Inside the Classroom, Nothing Is What You Think It Is.
Never Teach a Pig to Sing: It's a Waste of Time and Besides, It Annoys the Pig is a no-holds-barred memoir of education from Frieda G. Atwood, a teacher whose decades of experience align with the objective truths of the classroom. This is a deeply personal reflection on what truly works when it comes to teaching, and what doesn't.
Atwood takes you inside the classroom where educational transformation is a continuous process. Her unique teacher's perspective unveils the highs and lows of working with a diverse range of students. Atwood's experiences show that student engagement is a relationship built on understanding and connection.
Through her teacher anecdotes, Atwood offers insights into how personalized learning can make a difference, even amid the pressures of rigid curriculums and administrative obstacles. She reveals the importance of how to teach common sense in a world increasingly dominated by standardized tests. Atwood believes that learning should be about more than memorization; it should create curiosity and creativity in each student, meet them where they are, and guide them to new heights.
From her time in classrooms around the world, Atwood shows that classroom ideas don't have to be complicated or theoretical to be effective. Atwood teaches us that education isn't just about the lessons we deliver, but about the lessons we learn from our students.
If you're an educator, a parent, or someone who wants to see the future of education shift towards a more connected approach, this is for you. Atwood's reflections on the power of teaching, the importance of personalized attention, and the role of common sense in learning will inspire anyone who believes in the transformative power of education.
Get your copy today and discover what teaching really looks like, from someone who's been there.
By:
Freida G Atwood Imprint: Kinetic Digital Publishers Edition: 3rd ed. Dimensions:
Height: 229mm,
Width: 152mm,
Spine: 11mm
Weight: 381g ISBN:9798902350545 Pages: 158 Publication Date:28 January 2026 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
