Author: Erahm Christopher
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781470022921
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Bullying. Exclusion. Drugs. Alcohol. Body image. Self-esteem. Abuse. Divorce. Cutting. Depression. Suicide. Teens, their parents and the adults who work with them are confronted with these issues every day, but few have the tools or insight for how to deal with the mounting pressure and social dynamics that drive so many to hurt themselves and others. Having reached over 4 Million teens throughout the U.S. and Canada with TEEN TRUTH, their catalytic program and student driven film series, Christopher and Pohl have delved into the complex landscape that is the teen experience. With compelling personal stories from their experiences on the road, research-driven data that illustrates key concepts of social psychology, and hands-on exercises that explore why we do what we do, Christopher and Pohl provide teens and the adults who care for them with a well-structured, comprehensive tool for self-discovery. One part instructive, one part reflective and one part active, the TEEN TRUTH book is a recipe for change and a blueprint for building safer schools and healthier communities. This focused guide will:• help teens understand why they make the decisions they do• teach teens how to be more aware of their actions in group settings • illustrate the power of individual beliefs and their impact on relationships• give adults the tools to listen to and connect authentically with today's youthWe all have a choice in how we show up in the world. Christopher and Pohl aren't afraid to ask the critical question: if you're not being the difference, what are you doing?
Teen Truth
Author: Erahm Christopher
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781470022921
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Bullying. Exclusion. Drugs. Alcohol. Body image. Self-esteem. Abuse. Divorce. Cutting. Depression. Suicide. Teens, their parents and the adults who work with them are confronted with these issues every day, but few have the tools or insight for how to deal with the mounting pressure and social dynamics that drive so many to hurt themselves and others. Having reached over 4 Million teens throughout the U.S. and Canada with TEEN TRUTH, their catalytic program and student driven film series, Christopher and Pohl have delved into the complex landscape that is the teen experience. With compelling personal stories from their experiences on the road, research-driven data that illustrates key concepts of social psychology, and hands-on exercises that explore why we do what we do, Christopher and Pohl provide teens and the adults who care for them with a well-structured, comprehensive tool for self-discovery. One part instructive, one part reflective and one part active, the TEEN TRUTH book is a recipe for change and a blueprint for building safer schools and healthier communities. This focused guide will:• help teens understand why they make the decisions they do• teach teens how to be more aware of their actions in group settings • illustrate the power of individual beliefs and their impact on relationships• give adults the tools to listen to and connect authentically with today's youthWe all have a choice in how we show up in the world. Christopher and Pohl aren't afraid to ask the critical question: if you're not being the difference, what are you doing?
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
ISBN: 9781470022921
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
Bullying. Exclusion. Drugs. Alcohol. Body image. Self-esteem. Abuse. Divorce. Cutting. Depression. Suicide. Teens, their parents and the adults who work with them are confronted with these issues every day, but few have the tools or insight for how to deal with the mounting pressure and social dynamics that drive so many to hurt themselves and others. Having reached over 4 Million teens throughout the U.S. and Canada with TEEN TRUTH, their catalytic program and student driven film series, Christopher and Pohl have delved into the complex landscape that is the teen experience. With compelling personal stories from their experiences on the road, research-driven data that illustrates key concepts of social psychology, and hands-on exercises that explore why we do what we do, Christopher and Pohl provide teens and the adults who care for them with a well-structured, comprehensive tool for self-discovery. One part instructive, one part reflective and one part active, the TEEN TRUTH book is a recipe for change and a blueprint for building safer schools and healthier communities. This focused guide will:• help teens understand why they make the decisions they do• teach teens how to be more aware of their actions in group settings • illustrate the power of individual beliefs and their impact on relationships• give adults the tools to listen to and connect authentically with today's youthWe all have a choice in how we show up in the world. Christopher and Pohl aren't afraid to ask the critical question: if you're not being the difference, what are you doing?
Start Where You Are
Author: Rashawn Copeland
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493427733
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
How would you describe your walk with God? Fresh and passionate? Vibrant and full of life? Stagnant? Nonexistent? No matter where you are on your walk, that's exactly where God promises to meet you--even if it's messy. Sharing his own story of spiritual drifting, popular online pastor Rashawn Copeland encourages you to accept yourself as a glorious work in progress, a beloved child in whom God delights, a person on the brink of revival. Anchoring everything in Scripture, he shows you how to start your walk with God now, even in the midst of your mess. Even in the midst of addiction, doubt, depression, fear, and years spent running from God, he shows it is possible to - find God's love and acceptance - develop strong character - choose to rejoice - move out of your mess - see life through God's eyes - be a loving person in a hateful world - never settle for less than God's best - and more The change you long to see in the world starts in your own heart. Thankfully, that's exactly where God is waiting for you.
