On becoming an effective teacher
Subtitle: person-centred teaching, psychology, philosophy, and dialogues with Carl R. Rogers and Harold Lyon
By: Carl R. Rogers, Harold C. Lyon, Jr and Reinhard Tausch
Contributors: Lyon, Harold C.; Tausch, Reinhard, 1921-
Published: 2014
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9780415816977; 9780415816984
Subjects: Teaching; Interviews; Philosophy; Student-centered learning; Effective teaching
Description: "On Becoming an Effective Teacher presents the final unpublished writings of Rogers and as such has a unique historical value. It also documents the research results of four highly relevant, related but independent studies which comprise the biggest collection of data ever accumulated to test a person-centred theory in the field of education. This body of comprehensive research on effective teaching was accomplished over a twenty-year period in 42 States in the U.S. and in six other countries including the UK, Germany, Brazil, Canada, Israel, and Mexico, and is highly relevant to the concerns of teachers, psychologists, students, and parents. The principal findings of the research in this book show that teachers and schools can significantly improve their effectiveness through programs focusing on facilitative interpersonal relationships. Teachers who either naturally have, or are trained to have empathy, genuineness (congruence), and who prize their students (positive regard) create an important level of trust in the classroom and exert significant positive effects on student outcomes including achievement scores, interpersonal functioning, self-concept, and attendance. The dialogues between Rogers and Lyon offer a unique and timeless perspective on teaching, counselling and learning. The work of Reinhard Tausch on person-centered teaching to counselors, parents, athletics, and even textbook materials, as well as research on the interactions of teachers and students, is among the most thorough and rigorous research ever accomplished on the significance and potential of a person-centered approach to teaching and learning"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: pt. I. Person-centered freedom : A dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon ; Who wants a perfect teacher? ; The man of tomorrow ; Rogers' man of tomorrow is today's effective teacher ; Educating the gifted and talented: freedom to realize your potential; title: pt. II. Person-centered learning and teaching : Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon ; Listening and being listened to ; Facilitating discovery; title: pt. III. Person-centered methods : Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon ; A course in person-centered psychology at Georgetown University ; Person-centered management and leadership ; Research on person-centered methods ; Research in Germany on person-centered methods: Teutonic thoroughness; title: pt. IV. Philosophical considerations for person-centered education : Dialogue between Carl Rogers and Harold Lyon ; Mentoring ; Training-effective medical teachers: current research in person-centered methods ; A final dialogue.