Touching Hearts, Changing Lives: Becoming a Treasured Teacher [Paperback]

Jody Capehart (Author), Lori Haynes Niles (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764421255 | ISBN-13: 978-0764421259 | Publication Date: September 1, 1999 | Edition: Rev Upd Su

Here's the must-have resource for training teachers who will be admired, loved and treasured! In this completely revised classic, Jody Capehart explores learning styles, teaching strategies and more. Christian education directors will love the easy-to-use teacher training sessions and loads of practical tips.

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From the Back Cover

You Can Become a Treasured Teacher!

Every Sunday school teacher and volunteer will enhance their ministry impact with these practical teacher training sessions. Completely revised and updated from the classic Becoming a Treasured Teacher, this book explores:

- Making effective use of the different learning styles of children and teachers
- Disciplining...what works in your classroom, and what doesn't
- Communicating...with children, parents, and other teachers
- Using your teaching gifts...making them blessings for your children
- Developing teacher skills with practical ideas, teacher training sessions and discussion questions

With an overview of basic skills every teacher needs, plus practical tips from successful teachers, Touching Hearts, Changing Lives is the perfect resource for anyone who loves children.

Reach for Touching Hearts, Changing Lives and become a treasured teacher.

About the Author

Jody Capehart has been involved in education for nearly 30 years. She has founded several schools, served as a head of school for 20 years, and has been a minister to children for 8 years. She has written 10 additional books including

The Discipline Guide, Cherishing and Challenging Children and Once Upon A Time.

Currently the National Director of Education for the Every Church a School Foundation, and Head of Legacy Christian Academy in Frisco, Texas, she is married and has three children.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Group Pub Inc; Rev Upd Su edition (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764421255
• ISBN-13: 978-0764421259
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,664,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jody Capehart is an educator at heart. She has founded a number of private schools in the Dallas area and served as a school administrator for 30 years. Jody was a minister to children for 8 years. Jody is an author of books on education and parenting. She is a popular speaker for teacher and parenting conferences. Of the 40 topics she speaks on, a few of her 'top ten' are "Discipline by Design" and on any aspect of learning and brain development. Jody is the education host of an education channel, loves doing radio programs, speaking and writing. She is passionate about her own family including a husband who is in his 39th year with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, their 3 grown children and 4 grandchildren.

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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Touching Hearts, Changing Lives-Becoming a Treasured Teacher, January 5, 2001

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J, Alvey "J. Alvey" (Eagle, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives: Becoming a Treasured Teacher (Paperback)

This is a 'must have' resource for anyone who is teaching children in any capacity. Especially if you are finding your teaching experience to be a struggle. This book is a condensed version of the childhood development material that I am studying through the local college. It gives you a guideline of what to look for to determine personality and how these personalities like to learn. This book promotes building children up with encouragement. It also has sections on nurturing, communication and discipline that are based on a Biblical foundation, as is the entire book. What I like most about this book is that it has "Inner Direction" questions at the end of each chapter enabling you to evaluate yourself. In turn, becoming aware of areas you can implement the information you have just read about to become a more effective teacher. Afterall, what good does it do just to read information without a conscious effort on how you will implement it? I have implemented many of the principles and ideas from this book and have found my teaching experience to more pleasant. I have gained a wealth of knowledge, through this book, in UNDERSTANDING myself and the children I work with.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great inspiring book, October 10, 2001

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Jane Gausmann "jgausmann" (Culpeper, VA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives: Becoming a Treasured Teacher (Paperback)

I was so inspired by Ms Capeheart's book, Touching Hearts. It gave me a new found appreciation and inspiration for my ministry to children.