Strength-Based Teaching

Written to provide a school community with the knowledge to successfully close the achievement gap, this book is ideal for the undervalued staff and the shadow kids that are threatened by the prospect of school failure.

Chapter 1 Preface Part 2 1. Teaching as a Patriotic Purpose Part 3 2. From Valued Ally to Vacant Vagabond: Understanding the Road Back Part 4 3. Growth as a Moral Responsibility Part 5 4. The Prodigal Child Returns Home Part 6 5. The Courage to Care Chapter 7 Epilogue: Teaching-the Final Balancing Act Chapter 8 Appendix A: Decision by Consensus Chapter 9 Appendix B: Team-Building Activities for Students and Staff Chapter 10 Bibliography Chapter 11 About the Author