How do you know which college is right for you? And what should you do during college to make the most of your time there? In Doing College Right, dean of undergraduate studies Joe O'Shea helps readers to both choose a college and make key decisions throughout their higher education journey.
Describes eight techniques that foster intentional and reflective classroom practice. Ann Lewin-Benham presents over 70 novel exercises to help teachers learn to use body, face, hands, voice, eyes, and word choices to precisely convey meaning. Dozens of scenarios from typical classroom situations contrast unintentional and intentional teaching behaviours.
Promoting equity and improvement science has seen increased attention over the last several years as educators seek to expand the experiences, opportunities, and outcomes for marginalized students. This book shows school and district leaders how to create the conditions needed to use improvement science to achieve equity.
During his long and distinguished career as scholar and teacher, Howard Gardner has made vast contributions to our understanding of learning and how to create environments that support growth in all learners across their lifespans. In this compelling collection of his writings, Gardner lays out his principal ideas about education.
Providing a practical framework for implementing school-wide restorative justice, this guide empowers educators and learners to build empathy and accountability. Rich case studies, lesson plans, and activities foster self-reflection, repair, and growth while addressing pain, loss, and moments of social unrest.
Restorative justice in schools is reimagined through a practical mix of prevention, empathy, and accountability. Rich case studies, lesson plans, and activities invite educators and students to explore pain, loss, and healing while building trust, SEL skills, and a culture of connection and self?reflection.
Offers research and theories grounded in culturally sustaining pedagogies and healing-centered engagements along with practical strategies for book club facilitators - from developing specific student-centered pedagogical approaches to embodying critical and humanizing dispositions.