Why I Teach

by Peter G. Beidler

Why do you teach, Pete' Simple enough question, but an incredibly challenging one to answer. Peter Beidler, in the most thoughtful and honest of ways, delivers his answer in this special book. Read his words and you will have the opportunity to stop and reflect on life, contemplate why you do the thing you do, and rediscover where your life takes on meaning. In the essay, Beidler writes about lifelong learning through teaching, innovative teaching...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0740722093
• ISBN13: 9780740722097
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 5.4"

Customer Reviews

Wonderful essay from a wonderful teacher

Peter G. Beidler has been the recipient of numerous accolades throughout the last several decades, a testament to his role as one of the finest educators to have ever graced this country. His essay is wonderful and deeply touching, filled with universal truths regarding the world's most important and noble career: the education of youth.If you wish to give a small gift of appreciation to the teacher that's made the greatest impact on you, this is the book.