Dispositions Are a Teacher's Greatest Strength: Mindful Pedagogical Practices to Develop Self-Awareness to Flourish in the Classroom [Paperback]

1. Introduction: Why Dispositions?? 2. Curiosity? 3. Reflection? 4. Empathy? 5. Adaptability? 6. Resilience? 7. Gratitude? 8. Encouragement? 9. Inclusion? 10. Collaboration? 11. Courage? 12. Hope? 13. Celebration and Joy? 14. Conclusion

Focusing on 13 teaching dispositions,?Dispositions are a Teachers Greatest Strength?encourages educators to identify and develop their attitudes and self-awareness in order to flourish in the profession.?Emphasizing pedagogical knowledge, this text serves as affirmation of a teachers commitment to challenging and rewarding work.?

Michelle C. Hughes masterfully amplifies the transformative power of core dispositions, centering their place at the heart of educational practice. Drawing on research and rich personal experiences, Hughes provides an inspiring guide for educators, illuminating the path with essential dispositions that not only reignite passion but also empower both teachers and students. This book is refreshing and validating, positive and inspiring, intellectual and reflective  a new classic that Ill revisit time and time again.

Susan Salcido, Santa Barbara County Schools, Santa Barbara, California, USA

Brimming with hope-filled stories and practical strategies, this book elucidates 13 essential educator dispositions and invites readers to allow professional dispositions to permeate their hearts, penetrate their minds, pervade their practice, and promote holistic flourishing.

Carrie R. Wall, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California, USA  

As someone working in faculty development, I see firsthand how curious, resilient, and hopeful teachers can directly shape the outcomes that help students to thrive. Hughes draws on her welSŒ