Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students
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Author: Laila Sanguras
Publisher: Prufrock Press
Paperback:
ISBN 10: 1618216317
ISBN 13: 978-1618216311
The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and ideas presented and ends with discussion questions that can be used to continue the conversation. In an era of talent development and the pursuit of excellence, learners must be equipped with the perseverance that is essential to reaching high levels of success. This book provides a rationale for teaching grit in the classroom with the goal of propelling this topic into discussions of building passion and talent in today's students.
From School Library Journal
Sanguras explores how educators can foster resilience and passion in their students by explicitly teaching grit. She argues that grit, which lies at the crossroads between perseverance and passion for learning and is separate from intelligence, is essential for success. The book is accessible, engaging, and often humorous, weaving in current research alongside relatable examples and anecdotes for teachers. The author addresses methods for developing, instilling, and assessing perseverance and engagement at all levels, including in the classroom, through partnerships with parents and by creating a "gritty" culture in the school community. Sanguras also examines differentiation and how to teach grit to gifted learners, and the concepts pair well with other hot topics in education, such as project-based learning. Each chapter ends with discussion questions, making this an excellent choice for school or district-wide professional development. An extensive list of additional resources is appended. VERDICT This comprehensive introduction is the rare professional resource that is useful to most educators in many contexts.—Kathryn Justus, Renbrook School, West Hartford, CT
Review
This is a good book for teachers who want to incorporate Angela Duckworth's research on grit into their classroom instruction but need more background . . . Overall an easy, useful read for teachers who are curious to learn more about the practical implementation of grit in the classroom and want some practical ideas to get started. --Mindprint Learning
The book is accessible, engaging, and often humorous, weaving in current research alongside relatable examples and anecdotes for teachers . . . Each chapter ends with discussion questions, making this an excellent choice for school or district-wide professional development . . . VERDICT This comprehensive introduction is the rare professional resource that is useful to most educators in many contexts. --School Library Journal
Throughout the book, the author's teacher voice conveys a common sense tone sprinkled with humor and realism. She shares personal accounts and offers practical suggestions and viewpoints in a matter-of-fact, succinct, easy-to-read text. I found Grit in the Classroom enjoyable and interesting, and definitely recommend it as a worthwhile addition to other books about grit and mindset. --Linda Bollendorf, MiddleWeb
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