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raejae25's review against another edition
3.0
This book was fun to go through, take the test, and read about the results. It was pretty accurate and interesting to read into. The book does not really give tips or strategies.
justcatherine's review against another edition
1.0
I got this book from the library, so I didn't have the access code to take the quiz upon which the rest of the book is based. There were good ideas like "teach with your strengths" but the book was mostly an encouragement to pay for further services.
stitches_and_scribbles's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
jbmorgan86's review against another edition
3.0
This book has an interesting central thesis: stop wasting your time trying to "fix" your weaknesses. Focus on mastery of your strengths. Surround yourselves with others to help you see your blindspots.
While the book itself was interesting, it felt very gimmicky. The book is supposed to be read in connection with taking a test. Apparently, if the book is new, you get a code to take the test. However, I bought the book used, so I was not able to take the test. The test has different levels that you can pau for to get more results. The first half of the book explain the "Teach With Your Strengths" idea but the second half is just interpretation of the test results.
While the book itself was interesting, it felt very gimmicky. The book is supposed to be read in connection with taking a test. Apparently, if the book is new, you get a code to take the test. However, I bought the book used, so I was not able to take the test. The test has different levels that you can pau for to get more results. The first half of the book explain the "Teach With Your Strengths" idea but the second half is just interpretation of the test results.
katethegreat92's review against another edition
3.0
This book is a helpful tool. The beginning of the book basically goes over the idea of teaching from your natural strengths instead of teaching from weaknesses. The meat of the book is going over all of the CliftonStrengths and how each strength can look in teaching. Practical and helpful!
hsengteach's review against another edition
2.0
Bad for Kindle
Do not buy this book on Kindle as you will not get the access code and it will not allow you to take the quiz for strengths.
Do not buy this book on Kindle as you will not get the access code and it will not allow you to take the quiz for strengths.
hinniger's review against another edition
5.0
Fact. Teachers have a greater effect on students than anyone other than their parents! Fact. The best teachers are those that build relationships with his/her students! Fact. The teachers that use his/her strengths will be better teachers because they understand what they can and can’t do and seek help where needed! AND fact. Everyone benefits from knowing his/her top strengths as you can’t be the best at everything, but by using your “top five” you can be pretty amazing at a few things and surround yourself with people whose strengths you are lacking! Another powerful book based on the Clifton StrengthsFinder test! Perfect for all teachers to help them to embrace and empower themselves with talents and skills they possess!
savytrufle's review against another edition
2.0
While this book did make me reflect on the way I deal with strengths and weaknesses in life, I feel like it didn't really teach me anything about teaching! It went over how important it is to develop strengths but I felt like I was reading more of a self help book than an education book. Glad I got it from the library instead of spending money on it.