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Book SynopsisIn this book, the authors offer a set of principles and practical applications to help educators make a difference in their students' lives.
Trade Review"This book stands alone in that it is the first to present a model of educational practice that is both loyal to the resilience (and risk) research and to the realities of education in today’s hectic and multicultural class environment."
-- Dennis Saleebey
"Everyone in practice, from superintendents to teachers, will enjoy this book. Offers a strong foundation and a neat model to assist educators in implementing resilience education. Everyone from superintendents to teachers will enjoy this book!"
-- Patrick Akos
"Resilience Education gives practical strategies for working with children and illustrates them with examples. It readily lends itself to the education of both teachers and parents. This book should be on every reading list."
-- Rodney Skager
"Bravo to the authors! A refreshing look at asset building that can lead to the learner utilizing more of her/his own personal resources in the learning process."
-- Lynn Jones
"Completely accessible to all readers. All students would benefit from the objectives of Resilience Education."
-- Cheryl Armon
"Highly recommended for educators and social services professionals who work with youth."
-- Randy Kroeker
"This is a helpful book whose prescriptions can bring a transformation in the way you think, feel, and act in the educational environment. It can strengthen your belief in the power and promise of students themselves."
-- Dennis Saleebey
"Highly recommended for educators and social services professionals who work with youth."
-- Randy Kroeker, Associate Professor, Counseling Services
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments About the Authors Part I: Supporting Evidence For Resilience 1. The Limitations of a Risk Orientation 2. Understanding the Human Capacity for Healthy Adaptation 3. Applying a Resilience Approach to Education Part II: The PORT-able Approach to Resilience Education 4. Educating Through Participation, Observation, Reflection, and Transformation 5. Participation: Authentic, Active Engagement 6. Observation: Noting Your Experience 7. Reflection: Interpreting Your Experience 8. Transformation: Being Aware of and Responsible for Change 9. Bringing It All Together References Index
