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Monika Kostera – Oxford University Press, 2024
Is the University as we know it dead? Monika Kostera thinks not, but across the globe universities are under attack, be it by external forces or from within. Will they survive? Our civilisation requires that they must: planetary survival and sustainability depend on them. This book provides vital resources to give us all -- professional academics,…
Descriptors: Universities, Altruism, Productivity, Persistence
Sandra N. Kaplan – Prufrock Press, 2023
This book assists teachers in providing curriculum to identify gifted students of diversity in the early years, without the formal use of traditional measures of ability. Appropriate for small and large group settings, the pedagogical tools and lessons in this book provide young students with teaching and learning experiences designed to uncover…
Descriptors: Academically Gifted, Gifted Education, Early Childhood Education, Student Diversity
Singletary, Jon E. – Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley, 2023
In "Leadership by the Number: Using the Enneagram to Strengthen Educational Leadership," distinguished academic and leadership coach Dr. Jon Singletary walks you through how to use the ancient wisdom of the Enneagram of Personality with modern contemplative practices to transform how you lead your department, school, college, or…
Descriptors: Instructional Leadership, Leadership Styles, Leadership Qualities, Leadership Role
Goodwin, Bryan; Silver, Harvey F.; Kreisman, Susan; Perini, Matthew J. – McREL International, 2019
Cognitive science and teacher observations make it pretty clear: A strong sense of curiosity is the key for student engagement and developing a lifelong passion for learning. But how can teachers help students nurture their curiosity so that they ultimately take charge of their own learning? "Tools for Igniting Curiosity" answers that…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Inquiry, Teaching Methods, Learning Activities
Goodwin, Bryan – Corwin, 2020
"Building a Curious School" uncovers the many subtle ways in which formal education seems to hinder our natural curiosity and reveals how rekindling a sense of wonder in schools can prime the pump for learning, foster a culture of engagement, grow better educational leaders, and prepare students and staff to lead more fulfilling lives.…
Descriptors: Inquiry, Learning Activities, Personality Traits, Teaching Methods
Antarina S. F. Amir; Thomas R. Guskey – ASCD, 2024
Information societies--and life in general--require a host of skills beyond those found in the traditional school curriculum. Yet nearly a quarter of the way through the 21st century, educators are still looking for clarity on what these skills are and a comprehensive, whole-school model that explains how to teach and develop them; how to observe…
Descriptors: Daily Living Skills, Reflection, Creative Thinking, Critical Thinking
Baehr, Jason – Harvard Education Press, 2021
"Deep in Thought" provides an introduction to intellectual virtues--the personal qualities and character strengths of good thinkers and learners--and outlines a pragmatic approach for teachers to reinforce them in the classroom. With a combination of theoretical expertise and practical experience, philosopher Jason Baehr endorses…
Descriptors: Intellectual Development, Individual Characteristics, Learning, Personality Traits
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Joseph Zajda – Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, 2024
This book analyses discourses of the use of engagement and motivation in schools globally. It focuses on the overall impact of engagement on teachers, students' motivation, students' well-being, and standards. It examines the role of engagement and motivation impacting teachers and students in the classroom, and the overall impact of inclusive…
Descriptors: Learner Engagement, Student Motivation, Academic Achievement, Well Being
Bok, Derek – Princeton University Press, 2020
In recent decades, cognitive psychologists have cast new light on human development and given colleges new possibilities for helping students acquire skills and qualities that will enhance their lives and increase their contributions to society. In this landmark book, Derek Bok explores how colleges can reap the benefits of these discoveries and…
Descriptors: 21st Century Skills, Educational Change, Undergraduate Study, Personality Traits
Goodwin, Bryan – McREL International, 2018
Join Bryan Goodwin, a former business writer and high school teacher who now heads one of America's leading education research and consulting firms, as he explores this uniquely human yet easily overlooked characteristic. Curiosity is the key to everything we treasure, and the best thing of all is that "we're all born with it"--it just…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Decision Making, Instructional Innovation, Interpersonal Communication
Paynter, Jeanne L. – Corwin, 2021
Are you cultivating the real-world creative problem-solving skills today's diverse learners need for future success? Or have we leaned so far into test preparation that we have left no room for developing our students' unique talents, leaving them disengaged and unmotivated? With the new brain-based Talent-Targeted Teaching and Learning model…
Descriptors: Educational Innovation, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Metacognition
Rankin, Jenny Grant – ASCD, 2016
Though nearly 5 million students can be characterized as gifted and talented in the United States, many exceptional learners "fly under the radar." Because they are not appropriately challenged in the general classroom, they never meet their full potential--in school or in life. Author Jenny Grant Rankin equips general classroom teachers…
Descriptors: Gifted, Learner Engagement, Talent Identification, Personality Traits
Hill-Jackson, Valerie; Hartlep, Nicholas D.; Stafford, Delia – ASCD, 2019
How do some teachers manage to expertly engage students in deep learning, harmonize mandated standards with individual student needs, and create trusting relationships in the classroom? What typically sets these "Star Teachers" apart from other teachers? In "What Makes a Star Teacher: 7 Dispositions That Support Student…
Descriptors: Teacher Effectiveness, Teacher Characteristics, Personality Traits, Teacher Persistence
McREL International, 2018
Assessment can accomplish so much more than assigning a grade! It can deepen the bonds of trust and shared commitment between teacher and student--and among students--helping the class see that when it comes to mastering content, they're all in it together. With this 8-page durable guide that is part of our Curiosity Works® series, teachers can…
Descriptors: Personality Traits, Student Evaluation, Motivation Techniques, Learning Motivation
Koutrakos, Pamela – Corwin, 2018
Hungry for lively and engaging ways to augment word study? Looking for ways to empower your students and give voice to their ideas? "In Word Study That Sticks," teacher and literacy consultant Pamela Koutrakos provides a step-by-step approach that makes word learning jubilant and fun -- and encourages students to take ownership of word…
Descriptors: Vocabulary Development, Student Empowerment, Discovery Learning, Teaching Methods
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