{"product_id":"difference-making-at-the-heart-of-learning-9781071814857","title":"Difference Making at the Heart of Learning","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYour students will change the world!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eToday's learners know they face a complex future. They yearn to live in a world where people are working with purpose, leading with character and making a difference. Learning to identify problems and use smart tools to develop meaningful solutions will help them make a difference in their families, their communities and for society. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThey need your help. This inspirational, yet practical guide shows educators how to build on students' own talents and interests to develop their desire for a better world, entrepreneurial mindset and personal leadership skills. Features include:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e      \u003cli\u003eNew learning priorities centered around making a difference\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eA framework based on the 25 most important issues of our time\u003c\/li\u003e      \u003cli\u003eExamples and case studies from a diverse range of projects, people, and places\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Students learn more when they feel a sense of purpose. With adults like y\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA clarion call for helping students build purpose, passions, and how they will contribute into schooling, which is critical if we are to enable all children to fulfill their human potential--and our societal possibilities.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael B. Horn\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCo-founder, Clayton Christenson Institute for Disruptive Innovation\u003c\/p\u003e Author, \u003cem\u003eChoosing College\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBlended\u003c\/em\u003e -- Michael B. Horn, Co-founder, Clayton Christenson Institute for Disruptive Innovation, and Author, Choosing College and Blended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eVander Ark and Liebtag prove that the future of learning already is with us. It just happens to be scattered. Read this compelling and inspiring account of how ‘difference making and learning’ is at the heart of human purpose, and ask yourself what you can do in your own community to make learning have new and deep meaning. There has never been a time where our combined effort to change the fundamental of learning is so urgently needed.\u003cbr\u003e ?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003eMichael Fullan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessor Emeritus, OISE\/University of Toronto\u003c\/p\u003e -- Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus, OISE\/University of Toronto\u003cbr\u003eDifference Making at The Heart of Learning \u003cem\u003ebeautifully illustrates an educational vision that is simply common sense: If we want to improve the world, we must put that mission at the heart of the learning experience. When students are getting smart to do good for others, they care more, they work harder, and they become better human beings. This book shares inspiring examples from schools and systems all over the world that connect academic learning to civic contribution and the development of ethical character. What could be more important?\u003cbr\u003e ?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003eRon Berger\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003eChief Academic Officer, EL Education\u003c\/em\u003e -- Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer, EL Education\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn a time crisis, Vander Ark and Liebtag’s latest book poses an urgent question: ′What if learning experiences were focused on making a difference in the world?′ The book profiles more than 50 schools where students seek to find the difference they want to make and acquire the skills and knowledge they need along the way. Much more than a powerful call to action, this book represents a turning point in how we think about the purpose of education.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003eTony Wagner\u003c\/p\u003e Best-selling author, \u003cem\u003eThe Global Achievement Gap\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCreating Innovators\u003c\/em\u003e -- Tony Wagner, Best-selling author, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators\u003cbr\u003eEducation is on a journey of transformation and for the past decade Tom VanderArk and Emily Liebtag have been two of the very best guides. In their new book, they offer ‘creating difference makers’ as a meaningful vision for the future of education and in doing so not only provide a valuable roadmap but a powerful destination.\u003cbr\u003e ?Ken Kay, Co-founder, P21 and Edleader21 \u003cbr\u003e ?Co-author, \u003cem\u003eThe Leaders Guide to 21st Century Education\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eBold Moves for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Leaders\u003c\/em\u003e  -- Ken Kay, Co-founder, P21 and Edleader21; Co-author, The Leaders Guide to 21st Century Education and Bold Moves for 21st Century Leaders\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eFrom global pandemics to income inequality, the world faces unprecedented challenges. Today’s students may be ones to find a better way forward—but only if they develop their potential as problem solvers and change makers. In this book, Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag share a hopeful and timely message about what school can be when the focus shifts from content coverage to leadership, problem solving, and community connections. Plentiful examples from diverse contexts show young people learning by stepping up, taking action, making a difference.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eSuzie Boss \u003cp\u003eProject-based learning advocate\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cem\u003eAuthor, \u003cem\u003eAll Together Now: How to Engage Your Stakeholders in Reimagining School\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e -- Suzie Boss, Project-based learning advocate, Author, All Together Now: How to Engage Your Stakeholders in Reimagining School\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe all know that the current way of doing school needs an overhaul. This book provides inspiring examples and a compelling vision to put student contribution at the heart of learning. What a refreshing read!\u003cbr\u003e ?\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cp\u003eJulie H. Stern\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCo-founder, Education to Save the World\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor, \u003cem\u003eTools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVisible Learning for Social Studies\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e -- Julie H. Stern, Co-founder, Education to Save the World; Author, Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding and Visible Learning for Social Studies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe too often focus solely on the what and hows of school; Difference Making at the Heart speaks to our collective WHY for school and community. It’s equal parts inspiration to effect change and an actionable playbook to make a difference. Even reading by myself, I felt connected and bonded; I felt the urgent call to action and I felt surrounded by others feeling the same. \u003cbr\u003e ?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrant Knowles, Innovation Coordinator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHamilton County Schools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChattanooga, TN\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e -- Grant Knowles, Innovation Coordinator, Hamilton County Schools\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword Preface Thanks to Difference Makers About the Authors Introduction Part I: We’re All in This Together Chapter 1: A New Mutuality    Dislocation and Concentration    Curbing the Misuse of Smart Machines    New and Different Challenges    The New Mutuality    No Better Time to Make a Difference Chapter 2: We Thrive by Contributing    Contribution Is Ancient Wisdom    Teaching Civic Virtues    What If Impacting the World Was the Goal?    Difference Making Is Motivating    The Psychology Behind Making a Difference    Difference Making Is Easier Than Ever    The Coming Social Economy    Contribution Builds Communities Chapter 3: Earth Owner’s Manual    Driving Questions    25 Most Important Issues of Our Time    How to Get Started Part II: Everyone Has a Big Next Step Chapter 4: Learning to Lead    New Priorities    Equity at the Heart of Leadership    Building Personal Effectiveness    Developing Agency    Cultivating Global Citizenship    Entrepreneurial Mindset    Exercising Collaboration    Design Thinking    New Priorities Power Community Change Chapter 5: Purpose Powers Contribution    On Calling    Passion as a Skill Chapter 6: Communities of Contribution    Leadership and Service    Technology and Design    Health, Food, and Nature    Entrepreneurship    The Arts    The Emerging Social Economy Part III: Difference Making: Schools Alive With Possibility Chapter 7: A New History    A Return to Place and Purpose Chapter 8: Contribution at the Core    Difference Making as the Priority    Time and Support for Difference Making    Community-Connected Contribution    Difference Making With an Equity Commitment    Educators as Difference Makers Chapter 9: Colleges for Contribution    The College Identity Crisis    Enabling Contribution in Health Sciences    The Case for Contribution in College    The University of Difference Making    Engineering for Impact    Climate Action    Learn and Earn    New Roads to Contribution Conclusion Bibliography Index","brand":"SAGE Publications Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738200224087,"sku":"9781071814857","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781071814857.jpg?v=1723811811","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/difference-making-at-the-heart-of-learning-9781071814857","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}