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This book is not about exploring outer space. This book is about exploring your own inner space—answering the question, “Who am I?” Do you have the strength to take this challenging journey? Do you have the courage to explore the labyrinths of your own psyche? Do you want to release your fear, overcome your shame, and master your rage? If so, this book is for you. It will not tell you what to do or how to do it. It will simply offer guideposts—stories, questions, metaphors, analogies, and just a bit of didactic teaching.
A new concept of leadership for today's educational needs! Generative leadership is an innovative approach that taps into an organization's collective intelligence. This accessible resource examines the fundamental elements of generative leadership and provides tools to catalyze organizational development and personal leadership growth. The authors identify four modalities of leadership and outline six hallmarks that can develop an individual’s generative capacity. Generative leaders view learning communities as complex, changing systems and are focused on: Deepening their personal knowledge Engaging in personal reflection Promoting professional conversations Harnessing creativity and innovation Leading their organizations toward a desired future
Proven ideas to keep all students attentive and motivated while learning! This handy guide is a fun, creative collection of practical strategies that help teachers stimulate, invigorate, and re-energize learners whenever they need a “brain break.” These state-changing activities use movement, games, groups, and adjustments to the classroom environment to help students refocus, be creative, and learn more effectively. The author provides techniques based on brain research to: Keep the learning environment fresh Help students focus on the task at hand Stimulate students’ brains in the middle of a lesson Build a sense of community, teamwork, and rapport in the classroom
Raise the bar with the best of what is known about how the brain/mind learns Higher-order skills such as critical thinking, planning, decision-making and persistence are the key to success for today’s students. With its novel approach to teaching and learning, 12 Brain/Mind Learning Principles in Action has been the go-to resource for thousands of teachers in leading their students to greater confidence and achievement. Now in an expanded third edition, Caine et al. offer three practical approaches to instruction—direct, problem or project-based learning, and the guided experience approach—while providing common-sense strategies to turn theory into effective classroom teaching. Feature...
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