About The Book
C.P.R. When Teachers Give Life To Students
Have you imagined or heard that even a book can give you a feeling of chatting with an old friend? You start by talking about those classic Harry Wong books from the 1970s and 1980s that helped teachers like you way back when. The author (Leroy Wray) even got one as a gift in their first year of teaching! It was like a guidebook, teaching them how to handle the first weeks of school and set up a cool classroom.
Then, things jumped to 2020 – the year everything went a bit foolish with the whole COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, this book talks about how classrooms used to have desks all in a row, facing the front, with teachers using chalkboards. But 2020 shook things up, making us rethink what a classroom really is. It’s not just a place to memorize stuff; it’s a space for students to get ready for their future lives.
The pandemic made schools close, and lots of students had to learn online. It wasn’t easy, but the book says there are some good things about learning on a computer.
Adding more to this, the author talks about making sure everyone feels included in the classroom. They get into how schools used to be unfair, and the book gives teachers ten things they can do to make sure everyone feels welcome. It’s like a guide for teachers who want to do things right.
“CPR: When Teachers Give Life To Students” talks about how classrooms need to show the students’ different cultures. That way, everyone gets a fair view of the world and gets along better with their teachers. In the end, the book is like a friend giving teachers a plan for making classrooms awesome. It’s about talking with students, getting lessons ready, and building real friendships – inside and outside the classroom.
