Voicing Learning by Tim Murphey 
(Positive Pedagogical Praxis Series) [Download reading sample] [Purchase ebook] [Purchase print book]

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​A multi-voiced narrative to help educators understand the worth and procedures of ideal classmates, action logging, social testing, juggling, songlets, storytelling, and class publications for developing educational well-being, meaningfulness and positive psychology.

About the author

Tim Murphey, PhD Université de Neuchâtel, Switzerland researches Vygotskian sociocultural theory (SCT) with transdisciplinary emphasis on community, play, and music at Kanda University, Japan. His most recent books are Teaching in Pursuit of Wow! (Abax 2012) and Meaningful Action – Earl Stevick’s Influence on Language Teaching (CUP 2013), co-edited with Jane Arnold. He also has a critical novel on the Japanese entrance exam system in Italian, Japanese, and English, The Tale that Wags, along with 40 book chapters. 

Endorsements
"Listening to learning; voicing learning: It takes courage, love, compassion, positive attitude, but most importantly, action. Action and active learning and teaching is what we can see in this inspiring book in which Tim Murphey offers wonderful ideas and real examples for us, language teachers, teacher educators, researchers (as well as learners) to tune in to our students’ voices, hearts and minds and start helping each other to voice learning together!"
Ana Maria F. Barcelos – Federal University of Viçosa, Brazil

"Voicing Learning is a great read for all teachers. It's all about the many different ways we can get our students to talk. The magic words in Tim Murphey’s classroom are: let’s explore together and be daring, let’s learn from each other, let’s listen to each other, and, as teachers, let’s listen to the voices of our students. Tim's efforts and enthusiasm inspire his students to interact, evolve and build self-confidence. A great didactic model for teachers who want to create a positive learning environment that goes beyond the subject matter, inviting fun and self-reflection. Thank you Tim for bringing light and laughter to the classroom!" 
Manuela Cohen, LSenior Cultural Association, Italy and Switzerland

"Both in terms of content and format, this practical and accessible book puts students’ voices front and center and reveals the scale and depth of insight from our learners that we may be missing out on. This superb volume puts into the hands of teachers tools that allow them to co-construct with their students a more democratic classroom based on mutual respect and an ethic of care. By viewing students as complex and insightful individuals rather than mere entries on an attendance sheet, we can unlock a treasure chest of learner insight, and learn ourselves."
Daniel Hooper, Kanda University of International Studies, Japan

"Learner narratives shared in this book were powerful. It reminded me why it is crucial to listen to students’ stories and get their perspectives (also for students to learn about their peers). This book also teaches practical ways to enhance students' "voice" in the classroom."
Satoko Watkins, Kanda University of International Studies, Japan

Contents

Part 1. Preliminaries [reading sample]                                                                                                              ​                                                                                    
  • About this book
  • Acknowledgements 
  • Notes on “correct” English 
  • Characters in the book
  • How this book might be used
  • Glossary

Part 2. Learner Narratives
  • Ideal Classmates 
  • Action Logging
  • Storytelling
  • Juggling 
  • Songlets 
  • Social Testing
  • Class Publications 
  • Message board

Part 3. Resources and References           
Part 4. Handouts and Author’s Notes
​Postscript
  

Publication details

Publication date: January, 2021
Print book, 71 pages, $19.99. ISBN: 9798592518478 
Ebook: $9.99. ISBN: 9781005567859 (purchase ePub)
https://doi.org/10.47908/18
Series: Positive Pedagogical Praxis