Vendeur : Vivarium, LLC, Silverado, CA, Etats-Unis
Soft cover. Etat : Good. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. 240pp. Good softcover. Covers slightly toned. Pages clean and bright. Binding sound. N° de réf. du vendeur 015133
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Vendeur : books4less (Versandantiquariat Petra Gros GmbH & Co. KG), Welling, Allemagne
Broschiert. Etat : Gut. 246 Seiten; Das hier angebotene Buch stammt aus einer teilaufgelösten Bibliothek und kann die entsprechenden Kennzeichnungen aufweisen (Rückenschild, Instituts-Stempel.); der Buchzustand ist ansonsten ordentlich und dem Alter entsprechend gut. In ENGLISCHER Sprache. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 320. N° de réf. du vendeur 2171045
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Vendeur : Crappy Old Books, Barry, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Used. Ah, ?The Teacher? by EB Castle, a book that dares to ask the question: what happens when academic rigor meets the tumultuous world of pedagogy in the year 1970? Published by the prestigious Oxford University Press, this tome is as much a treatise on the nuances of education as it is a portal into a bygone era where bell-bottoms ruled and the only thing more convoluted than the syllabus was the hair on your average educator?s head. In this enlightening work, Castle seems to channel the spirits of long-forgotten lecturers, armed with a chalkboard full of theories and a coffee cup perpetually brimming with lukewarm caffeine. One can only assume that this book was meant to be a lifeline for beleaguered teachers battling a sea of disinterested students and the impending doom of standardised testing. It?s as if Castle took the notion of ?teaching? and turned it inside out?like a sock that?s been through the wash too many times, the pages are filled with insights that are almost too deep to comprehend. The cover, which is showing signs of the heavy pedagogical lifting it has endured, features a rather stern-looking individual who could easily be mistaken for a Victorian-era headmaster or a slightly more hip version of your uncle who insists on explaining quantum physics at family gatherings. There?s an air of authority about it that might make you question your own educational choices and, perhaps, your life choices in general. Inside, one could expect a delightful mishmash of educational philosophy, practical tips, and perhaps a few rants about the decline of students? attention spans?way before TikTok made its grand entrance. EB Castle?s prose is laden with the weight of knowledge, delivered in a tone that dances somewhere between an enthusiastic lecturer and a disillusioned, caffeine-fuelled night owl. The irony lies in the fact that you might not retain much of it after you close the book, but isn?t that just the way with education? Potential readers, brace yourselves for an odyssey through the minds of educators who likely considered themselves the unsung heroes of society. Castle has crafted an experience that might make you feel like you?re back in a lecture hall, fighting the urge to nap as you ponder the philosophical implications of teaching arithmetic to uninterested youths. One can almost hear the echoes of ?Where?s this going?? as you flip through the chapters. What can you expect from ?The Teacher?? Well, here?s a brief list of possible outcomes: A newfound appreciation for your high school teachers, especially if they were not like the one featured on the cover. A sense of nostalgia for the days when ?in-depth discussions? didn?t involve scrolling through social media. A realization that maybe your career in education was not in the cards, and that?s perfectly alright. An urge to rediscover your own textbooks, if only to give them a good talking-to. A collection of philosophical questions that will haunt you well into the night. Condition: Used. This book has been lovingly thumbed through and scribbled in, possibly by previous readers who were struggling to grasp its contents or simply wanted to leave their mark on the literary landscape. Dog-eared corners and a faint smell of old coffee suggest that the author?s wisdom has seeped into every page, creating an almost mystical reading experience. The spine is cracked but holding together like a determined teacher on their last nerve, and the occasional note in the margins reads like a secret conversation with a fellow educator. In conclusion, ?The Teacher? stands as a testament to the struggles and triumphs of those who dare to impart knowledge. Whether you?re a teacher, a former student, or the bewildered parent of a teenager, this book will undoubtedly provide a perplexing yet entertaining read. So why not grab a copy from Crappy Old Books? After all, you might just find a little piece of educational nostalgia waiting for you, nestled among the literary relics of yesteryear. N° de réf. du vendeur 2166
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Vendeur : Oast Park Books, Southend -on- Sea, ESSEX, Royaume-Uni
1970. Oxford University Press. Soft covers. Book - VG. N° de réf. du vendeur 51292
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