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Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen
Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind by Eric Jensen
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Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind: Practical Strategies for Raising Achievement
By Eric Jensen
Unlocking the Potential of Economically Disadvantaged Students
In this galvanizing follow-up to the best-selling Teaching with Poverty in Mind, renowned educator and learning expert Eric Jensen delves deeper into the critical role of engagement in the academic success of economically disadvantaged students. Drawing from research, real school success stories, and practical experience, Jensen offers educators effective and actionable strategies to improve student motivation and achievement.
Key Insights from the Book
- Purposeful Engagement Strategies: Learn how to expand students' cognitive capacity and foster deeper, enduring understanding through purposeful engagement techniques.
- Unwritten Rules for Engagement: Uncover the essential, yet often overlooked, rules for increasing student achievement by engaging their minds.
- Automating Engagement: Discover how to efficiently utilize instructional time to empower students and make them take ownership of their learning process.
- Practical Implementation Plan: Gain steps you can take to create an exciting yet realistic implementation plan to enhance classroom engagement.
The Importance of Engagement in Overcoming Barriers
Too many vulnerable students disengage and drop out due to the lack of effective engagement in the classroom. Jensen argues that by making school the best part of every student's day, we can combat issues like poor attendance, achievement gaps, and low graduation rates. This book provides the essential tools for educators to turn their classrooms into environments that inspire students to succeed.
Why This Book Matters
As an educator, understanding the complex factors that contribute to student disengagement is essential. Engaging Students with Poverty in Mind is a timely resource that equips you with the strategies and insights needed to create positive change in your classroom and help every student thrive academically and beyond.
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