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The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness

The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness

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Stephen Brookfield's The Skillful Teacher examines the complexities of effective college teaching by combining personal experience, research, and practical advice. It highlights the importance of understanding student experiences, promoting critical thinking, and managing non-instructional challenges like student resistance and political issues. Brookfield encourages teachers to embrace the unpredictability of teaching and develop self-awareness through reflection. The book offers strategies such as classroom research techniques, emphasizes authenticity in teacher-student relationships, and stresses the need for a personal teaching philosophy to navigate institutional pressures and enhance student learning.

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