Bandwidth Recovery: helping students reclaim cognitive resources lost to poverty, racism, and social marginalization by
"This book argues that the cognitive resources for learning of over half our young people have been diminished by the negative effects of economic insecurity, discrimination, and hostility against nonmajority groups based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and other aspects of difference. Recognizing that these students are no different than their peers in terms of cognitive capacity, Verschelden presents strategies for promoting a growth mind-set and self-efficacy, developing supports that build upon students' values and prior knowledge, and creating learning environments in and out of the classroom so students can feel a sense of belonging and community
Keep Growing : How to encourage students to persevere, overcome setbacks, and develop a growth mindset by
Drawing on research into the importance of growth mindsets and self-control to learning, Keep Growing moves all the theory into teachable moments. It introduces powerful strategies to help students develop the skills and thinking they need to face the unknown, solve problems, and recover after missteps. An ideal resource for all teachers, this practical and timely book provides strategies, activities, and assessment tools for oral language, writing, reading, media studies, math, and art. It offers suggestions for home/school communication that will help you build stronger partnerships and keep students growing both in and out of the classroom.
Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: unlock your career potential by
Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier: How to Unlock Your Career Potential is a practical guidebook for those who are stuck in their career journey or need help reaching their career goals. The Stuff I Wish I Knew Earlier (SIWIKE) is what you didn't know you needed to know about your career development, things that would have altered your career path if you'd known them ten, five, or even one year earlier. A management consultant turned career coach, Luki Danukarjanto presents personal and professional guidance that has been distilled from his own experience, highlighting areas of focus and inspiration for the soon-to-be grad. "Try this" tactics provide practical guidance for incremental and exponential career preparation and growth.
Mindful Learning: Reduce Stress and Improve Brain Performance for Effective Learning by
Mindfulness is increasingly being used in educational environments as a way to help students learn more effectively, develop personally, enhance their physical and emotional health, and deal with study and exam-related demands. In'Mindful Learning', the authors provide practical insights and exercises on how to apply mindfulness in the educational setting, resulting in a book that clearly sets out how we can manage stress, improve performance and create better communication and relationships.