10 Perspectives on Learning in Education - Paperback

Professional Learning Resource for Educators

This second volume of the Routledge Great Educators Series brings together ten educational thought-leaders who share practical strategies for improving classroom instruction and professional growth. The book addresses real challenges educators face, from student engagement to leadership development.

What You'll Learn

The book covers ten distinct perspectives on educational practice:

• Leadership Impact: Todd Whitaker guides educators on influencing others and expanding their leadership reach
• Unlearning Traditional Practices: Jeffrey Zoul examines which conventional methods no longer serve modern students
• Collaborative Vulnerability: Jimmy Casas discusses learning alongside colleagues through authentic professional relationships
• Emotional Intelligence: Sanée Bell provides frameworks for developing stronger interpersonal skills
• Standards-Based Learning: Garnet Hillman presents alternatives to traditional grading systems
• Flexible Learning Environments: Kayla Dornfeld shares student-centered classroom design strategies
• Intentional Technology Use: Jessica Cabeen addresses balanced digital integration in education
• Reaching Challenging Students: Brian Mendler identifies non-negotiables for connecting with hard-to-reach learners
• Design Thinking: Erin Klein demonstrates cross-curricular curriculum approaches
• True Collaboration: Derek McCoy explores meaningful connections between colleagues and students

About the Contributors

Jimmy Casas brings 22 years of secondary school leadership experience, including 14 years as principal at Bettendorf High School, which earned national recognition from Newsweek and US News & World Report three times under his leadership.

Todd Whitaker serves as professor of educational leadership at the University of Missouri and has authored over 50 books, including bestsellers What Great Teachers Do Differently and Your First Year: How to Survive and Thrive as a New Teacher.

Jeffrey Zoul has held various educational roles, most recently as assistant superintendent for teaching and learning with Deerfield Public Schools District 109. He currently serves as president of ConnectEDD, specializing in educational conferences and professional learning.

Format and Application

Published in April 2020 by Routledge, this paperback resource combines practical classroom strategies with real educator stories. The content applies to both immediate classroom implementation and long-term professional development planning.