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This empathic book suggests simple ways of guiding honest and responsive classroom discussion, with insights into dealing with a number of real-world challenges.

"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."--Publisher's website (www.pembrokepublishers.com).

The book stresses the importance of listening to kids and offers useful tools for initiating discussion. The book also includes a simple questionnaire that can be used as the basis for communication with teens. Discusses all the major issues, including discipline, grades, apathy, alcohol, money, independence, sexuality, and drug abuse.

This practical handbook shows how to turn unmotivated, unfocused groups of classes into eager participants and learners. It includes more than 120 simple activities that will refocus a group, release excess energy or start a class with a bang.