Symposium, a variety of EdCamps as well as numerous other presentations to local and regional school districts and colleges.
His work was recognized by the International Society of Technology Educators as they named Josh a member of their “Emerging Leaders Class of 2011”. Josh has also been recognized as the Illinois Computer Educators as “Educator of the Year” for 2012 and he is the 2012 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In addition, he was recognized with a California Casualty Teaching Excellence Award by the National Education Association and was the Illinois Education Association’s Excellence in Teaching Award winner in 2012. Josh was named a Pearson Foundation Global Learning Fellow in 2013 and awarded the Outstand Alumni Award from North Central College that same year.
Stumpenhorst is an active blogger at Stump the Teacher and his work there has received recognition through numerous EduBlog Awards nominations. In addition, you can find written contributions of his at SmartBrief Education and the EdReach Community where he is the lead on the Disruptor Channel. Josh can also be heard as a regular guest commentator on the BAM Radio Network and has appeared as a guest on Huffington Post Live. As a connected member of the social media community, Josh regularly consults at education conferences and professional development activities as he is seen as a prolific connected educator.
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
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"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!"
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"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."
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"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."
“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“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.”
"Josh has done the near impossible: created a how-to book for teachers that is not only highly informative, but also engaging. New or veteran teachers will get ready-to-use and tweak ideas from the very first chapter, making this book a must-read and must-add to any staff bookshelf."
Pernille Ripp, Teacher, Author, Speaker, Creator of the Global Read Aloud"Josh has done the near impossible: created a how-to book for teachers that is not only highly informative, but also engaging. New or veteran teachers will get ready-to-use and tweak ideas from the very first chapter, making this book a must-read and must-add to any staff bookshelf."
"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 in schools across the nation and beyond."
Eric Sheninger, Author and Award-Winning Principal"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 in schools across the nation and beyond."
"Josh lays out a bold vision for what it means to teach authentically, including everything from classroom leadership to engagement to teaching strategies. He does so in a style that is practical, thought provoking and approachable. This book will challenge your thinking to transform your teaching!"John Spencer, Teacher and Author
"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"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.”
"The New Teacher Revolution: Changing Education for a New Generation of Learners is an awesome guide for any teacher, but a critical one for new teachers. Josh Stumpenhorst guides us through transforming classroom practice with a fun and accessible read that helps us use today’s tools for today’s learners."
Katherine Bassett , Executive Director of the National Network of State Teachers of the Year"The New Teacher Revolution: Changing Education for a New Generation of Learners is an awesome guide for any teacher, but a critical one for new teachers. Josh Stumpenhorst guides us through transforming classroom practice with a fun and accessible read that helps us use today’s tools for today’s learners."
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