Habits of Goodness
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (808 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 096186365X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-30 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
. Ruth Sidney Charney has been a teacher of children and teachers for over 25 years. A co-founder of Northeast Foundation for Children, Ruth holds master's degrees from Teachers College of Columbia University and Bank Street College of Education. She currently teaches elementary school in Greenfield, Massachusetts
"Excellent case study examples of social change in school." according to A Customer. I can't say enough good things about this book! As a teacher who is trying to initiate social change in the classroom I often feel so alone. It is such a relief to read practical examples of regular teachers who are working on the same issues I feel are essential to making the learning experience complete! I recommend this book to any teacher who has been struggling with the concept of getting their students to develop "habits of goodness"
Habits of Goodness uses case studies from six experienced teachers, grades K-6, as the basis for commentary from Charney about their efforts to create classrooms in which students are taught social skills and ethical behavior along with strong academic skills. Case studies include:Ritual and Real:Developing Language in a Kindergarten ClassroomGetting Underneath: Caring and Sharing Among Fives and SixesLetting the Spill Grow: Conflict Resolution in First GradeOuter Structures/Inner Supports: Teaching Respect to Fourth and Fifth GradersHow Are You Going to Unbore Yourself? Active Learning in the Fifth GradeMoving the Teacher's Desk: Democracy in a Fifth/Sixth Grade.. Offers an approach to solving problems that can be used in any classroom and includes an appendix outlining the process of case study
--Nel Noddings, Professor of Child Education, Teachers College, author of CaringI began my school year armed with practical strategies for creating a caring environment in my classroom I got my ideas from the experts—classroom teachers across the country—whose trials, triumphs, and tips are showcased in Habits of Goodness. --Grace Small, Instructor magazineA wonderful book. Charney provides evidence that children can learn to care for one another while becoming culturally literate. Wise, wonderful and practical. Practical and wise, it makes goodness seem re