Tales out of School: real adventures at the chalk face

Have you ever wondered what a teacher is really thinking inside the classroom, when lessons succeed, when they fail, and when everything in between feels like a daily battle? This book takes you behind the scenes of tough inner-city schools, church schools, and their staffrooms, offering a rare and honest glimpse into the life of a teacher. Discover what teachers think about in their spare time, what they struggle with on weekends, and what they quietly dream about every day. Within the teaching world, there are tensions and rivalries, jealousies and friendships, because teachers, like everyone else, are human. We have all been to school, and many of us have children in school today, carrying the same anxieties, confusion, and uncertainties about what really happens behind classroom doors. This is your chance to catch up, understand the hidden realities of education, and see the world of teaching from the inside. Drawing on extensive experience in schools across Canada, Korea, the United States, and Britain, the author shares insightful and often eye-opening reflections on modern education. London schools presented the greatest challenges, yet they also shaped the deepest professional growth, demanding resilience, sharper skills, and stronger insight in the face of challenging students. A member of Mensa UK, the author brings a thoughtful and critical perspective to the subject, balanced with humor, empathy, and genuine understanding. This is not just a book about teaching. It is a human story about dedication, struggle, and the realities of education often overlooked in popular publications.

Pagina's: 220, Paperback, Expresso Publishing