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A Different Kind of Teacher
Recognizing many of the difficulties facing teachers today, Dr Humphreys provides innovative and practical ways to bring about a more positive climate within staffrooms and classrooms. A key theme is that the self-esteem of teachers and students is a maj
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First published February 1, 1996
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Tony Humphreys
52 books15 followersDr. Tony Humphreys is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Author and National and International Speaker.
He began his career as a Clinical Psychologist in State Psychiatric and Psychological Services in England and Ireland and since 1990 has been working in private practice in Ireland.
He works with individuals, couples, families, schools, local communities and the business community. He is the Director of three National University of Ireland courses which are run in University College Cork and in an outreach centre in Dublin.
He is Co-Founder of The Irish Association of Relationship Mentors and a Member of Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), IARM.
He began his career as a Clinical Psychologist in State Psychiatric and Psychological Services in England and Ireland and since 1990 has been working in private practice in Ireland.
He works with individuals, couples, families, schools, local communities and the business community. He is the Director of three National University of Ireland courses which are run in University College Cork and in an outreach centre in Dublin.
He is Co-Founder of The Irish Association of Relationship Mentors and a Member of Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI), IARM.
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March 30, 2021
3.5/5 I purchased this book over a decade ago during my undergraduate studies and felt it was time for a reread. I was surprised to see just how much of it is still highly relevant to teachers and school leaders today!
Tony Humprheys offers some key insights into common difficulties in schools and suggests practical ways to address these as teachers and school leaders. I thought the emphasis on building self esteem among school staff and pupils alike was particularly valuable as was the idea that all behaviour is 'right', even if it is not deemed appropriate or socially acceptable, because it expresses some sort of unmet need in the person. I will definitely keep these in mind whenever I encounter a difficult situation with a colleague, student or parent in future.
A worthwhile read for NQTs and established teachers, principals and aspiring school leaders, or anyone who works with young people in some capacity, this book contains nuggets of ageless wisdom that we would all do well to remind ourselves of from time to time.
Tony Humprheys offers some key insights into common difficulties in schools and suggests practical ways to address these as teachers and school leaders. I thought the emphasis on building self esteem among school staff and pupils alike was particularly valuable as was the idea that all behaviour is 'right', even if it is not deemed appropriate or socially acceptable, because it expresses some sort of unmet need in the person. I will definitely keep these in mind whenever I encounter a difficult situation with a colleague, student or parent in future.
A worthwhile read for NQTs and established teachers, principals and aspiring school leaders, or anyone who works with young people in some capacity, this book contains nuggets of ageless wisdom that we would all do well to remind ourselves of from time to time.
January 24, 2020
3.5 some helpful insights 🙂
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