Deliver on the promise of equity and transformational instruction in your classroom
In The League of Extraordinary Educators, veteran educator Dr. Shaun Woodly delivers a rousing narrative designed to take readers on a journey of empowerment, motivation, rich learning experiences, classroom synergy and even secrecy! You’ll learn how to transform teaching and learning through empowering connections at all levels in the classroom, saying goodbye to outdated, ineffective teaching practices and saying hello to instructional methods that authentically captivate students from diverse backgrounds.
In the book, you’ll also find:
- Transformative practices that emerge from a combination of inspiration, mindset shifts, as well as practical techniques and strategies
- A focus on the importance of human connection, culturally significant learning experiences and community in the classroom
- A revolutionary story the reveals the secret strategies of transformational educations in urban and culturally diverse schools
An indispensable resource for K-12 teachers, instructional staff, as well as leaders and administrators facing tough issues around creating meaningful learning experiences for students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, The League of Extraordinary Educators will set the stage for learning environments that authentically engage to create equitable academic outcomes for all students. All meaning all!
Table of Contents
Introduction xv
Part I The Fable 1
The Scenario 1
Illumination Academy 4
What a Day 6
The Faculty Meeting 8
Guidance 10
An Emergency Meeting 12
Chloe’s Classroom 13
The Day Is Finally Over 15
A Whole New World 18
It’s on the Test 21
An Ordinary Teacher 25
The Manual 28
Are You In? 33
The Secret Society 36
Welcome to Extraordinary 39
Preparing for Extraordinary 44
The Letter 47
Helplessness 50
Keep Up the Pace 54
Connection to the Content 57
A Supportive Environment 59
Taking It All In 63
A New Chapter 64
Part II The Formula for Extraordinary 67
Chapter 1 How We Got Here 69
The Burden of Instruction 72
Why Manipulation Does Not Work 73
Alleviating the Burden 75
Conditions 76
Perception 76
Emotions 76
Actions 77
Results 77
Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 79
Chapter 2 Becoming Extraordinary 81
Promoting Extraordinary Connections 83
Seeing the Extraordinary 84
Getting Extraordinary Results 85
Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 87
Chapter 3 Extraordinary Learning Experiences 89
Encouraging Extraordinary Learning Experiences 90
Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 93
Chapter 4 Extraordinary Peer Collaboration 95
Facilitating Extraordinary Connections 96
Making Students the Focus 98
Encouraging Connections Beyond the Classroom 100
Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 101
Chapter 5 Extraordinary Teacher Connections 103
Connecting Emotionally with Students 105
How Is This Done? 105
Extraordinary Teacher Connections Versus Extraordinary Peer Collaboration 107
Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 109
Chapter 6 Extraordinary Atmosphere 111
The Effect of Extraordinary Conditions 113
Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 116
Chapter 7 The End of Ordinary 117
About the Author 121
References 127
Index 129
