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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 373.1102 EAN: 9781565849969 ISBN: 1565849965 Label: New Press Manufacturer: New Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: September 01, 2005 Publisher: New Press Studio: New Press Related Items:
Browse for similar items by category: Click to Display Editorial Review: Product Description: The acclaimed book of practical advice from students to their teachers. Since its initial publication in hardcover in 2003, Fires in the Bathroom has been through multiple printings and received the attention of teachers across the country. Now in paperback, Kathleen Cushman's groundbreaking book offers original insights into teaching teenagers in today's hard-pressed urban high schools from the point of view of the students themselves. It speaks to both new and established teachers, giving them firsthand information about who their students are and what they need to succeed. Students from across the country contributed perceptive and pragmatic answers to questions of how teachers can transcend the barriers of adolescent identity and culture to reach the diverse student body in today's urban schools. With the fresh and often surprising perspectives of youth, they tackle tough issues such as increasing engagement and motivation, teaching difficult academic material, reaching English-language learners, and creating a classroom culture where respect and success go hand in hand. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Insight into studentsThis is a great view into the adolescent mind from adolescents. A wonderful set of voices to use when reviewing your school year or preparing for the new year. A recommendation to anyone who wants to reach students through relationships as well as rigor and relevance. Rating:  - Listening to the voices of kids!I initially read this book as a study group member. I subsequently bought 5 more copies to share with teachers. The words of wisdom from these students would benefit any first time teacher from Elementary School to High School, and would benefit any teacher who needs a reminder of what to do or not do in order to have a productive mutually respected school year! Rating:  - Kids know what they WANT, but do they know what they NEED?If you eat chips in class, the teacher will give you a detention. If you eat chips while working, your boss will fire you. Ms. Cushman likes it when kids say what they want. But she forgot that when they graduate and go to work, they can't always get what they want. You have to listen to your boss at work or lose your job. Following orders at school is good practice for the day you start working for a living. Rating: - one of the best books for new or old teachersI was in the bookstore browsing and found this book. I've been teaching college students for over ten years, but only began teaching community college four years ago, and thus feel a bit at sea sometimes with the "high school mentality." This book contains some things that are obvious to those who have been teaching for a long time, but it's almost certain that at least one or two of the views of the kids will be helpful and will translate directly into classroom practice in a way that few books ... Read More Rating: - Please read this book teachers!This book ROCKS. I wish that all of my teachers would read it. High school kids are sick of being treated like second class citizens or caged animals and finally here we get some respect. Thank you Kathleen Cushman for listening to intelligent teenagers and getting their words into print. 
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