In this insightful and inspiring book Arthur Biffis and Arthur Lockhart demonstrate the importance of Human Touch in the quest for personal achievement and positive relationships in our schools. Biffis and Lockhart introduce seven Human Touch principles to inspire optimism, goodwill, and a highly respectful classroom.

Here for the first time are simple but powerful ideas for creating personal awareness and effectiveness for teachers and principals. Exploring the applications of Human Touch in schools Biffis and Lockhart have a long track record of fostering healthy educational settings.

This is an invaluable and illuminating guide filled with brilliant insights into human relationships. The Human Touch is a tool that any teacher can use to bring about positive change in the classroom.

Forward by Brad Hutchinson

Cover Design by Duncan Seton

In Praise of The Human Touch

“A breath of fresh air! The Human Touch provides a simple yet powerful reminder of the essence of teaching and leadership. When individuals feel valued, they become internally driven learners. This book can assist educators to become more consciously reflective in their practices; yielding positive results.”—Peter Duncan, Elementary School Principal

“The Human Touch is a must read for all educators and leaders. The straight forward, engaging, easily readable style offers a refreshing message of good sense and practical wisdom which provide the framework for success. The simple messages of the seven guiding principles will yield profound results for the reader.”—Christopher Letters, Vice Principal, Secondary School Panel

"There is a troubling divide apparent in our world today. This gap exists between the need for instant gratification by many members of our society and the desire by all for a social fabric that espouses care and comfort for everyone that it clothes. The Human Touch aims to bridge this unsuitable gap. As a strategy for teachers, this guidebook provides an outlook and a recipe that encourages harmony and seeks a better path to fulfillment for all of us. It tells us that to achieve the good life we must give the best of ourselves to others. Success lies in the giving, not the taking.

"The message is simple. The philosophy is profound. The human touch should guide us from cradle to grave. As it is shared with others our journey becomes more comfortable and more fulfilling. Who would want it any other way?"—John Franchi–Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Education; LLB, MBA