Teaching Is for Superheroes!: Insight and Inspiration for Your Classroom (Tights and Cape Optional)
This isn't your average teaching book. With a fun, comic-book-inspired layout, Teaching Is for Superheroes! skips the information overload and gives you practical action steps for igniting enthusiasm in your K-12 classroom and achieving your professional goals. Now more than ever, teachers are in high demand—yet the threat of burnout still looms large. This book will help you keep the spark alive, engaging you in a deeper examination of education by way of entertaining superhero archetypes and tropes. What’s your teaching origin story? Your secret identity? Your powers, weaknesses, nemeses? The teachers-as-superheroes metaphor provides a rich venue through which you can thoughtfully analyze your purpose and pedagogy.

This high quality, eye-catching book offers you an inspirational springboard for practical insight and application in the classroom. You’ll gain ideas for surviving your first year, navigating social media as a teacher, interacting productively with colleagues and parents, using tech in the classroom, prioritizing self-care, harnessing your teacher “superpowers,” and even dressing for teaching success. The school setting may not be as glamorous as the futurist skyscrapers, alien planets, or alternate universes we see in movies and comics, but the adventure is just as exciting—and best of all, it’s real!

  • Gain teaching insights, tips, and advice in an entertaining, superhero-inspired format
  • Identify your teaching superpowers and weaknesses, and learn to lean on others when needed
  • Explore the “universe” of teaching to understand where you fit in and how you can leave your legacy
  • Equip yourself with the gadgets and gizmos you need to sharpen your skills and power up your classroom

Current and future K-12 educators—pick up Teaching Is for Superheroes!, put on your cape, and start saving the world, one class at a time.

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Teaching Is for Superheroes!: Insight and Inspiration for Your Classroom (Tights and Cape Optional)
This isn't your average teaching book. With a fun, comic-book-inspired layout, Teaching Is for Superheroes! skips the information overload and gives you practical action steps for igniting enthusiasm in your K-12 classroom and achieving your professional goals. Now more than ever, teachers are in high demand—yet the threat of burnout still looms large. This book will help you keep the spark alive, engaging you in a deeper examination of education by way of entertaining superhero archetypes and tropes. What’s your teaching origin story? Your secret identity? Your powers, weaknesses, nemeses? The teachers-as-superheroes metaphor provides a rich venue through which you can thoughtfully analyze your purpose and pedagogy.

This high quality, eye-catching book offers you an inspirational springboard for practical insight and application in the classroom. You’ll gain ideas for surviving your first year, navigating social media as a teacher, interacting productively with colleagues and parents, using tech in the classroom, prioritizing self-care, harnessing your teacher “superpowers,” and even dressing for teaching success. The school setting may not be as glamorous as the futurist skyscrapers, alien planets, or alternate universes we see in movies and comics, but the adventure is just as exciting—and best of all, it’s real!

  • Gain teaching insights, tips, and advice in an entertaining, superhero-inspired format
  • Identify your teaching superpowers and weaknesses, and learn to lean on others when needed
  • Explore the “universe” of teaching to understand where you fit in and how you can leave your legacy
  • Equip yourself with the gadgets and gizmos you need to sharpen your skills and power up your classroom

Current and future K-12 educators—pick up Teaching Is for Superheroes!, put on your cape, and start saving the world, one class at a time.

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Teaching Is for Superheroes!: Insight and Inspiration for Your Classroom (Tights and Cape Optional)

Teaching Is for Superheroes!: Insight and Inspiration for Your Classroom (Tights and Cape Optional)

by Daniel J. Bergman
Teaching Is for Superheroes!: Insight and Inspiration for Your Classroom (Tights and Cape Optional)

Teaching Is for Superheroes!: Insight and Inspiration for Your Classroom (Tights and Cape Optional)

by Daniel J. Bergman

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This isn't your average teaching book. With a fun, comic-book-inspired layout, Teaching Is for Superheroes! skips the information overload and gives you practical action steps for igniting enthusiasm in your K-12 classroom and achieving your professional goals. Now more than ever, teachers are in high demand—yet the threat of burnout still looms large. This book will help you keep the spark alive, engaging you in a deeper examination of education by way of entertaining superhero archetypes and tropes. What’s your teaching origin story? Your secret identity? Your powers, weaknesses, nemeses? The teachers-as-superheroes metaphor provides a rich venue through which you can thoughtfully analyze your purpose and pedagogy.

This high quality, eye-catching book offers you an inspirational springboard for practical insight and application in the classroom. You’ll gain ideas for surviving your first year, navigating social media as a teacher, interacting productively with colleagues and parents, using tech in the classroom, prioritizing self-care, harnessing your teacher “superpowers,” and even dressing for teaching success. The school setting may not be as glamorous as the futurist skyscrapers, alien planets, or alternate universes we see in movies and comics, but the adventure is just as exciting—and best of all, it’s real!

  • Gain teaching insights, tips, and advice in an entertaining, superhero-inspired format
  • Identify your teaching superpowers and weaknesses, and learn to lean on others when needed
  • Explore the “universe” of teaching to understand where you fit in and how you can leave your legacy
  • Equip yourself with the gadgets and gizmos you need to sharpen your skills and power up your classroom

Current and future K-12 educators—pick up Teaching Is for Superheroes!, put on your cape, and start saving the world, one class at a time.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781394153732
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 05/31/2023
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 989,525
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

DANIEL J. BERGMAN, PhD, is a Professor and Program Chair of Science Education at Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. Like Superman, he considers the Sunflower State his adoptive home. Unlike Superman, Dr. Bergman cannot leap tall buildings in a single bound.

