The Likable, Effective, and Productive Educator

Book excerpt: As the role of an educator becomes more and more complex and the expectations continue to be heaped upon them, stress increases exponentially. Educators now have the pressure to be role models in their thoughts and actions, and yet are not sure how to be one. This book will discuss how to be productive and effective in a role that requires ever more balance and self-discipline now than ever. Further, education is an occupation of relationships. Relationships among peers, all levels of faculty, parents and students are essential in order to create a strong teaching environment. This book will address means of how to increase relational skills while simultaneously developing assertiveness traits and maintaining one’s values, integrity, and establishment of cultural competence and communication skills.