Eric FonerSuccessful teaching rests both on a genuine and selfless concern for students and on the ability to convey to them a love of history.
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The idea that successful teaching rests on a genuine and selfless concern for students is one of the most powerful ideas I’ve ever heard. As teachers, we are often drawn to topics that are interesting to us personally. But, what happens when our personal interests conflict with our students? Do we make the necessary adjustments to ensure that our interests are shared by all of our students?
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