Capitalize on the latest educational research and youth voices to inform your teaching and become more culturally and developmentally aware
In Who's In My Classroom?, accomplished educator and author delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories from teens in Youth Communication's award-winning writing program and the most current educational research. The book links theories of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive relationships with students.
In this book, you'll find:
- Narrative and explanations of the most cutting-edge research in educational and developmental psychology and cultural competence
- Excerpts from stories by students specifically written and edited with social and emotional learning competencies in mind
- Practical and concrete strategies for administrators and teachers to implement for sustainable improvement in learning outcomes for their students, including the use of Youth Communication’s stories
Perfect for K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators, Who's In My Classroom? is also an indispensable resource for higher education professionals and pre-service teachers seeking a practical guide to help them become more developmentally and culturally responsive in their work.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: An Introduction to Developmentally and Culturally Responsive Teaching (DCRT)
Chapter 2: Recognizing and Undoing Bias - How Teachers’ Beliefs Impact Students
Chapter 3: How Schools Influence Our Beliefs about Ourselves
Chapter 4: How Schools Shape Gender and Racial Identity Development
Chapter 5: How Stress and Trauma Affect Learning
Chapter 6: How We Can Help Students Heal and Do Better in School
Chapter 7: The Change Process
Chapter 8: Reaching DCRT Goals through True, Teen-Written Stories
Acknowledgments
Index
