Description: This book offers secondary, high school and college teachers a straightforward, intuitive approach to increase student engagement.
Review Quotes:
"An invaluable resource for all educators, On the Edge of Their Seats focuses on the heart of successful teaching: reaching our students. It is accessible, practical, and inspirational. This book provides tools and ideas I can implement in my classroom now and in the years to come."
- Caris Zeller, Chemistry Teacher, Glenbard East High School
"On the Edge of Their Seats presents a clearly articulated and jargon-free alternative to the standard 'best practices' approach to teaching. All too often, we lose sight of the intrinsic value of what is being taught and its connection to the commitments and passions of both teachers and students. Given the demoralized climate of today's teaching profession, there is a pressing need to reaffirm the transformative potential of teaching for those who care deeply about what and whom they teach. This is what Jonas and Yacek do here, and in a clear, accessible, and engaging manner."
- Dini Metro-Roland, Professor of Education, Western Michigan University
"Jonas and Yacek proffer a unique approach to the art of teaching that is undergirded by solid educational research. Their four-step approach is effectively presented, and then uniquely supported with exemplary classroom scenarios. In sum, they provide educators a dynamic paradigm for examining how to promote better student engagement and the value of learning for learning's sake!"
- Thomas Greene, Former Assistant Superintendent Beaverton Public Schools, and Former Provost University of Portland