Climate Schools

Author : Garry Wade McGiboney
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-06-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781443896689

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The Psychology of School Climate by Garry Wade McGiboney Pdf

Many people have become impatient with school reform and school improvement efforts that fail to include school climate. The importance of a positive school climate is emerging in current research, not only as an essential component of school reform and school improvement, but also as a necessary framework for maintaining excellent schools and providing healthy and safe schools for all students. Research strongly suggests that educators and policy makers have a lot to learn about the importance of school climate for school safety and academic success. With the growing body of research regarding school climate, it is important to study the research and understand how the psychology of school climate and how the elements of school climate can be viewed from a population-based perspective, as well as understanding the impact of school climate on individual students. This review of school climate research includes hundreds of articles and research papers of different perspectives from around the world in numerous cultures. School climate is becoming a science of education and psychology that must be studied further in order to understand the dynamic nature of learning environments, to identify elements that support or threaten the learning environment, and to learn how to improve the conditions for learning in all schools.

Author : Peter M. DeWitt
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-07-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506386003

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School Climate by Peter M. DeWitt Pdf

Build a positive school climate to impact students, teachers, and the community! Is improving school climate on your to-do list? Do you think about it as a top-down directive or as a dialogue to build equity within the school? A healthy school environment should never be seen as an option, but instead supported as a must-have. Peter DeWitt offers leaders practical high impact strategies to improve school climate, deepen involvement in student learning, and engage a broader family network. In addition to international vignettes focused on community stakeholders and research-based practices, this book features tools such as · a leadership growth cycle to help leaders build their self-efficacy · a teacher observation cycle centered on building collective efficacy · an early warning system to identify potential at-risk students · action steps following each chapter to apply to your own setting · discussion questions for use in team environments Establishing a supportive and inclusive school climate where professionals can take risks to improve the lives of students is vital to maximize learning in any school community.

Author : Anne M. Dolan
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000412185

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Teaching Climate Change in Primary Schools by Anne M. Dolan Pdf

This important and timely book provides an overview of climate change and highlights the importance of including climate change education in primary schools. It emphasises the importance of cross-curricular pedagogical approaches with a focus on climate justice, providing in-depth assistance for teaching children aged 3–13 years. Informed by up to date research, the book helps teachers to remain faithful to climate change science whilst not overwhelming children. Accompanied by online resources, this book includes practical and easy to follow ideas and lesson plans that will help teachers to include climate change education in their classrooms in a holistic, cross-curricular manner. Specific chapters address the following topics: • Inter-disciplinary approaches to climate change • Early childhood education • Pedagogies of hope • The importance of reflective practice • Ideas for including climate change education in curricular areas such as literacy, geography, science, history and the arts Designed to promote climate change education in primary schools, this resource will help primary teachers, student teachers, geography specialists and all those interested in climate change education develop their own conceptual knowledge and that of the children in their class.

Author : Gibb, Natalie
Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Page : 23 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2016-12-31
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789231001932

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Getting climate ready by Gibb, Natalie Pdf

Author : Laura Vogl,N. Newton,M. Teesson,W. Swift,A. Karageorge,C. Deans,R. McKetin,B. Steadman,J. Jones,P. Dillon,A. Havard,G. Andrews
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Drug abuse
ISBN : 0733431623

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Climate Schools by Laura Vogl,N. Newton,M. Teesson,W. Swift,A. Karageorge,C. Deans,R. McKetin,B. Steadman,J. Jones,P. Dillon,A. Havard,G. Andrews Pdf

Author : Bill Bigelow,Tim Swinehart
Publisher : Rethinking Schools
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-11-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780942961577

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A People's Curriculum for the Earth by Bill Bigelow,Tim Swinehart Pdf

