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

by William W. Purkey

'Inviting School Success' helps readers to see how teachers and all involved in schools can work to make their schools a truly inviting place. It also offers strategies on how to overcome challenging situations by applying class-tested theory in the practice of everyday teaching to students of all ages.

Genres: Education

159 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.