The Power of Choice: A Teen's Guide to Finding Personal Success Teacher's Edition (in English)
Synopsis "The Power of Choice: A Teen's Guide to Finding Personal Success Teacher's Edition (in English)"
There has never been a more challenging time to be an educator. There's pressure to keep up with every new initiative, testing platform, and constantly revised standards. It's exhausting. It's overwhelming. It's stressful. On top of this, the current climate of enticing social media and electronic distractions have hijacked the attention span of many young adults in our classrooms. As educators, we know that students need to learn the skills of sustained effort, focus and effective problem solving. If you're teaching through these challenges, you know that no matter how hard you work, how many times you repeat, and whatever methods you employ - you're not getting through at the level you desire. I have been in your shoes and I know the daily struggles you face. As a Middle School teacher, I was experiencing a lot of frustration over the decline of student engagement. These challenges were the inspiration for me to change what I was doing in my classroom. At the time I started this little experiment, I didn't realize how much impact these mini-lessons would have. If you are experiencing these challenges, this book is here to empower you to experience greater success in your classroom.In just 20 minutes a week, and with just one teacher written, classroom tested lesson you can affect the change your students need. It sounds unbelievable, and I thought so too until I tried it. Each week the lesson was exactly the same words for everyone, but its meaning connected with each student individually, based on their personal circumstances. Students began to reap the benefits of better focus, perseverance and problem solving skills. Productivity rose and increased self-management allowed me to devote my time to teaching instead of discipline. Students took ownership of their work which carried over into everything from interpersonal relationships to academic achievement.These short chapters are practical, powerful and highly engaging. Thirty lessons tackle topics from attitude to gratitude in teen speak. It transformed my students and my teaching. I know it can do the same for you!