Publisher: Baker Books
ISBN: 1493427733
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
How would you describe your walk with God? Fresh and passionate? Vibrant and full of life? Stagnant? Nonexistent? No matter where you are on your walk, that's exactly where God promises to meet you--even if it's messy. Sharing his own story of spiritual drifting, popular online pastor Rashawn Copeland encourages you to accept yourself as a glorious work in progress, a beloved child in whom God delights, a person on the brink of revival. Anchoring everything in Scripture, he shows you how to start your walk with God now, even in the midst of your mess. Even in the midst of addiction, doubt, depression, fear, and years spent running from God, he shows it is possible to - find God's love and acceptance - develop strong character - choose to rejoice - move out of your mess - see life through God's eyes - be a loving person in a hateful world - never settle for less than God's best - and more The change you long to see in the world starts in your own heart. Thankfully, that's exactly where God is waiting for you.
Emotionally Naked
Author: Anne Moss Rogers
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119758300
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Discover effective strategies to help prevent youth suicide In Emotionally Naked: A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk, trainer, speaker, and suicide loss survivor Anne Moss Rogers, and clinical social worker and researcher, Kimberly O'Brien, PhD, LICSW, empower middle and high school educators with the knowledge and skills to leverage their relationships with students to reduce this threat to life. The purpose of this book is not to turn teachers into therapists but given the pervasive public health problem of suicide in our youth, it's a critical conversation that all educators need to feel comfortable having. Educators will learn evidence-based concepts of suicide prevention, plus lesser known innovative strategies and small culture shifts for the classroom to facilitate connection and healthy coping strategies, the foundation of suicide prevention. Included is commentary from teachers, school psychologists, experts in youth suicidology, leaders from mental health nonprofits, program directors, and tudents. In addition, readers will find practical tips, and sample scripts, with innovative activities that can be incorporated into teaching curricula. You'll learn about: The teacher's role in suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, collaboration The different and often cryptic ways students indicate suicidality What to do/say when a student tells you they are thinking of suicide Small shifts that can create a suicide-prevention classroom/school environment How to address a class of grieving students and the empty desk syndrome Link to a download of resources, worksheets, activities, scripts, quizzes, and more Who is it for: Middle/high school teachers and educators, school counselors, nurses, psychologists, coaches, and administrators, as well as parents who wish to better understand the complex subject of youth suicide.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119758300
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
Discover effective strategies to help prevent youth suicide In Emotionally Naked: A Teacher's Guide to Preventing Suicide and Recognizing Students at Risk, trainer, speaker, and suicide loss survivor Anne Moss Rogers, and clinical social worker and researcher, Kimberly O'Brien, PhD, LICSW, empower middle and high school educators with the knowledge and skills to leverage their relationships with students to reduce this threat to life. The purpose of this book is not to turn teachers into therapists but given the pervasive public health problem of suicide in our youth, it's a critical conversation that all educators need to feel comfortable having. Educators will learn evidence-based concepts of suicide prevention, plus lesser known innovative strategies and small culture shifts for the classroom to facilitate connection and healthy coping strategies, the foundation of suicide prevention. Included is commentary from teachers, school psychologists, experts in youth suicidology, leaders from mental health nonprofits, program directors, and tudents. In addition, readers will find practical tips, and sample scripts, with innovative activities that can be incorporated into teaching curricula. You'll learn about: The teacher's role in suicide prevention, intervention, postvention, collaboration The different and often cryptic ways students indicate suicidality What to do/say when a student tells you they are thinking of suicide Small shifts that can create a suicide-prevention classroom/school environment How to address a class of grieving students and the empty desk syndrome Link to a download of resources, worksheets, activities, scripts, quizzes, and more Who is it for: Middle/high school teachers and educators, school counselors, nurses, psychologists, coaches, and administrators, as well as parents who wish to better understand the complex subject of youth suicide.
Confessions of a Public Speaker
Author: Scott Berkun
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
ISBN: 1449389031
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes. With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion -- as well as teaching, learning, and performance -- directly from a master of the trade. Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why The worst -- and funniest -- disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to read.
