Inviting School Success: A Self-concept Approach to Teaching, Learning, and Democratic Practice (Education)

Inviting School Success: A Self-concept Approach to Teaching, Learning, and Democratic Practice (Education)

by WilliamW.Purkey (Author), JohnM.Novak (Author)

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Founded on TTinvitational theory, this book offers a fresh approach for today's teachers. The authors cover the teaching skills and techniques necessary to invite the student to participate in the learning process. They demonstrate the ways in which the teacher's beliefs and attitudes about people--including trust, respect, optimism, and intentionality--are paramount in enabling the student to become his/her personal best...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Edition: 3rd edition
Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc
Published: 28 Sep 1995

ISBN 10: 0534504191
ISBN 13: 9780534504199

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1. Introduction to Invitational Education. 2. Foundations of Invitational Education. 3. The Inviting Approach. 4. The Craft of Inviting. 5. Inviting in the Rain. 6. The Person in the Process. 7. Two Models for 21st Century Schools. 8. Creating Inviting Schools. Appendices: A. Practical Suggestions for the Whole School. B. Inviting and Disinviting Signals. References. Index.