"Why do I lead?" With this deceptively simple question, best-selling author Baruti K. Kafele begins a powerful examination of what it takes to make a school community achieve the greatest success in the classroom and beyond.
In The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence, Kafele, a veteran school administrator, guides motivated school leaders through 50 self-reflection exercises designed to yield a deeper understanding of the meaning behind the work that they do. Along with many other insights, this book shows how best to
Inspire and motivate students, teachers, and other school staff to approach their work with vigor and purpose;
Ensure that all students, regardless of color, creed, or origin, are valued and represented in the school culture;
Focus mission and vision statements to address students' most critical needs and integrate shared values and objectives into the fabric of the school; and
Engage parents and other community members so that they feel a stake in the school's success.
Brimming with passion, written from the heart, and informed by hard-earned experience, this transformative book is essential reading for principals and other building-level administrators determined to reinvigorate their practice, revitalize their staff, and--most importantly--guarantee the strongest outcomes for students.
In this inspiring and thought-provoking follow-up to his 2009 best-seller Motivating Black Males to Achieve in School and in Life, Baruti Kafele makes the case that the "attitude gap" that often affects underperforming students can only be closed if educators first help students develop the will to strive for excellence. According to Kafele, educators can achieve remarkable results by focusing on five key areas:
* The teacher's attitude toward students * The teacher's relationship with students * The teacher's compassion for students * The learning environment * The cultural relevance of instruction
Replete with practical strategies and illustrative anecdotes drawn from the author's 20-plus years as a teacher and principal in inner-city schools, Closing the Attitude Gap offers a wealth of lessons and valuable insights that educators at all levels can use to fire up their students' passion to learn.
In this thoughtful guide for novice and veteran educators alike, Baruti K. Kafele takes readers on a reflective journey designed to reignite their passion for teaching. Kafele's 50 questions and penetrating insights reveal how you can
Inspire students of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds to strive for academic excellence;
Develop strong relationships with students, their parents, and the greater community;
Address the challenges and promises presented by millennial learners; and
Boost your motivation and excitement about teaching despite entrenched obstacles and daily frustrations.
Replete with ideas for strengthening your practice and investing in student success, this book is an indispensable companion for teachers who want to give their absolute best in the classroom at all times and under all circumstances.
Baruti K. Kafele is a highly regarded teacher, administrator, and speaker and is the author of several books, including The Principal 50: Critical Leadership Questions for Inspiring Schoolwide Excellence.
Автор: Kafele Baruti K. Название: Is My School a Better School Because I Lead It? ISBN: 1416626891 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781416626893 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3028.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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In this latest installment to his series of best-selling self-reflection guides, celebrated educator, author, and motivational speaker Baruti Kafele offers school leaders 35 thought-provoking questions to ponder from one fundamental overarching query: "Is my school a better school because I lead it?"
Musing deeply on discrete leadership matters is an essential component of success for anybody overseeing the day-to-day operations of a school, and doubly so in communities plagued by drugs, violence, or other markers of societal dysfunction. In this book, Kafele offers those seeking to improve the quality of instruction in their institutions hard-won wisdom on such critical issues as ensuring an optimal culture and climate, engaging in parent and community outreach, confirming emergency preparedness, rallying staff, and much more.
Because the sheer volume of responsibilities for a principal or assistant principal can leave you with very little time for developing an effective and consistent self-reflection regimen, Kafele has done the work for you. You need only open the book and begin reading to embark upon a penetratingly insightful journey destined to transform your practice, boost teacher satisfaction, and--most important of all--inspire students to excel academically.
Автор: Baruti Mwalimu Название: The Sex Imperative ISBN: 0967894352 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780967894355 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3276.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Baruti Mwalimu Название: Battle Plan ISBN: 097855311X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780978553111 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2578.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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