Teaching and Leading with
Annette Breaux and Todd Whitaker

Seven Simple Secrets: What the BEST Teachers Know and Do! Second Edition

Seven Simple Secrets

Is a secret still a secret if you tell it to one other?
Because once you tell that other, she’ll pass it to another
Who tells it to her best friend, who passes it around
And soon enough, this private thing has spread throughout the town
But sometimes it’s a good thing to spread it far and wide
Some things are better known, than to silently have died
So look into your secret, and decide if you want it known
And if you do, you know how to—Tell one and it’s full blown
And so we’ve seven secrets to share with those who teach
We want to spread them far and wide, hoping they will reach
Every teacher everywhere, who wants to help, who truly cares
And soon we hope that everyone will know what they’re about
You hold those secrets in your hands—So go on, let them out!
- Annette Breaux and Todd Whitaker

Want to know a secret? Regardless of what classroom challenges, standards, or initiatives you’re faced with from year to year, there are seven keys to great teaching that never change—and that are often overlooked! In this best-selling book, internationally-acclaimed authors Annette Breaux and Todd Whitaker reveal the seven simple secrets of effective teaching that can be applied in any classroom. Whether you’re a new or experienced teacher, you’ll gain valuable insights on improving instruction, classroom management, discipline, student motivation, and much, much more! This updated Second Edition contains timely topics such as incorporating technology to enhance your lessons and using social media appropriately. 

Special Features:

  • Easy-to-use format: The book is divided into seven secrets shared by highly effective teachers. Each secret is then divided into seven parts filled with practical information on why the secret matters and how to implement it effectively. 
  • Reflection questions: At the end of each section, there are seven questions to help you determine whether you have mastered each secret.
  • Bonus lists: This special new section contains lists on the qualities of effective teaching and why these qualities matter. These lists can be copied and used during book studies, PLC meetings, or staff meetings to provoke thoughtful discussions and enhance teaching and learning.
  • Study guide: A study guide is available to help you extend your learning independently or with colleagues at www.routledge.com/books/details/9781138783621

Throughout the book, you’ll find practical examples and heartfelt advice to encourage you as you implement the seven secrets. As you improve your teaching, you profoundly influence the lives of those who matter most—your students!

 

Contents

  • Foreword: How to Use This Book and What This Book Will Do for You
  • Secret One: The Secret of Planning
  • Secret Two: The Secret of Classroom Management
  • Secret Three: The Secret of Instruction
  • Secret Four: The Secret of Attitude
  • Secret Five: The Secret of Professionalism
  • Secret Six: The Secret of Effective Discipline
  • Secret Seven: The Secret of Motivation and Inspiration
  • Conclusion
  • BONUS Seven!