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Challenging Mindset: Why a Growth Mindset Makes a Difference in Learning--And What to Do When It Doesn't. Corwin Teaching Essentials Series
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Nottingham, James; Larsson, Bosse – Corwin, 2018
This book answers key questions about Carol Dweck's theory of Mindset--What is a 'growth mindset' and what difference can it make? Why are growth mindset interventions not working in schools (yet) and what can be done to change this? What is a 'failure mindset' and why is it more influential than an adult's fixed or growth mindset? Drawing on…
Descriptors: Cognitive Development, Epistemology, Intervention, Grades (Scholastic)
School Discipline, Classroom Management, and Student Self-Management: A PBS Implementation Guide
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Knoff, Howard M. – Corwin, 2012
How do you help students who "act out" or "shut down" due to academic frustration or whose social and emotional issues keep them from achieving success in school? Based on Project ACHIEVE, a nationally recognized model of school effectiveness and continuous improvement program, this book shows you how. Educators will find a pragmatic,…
Descriptors: Social Problems, Teaching Methods, Outreach Programs, Improvement Programs
Mentorship of Special Educators
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Madigan, Jennifer Booker; Schroth-Cavataio, Georganne – Corwin, 2012
The national shortage and exceptionally high attrition rate of special education teachers are impediments to serving students with special needs. Given that only 64 percent of special education teachers have access to a mentor compared with 86 percent of general education teachers, this book meets an essential need for attracting, retaining, and…
Descriptors: Mentors, Special Education Teachers, Response to Intervention, Student Behavior