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
ISBN: 1449389031
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
In this hilarious and highly practical book, author and professional speaker Scott Berkun reveals the techniques behind what great communicators do, and shows how anyone can learn to use them well. For managers and teachers -- and anyone else who talks and expects someone to listen -- Confessions of a Public Speaker provides an insider's perspective on how to effectively present ideas to anyone. It's a unique, entertaining, and instructional romp through the embarrassments and triumphs Scott has experienced over 15 years of speaking to crowds of all sizes. With lively lessons and surprising confessions, you'll get new insights into the art of persuasion -- as well as teaching, learning, and performance -- directly from a master of the trade. Highlights include: Berkun's hard-won and simple philosophy, culled from years of lectures, teaching courses, and hours of appearances on NPR, MSNBC, and CNBC Practical advice, including how to work a tough room, the science of not boring people, how to survive the attack of the butterflies, and what to do when things go wrong The inside scoop on who earns $30,000 for a one-hour lecture and why The worst -- and funniest -- disaster stories you've ever heard (plus countermoves you can use) Filled with humorous and illuminating stories of thrilling performances and real-life disasters, Confessions of a Public Speaker is inspirational, devastatingly honest, and a blast to read.
Kindness Ninja
Author: Brian Williams
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540552426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
For centuries, a secret society of highly trained ninjas have been going out into their communities spreading kindness. Now, they have asked Brian, a freckled blonde haired 8-year-old to become a part of their secret society. Brian recruits Anna and Sam to join his team to carry out random acts of kindness in their school and community . . . without getting caught. The three Kindness Ninjas think of creative ideas that leave their entire school baffled as to who this mysterious "Kindness Ninja" is. As their challenges get more complex, they must think creative solutions to the problems they encounter . . . without getting noticed.
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781540552426
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
For centuries, a secret society of highly trained ninjas have been going out into their communities spreading kindness. Now, they have asked Brian, a freckled blonde haired 8-year-old to become a part of their secret society. Brian recruits Anna and Sam to join his team to carry out random acts of kindness in their school and community . . . without getting caught. The three Kindness Ninjas think of creative ideas that leave their entire school baffled as to who this mysterious "Kindness Ninja" is. As their challenges get more complex, they must think creative solutions to the problems they encounter . . . without getting noticed.
Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard
Author: Linda Cliatt-Wayman
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119288819
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
How leadership with love can make lasting changes, even in the toughest situations Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard offers real, actionable advice for those seeking to change the education system from within. While countless books, articles, and speeches decry the challenges disadvantaged students in low-performing schools face, no one has offered a clear path forward through these challenges—until now. Author Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal of Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, grew up in the same North Philadelphia neighborhood where she now leads and fought every single day for the chance to become a part of the solution. Today, she is a turnaround principal and popular TED Talk speaker who helps children living in poverty achieve more than they ever thought possible. In Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard, she provides hope, optimism, and a call to action to help all students reach their true potential. Steadfast leadership and clear principles can overcome almost anything, and this book shows you how to focus your passion, apply your skills, and lead your students down the path to a better future. Discover and develop the leader within Take responsibility and move forward every day Give each student the critical interaction they crave Be a force for real, positive change in neighborhood schools Highlighting the intersection of strong visionary and strategic thinking with on-the-ground, day-to-day implementation, this narrative-driven guide tells the stories of real students and educators to show how clear principles and strong guidance can turn around schools—and the students they serve.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1119288819
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
How leadership with love can make lasting changes, even in the toughest situations Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard offers real, actionable advice for those seeking to change the education system from within. While countless books, articles, and speeches decry the challenges disadvantaged students in low-performing schools face, no one has offered a clear path forward through these challenges—until now. Author Linda Cliatt-Wayman, principal of Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia, grew up in the same North Philadelphia neighborhood where she now leads and fought every single day for the chance to become a part of the solution. Today, she is a turnaround principal and popular TED Talk speaker who helps children living in poverty achieve more than they ever thought possible. In Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard, she provides hope, optimism, and a call to action to help all students reach their true potential. Steadfast leadership and clear principles can overcome almost anything, and this book shows you how to focus your passion, apply your skills, and lead your students down the path to a better future. Discover and develop the leader within Take responsibility and move forward every day Give each student the critical interaction they crave Be a force for real, positive change in neighborhood schools Highlighting the intersection of strong visionary and strategic thinking with on-the-ground, day-to-day implementation, this narrative-driven guide tells the stories of real students and educators to show how clear principles and strong guidance can turn around schools—and the students they serve.
The Burnout Cure
Author: Chase Mielke
Publisher: ASCD
ISBN: 1416627278
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
How can you energize yourself to maintain or regain a positive outlook and love of teaching? What specific, immediate actions can you take to enhance your well-being and thrive both on and off the job? Award-winning teacher Chase Mielke draws from his own research, lesson plans, and experiences with burnout to help you change your outlook, strengthen your determination to be a terrific teacher, and reignite your core passion for teaching. Often lighthearted, yet thoroughly grounded in research on social-emotional learning and positive psychology, The Burnout Cure explains how shifts in awareness, attitudes, and actions can be transformational for you and for your students. The book describes specific steps related to mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and altruism that you can use on your own and with students via classroom lessons and activities. Equipped with these tools, teachers can be their best, so they can give their best to the learners in their care.