Dr. Bergman previously taught middle and high school science in Nebraska and Iowa, and currently works with students and teachers from kindergarten to graduate school and every grade in between. As a fan of science, teaching, and superheroes, he is the ultimate SuperNerd. He writes about these passions at www.teachlikeasuperhero.blog and elsewhere.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

Acknowledgments xv

About the Author xvii

Introduction 1

Teachers Are Superheroes 2

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 3

References 4

01 Origin Stories 5

Tales of Passion! 5

My Tragic Backstory 6

Happier Thoughts 7

Catchy Catchphrases and Super Slogans 8

Finding Purpose 11

Born or Made? 14

Year One 15

To Be Continued! 17

Further Reading 17

Further Viewing 17

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 17

References 18

02 Secret Identities 21

Q&A FYI (No TMI) 22

The Best at What I Do Forget 23

What’s in a Name? 25

That’s Mister Fantastic to You 26

They Know Where You Live! 28

Dial H for Hero Help 28

I Am Teacher Man! 31

Hero vs. Civilian 32

Buffers for Blurred Boundaries 33

To Be Continued! 34

Further Reading 34

Further Viewing 34

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 35

References 35

03 Costumes and Colors 39

Fashion Tip #1: Functionality 40

Fashion Tip #2: Simplicity 40

Wardrobe Malfunctions 41

Complementary Colors— Primary Heroes, Secondary Villains 42

Colors in the Classroom 44

What (Not) to Wear? 46

Quick Changes or Gradual Transformations 48

Timeless or Trendy 49

Dress Codes for Students and Teachers 50

To Be Continued! 53

Further Reading 53

Further Viewing 53

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 53

References 54

04 Living and Learning in Your Universe 59

Keeping It Real 60

Classrooms of SIN! 62

Natural Light and Life 63

Musical Chairs (and Desks) 64

Declarative Decorations 66

You Are the Real Clock King 66

Where Is Your Hideout? 67

Putting a Personal Touch on Personal Space 69

Be True to Your School(s) 70

Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice 71

A Secret Sanctum Sanctorum 72

To Be Continued! 74

Further Reading 74

Further Viewing 74

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 75

References 76

05 Strengths and Superpowers 79

Man Without Fear and With- It Teachers 79

Fantastic Teaching Powers 81

Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) 81

Human Torch (Johnny Storm) 82

Invisible Woman (Susan Storm- Richards) 83

The Thing (Ben Grimm) 85

Earthbound (and Effective) Teacher Powers 86

Content Knowledge (CK) 87

Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) 87

Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) 88

Research- Aligned Framework for Teaching (RAFT) 90

Weird Superpowers 92

To Be Continued! 93

Further Reading 93

Further Viewing 94

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 94

References 95

06 Gadgets and Gizmos 101

What’s in Your Utility Belt? 101

Meaningful Materials 102

Technology: Vision or Ultron? 105

Magic Bullets, Quick Fixes, Power Rings, and Ultimate Nullifiers 106

The Ultimate Educational Tool 106

Questioning 107

Responding 108

Conveying Nonverbal Behaviors 109

Listening and Noticing 110

Waiting and Thinking 110

Utility and Synergy 111

Sharpen the Saw (and Your Skills) 112

To Be Continued! 113

Further Reading 113

Further Viewing 113

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 114

References 114

07 Vulnerabilities 119

What Color Is Your Kryptonite? 119

Green Kryptonite: Weakness 119

How to Answer the Interview Question “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?” 124

Red Kryptonite: Unpredictability 125

Gold Kryptonite: Permanent Powerlessness 126

White Kryptonite: Kills All Plant Life 127

Feet of Clay 128

Kindness Is Not a Weakness 129

To Be Continued! 130

Further Reading 130

Further Viewing 130

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 130

References 131

08 Archenemies 133

Not the Enemy #1: Students 134

Not the Enemy #2: Parents 136

Absent Parents 138

Helicopter Parents 139

Not the Enemy #3: Other Teachers 140

Not the Enemy #4: Administration 142

So, Who Is the Enemy? 143

Check Yourself! 145

Avoid Villainous Traps (and Labels) 146

To Be Continued! 147

Further Reading 147

Further Viewing 147

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 148

References 149

09 Teammates 153

Iron Sharpens Iron (Man) 154

Isolation to Collaboration 155

Get to Know Your Teammates (and Yourself) 157

The Leader 157

The Brain 158

The Brawn 158

The Techie 159

The Sneaker 159

The Speedster 160

The Jokester 161

The Rebel 161

The Loner 162

Complex Characters 163

Get Together (and Get Along) 165

Teamwork Tactic #1: Lesson Study 166

Teamwork Tactic #2: Curriculum Integration 167

Educators Assemble! 168

To Be Continued! 170

Further Reading 170

Further Viewing 170

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 171

References 172

10 Sidekicks and Mentors 177

A Dynamic Duo 178

Sidekick Role #1: Point of Identification (and Accountability) 179

Sidekick Role #2: Source of Humor and Emotional Expression 180

Sidekick Role #3: Loyal Partner and Family Member 182

Teaching (and Learning) with a Sidekick 183

Early and Engaged 184

Introductions and Orientations 185

Classroom Cooperation 188

A Delicate Dynamic 191

Find Your Batman 193

Sidekick Paragons 195

To Be Continued! 196

Further Reading 196

Further Viewing 196

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 196

References 198

11 Legacy Heroes 201

Touching the Future 202

Honoring Your Heroes 203

Influential Teachers and the “Super Seven” 205

Leaving a Legacy 206

To Be Continued! 207

Further Reading 207

Further Viewing 207

Questions for Reflection and Discussion 208

References 208

Index 209

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