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Elevate student success with 'Who You Know,' an insightful resource that emphasizes the transformative power of relationships in education. This essential guide, authored by renowned educators and published by John Wiley & Sons Inc., explains how fostering strong connections within educational environments can dramatically improve social mobility for students. In a landscape often dominated by a focus on achievement gaps, 'Who You Know' shifts the narrative to the significance of opportunity gaps—rooted in the relationships that shape young lives. This 192-page book offers practical strategies for teachers and school administrators, illustrating how to integrate supportive models that enhance access to caring adults, build stronger teacher-student bonds, and utilize technology to expand student networks with global experts and mentors. Full of engaging real-world examples and data-driven insights, 'Who You Know' empowers educators and policymakers to take actionable steps towards creating equitable learning environments. Take the first step in transforming your school into a dynamic hub of learning that prioritizes relationships and networks. Unlock the potential of your students with this revolutionary approach to education. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781119452928. Year: 2018. Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US). Pages: 192.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119452928
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 192
Description:
Improve student outcomes with a new approach to relationships and networks
Relationships matter. Who You Know explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility for their students.
Discussions about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not just what students know, but who they know. This book explores the central role that relationships play in young people™s lives, and provides guidance for a path forward. Schools can:
Integrate student support models that increase access to caring adults in students™ lives
Invest in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships
Deploy emerging technologies that expand students™ networks to experts and mentors from around world
Exploring the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help.
Networks need no longer be limited by geography or circumstance. By making room for relationships, K-12 schools can transform themselves into hubs of next-generation learning and connecting. Who You Know explains how.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781119452928
Year: 2018
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 192
Description:
Improve student outcomes with a new approach to relationships and networks
Relationships matter. Who You Know explores this simple idea to give teachers and school administrators a fresh perspective on how to break the pattern of inequality in American classrooms. It reveals how schools can invest in the power of relationships to increase social mobility for their students.
Discussions about inequality often focus on achievement gaps. But opportunity is about more than just test scores. Opportunity gaps are a function of not just what students know, but who they know. This book explores the central role that relationships play in young people™s lives, and provides guidance for a path forward. Schools can:
Integrate student support models that increase access to caring adults in students™ lives
Invest in learning models that strengthen teacher-student relationships
Deploy emerging technologies that expand students™ networks to experts and mentors from around world
Exploring the latest tools, data, and real-world examples, this book provides evidence-based guidance for educators looking to level the playing field and expert analysis on how policymakers and entrepreneurs can help.
Networks need no longer be limited by geography or circumstance. By making room for relationships, K-12 schools can transform themselves into hubs of next-generation learning and connecting. Who You Know explains how.