A People’s Curriculum for the Earth is a collection of articles, role plays, simulations, stories, poems, and graphics to help breathe life into teaching about the environmental crisis. The book features some of the best articles from Rethinking Schools magazine alongside classroom-friendly readings on climate change, energy, water, food, and pollution—as well as on people who are working to make things better. A People’s Curriculum for the Earth has the breadth and depth ofRethinking Globalization: Teaching for Justice in an Unjust World, one of the most popular books we’ve published. At a time when it’s becoming increasingly obvious that life on Earth is at risk, here is a resource that helps students see what’s wrong and imagine solutions. Praise for A People's Curriculum for the Earth "To really confront the climate crisis, we need to think differently, build differently, and teach differently. A People’s Curriculum for the Earth is an educator’s toolkit for our times." — Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. the Climate "This volume is a marvelous example of justice in ALL facets of our lives—civil, social, educational, economic, and yes, environmental. Bravo to the Rethinking Schools team for pulling this collection together and making us think more holistically about what we mean when we talk about justice." — Gloria Ladson-Billings, Kellner Family Chair in Urban Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison "Bigelow and Swinehart have created a critical resource for today’s young people about humanity’s responsibility for the Earth. This book can engender the shift in perspective so needed at this point on the clock of the universe." — Gregory Smith, Professor of Education, Lewis & Clark College, co-author with David Sobel of Place- and Community-based Education in Schools

Author : Katie Worth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1735913642

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Miseducation by Katie Worth Pdf

Why are so many American children learning so much misinformation about climate change? Investigative reporter Katie Worth reviewed scores of textbooks, built a 50-state database, and traveled to a dozen communities to talk to children and teachers about what is being taught, and found a red-blue divide in climate education. More than one-third of young adults believe that climate change is not man-made, and science teachers who teach global warming are being contradicted by history teachers who tell children not to worry about it. Who has tried to influence what children learn, and how successful have they been? Worth connects the dots to find out how oil corporations, state legislatures, school boards, and textbook publishers sow uncertainty, confusion, and distrust about climate science. A thoroughly researched, eye-opening look at how some states do not want children to learn the facts about climate change.

Author : H. Jerome Freiberg
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-02
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781135714512

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School Climate by H. Jerome Freiberg Pdf

Like a strong foundation in a house, the climate of a school is the foundation that supports the structures of teaching and learning. This book provides a framework for educators to look at school and classroom climates using both informal and formal measures. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of climate and details techniques which may be used by heads or classroom teachers to judge the health of their learning environment. The book sets out to enhance understanding of the components of a healthy learning environment and the tools needed to improve that environment. It also looks at ways to assess the impact of change activities in improving and sustaining educational excellence. The international team of contributors bring perspectives from the school systems in America, UK, Australia and Holland.

Author : John Shindler
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 391 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2009-11-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780470565506

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Transformative Classroom Management by John Shindler Pdf

Transformative Classroom Management The natural condition of any classroom is harmonious, satisfying, and productive, so why do so many teachers struggle with problems of apathy, hostility, anxiety, inefficiency, and resistance? In this groundbreaking book, education expert John Shindler presents a powerful model, Transformative Classroom Management (TCM), that can be implemented by any teacher to restore the natural positive feelings in his or her classroom—the love of learning, collaboration, inspiration, and giving—and create a productive learning environment in which all students can achieve. Unlike other classroom management systems that view problems as something to be “handled,” TCM offers suggestions for creating optimal conditions for learning, performance, motivation, and growth. This practical book shows teachers how to abandon ineffective short-term gimmicks, bribes, and punishments and adopt the proven management practices and new habits of mind that will transform their classrooms. Praise for Transformative Classroom Management “Transformative Classroom Management is a practical resource that explains the how and why of classroom management for novice and veteran teachers. Dr. Shindler recognizes the importance of preserving the teacher’s sanity while ensuring the student’s development of a personal sense of responsibility and a positive self-esteem.” —Eileen Matus, principal, South Toms River Elementary School, New Jersey “I have read many other management books by other authors, but Transformative Classroom Management has been the best so far at demystifying the invisible forces in the classroom.” —WILL McELROY, 4th grade teacher, Los Angeles United School District “This book was an invaluable tool for me during my student teaching. It served as a reference book that I found myself continually drawn to while struggling to find ways to effectively manage 29 first graders. The ideas, concepts and suggestions in the book were so innovative and helpful that even my Master Teacher found herself implementing some of the ideas! A must have for all student teachers!” —Carol Gillon, student teacher, Seattle University “Insightful and thoroughly researched, Transformative Classroom Management is an invaluable tool to help teachers, newbies and veterans alike, develop fully functional and engaged learning communities.” —LISA GAMACHE RODRIGUEZ, teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District

