{"product_id":"owning-it-alex-kajitani-9781947604117","title":"Owning It: Proven Strategies to Ace and Embrace Teaching (Effective Teaching Strategies to Improve Classroom Management and Incre","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith foreword by Harry K. Wong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is coming at us from all angles: technological, cultural, social, and environmental. This presents a great challenge (and a great opportunity) in schools and in the teaching profession. With \u003ci\u003eOwning It\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover an array of easy-to-implement strategies designed to help you excel in the myriad of modern-day responsibilities of teachers and educators: classroom leader, mentor, colleague, team member, and public professional.\u003c\/p\u003e This book will empower teachers to own their careers, teach effectively, and develop strong relationships: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcquire straightforward strategies for dealing with everyday situations found in classrooms, schools, and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the multifaceted role of a teacher in today's schools and how to balance the numerous responsibilities -- from classroom management to relationships with colleagues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeel inspired and motivated to bring out the best in yourself as well as in your students.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObserve creative approaches to improve teaching strategies and student engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswer reflection questions to connect with and relate to the strategies covered in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Owning It in Your Classroom: Strategies for Creating an Environment of Achievement \u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Revisit Your Personal Philosophy's Value \u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Make the Most of the First Five Minutes of Any Class \u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Increase Your Classroom Presence to Seem Like You're Everywhere at Once \u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Never Sabotage a Teachable Moment \u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Help Students Learn Out Loud and Still Keep a Handle on Your Classroom \u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Transform Your Perception of Data and Help Your Students Succeed \u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Think Outside the Bubble on All-Important Standardized Tests \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Owning It With Your Most Challenging Students: Strategies for Succeeding With At-Risk and Struggling Student Populations \u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Bring Ethnic Identity and Culturally Relevant Curriculum Into Your Classroom \u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Close the Achievement Gap With At-Risk Students \u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Succeed With At-Risk Youth \u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Manage Disruptive Classroom Behavior \u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Establish a Negotiation With At-Risk and Struggling Students \u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Reel Parents in With Three Basic Strategies \u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Empower Students by Putting Them in Charge \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Owning It at Your School and District: Strategies for Succeeding as a Member of a Staff Team \u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Turn \"Not Another Meeting\" Into \"Let's Get to Business!\" \u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Help Your School's New Teachers Succeed (and Stick Around) \u003cbr\u003eChapter 17: Improve Schools by Minding Collegial Generation Gaps \u003cbr\u003eChapter 18: Approach a Colleague About a Conflict \u003cbr\u003eChapter 19: Five Ways to Make Shared Positions Work for Teachers, Students, and Administrators \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 4: Owning It in Your Community: Strategies for Making a Positive Impact Beyond Your School and Classroom \u003cbr\u003eChapter 20: Turn Potential Foes Into Supportive Allies \u003cbr\u003eChapter 21: Put the Spotlight on Your School \u003cbr\u003eChapter 22: Get Teachers Into the Community and the Community Into Teachers \u003cbr\u003eChapter 23: Step Up and Share Your Ideas With Fellow Educators \u003cbr\u003eChapter 24: Make Blogs an Essential Support Mechanism for Teaching \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Kajitani, Mindy Crum, Pete Fishcer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1947604112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781947604117\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Solution Tree\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/21\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.10lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Alex Kajitani","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43940323000575,"sku":"9781947604117","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_8a40ec0b-92cc-4f3c-8409-3ad65737037a.jpg?v=1681446530","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/owning-it-alex-kajitani-9781947604117","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}