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The Artisan Teacher: A Field Guide to Skillful Teaching

The Artisan Teacher provides an in-depth examination of 23 themes of teacher artisanship. It is intended for K – 12 teachers and those responsible for developing and supporting teachers. 

$19.50

ISBN 978-0-9914724-0-6; 179 pages, paperback

Author: Mike Rutherford, Ed.D.; Publisher: Rutherford Learning Group, Inc., Weddington, NC; Copyright © 2013, All rights reserved.

Cover and interior book design by Larry W. Van Hoose; Illustrations by Laurette Clark Wolfe

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Successful principals think their way through each day. What’s your Logic Model? This quite artistic version is from yesterday’s MoASSP / MAESP New Principals’ conference. Life, Leverage, Teaching, Talent, Coaching, Culture.

With this cadre of new principals, the future is bright for instructional leadership in Missouri schools! Thanks MoASSP and MAESP for bringing this group together.

Many thanks to MAESP, and MoASSP for hosting today’s New Principals’ Conference in Columbia, MO. Looking forward to a great day!

Today we kick-off the New Principals’ Conference! Getting to meet the new Missouri school leaders is the best! @MoAESP @MOASSP @RLGMike @ToddWhitaker

Helpful article here on the nature of talent and effort. Understanding the nuances of both can support development of self and others! Thanks @FastCompany

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Schools are closed and teachers are quickly adapting to online teaching and learning.  Whether in face to face classroom settings or in online settings, skillful teaching remains the “prime mover” of student success.  Check here for the latest in a new series of Artisan Teacher Notes:  Artisan Teacher Tips for Online Learning.  Together, we’ll take a look at which of the 23 Artisan Teacher Themes hold particular promise for enhancing online learning.  

 

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