Transformative Teaching: Changing Today's Classrooms Culturally, Academically, and Emotionally

by Kathleen Kryza, MaryAnn Brittingham, Alicia Duncan

Support and engage the many different kinds of learners in schools. This book examines the most effective strategies for leading diverse students in developing the skills they need inside and outside the classroom. By understanding and exploring students emotional, cultural, and academic needs, educators will be better prepared to teach all students and help them become lifelong learners.
Blaming the Lettuce
Chapter 1: Understanding Our Inner Hero
Chapter 2: Knowing Those Kids
Chapter 3: Adopting Apprenticeship Learning
Chapter 4: Learning Foundation One--A Safe Learning Environment
Chapter 5: Learning Foundation Two--Procedures and Routines
Chapter 6: Learning Foundation Three--A Growth Mindset
Chapter 7: Learning Foundation Four--Student Talk
Chapter 8: Learning Foundation Five--Student Self-Assessment
Chapter 9: Learning Foundation Six--Mindfulness
Chapter 10: Teaching With the Social-Emotional Self in Mind
Chapter 11: Teaching With the Cultural Self in Mind
Chapter 12: Teaching With the Academic Self in Mind
Leaving a Hero's Legacy--The Choice Is Yours

248 pages, Perfect Paperback

First published September 11, 2015

Reviews

[Chandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great book as it is easy to read, reminds you of many things that we already do and the importance of them. It also gave great information on growth mindset and mindfulness. The best part is, it is filled with resources and lessons to do for those and many other topics. Can't wait to meet the author and gain more takeaways.

[Susan Baumgartner · Rating 4 out of 5]

As previously reviewed, exceptionally approachable and immediate material- nothing but frank discussions and suggestions for real-life applications. Significant resources provided at the end of the book as well to take you further. I read this in a book study group of elementary school staff and it was a fantastic growth experience.