Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Seven High-Impact Mindsets For Students From Poverty (Using Mindsets In The Classroom To Overcome Student Poverty And Adversity)

Features of Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Seven High-Impact Mindsets for Students From Poverty (Using Mindsets in the Classroom to Overcome Student Poverty and Adversity)

There are three critical characteristics to know about poverty and education: The devastating effects of poverty are accelerating. Poverty affects both you and your students in multiple adverse ways. You have the power to reverse the academic impact poverty has on your students, and this comprehensive resource will show you how.In this revised and updated edition, two of Eric Jensen's top-selling books (Poor Students, Rich Teaching and Poor Students, Richer Teaching) have been merged into one must-read resource on poverty and education. Dr. Eric Jensen clearly defines seven mindsets essential for reaching economically disadvantaged students and shares corresponding strategies for overcoming adversity and ensuring college and career readiness for all learners, regardless of socioeconomic status.Motivate students to learn in the face of poverty using mindsets in the classroom: Understand the urgency of poverty in the United States and how poverty affects education, student engagement, and academic achievement. Learn how creating a positive school culture and a growth mindset for students can be beneficial in overcoming adversity. Gain seven high-impact mindsets that bring change: the relational mindset, achievement mindset, rich classroom climate mindset, engagement mindset, positivity mindset, enrichment mindset, and graduation mindset. Build effective teacher-student relationships, and help students see college and career readiness as a reachable target. Create a welcoming classroom climate where all students love to learn, and drive student engagement, motivation, and success.Contents:Part One: Why the Relational Mindset?Chapter 1: Personalize the LearningChapter 2: Connect Everyone for SuccessChapter 3: Show EmpathyParting Wisdom: Lock in the Relational MindsetPart Two: Why the Achievement Mindset?Chapter 4: Set Gutsy GoalsChapter 5: Give Fabulous FeedbackChapter 6: Persist With GritParting Wisdom: Lock in the Achievement MindsetPart Three: Why the Positivity Mindset?Chapter 7: Boost Optimism and HopeChapter 8: Build Positive AttitudesChapter 9: Change the Emotional Set PointParting Wisdom: Lock in the Positivity MindsetPart Four: Why the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset?Chapter 10: Engage Voice and VisionChapter 11: Set Safe Classroom NormsChapter 12: Foster Academic OptimismParting Wisdom: Lock in the Rich Classroom Climate MindsetPart Five: Why the Enrichment Mindset?Chapter 13: Manage the Cognitive LoadChapter 14: Develop Better Thinking SkillsChapter 15: Enhance Study Skills and VocabularyParting Wisdom: Lock in the Enrichment MindsetPart Six: Why the Engagement Mindset?Chapter 16: Engage for Maintenance and StressChapter 17: Engage for Setup and Buy-InChapter 18: Engage to Build CommunityParting Wisdom: Lock in the Engagement MindsetPart Seven: Why the Graduation Mindset?Chapter 19: Support Alternative SolutionsChapter 20: Prepare for College and CareersParting Wisdom: Lock in the Graduation Mindset