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THE SNOWDEN LIBRARY
PROFESSIONAL READING
February 2017 |
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Being Wrong : Adventures in The Margin of Error
by Kathryn Schulz
The author explains what it means to be right or wrong and why it matters so much to people, arguing that humans' tendency to make mistakes is an essential part of our intelligence. Reprint. 30,000 first printing.
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Focus : the hidden driver of excellence
by Daniel Goleman
Drawing on cutting-edge research along with practical findings, this landmark book on the science of attention reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs and stars from average performers, and urges readers to pay attention to what matters to them most.
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Dive into inquiry : amplify learning and empower student voice
by Trevor MacKenzie
"Provides readers with a strong understanding of the types of student inquiry and proposes a framework that best prepares both educators and learners for sharing the unpacking of curriculum in the classroom as they work together towards co-constructing a strong free inquiry unit. [Includes] ... illustrations for in-class use, examples of essential questions from a variety of disciplines, practical goals for making progress in adopting inquiry into your practice, and [more]"Publisher.
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The smartest kids in the world : and how they got that way
by Amanda Ripley
Following three teenagers who chose to spend one school year living and learning in Finland, South Korea and Poland, a literary journalist, through their adventures, discovers startling truths about how attitudes, parenting and rigorous teaching have revolutionized these countries' education results.
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Alone together : why we expect more from technology and less from each other
by Sherry Turkle
In "Alone Together," MIT technology and society professor Sherry Turkle explores the power of our new tools and toys to dramatically alter our social lives. It's a nuanced exploration of what we are looking for--and sacrificing--in a world of electronic companions and social networking tools, and an argument that, despite the hand-waving of today's self-described prophets of the future, it will be the next generation who will chart the path between isolation and connectivity
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Mindset : The New Psychology of Success
by Carol S. Dweck
An authority in the fields of motivation and developmental psychology reveals how one's personal mindsets affect one's life, identifying two basic mindsets--the fixed and the growth--and how they control every aspect of one's life and explaining how to use the growth mindset at any stage of life to promote success and personal fulfillment.
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Stuck! Strategies : What to Do When Students Get Stuck! How to Turn No Into Let's Go!
by Janice Carroll
Practical and research-based ideas and strategies are presented in two categories, proactive and redirective, to help motivate students with challenging behaviors, including autism spectrum disorders, and ultimately help them succeed. This includes removing "barriers" posed by lack of skills, lack of motivation, sensory issues, and more.
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Most likely to succeed : preparing our kids for the innovation era
by Tony Wagner
Calls for a complete overhaul of the function and focus of American schools, sharing insights and stories from the front lines, including profiles of successful students, teachers, parents and business leaders. Co-written by the best-selling author of Creating Innovators and The Global Achievement Gap. Includes charts and graphs.
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Creating Cultures of Thinking : The 8 Forces We Must Master to Truly Transform Our Schools
by Ron Ritchhart
Discover why and how schools must become places where thinking is valued, visible, and actively promoted. As educators, parents, and citizens, we must settle for nothing less than environments that bring out the best in people, take learning to the next level, allow for great discoveries, and propel both the individual and the group forward into a lifetime of learning. This is something all teachers want and all students deserve.[...] With the techniques and rich classroom vignettes throughout this book, Ritchhart shows that creating a culture of thinking is not about just adhering to a particular set of practices or a general expectation that people should be involved in thinking. A culture of thinking produces the feelings, energy, and even joy that can propel learning forward and motivate us to do what at times can be hard and challenging mental work.
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Focus : the hidden driver of excellence
by Daniel Goleman
Drawing on cutting-edge research along with practical findings, this landmark book on the science of attention reveals what distinguishes experts from amateurs and stars from average performers, and urges readers to pay attention to what matters to them most.
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How children succeed : grit, curiosity, and the hidden power of character
by Paul Tough
Challenges conventional views about standardized testing to argue that success is more determined by self-discipline, character and optimism, describing the work of pioneering researchers and educators whose insights into childhood stress and economic disadvantages have enabled effective new teaching methods.
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The smart girl's guide to privacy : practical tips for staying safe online
by Violet Blue
"Discusses how to protect personal information from online privacy violations. Covers how to set and store secure passwords, monitor online visibility, safely use social media and apps, and create online profiles. Contains emergency instructions for those who have been hacked or had their identity, phone, or laptop stolen".
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Guided inquiry : learning in the 21st century
by Carol Collier Kuhlthau
"This dynamic approach to an exciting form of teaching and learning will inspire students to gain insights and complex thinking skills from the school library, their community, and the wider world. "
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Quiet power : the secret strengths of introverts
by Susan Cain
An adaptation of Susan Cain's best-selling Quiet illuminates the strengths and struggles of being an introverted child or teen, sharing the stories of real-life kids who have met the challenges and made their mark in quiet ways.
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Making Thinking Visible : How to Promote Engagement, Understanding, and Independence for All Learners
by Ron Ritchhart
Visible Thinking is a research-based approach to teaching thinking that develops students' thinking dispositions, while at the same time deepening their understanding of the topics they study. Rather than a set of fixed lessons, Visible Thinking is an extensive and adaptable collection of practices that include thinking routines and the documentation of student thinking. The routines are a central element of the practical, functional and accessible nature of Visible Thinking. Thinking routines are easy to use mini-strategies that are repeatedly used in the classroom. They are a small set of questions or a short sequence of steps that can be used across various grade levels and content. Each routine targets a different type of thinking and by bringing their own content, teachers can integrate the routines into the fabric of their classrooms.
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Moonshots in education : launching blended learning in the classroom
by Esther Wojcicki
Moonshots in Education explores digital and online learning in the classroom and what it takes to make a "moonshot." It gives several models and examples of schools that are already implementing digital learning and what the success rate has been. It also provides philosophical discussion a variety of educational philosophies and how each one empowers students and teachers. The book also provides tools to support teachers in most subject areas. The forward by James Franco explores how this type of blended real world learning has made a significant positive impact in his life.
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