Managing Transitions: Cheryl Black
Abstract
Acknowledgements
CHAPTER ONE: SHAPING A TEACHER
Introduction
Childhood
People
CHAPTER TWO: SHAPING A PHILOSOPHY
Why Did I Become a Teacher?
Why Do I Teach the Way That I Do?
Why Do I Encourage The Student Voice?
Why Do I Choose a Professional Attitude?
Why Do I Value Different Ways of Knowing?
Why Do I Value a Safe Environment?
How Did My Philosophy of Education Affect My Decision to Change Positions?
Special Influences
My Research Questions
CHAPTER THREE: PROCESS OF KNOWING
Background
Action Research Process as Ethical
My Method
Possible Issues
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Experiencing the Research Process
CHAPTER FOUR: SHAPING A LEADER
How Did I Begin To Trust My Intuition -- My Way of Knowing?
How Does My Way of Knowing Affect My Way of Reflecting?
How I Define My Values
How Are My Values Evident?
Values of Respect
Humour
Empathy
Music
Final Thoughts
Contradictions
CHAPTER FIVE: REFINING A LEADER
My Standards of Practice Are:
How Am I Working To My Standards?
Did I Answer My Research Questions?
References
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