Author : Bill Preble,Rick Gordon
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2011-06-13
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452239385

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Transforming School Climate and Learning by Bill Preble,Rick Gordon Pdf

Creating safe schools from the inside out This book details a comprehensive process for empowering students and teachers as school improvement leaders and “experts.” Bill Preble and Rick Gordon explain how schools can use the SafeMeasures™ collaborative action research process to: Collect and analyze school climate data Develop improvement goals Create exciting and inspiring action plans to dramatically improve their school’s climate and student engagement Each chapter features success stories from real schools, strategies and implementation activities, and book study questions that help all stakeholders transform both their school climate and student learning.

Author : George G. Bear
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 221 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2020-03-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781351170468

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Improving School Climate by George G. Bear Pdf

Improving School Climate provides evidence-based and practical strategies for cultivating a healthy school environment, while also avoiding behavior problems. The book is packed with strategies centered on key components and conditions for a positive school climate, such as positive teacher-student relationships, positive student-student relationships (including absence of bullying), supportive home-school relationships, student engagement, effective classroom management and school discipline, school safety, and student self-discipline. This text is an important inclusion for educators and school psychologists who prefer a structured, evidence-based, and practical approach for improving school climate, while also promoting students’ academic achievements, preventing behavior problems, and fostering students’ social and emotional competencies.

Author : Tamika P. La Salle-Finley
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781000900019

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Creating an Inclusive School Climate by Tamika P. La Salle-Finley Pdf

Creating an Inclusive School Climate introduces school psychology stakeholders to a wealth of foundations, individualized experiences, and school improvement efforts intended to bolster the outcomes of our most vulnerable learners. As student populations grow increasingly diverse, sociocultural variables have never been more important to supporting school climate. Using an original cultural-ecological framework, this book builds on the experiences of historically underrepresented and oppressed youth to foster a socially just, strengths-based perspective for implementing school improvement efforts within multi-tiered systems. Faculty, graduate students, researchers, and professionals in the field will come away with a conceptually and methodologically sound understanding of the interrelationships between personal characteristics, culture, ecological contexts, and school climate.

Author : Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781412997836

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School Climate 2.0 by Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin Pdf

The authors connect the teens' technology use to the school environment and provide tools (including a companion website) for creating a positive school climate that counteracts cyberbullying and sexting.

Author : Ron Avi Astor,Rami Benbenishty
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780190663049

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Bullying, School Violence, and Climate in Evolving Contexts by Ron Avi Astor,Rami Benbenishty Pdf

"This book outlines a novel unifying model that brings together these previously distinct literatures. We present an ecological model of school violence, bullying and safety in evolving contexts, to integrate all we have learned in the last decade, and suggest ways to move forward"--

Author : Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-04-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781452283708

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School Climate 2.0 by Sameer Hinduja,Justin W. Patchin Pdf

Empower students and staff to prevent cyberbullying and sexting Bullying is not new, but its venues have expanded to include social media and mobile phones. When students receive hurtful, threatening, or sexually explicit electronic messages, it affects their ability to concentrate on schoolwork. Renowned cyberbullying experts Sameer Hinduja and Justin W. Patchin connect the off-campus, high-tech behaviors of teens to the school environment and provide educators with a road map for developing a positive school climate that counteracts cyberbullying and sexting. School Climate 2.0 differentiates cyberbullying from traditional bullying and offers specific strategies for improving school climate, including Building a sense of community Peer mentoring Social norming Data-driven action plans Youth grassroots campaigns Multi-pronged policy and programming approaches by adults Included are anecdotes, stories, and high-profile case examples that illustrate the research. The book′s companion website features a Twitter feed and Facebook Fan Page with regular PreventionPoints you can put into action quickly, downloadable activities and worksheets, questions to facilitate staff and student discussions, and emerging best practices in school climate research and evaluation—powerful tools for bully-proofing your school.