Teaching the whole teen : everyday practices that promote success and resilience in school and life / Rachel Poliner, Jeffrey Benson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Poliner, Rachel A., author.

Benson, Jeffrey, author.

Series:

Gale eBooks

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Teenagers--Education.

Teenagers.

Teenagers--Conduct of life.

Adolescence.

Holistic education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xv, 270 pages)

Place of Publication:

Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, [2017]

Summary:

How can you help teens thrive now and for life? Support them as whole learners. Developing independence and shared responsibility. Collaborating and communicating effectively. Establishing valuable work habits. Harnessing emotions. Finding motivation. We all want teens to acquire these vital skills and engage meaningfully in academics. In this insightful and culturally responsive guide, Poliner and Benson integrate these lifelong skills into daily practices through • Practical applications for diverse populations in every class, advisory, team, or club • The latest research on best practices from adolescent psychology, neuroscience, mental health, and school climate • Tools for teachers, administrators, counselors, and parents to help teens succeed now and later in school, home, workplace, and community. Teaching the Whole Teen supports adolescents and adults within the school to thrive. "This treasure-trove of inventive, concrete ideas offers a gift to our profession." Roland Barth, Educator "...the book to turn to when you are working with teens, when you desperately need help, when seeking solace." John Hattie, Professor & Director, Melbourne Education Research Institute University of Melbourne "...explicitly addresses the unique needs of students of color, students from poverty, and immigrant students in ways that other books don't; should be read by every middle and high school educator." Zaretta Hammond, Educational Consultant "...manifests the best thinking in modern education" Rick Wormeli, Teacher, Writer, Education Consultant "What a treat to read! Every principal will benefit from reading it." Thomas Hoerr, Emeritus Head New City School, St. Louis, MO.

Contents:

chapter 1. The whole teen comes into the school

chapter 2. The whole teen comes into a dominant culture

chapter 3. Connecting to adults and peers, not just to academics

chapter 4. Creating a culture of shared responsibility, not just obeying

chapter 5. Learning collaboratively, not just nearby

chapter 6. Communicating effectively, not just mumbling, exploding, avoiding, or texting

chapter 7. Managing work and developing a work ethic, not just passing or cramming

chapter 8. Developing emotional skillfulness proactively, not just reactively

chapter 9. Becoming more independent, not just alone

chapter 10. Connecting lessons to life, not just to tests

chapter 11. Leaders set the tone for themselves and others

chapter 12. Schoolwide structures, practices, and policies that support the whole teen

chapter 13. Faculty culture that supports the whole teen

chapter 14. The novice teacher comes into the school.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [255]-259) and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781506335919

1506335918

9781506335896

1506335896

9781506335902

150633590X

OCLC:

959281659