Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Mindsets for Change - Softcover

Jensen, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936764512 ISBN 13: 9781936764518

Publisher: Solution Tree, 2016

Synopsis

First in a two-book series

Growing up with his share of adverse childhood experiences, Eric Jensen knows firsthand the relationship between student poverty and education and the importance of rich teaching for economically disadvantaged students. Discover practical and data-driven strategies to ensure college and career readiness for all students, regardless of socioeconomic status. This thorough resource details the necessary but difficult work that teachers must do to establish the foundational changes essential for overcoming adversity and positively impacting students from low-income families. Organized tools and resources are provided to help teachers effectively implement these essential changes and create a positive classroom environment. Access the complete resources by pairing this resource with its companion, Poor Students, Richer Teaching.

Full of ideas that can be easily implemented in any classroom, this book will help you:

• Understand the urgency of poverty in the United States and how poverty affects education, student engagement, and academic achievement.
• Learn how creating a positive school culture and a growth mindset for students can be beneficial in overcoming adversity.
• Gain four powerful mindsets in the classroom setting to bring change: the relational mindset, achievement mindset, rich classroom climate mindset, and the engagement mindset.
• Build effective teacher-student relationships, and help students see achievement as a reachable target.
• Create a welcoming classroom climate where all students love to learn and are engaged for success.

Contents:
Chapter 1: Why Should You Care About Poverty?
Chapter 2: Why Should You Embrace Change?

Part One: Why the Relational Mindset?
Chapter 3: Secrets of the Relational Mindset
Chapter 4: Personalize the Learning
Chapter 5: Connect Everyone for Success
Chapter 6: Show Empathy
Chapter 7: Lock in the Relational Mindset

Part Two: Why the Achievement Mindset?
Chapter 8: Secrets of the Achievement Mindset
Chapter 9: Set Gutsy Goals
Chapter 10: Have the Right Attitude
Chapter 11: Give Fabulous Feedback
Chapter 12: Persist With Grit
Chapter 13: Lock in the Achievement Mindset

Part Three: Why the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset?
Chapter 14: Secrets of the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset
Chapter 15: Engage Voice and Vision
Chapter 16: Set Safe Classroom Norms
Chapter 17: Foster Academic Optimism
Chapter 18: Lock in the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset

Part Four: Why the Engagement Mindset?
Chapter 19: Secrets of the Engagement Mindset
Chapter 20: Engage for Maintenance and Stress
Chapter 21: Engage for Setup and Buy-In
Chapter 22: Engage to Build Community
Chapter 23: Lock in the Engagement Mindset

Also see the follow-up resource, Poor Students, Richer Teaching.

About this title

About the Author

Eric Jensen, PhD, is a former teacher and the author of more than 28 books. Since the early 1990s, he has synthesized brain research and developed practical applications for educators.

Dr. Jensen is a member of the invitation-only Society for Neuroscience and the President's Club at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. He cofounded SuperCamp, the first and largest brain-compatible academic enrichment program, held in sixteen countries with more than 65,000 graduates.

Eric received his BA in English from San Diego State University. He received an MA in organizational development and a PhD in human development from Fielding Graduate University.

To learn more about Eric Jensen's teacher workshops and leadership events, visit Jensen Learning (jensenlearning.com).

To book Eric Jensen for professional development, contact pd@solution-tree.com.

Review

"Poverty can produce many disadvantages for a student struggling to reach his or her full potential in school. Eric Jensen has provided a brilliant road map and a set of practical tools for any educator who truly desires to help the underprivileged student rise above his or her circumstances. This is a must-read for educators who serve students of poverty."

--Anthony Muhammad, Author and Educational Consultant

"Eric Jensen speaks from his perspective as a classroom teacher and does an excellent job providing many examples in implementing the strategies. There is an opportunity for building leaders to utilize this material to provide professional development on changing classroom culture and, in effect, changing school culture."

--Jacque Wyant, Principal, Marshalltown High School, Iowa

Edition details

• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1936764512
• ISBN 13: 9781936764518
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 210