May I Have Another Word With You?
Exploring words of teaching and learning
by David Tickner

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Bet you didn’t know that in the 13th century you might have scratched your nose with your teacher? What?! It all makes sense when you learn in May I Have Another Word with You? Exploring words of teaching and learning, that “teacher” was the word for “index finger” back then. This is one of many, many unusual and interesting facts, revelations, and reflections offered by author and educator David Tickner as he takes his readers through more than 350 words drawn from the world of teaching and learning. Each entry uncovers the hidden story behind a familiar term—where it came from, how its meaning has evolved, and why this information is relevant in learning environments today. Drawing on decades of experience, Tickner blends academia and anecdotes by weaving in personal stories, practical insights, and humour to make educational terms memorable. He also offers a beginner’s guide to etymology, explores several theories and methods of teaching and learning, and demonstrates how examining word origins can be used in the classroom. The result is a resource that can be used as a quick reference or read straight through for a deeper appreciation of the language and ideas that educators use every day. Perfect for instructors, trainers, and anyone who loves words, this book offers a unique way to understand the language of education—not as a list of terms to memorize, but as a collection of stories waiting to be told.

http://www.davidtickner.ca/

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David Tickner has been working with words, learners, and teachers for more than fifty years. He has an MA in Education with a focus on post-secondary teaching and learning, and his career in post-secondary education has included teaching adult learners, training instructors, and facilitating faculty development programs. For 35 years, he was part of Vancouver Community College’s School of Instructor Education, where he helped shape and teach the BC Provincial Instructor Diploma Program. He has also been closely involved in the development and growth of the Instructional Skills Workshop, which is delivered in countries around the world. Even as a child, Tickner remembers being enthralled with how words came to be. This led him to start incorporating etymology in the classroom, creating a Wordshop blog (http://www.davidtickner.ca/blog), and writing his first book, May I Have a Word With You? The surprising origins of everyday words of religion and spirituality. His latest book, May I Have Another Word with You? Exploring words of teaching and learning, is his answer to readers who asked for more. When not delving into the origins of words, writing, or working as a faculty development consultant, Tickner enjoys hiking, cycling, painting, drawing, and serving as the president of the Fraser Valley Artists Society. He lives in Abbotsford, BC, with his wife, Raymonde.

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