{"product_id":"owning-it-book-alex-kajitani-9781947604117","title":"Owning It","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWith foreword by Harry K. Wong\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChange is coming at us from all angles: technological, cultural, social, and environmental. This presents a great challenge (and a great opportunity) in schools and in the teaching profession. With \u003ci\u003eOwning It\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll discover an array of easy-to-implement strategies designed to help you excel in the myriad of modern-day responsibilities of teachers and educators: classroom leader, mentor, colleague, team member, and public professional.\u003c\/p\u003e This book will empower teachers to own their careers, teach effectively, and develop strong relationships: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAcquire straightforward strategies for dealing with everyday situations found in classrooms, schools, and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the multifaceted role of a teacher in today's schools and how to balance the numerous responsibilities -- from classroom management to relationships with colleagues.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFeel inspired and motivated to bring out the best in yourself as well as in your students.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObserve creative approaches to improve teaching strategies and student engagement.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnswer reflection questions to connect with and relate to the strategies covered in the book.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: Owning It in Your Classroom: Strategies for Creating an Environment of Achievement\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 1: Revisit Your Personal Philosophy's Value\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 2: Make the Most of the First Five Minutes of Any Class\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 3: Increase Your Classroom Presence to Seem Like You're Everywhere at Once\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 4: Never Sabotage a Teachable Moment\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 5: Help Students Learn Out Loud and Still Keep a Handle on Your Classroom\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 6: Transform Your Perception of Data and Help Your Students Succeed\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 7: Think Outside the Bubble on All-Important Standardized Tests\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: Owning It With Your Most Challenging Students: Strategies for Succeeding With At-Risk and Struggling Student Populations\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 8: Bring Ethnic Identity and Culturally Relevant Curriculum Into Your Classroom\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 9: Close the Achievement Gap With At-Risk Students\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 10: Succeed With At-Risk Youth\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 11: Manage Disruptive Classroom Behavior\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 12: Establish a Negotiation With At-Risk and Struggling Students\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 13: Reel Parents in With Three Basic Strategies\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 14: Empower Students by Putting Them in Charge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Owning It at Your School and District: Strategies for Succeeding as a Member of a Staff Team\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 15: Turn \"Not Another Meeting\" Into \"Let's Get to Business!\"\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 16: Help Your School's New Teachers Succeed (and Stick Around)\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 17: Improve Schools by Minding Collegial Generation Gaps\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 18: Approach a Colleague About a Conflict\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 19: Five Ways to Make Shared Positions Work for Teachers, Students, and Administrators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: Owning It in Your Community: Strategies for Making a Positive Impact Beyond Your School and Classroom\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 20: Turn Potential Foes Into Supportive Allies\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 21: Put the Spotlight on Your School\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 22: Get Teachers Into the Community and the Community Into Teachers\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 23: Step Up and Share Your Ideas With Fellow Educators\u003cbr\u003e Chapter 24: Make Blogs an Essential Support Mechanism for Teaching\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ LIKE_NEW \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49524739866897,"sku":"GOR013074945","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49923878945041,"sku":"CIN1947604112VG","price":4.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":49928112963857,"sku":"CIN1947604112G","price":4.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":51054805123345,"sku":"NIN9781947604117","price":40.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":52143936012561,"sku":"NLS9781947604117","price":34.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ WELL_READ \/ SBYB","offer_id":53335275897105,"sku":"CIN1947604112A","price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1947604112.jpg?v=1751093694","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/owning-it-book-alex-kajitani-9781947604117","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}