Publisher: ASCD
ISBN: 1416627278
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
How can you energize yourself to maintain or regain a positive outlook and love of teaching? What specific, immediate actions can you take to enhance your well-being and thrive both on and off the job? Award-winning teacher Chase Mielke draws from his own research, lesson plans, and experiences with burnout to help you change your outlook, strengthen your determination to be a terrific teacher, and reignite your core passion for teaching. Often lighthearted, yet thoroughly grounded in research on social-emotional learning and positive psychology, The Burnout Cure explains how shifts in awareness, attitudes, and actions can be transformational for you and for your students. The book describes specific steps related to mindfulness, empathy, gratitude, and altruism that you can use on your own and with students via classroom lessons and activities. Equipped with these tools, teachers can be their best, so they can give their best to the learners in their care.
Digital Leadership
Author: Eric Sheninger
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1544350821
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Lead for efficacy in these disruptive times! Just as the digital landscape is constantly evolving, the second edition of Digital Leadership moves past trends and fads to focus on the essence of leading innovative change in education now and in the future. As society and technology evolve at what seems a dizzying pace, the demands on leaders are changing as well. With a greater emphasis on leadership dispositions, this revamped edition also features New structure and organization emphasizing the interconnectivity of the Pillars of Digital Leadership to drive sustainable change Innovative strategies and leadership practices that enhance school culture and drive learning improvement Updated vignettes from digital leaders who have successfully implemented the included strategies New online resources, informative graphics, and end of chapter guiding questions Now is the time to embrace innovation, technology, and flexibility to create a learning culture that provides students with 21st century critical competencies!
Publisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1544350821
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 227
Book Description
Lead for efficacy in these disruptive times! Just as the digital landscape is constantly evolving, the second edition of Digital Leadership moves past trends and fads to focus on the essence of leading innovative change in education now and in the future. As society and technology evolve at what seems a dizzying pace, the demands on leaders are changing as well. With a greater emphasis on leadership dispositions, this revamped edition also features New structure and organization emphasizing the interconnectivity of the Pillars of Digital Leadership to drive sustainable change Innovative strategies and leadership practices that enhance school culture and drive learning improvement Updated vignettes from digital leaders who have successfully implemented the included strategies New online resources, informative graphics, and end of chapter guiding questions Now is the time to embrace innovation, technology, and flexibility to create a learning culture that provides students with 21st century critical competencies!
The Epic Classroom
Author: Trevor Muir
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692910924
Category : Effective teaching
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Trevor Muir uses the power of storytelling and brain science to give educators practical and proven practices to achieve real student engagement, and in return, learning that is permanent and memorable. Any teacher, in any subject area, and in any grade level can use the story-centered framework to transform their classrooms into settings where students are engaged, challenged, and transformed.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780692910924
Category : Effective teaching
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
Trevor Muir uses the power of storytelling and brain science to give educators practical and proven practices to achieve real student engagement, and in return, learning that is permanent and memorable. Any teacher, in any subject area, and in any grade level can use the story-centered framework to transform their classrooms into settings where students are engaged, challenged, and transformed.
Grit
Author: Angela Duckworth
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501111124
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501111124
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
In this instant New York Times bestseller, Angela Duckworth shows anyone striving to succeed that the secret to outstanding achievement is not talent, but a special blend of passion and persistence she calls “grit.” “Inspiration for non-geniuses everywhere” (People). The daughter of a scientist who frequently noted her lack of “genius,” Angela Duckworth is now a celebrated researcher and professor. It was her early eye-opening stints in teaching, business consulting, and neuroscience that led to her hypothesis about what really drives success: not genius, but a unique combination of passion and long-term perseverance. In Grit, she takes us into the field to visit cadets struggling through their first days at West Point, teachers working in some of the toughest schools, and young finalists in the National Spelling Bee. She also mines fascinating insights from history and shows what can be gleaned from modern experiments in peak performance. Finally, she shares what she’s learned from interviewing dozens of high achievers—from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon to New Yorker cartoon editor Bob Mankoff to Seattle Seahawks Coach Pete Carroll. “Duckworth’s ideas about the cultivation of tenacity have clearly changed some lives for the better” (The New York Times Book Review). Among Grit’s most valuable insights: any effort you make ultimately counts twice toward your goal; grit can be learned, regardless of IQ or circumstances; when it comes to child-rearing, neither a warm embrace nor high standards will work by themselves; how to trigger lifelong interest; the magic of the Hard Thing Rule; and so much more. Winningly personal, insightful, and even life-changing, Grit is a book about what goes through your head when you fall down, and how that—not talent or luck—makes all the difference. This is “a fascinating tour of the psychological research on success” (The Wall Street Journal).