Teaching in a distant classroom : crossing borders for global transformation / Michael H. Romanowski and Teri McCarthy.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Agent 007 : the undercover Christian teacher -- What does my worldview have to do with teaching? -- Philosophy of education 101 -- Curriculum, shmurriculum : who needs this? -- Teaching well is teaching good -- Nuts and bolts : practical applications for effective teaching in overseas classrooms -- Qualities of excellent teachers : competencies for effective teaching -- Hey, I didn't sign up for this! : expectations and accommodations -- Dealing with culture shock -- Teaching English as a foreign language -- Conclusion: Hope for the crossing.

Thousands of North American Christians teach overseas every year. International teaching experiences can be tremendously rewarding. But often teachers are not fully prepared for the challenges of crosscultural life, and many are jolted and disillusioned by the realities of the overseas classroom. Veteran educators Mike Romanowski and Teri McCarthy provide an essential guide for Christians teaching in overseas contexts. They explain how good teaching requires preparation, self-understanding and cultural skills, as well as a solid philosophy of education and grasp of worldview. Providing both the theoretical framework as well as practical tools, the authors offer concrete advice and real-life examples for classroom instruction, daily life and much more. Get a more global picture of the kind of transformation your educational work can accomplish. Whether you are a recent college grad or a seasoned veteran educator, this book is an essential companion for your teaching journey. - Publisher.