Powerful ideas in teaching : creating environments where students want to learn / Mickey Kolis and Emily Bright Krusack.

Includes bibliographical references.

Mirror, mirror on the wall -- Why we do what we do: (and why they do what they do) -- The power of learning -- Working with students: a collaborative approach -- Practice makes ... ? -- Teachable moments and safety nets: frustrations and failures as learning tools -- Living in a changing world: the complimentary roles of creativity and critical thinking -- How much to expect?: setting appropriate expectations -- You think that's funny?: humor as a teaching tool -- Being explicit -- Real and true: making it mean something for students -- Where are we going, and why does it matter? -- Inquiry: the process that continues to give -- Flexible yet focused: teacher flexibility -- Dimensions of understanding -- Student learning data: it's always perfect! -- Including parents/guardians -- From classroom to community -- It's all connected.