Making a Difference in the Classroom

This book offers experiences and important lessons about teaching and classroom life at all grade levels, illuminating the perspective of both teachers and students. Knitting teacher and student voices together, this book inspires practicing teachers and those who are learning to teach, with universal insights drawn from elementary school, middle school, high school, and college.

Sandra J. Balli is associate professor of education at La Sierra University in Riverside, California.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
Foreword	p. ix
Introduction	p. xiii
Building Relationships	p. 1
Respect	p. 3
Encouragement	p. 15
The Gift of Time	p. 27
Teacher-Student Friendships	p. 39
Building a Learning Community	p. 51
Classroom Ambience	p. 53
Classroom Management	p. 65
Learning Activities	p. 79
High Expectations	p. 95
Assessment	p. 109
Building Authenticity	p. 125
Teaching Styles	p. 127
Teacher and Student Gender	p. 139
Not Like Some Teachers	p. 151
The Essence of Excellence	p. 165
References	p. 181
About the Author	p. 187
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