Inviting School Success: A Self-Concept Approach to Teaching, Learning, and Democratic Practice

by William W. Purkey, John M. Novak

Founded on invitational theory, this book offers a fresh approach for todays teachers. The authors cover the teaching skills and techniques necessary to invite the student to participate in the learning process. They demonstrate the ways in which the teachers beliefs and attitudes about people--including trust, respect, optimism, and intentionality--are paramount in enabling the student to become his/her personal best...

Genres: Education

240 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1978

About the author

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William Watson Purkey, Ed.D. began his educational career as a public school teacher, rising to a fully tenured position at the University of Florida, and finally as Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education at the University of North Carolina-Greensboro. His passion for teaching and leadership has earned him various awards of excellence in his field. He is also the co-founder of The International Alliance for Invitational Education. A noted writer, researcher, speaker, and leader, Purkey has authored nearly 100 articles and more than a dozen books.

Reviews

[ByTheFire · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book remains a foundational text for my instructional practice.