Elephant in the Classroom: Tracing the Complexity of Teaching by Exploring 13 Competencies and Practices - Paperback

by Andrew Maxey (Author)

Elephant in the Classroom is an exploration of the vast complexity of teaching as it is described by research and experienced by teachers. The reality of a job so vital to the proper functioning of a society should not be as mysterious as teaching continues to be. This book takes readers on a guided tour of 13 competencies and practices that are a critical part of teaching.

Author Biography

Andrew Maxey has been a professional educator since 1999, teaching and leading in a variety of school and district roles in three states. His passion for the profession motivated his original research seeking a concise answer to answer the question "what is teaching?" Elephant in the Classroom presents that research as an exploration of teaching.