Teaching with Poverty in Mind, Summer 2011

This blog is formatted to allow for discussion of Eric Jensen's book on poverty. Each participant may enter reflections in the comment section of Chapter 1, then on the following three headings found in chapters 2-6: 1) Theory & Research 2) Action Steps 3) High Poverty Schools Making it Happen, in the comment sections of each chapter.

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Chapter 1: Understanding the Nature of Poverty

Eric Jensen: Brain-Based Poverty Teacher Workshop
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Chapter 2 How Poverty Affects Behavior and Academic Performance

CBS Report: Rafe Esquith a teacher making a difference

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    Chapter 3 Embracing the Mind Set of Change

    Hillary Swank on Freedom Writers
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    Chapter 4 Schoolwide Success Factors

    Hobart Shakespeareans Web Site (Rafe Esquith)
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    Chapter 5 Classroom-Level Success Factors

    Freedom Writers Web Site (Erin Gruwell)
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    Chapter 6 Instructional Light and Magic

    Empowering Students with Technology
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    As you read through the book, Teaching with Poverty in Mind, please jot down your thoughts. Consider, what phrases hit you, either positively or negatively? What sounds like Crestview? What teaching strategies could affect a positive change for Crestview's students? What questions could you pose to others as you read through the book? Etc...

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        • Chapter 1: Understanding the Nature of Poverty
        • Chapter 2 How Poverty Affects Behavior and Academ...
        • Chapter 3 Embracing the Mind Set of Change
        • Chapter 4 Schoolwide Success Factors
        • Chapter 5 Classroom-Level Success Factors
        • Chapter 6 Instructional Light and Magic

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