Описание: With Doing Poorly on Purpose, veteran educator James R. Delisle dispels the negative associations and stereotypes connected to underachievement. By focusing on smart kids who get poor grades not because theyre unable to do better in school but because they dont want to Delisle presents a snapshot of underachievement that may look far different from what you envision it to be.
There is no such thing as a classic underachiever. Students (and their reasons for underachieving) are influenced by a wide range of factors, including self-image, self-concept, social-emotional relationships, and the amount of dignity teachers afford their students.
Helping smart students achieve when they dont want to is not an easy task, but you can reengage and inspire students using Delisles insights and practical advice on these topics:
- Autonomy
- Access
- Advocacy
- Alternatives
- Aspirations
- Approachable Educators
Smart, underachieving students need the reassurance that they are capable, valuable, and worth listening to despite their low academic performance. If these students who are otherwise academically capable dont feel they are getting respect from those in charge of their learning, then the desire to conform and achieve is minimized.
In a word, they want dignity. Dont we all?
This book is a joint publication of ASCD and Free Spirit Publishing.
