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Contents Illustrations Acknowledgements Preface PART I: BACKGROUND Ch 1: Teacher Enthusiasm: A Pedagogical Necessity Introduction Our Goal Teacher Enthusiasm: Its Relationship to Pedagogy Teacher Enthusiasm: Its Relationship to Student Achievement "Let's kick it up a notch" Teacher Evaluations Summary Search for More on Enthusiasm and Passion Ch 2: Boosting Teacher Enthusiasm: A Craftperson's Toolbox Introduction Boosting Teacher Effectiveness through Performing A Craftperson's Toolbox The Craftperson Himself or Herself The Craftperson's Top-Tray Tools The Craftperson's Other Tools Acting Skills, Teacher Enthusiasm, and Student Achievement Enthusiasm Rating Chart Summary Ch 3: Educational Foundations for Teachers as Actors Introduction Educational Foundations for Teachers as Actors: Theorists Speak Educational Foundations for Teachers as Actors: Practitioners Speak The Profession's Response; or Lack Thereof Summary PART II: THE ACTING LESSONS Ch 4: Animation in Body Introduction Value of Moderate Animation Purposes Served by Physical Animation Recommendations for Productive Teacher Animation * Facial expression * Eye contact * Gestures * Posture and overall movement Behaviors to Avoid Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Animation in Body The Master's Voice Ch 5: Animation in Voice Introduction Vocal Fitness Vocal Variations: Paralanguage Spontaneous Variations Deliberate Variations * Pitch * Volume * Quality * Rate Creating Characters Influencing Credibility Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Animation in Voice The Master's Voice Ch 6: Classroom Space Introduction Proxemics Space and Its Limitations Blocking the Scene Blocking the Class Period Classroom Seating Spontaneous Use of Space Accommodating Special Needs Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Classroom Space The Master's Voice Ch 7: Humor Introduction Humor: Its Impact on Teaching Categories of Humor Gender and Grade-Level Differences Cartoons: A Safe First Step Bringing Humor into the Classroom - A Gaggle of Ideas A Possible "Humorous" Benefit of Humor Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Humor The Master's Voice Ch 8: Role-Playing Introduction Creation of Your Professional Persona Creation of a Character Goals and Values The Process Applications Storytelling Mime Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Role-Playing The Master's Voice Ch 9: Props Introduction Classroom Appropriate Props Props Generic to All Classrooms Props Unique to Specific Subject Matter Using Students as Props Prop Box Guidelines for Using the Props Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Props The Master's Voice Ch 10: Technology Props Introduction Purposes and Opportunities Limitations and Risks Best Practices Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Technology Props The Master's Voice Ch 11: Suspense and Surprise Introduction Creating the Two Elements The Unpredictable Real World Storytelling Relationship to Other Acting Skills Bringing Suspense and Surprise into the Classroom Summary Through the Students' Eyes Search for More on Suspense and Surprise The Master's Voice Ch: 12 Making a Dramatic Entrance and Exit Introduction Beginning and Ending: The Communication Principle Memorable Entrances Pageantry and Entrances Entrances (and Opening Lines) Ending on a High Note: Exits (and Closing Lines) A Marquee: The Physical Side of an Entrance What is on the Marquee? Summary Search for More on Dramatic Entrances and Exits PART III: EPILOGUE Ch 13: Behind the Scenes, Loosening Up, and Preparing for that Step across the Classroom Threshold Introduction Internal Preparation Loosening Up Well before Class: Practicing Alone Well before Class: Practicing with Others Just before Class Begins Once Class Begins Summary Ch 14: Classroom Management Introduction Putting on an Act Animation in Voice Animation in Body Classroom Space Humor Humor with "Downunder" Slant Suspense and Surprise Using Actions to Convey Expectations "Thanks, I'd Appreciate That" Music to Soothe the Savage Breast Summary Search for More on Classroom Management Ch 15: Enthusiastic Teaching: A Conversation with Friends Introduction Friends Who Share our Enthusiasm * Karen Joy Agne * Linc Fisch * Alan C. Friedman * Carl List-Handley * Rod Hart * Bob Keiper * Richard W. Leblanc * Paddy Miller * Sheila Newberry * Roger Soenksen * Rick Thorn Ch 16: Conclusion Introduction Spearheading Professional Development at Your Institution * Research and Reading * Workshops and Seminars * Partnership and Practice * Willingness and Courage A Teacher's Manner and Method The Curtain Comes Down Appendix I: Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) Appendix II: Testimonials from Award Winning K-12 Teachers and College Professors (*) References Index: Subject and Author (*) The "Through the Master's Eyes" section at the end of most chapters refers the reader to specific paragraphs written by Award Winning Teachers and Professors.
Library of Congress Subject Headings for this publication:
Teachers -- Training of.
Acting -- Study and teaching.
Communication in education.