Becoming an authentic teacher appears to be a developmental process that relies on experience, maturity, self-exploration, and reflection. It is the purpose of this volume to explore a variety of ways of thinking about authenticity in teaching, from the perspective of both scholars and practitioners.

This volume addresses five overlapping and interrelated aspects of teaching that impact a teacher's authenticity:

• self-awareness and self-exploration
• awareness of others (especially students)
• relationships with students
• awareness of cultural,...