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Book SynopsisWith the advent of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Act, virtually every school in America is expected to meet high academic standards in the face of declining resources. The requirements to meet these standards are rising as funding decreases, and little help is available to schools. Strength-Based Teaching is intended to fill that void. Strength-Based Teaching provides school communities with the knowledge to successfully close the achievement gap. It is ideal for undervalued staff and shadow kids who are threatened by the prospect of school failure. This book is interactive to ensure high transfer rates, and it will debunk long-standing myths that continue to have a damaging impact on schools. For those serious about achieving high academic standards, this book is a must-read.
Trade Review...offers teachers insight born of experience into the profession, current thinking about learning, and the politics involved. * Reference and Research Book News *
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Preface Part 2 1. Teaching as a Patriotic Purpose Part 3 2. From Valued Ally to Vacant Vagabond: Understanding the Road Back Part 4 3. Growth as a Moral Responsibility Part 5 4. The Prodigal Child Returns Home Part 6 5. The Courage to Care Chapter 7 Epilogue: Teaching—the Final Balancing Act Chapter 8 Appendix A: Decision by Consensus Chapter 9 Appendix B: Team-Building Activities for Students and Staff Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 About the Author
