PROFESSIONAL READING (OFF CAMPUS)
BOOK: HELPING CHILDREN SUCCEED
BY:PAUL TOUGH
The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: Success comes to those who score highest on test, from preschool up to the present. But in How Children succeed, Paul tough argues for a very different understanding of what makes a successful child. Drawing on groundbreaking research in neuroscience, economics, psychology. Tough shows that the qualities that matter most have less to do with IQ and more to do with character: skills like grit, curiosity, conscientiousness and optimism.
How students succeed introduces us to a new generation of scientist and educators who are a radically changing our understanding of how student develop character, how they learn to think, and how they overcome adversity. It tells the personal stories of a young people struggling to stay on the right side of the line between success and failure. And it argues for a new way of thinking about how best to steer an individual child- or a whole generation of children-toward a successful future.
This provocative and profoundly hopeful book will not only inspire and engage readers; it also change our understanding of childhood itself.
REFERENCE:
https://ssir.org/books/excerpts/entry/helping_children_succeed_what_works_and_why
PROFESSIONAL READING (OFF CAMPUS)
."The First Days of School: How to Be an Effective Teacher" by Harry K. Wong and Rosemary T. Wong
This book emphasizes the importance of effective classroom management and the establishment of clear procedures and routines from the first day of school. The Wongs argue that student achievement is largely influenced by how well the teacher manages the classroom environment. Key strategies include setting clear expectations, maintaining consistency, and using positive reinforcement to encourage desired behaviors.
I have come to learn that the first interactions with learners are critical. They provide a unique opportunity to establish a welcome and structured environment. Implementing explicit processes and practices from the start has become a staple of my teaching practice. By doing so, I provide kids a sense of stability and regularity, which is critical for their engagement and academic achievement. The emphasis on creating a positive classroom environment has taught me that consistency and clarity are essential for effective teaching.