Drawn to Teach: An Illustrated Guide to Transforming Your Teaching

by Josh Stumpenhorst, Trevor Guthke (Illustrator)

If you’re looking for ways to help your students succeed, you won’t find the answer in gimmicks, trends, or fads. Great teaching isn’t about test results or data; it’s about connecting with students and empowering them to own their learning.
In Drawn to Teach , author and educator Josh Stumpenhorst highlights the core values of great teaching. In this clever and fun-to-read illustrated guide, he reveals the key characteristics all top educators share in common. You’ll learn . . . “Josh Stumpenhorst’s rollicking illustrated guide, Drawn to Teach, will guide you toward more effective classroom management, lesson planning, and student relations
with tips that will exhilarate you and your students.” — Daniel H. Pink , author of Drive and When
“Few books have staying power, but Drawn to Teach will be as relevant years from now as it is today. Count on me to encourage educators from across the country to make this book a critical resource.” — Harriet Sanford , president and CEO, The NEA Foundation
“His creative style not only tackles pressing problems that all educators experience but also fleshes out solutions that can be readily implemented. If you like comics and learning, this book is for you.” — Eric Sheninger , best-selling author and senior fellow, International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE)
“Filled with clever, relatable examples, Drawn to Teach reminds us to keep kids at the center of our decision making and to let our students’ talents and passion lead the way.” — Rebecca Mieliwocki , 2012 California and National Teacher of the Year

Genres: Education

204 pages, Paperback

Published March 7, 2019

Reviews

[Crystal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for a book club at the school I teach at. Right away, the author and illustrator did a great job at drawing me in. The book uses a unique approach, especially for a professional development book! It uses comics to kick off each of six focus points: relationships, student centered teaching, motivating students, innovation, technology, and professional growth. Each chapter highlights a common pitfall in today's schools and then offers solutions to these. The author has middle school teaching experience, but I felt that I could relate to much of the book as a primary school teacher too. Throughout the book, there is a good mixture of humor, realism, and encouragement for all teachers. There is also a blurb for each section offering ideas for administrators.

[Lawrence M Wolpe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick, easy and powerful!

It's a great quick read full of concrete suggestions to improve teaching, learning and student relationships. The graphic novel format makes it quick, entertaining and fun to read.

[Chrissy · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was an interesting book. I thought it would be done as a graphic novel throughout but it gives a story and a section to reflect on. This would be a good book for an on going P.D. program.

[Heather Stringham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Needed a review of skills as a teacher and found this book. A good review and insight into being the best teacher you can be. The comics and explanations are fun and enjoyable.