Jonathan Eckert 
The Novice Advantage [EPUB ebook] 
Fearless Practice for Every Teacher

Dedication
Acknowledgements
Preface
The Novice Advantage
Who Needs This?
A Way Forward
A Way Back
A Way to Make Our Work Easier
A Tool for Fearless Action
Part 1: Novice Mindset and Process
Chapter 1: Cringeworthy Moments – Why Would I Want to be a Novice?
Is He Serious?
Creative Struggle
It′s Not About ‘Novice’ Instead of ‘Expert’
The Growth Mindset and the Novice Mindset
A Brief Look at the Condition of U.S. Education
Lost or Taken Away?
From Cringeworthy to Desirable
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Chapter 2: Embrace the Novice Mindset
Three Exemplary ‘Novices’
Novice Mindset Markers
Developing and Maintaining a Novice Mindset
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Chapter 3: Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
The ‘Four Rs’
Reflection and Your Professional Learning Network
The Four Rs Transform the Classroom into an Exploratorium
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Part II: Practices
Chapter 4: Fill the Classroom
Create Space for Growth
Engage the Entire Class
Teach Students to Work Hard
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Chapter 5: Motivate Pragmatically
Stop Setting Ourselves Up for Failure
Pragmatic Motivation
Apply the Four Rs to Motivation
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Chapter 6: Expect More
Honesty and Transparency: The Markers of Effective Assessment
Give Students a Chance to Grow
Techniques That Promote Student Growth
Be a Warm Demander
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Chapter 7: Build Important Relationships
Find What is Fascinating
Be Intentional
We Don′t Just Work with Students
Connect with Resources Outside Your Classroom
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
Part III: Expert Novices
Chapter 8: Become an Expert Novice
Getting Better in Our Classrooms
Getting Better in Others′ Classrooms
Getting Better Beyond the Classroom
Becoming Expert Novices
The Expert Novice Opportunity
Reflect. Risk. Revise or Reject.
References

Jonathan Eckert was a public school teacher outside of Chicago and Nashville for 12 years. He earned his doctorate in education at Vanderbilt University and served as a U.S. Department of Education Teaching Ambassador Fellow in both the Bush and Obama administrations. Currently, he is the Lynda and Robert Copple Chair and Professor of Educational Leadership at Baylor University, where he supports leaders through the Center for School Leadership. Leading professional learning across the country, he catalyzes teaching and leading for each student. He is the author of The Novice Advantage and Leading Together.