Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
This reader-friendly, interactive staff development resource is designed to help educators deal with some of the main barriers-particularly mental baggage-that impede their progress with African American K-12 students. The Power of One underscores an important point about intrinsic motivation that is frequently neglected in the equity literature-that educators will personally benefit from increasing their efficacy with students of color. The author skillfully blends compelling first-person narratives, personal growth exercises, and informational text in a manner that engages both hearts and minds.
Synopsis
YOU have the power to make a difference with your African American students
This interactive staff development resource helps educators deal with the main barriers--often personal assumptions or mind-sets--that can impede their progress with African American K-12 students. Calling upon readers to embark upon a personal journey to address these issues, the author skillfully combines moving first-person narratives, personal growth exercises, and informational text, and shows educators how to:
- Deal with obstacles to successful classroom management
- Foster positive interactions within the classroom
- Prepare African American students to succeed on standardized tests
- Build positive relationships with African American parents
Synopsis
Combining first-person narratives, personal growth exercises, and informational text, this staff development resource helps educators address the mind-sets that can impede their progress with African American students.