Playground Duty

Name: Playground Duty
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781742233161
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By Ned Manning

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Playground Duty by Ned Manning is an engaging memoir that explores the author's experiences as a teacher in Australian schools. Manning reflects on the challenges and joys of shaping young minds, offering a heartfelt and often humorous perspective on education. Through anecdotes and insights, he delves into the lasting impact of mentors and the evolving landscape of teaching.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you are curious about the life and experiences of a dedicated educator, reflecting on the trials and triumphs of teaching over several decades. Through personal stories and insightful anecdotes, it vividly captures the passion, humour and resilience involved in shaping young minds. Ideal for those interested in education, memoirs or personal stories with a touch of nostalgia.

Description

In the baking heat of February 1973, wearing a purple nylon bodyshirt and an expression of confidence that belied his nerves, Ned Manning faced down a classroom full of kids in Tenterfield in remote NSW. It was the start of many years of teaching, by turns exhilarating, nerve-fraying and inspiring.

Packed with stories of students both bored and enthusiastic, lesson plans, staff rooms, and drama as studied for the HSC and lived every day, the book roams from high schools in dusty country towns to the edgy Newtown School of Performing Arts in Sydney's inner-city and a crucible of creativity at EORA Aboriginal College.

Through the challenges he inevitably faces, Mr Manning finds the common thread of possibility and hope that runs through his profession. A funny and disarmingly honest memoir of a full life of teaching, Playground Duty has the power to rekindle a spark of glee and optimism about teachers, kids and even schools.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Playground Duty by Ned Manning is lauded for its inspirational and heartfelt depiction of life as a teacher. Reviews praise Manning for his open and humble narrative, capturing the emotional highs and lows of educating and nurturing students. The book is both funny and moving, offering an honest look at the educational system and its challenges, while highlighting Manning’s passion and engagement.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781742233161

Publisher: NewSouth Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: NewSouth Publishing

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 155.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Ned Manning is an actor, writer, dramaturg and teacher. He has written plays for the Bell Shakespeare Company, and his works have been performed around Australia on professional stages.