Must read books for teachers

Kids have a lot of fine ideas about how to spend their vacations and make the most out of their free time. But when it comes to teachers, they often get really bored in these breaks. Initially, the relaxed schedule and relief from responsibilities seems to be welcoming and exciting, but as time passes, they run out of things to do, and it becomes hard to kill time.

A lot of teachers prefer to catch up on their reading during the summer break. Not only does it help to pass time, but it is also an excellent way of learning new things that could prove to be really helpful in improving teaching skills.

Here is a list of our top choices of books. These are books that a teacher should definitely read, since they not only transform their thinking process and ways of teaching, but also help to improve them as a person.

‘The promise of a pencil: How an ordinary person can create extraordinary change’ by Adam Braun

This book is an inspiring story that revolves around a young man who built over 250 schools all across the world. In fact, the book is a must-read not only for teachers, but for every individual out there. In this book, Adam Braun explains how he found his calling, and he also elaborates the steps that everyone can take to achieve one’s goals. The book also made it to the New York Times Bestseller list, and this should be reason enough for you to go grab a copy and start reading.

‘Teach like a pirate: Increase student engagement, boost your creativity and transform your life as an educator’ by Dave Burgess

This compelling book is based on the seminars of Dave Burgess. One can gain lots of information and innovative ideas by reading the books, and also learn numerous practical techniques. This would be really helpful in boosting your creativity, and also increasing student engagement in class.

‘How learning works: Seven research based principles for smart teaching’ by multiple authors

Written by multiple authors, this book has been compiled after much research, and talks about how students learn, make assignments and study. It mentions seven techniques that will help in smart teaching, and also deals with the challenging issues that are faced by students and teachers. The authors also talk about numerous things that have a role in creating an effective organisation in this wonderful book.

‘Flip your classroom: Reach every student in every class, every day’ by Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams

The authors started to write this book after they realized the numerous problems that students face each day in their school life. It elaborates the various problems that genuinely end up facing, and why it is extremely important for teachers to reach out to each and every student every day. This marvelous book managed to change the outlook of so many teachers around the globe, that we suggest every teacher to read it at least once.