Description
Book SynopsisReal Talk means real results!
To reach students who may see school as an obstacle rather than an opportunity, connection and trust must come first. Paul Hernandez, a former at-risk student, is now a nationally recognized, award-winning educator and trainer. His Real Talk is a practical methodology that helps education professionals build rapport with students at-promise while creating learning experiences that are relevantand life-changing.
This updated and expanded second edition of a bestseller provides an intensive, robust experience enabling teachers to create and implement connections with their teaching. You will:
- Develop an understanding of the education research and theories that underlie the Real Talk approach
- Learn the how-to's for implementing Real Talk with any group of learners
- Benefit from diverse and unique case studies, applications, and lessons learned
Table of Contents
Foreword Preface Part 1: Foundations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Real Talk Chapter 3: What Must be True About You Chapter 4: The Opportunity Gap, Demographic Shift, PRT, and a Sense of Belonging Part 2: Implementation Chapter 5: Implementing Real Talk in the HEP Program Chapter 6: Flexibility, Adaptability, and Effort Chapter 7: Terministic Screens, Alternative Lessons, and Real Talk Discussions Chapter 8: Implementing Real Talk in Any Classroom Part 3: Taking PRT to Scale or Taking Real Talk to Scale Chapter 9: Professional Development Chapter 10: Professional Development: Alternative Lessons Chapter 11: New Beginnings Appendices A - O
