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• Winner of Outstanding Academic Title 2021

Overview

The teacher is the most important element in nurturing an energetic, engaging, and inspiring classroom environment were authentic learning can unfold. Indeed, it is incumbent on the teacher to understand self, to be prepared, to possess command of subject matter, to inculcate in an appropriate way, and to exhibit patience, understanding, empathy, and enthusiasm. To that end, Teaching with Purpose: An Inquiry into the Who, Why, and How We Teach underscores what it means to be an insightful teacher, emphasizing that a central aspect toward transforming education is through the fostering of purposeful teaching. In accessible language and attentive to the connection between theory and practice, the benefits and features of this book are mindful of a diverse readership.

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With all the emphasis on learning, it is amazing how little thought is given to 'where to start'. James D. Kirylo cuts through all the verbiage on education reform, and gives us a straightforward answer: Critical thought, focus and relationships are at the core. The Thoughtful Teacher: Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population gives us a sweeping review of both the big and small picture. A thorough compendium of what the new agenda should look like and do, Kirylo captures the core schema for what it means to be a thoughtful teacher.--Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus, University of Toronto; International Consultant In his latest book, Kirylo does an excellent job of inviting current and future educators to think critically about how they form both their philosophy and their practice of teaching into a thoughtful and dynamic pedagogy to holistically support diverse student populations. He identifies strong relationships and communication as the key foundational elements for creating dynamic schools and communities. Kirylo further indicates that in order to establish strong relationships all educators must work closely with students, parents/caregivers, and the community to develop the bonds necessary to further the mission of their respective institutions.... Using notable historical examples coupled with numerous suggestions for thoughtful practice, this book is bound to encourage robust discussion and prompt future research among educators who wish to cultivate mindful practices that support diverse learners. Essential. A beautifully written book that reminds educators of the critical importance of thoughtful teaching. I believe that educators will find this book invaluable as they look to make connections with a diverse student population.--Nathaniel Bryan, assistant professor, College of Education, Health, and Society, Miami University James D. Kirylo is an educator not forestalled by the current neoliberal capitalist assault on public education. His work stands as a remarkable advance in social justice philosophy and teaching. If there is a book sorely needed in today's public arena, it is this one!--Peter McLaren, Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies, Chapman University Professor James D. Kirylo masterfully presents a gentle and yet inspiring call to teachers and teacher educators on their moral obligations to students in his text, The Thoughtful Teacher. His approach to a rich pedagogy through authentic relationships, fairness and social justice in the classroom is simply brilliant. This book is an open invitation to all educators to take up the challenge of serving equitable opportunity and access to all students with a wand of love and respect. This book should be on a must reading list for teacher education courses.--Basanti Chakraborty, Professor, Early Childhood Education, New Jersey City University, NJ The Thoughtful Teacher will inspire educators to make meaningful connections with students from all walks of life. It is written with a clear focus and with a deep sense of intentionality.--Todd Whitaker, educator, international presentor, and author of What Great Principals Do Differently: Fifteen Things that Matter Most

A beautifully written book that reminds educators of the critical importance of thoughtful teaching. I believe that educators will find this book invaluable as they look to make connections with a diverse student population.--Nathaniel Bryan, assistant professor, College of Education, Health, and Society, Miami University James D. Kirylo is an educator not forestalled by the current neoliberal capitalist assault on public education. His work stands as a remarkable advance in social justice philosophy and teaching. If there is a book sorely needed in today's public arena, it is this one!--Peter McLaren, Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies, Chapman University Professor James D. Kirylo masterfully presents a gentle and yet inspiring call to teachers and teacher educators on their moral obligations to students in his text, The Thoughtful Teacher. His approach to a rich pedagogy through authentic relationships, fairness and social justice in the classroom is simply brilliant. This book is an open invitation to all educators to take up the challenge of serving equitable opportunity and access to all students with a wand of love and respect. This book should be on a must reading list for teacher education courses.--Basanti Chakraborty, Professor, Early Childhood Education, New Jersey City University, NJ The Thoughtful Teacher will inspire educators to make meaningful connections with students from all walks of life. It is written with a clear focus and with a deep sense of intentionality.--Todd Whitaker, educator, international presentor, and author of What Great Principals Do Differently: Fifteen Things that Matter Most With all the emphasis on learning, it is amazing how little thought is given to 'where to start'. James D. Kirylo cuts through all the verbiage on education reform, and gives us a straightforward answer: Critical thought, focus and relationships are at the core. The Thoughtful Teacher: Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population gives us a sweeping review of both the big and small picture. A thorough compendium of what the new agenda should look like and do, Kirylo captures the core schema for what it means to be a thoughtful teacher.--Michael Fullan, best-selling author and professor emeritus, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto

In his latest book, Kirylo does an excellent job of inviting current and future educators to think critically about how they form both their philosophy and their practice of teaching into a thoughtful and dynamic pedagogy to holistically support diverse student populations. He identifies strong relationships and communication as the key foundational elements for creating dynamic schools and communities. Kirylo further indicates that in order to establish strong relationships all educators must work closely with students, parents/caregivers, and the community to develop the bonds necessary to further the mission of their respective institutions.... Using notable historical examples coupled with numerous suggestions for thoughtful practice, this book is bound to encourage robust discussion and prompt future research among educators who wish to cultivate mindful practices that support diverse learners. Essential. A beautifully written book that reminds educators of the critical importance of thoughtful teaching. I believe that educators will find this book invaluable as they look to make connections with a diverse student population.--Nathaniel Bryan, assistant professor, College of Education, Health, and Society, Miami University James D. Kirylo is an educator not forestalled by the current neoliberal capitalist assault on public education. His work stands as a remarkable advance in social justice philosophy and teaching. If there is a book sorely needed in today's public arena, it is this one!--Peter McLaren, Distinguished Professor in Critical Studies, Chapman University Professor James D. Kirylo masterfully presents a gentle and yet inspiring call to teachers and teacher educators on their moral obligations to students in his text, The Thoughtful Teacher. His approach to a rich pedagogy through authentic relationships, fairness and social justice in the classroom is simply brilliant. This book is an open invitation to all educators to take up the challenge of serving equitable opportunity and access to all students with a wand of love and respect. This book should be on a must reading list for teacher education courses.--Basanti Chakraborty, Professor, Early Childhood Education, New Jersey City University, NJ The Thoughtful Teacher will inspire educators to make meaningful connections with students from all walks of life. It is written with a clear focus and with a deep sense of intentionality.--Todd Whitaker, educator, international presentor, and author of What Great Principals Do Differently: Fifteen Things that Matter Most With all the emphasis on learning, it is amazing how little thought is given to 'where to start'. James D. Kirylo cuts through all the verbiage on education reform, and gives us a straightforward answer: Critical thought, focus and relationships are at the core. The Thoughtful Teacher: Making Connections with a Diverse Student Population gives us a sweeping review of both the big and small picture. A thorough compendium of what the new agenda should look like and do, Kirylo captures the core schema for what it means to be a thoughtful teacher.--Michael Fullan, best-selling author and professor emeritus, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), University of Toronto

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James D. Kirylo is professor of education at the University of South Carolina. His books include Paulo Freire: The Man from Recife and Reinventing Pedagogy of the Oppressed, among other books and articles in a variety of professional journals.

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