Description
Book SynopsisThe purpose of this book is to articulate an aspirational vision for education, one that deeply engages students in complex and meaningful work and prepares students for the personal, social, and societal problems and opportunities facing them and our society.However, simply adopting an aspirational vision for a high quality learning environment isn't the real challenge. Most educators, students, and parents don't need a lot of convincing that schools can and should do more. Many educators espouse ambitious goals for their students, articulating the need for 21st century skills, and classrooms that are more innovative, responsive, and collaborative. However, so many of our classrooms fall woefully short of these goals. That's because knowing the why and the what is sometimes not enough. Teachers need help with the how. Accordingly, this book does not stop at simply articulating a vision of the possible; the book also helps individuals visualize what it can look like, and supports teach
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Section One - A Powerful Education Chapter 1: Appreciation for Truth and Knowledge Chapter 2: Deep and Critical Thinking Chapter 3: Justice and Caring for All Chapter 4: Humility and Confidence Chapter 5: Leadership Chapter 6: Collaboration Chapter 7: Flexibility and Adaptability Chapter 8: Initiative and Creative Problem-Solving Chapter 9: Communication Chapter 10: Curiosity and Asking Good Questions Chapter 11: Resilience Section Two – Transforming the Classroom Chapter 12: Designing a Learning Environment Chapter 13: Classrooms as Organizations Section Three - Making the Change Chapter 14: Internal Conflicts Chapter 15: Either/Or Mentality Chapter 16: What are Genuine Constraints? Chapter 17: Charting Your Path Chapter 18: Finding Ways to Flourish Conclusion Compilation of Reflection Questions References
