Dean Shareski – författare
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This resource details six key arguments for why educators must approach school improvement differently in the 21st century: (1) information literacy, (2) the economy, (3) learning, (4) boredom, (5) innovation, and (6) equity. Learn how schools are tackling these six arguments head-on in order to help students grow into global citizens, critical thinkers, innovators, and literate content consumers. How this book will help you modernize your school culture and increase student success:
Consider the factors that are preventing students from being successful in the global 21st-century world.Examine what makes traditional school improvement plans counterproductive.Learn about the common building blocks of deeper learning schools.Review the research that proves deeper learning environments enhance school results, such as student engagement and cultural competence.Study profiles of several deeper learning schools that epitomize the kinds of diverse organizational and instructional models emerging around the world.Contents
IntroductionChapter 1: The Information Literacy ArgumentChapter 2: The Economic ArgumentChapter 3: The Learning ArgumentChapter 4: The Boredom ArgumentChapter 5: The Innovation ArgumentChapter 6: The Equity ArgumentChapter 7: The AlternativeEpilogueReferences and Resources
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Although fun is sometimes seen as a barrier to real learning, joy is a vital part of effective education and motivates students to connect with what they’re learning. Learn how to have meaningful conversations about where joy gets left out in schools, and discover how to equip students with the skills and qualities they’ll need to achieve academic success—as well as to live fulfilling lives—by bringing joy to classrooms each day.
Benefits
Read about real classrooms that have successfully implemented joy.Examine education jargon that negatively impacts school culture.Gain ideas for how to make classrooms joyful learning environments.Learn how to create a sense of community among teachers and students.Discover the importance of wonder and inquiry in making students more engaged in their learning.Contents
Introduction
1 The Expectations of School
2 The Definition of Joy
3 The Unfair Advantage
4 A Sense of Wonder
5 Play as Research
6 A Sense of Community
7 Gratitude
Conclusion
References and Resources