Introduction to Secondary Teaching
Blending Wisdom, Research, and Social Justice
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Introduction to Secondary Teaching
Blending Wisdom, Research, and Social Justice
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Description
Drawing from social justice pedagogies, evidence-based instruction, the wisdom of experienced teachers, and adolescent-brain research, Introduction to Secondary Teaching: Blending Wisdom, Research, and Social Justice offers theories, practices, rationale, and actionable steps needed to be an effective secondary school teacher. Chapters cover building relationships with students, classroom management, creating authentic learning experiences, planning and providing instruction, fostering motivation and engagement in learning, and designing meaningful and just assessments. Written to help new teachers enjoy success early on in their careers, this book argues that we cannot wait for teachers to learn “from experience” alone. This book lays a foundation to help teachers sustain in this challenging profession and become the educational leaders we need. Rooted in this foundation is a new concept, TIPPS, referring to teacher identity, presence, passion, and stance-a conceptual framework that informs all aspects of a teacher's work. Teacher educators will appreciate this course-friendly text, with its guiding questions, real-world examples, summarizing key points, and features by real teachers across a range of content areas, all bringing ideas and practices to life.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Wisdom and TIPPS for Teaching
Chapter 2: Teaching and Learning as Liberation
Chapter 3: Teaching through Relationships
Chapter 4: Managing the Ecology of the Classroom
Chapter 5: Planning to Teach with Students in Mind
Chapter 6: Instruction that Engages
Chapter 7: Engagement for Learning
Chapter 8: Assessment for Feedback and Growth
Conclusion
Product details

Published | 11 Dec 2025 |
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Format | Hardback |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 272 |
ISBN | 9781538199503 |
Imprint | Bloomsbury Academic |
Illustrations | 9 b/w figures |
Dimensions | 254 x 178 mm |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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As educators navigate deeply uncertain times, we need books that help us understand and learn from research that is explicitly translated into implications for practice. I recommend Introduction to Secondary Teaching as one secondary educators should read as we reflect on and continue the fight for high quality education with every student in our schools.
H. Richard Milner IV, author and professor, Vanderbilt University
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At a time when compassionate and connected teaching is under threat, Anthony R. Johnston's book offers a powerful, accessible, and practical response. This clearly written book provides a detailed explanation of Johnston's view of 'effective' teaching that is centered on justice, pedagogical practices, and the students themselves. This book provides wonderful suggestions for creating classrooms that are filled with humanity and learning.
Katherine Schultz, author and professor, School of Education, Dean Emerita, Faculty Fellow, Renée Crown Wellness Institute