1. THE COURAGE TO TEACH By Parker Palmer My Impression – Celeste Skinner Introduction, Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Teaching Circle Summer 2012 SLCC FTLC

2. Themes o Find and nourish your ‘Inner Teacher’ o Be yourself – both you and your students will benefit o Be open to colleagues – both of you need community o Don’t let fear control you o Use fear as motivation to improve

3. Who will this benefit?  Administrators  Instructors  Students  = Everyone!

4. The Cycle Embrace your ‘Soul’ Incorporate Community Refresh and Renew your Spirit Teach and Share- No fear Succeed and Repeat…

5. References:  Palmer, P. (2007). The courage to teach exploring the inner landscape of a teacher's life. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.  Parker, Jackson, Tucker, P. M. E. (Performer) (2007). The courage to teach a conversation with parker j. palmer, estrus tucker, and marcy jackson [CD  Palmer, P. (2007). The courage to teach guide for reflection and renewal. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.  Parker, P. (Performer) (2007). The courage to teach parker j. palmer interview, [DVD