Language of Possibility

Language can help lift or limit students. Based on brain research and authentic classroom experience, this book will help you get back to the optimism of teaching by reconnecting with the possibility of each student. From classroom practice to systemwide policies, readers will find strategies for shifting the way we approach teaching to cultivate the gifts each student has to offer.Teachers and leaders will:Understand how limiting language stifles student growth and academic successUtilize figures and other resources to better recognize limiting language and replace it with positive language Reflect on the culture of your own school and improve collaborative workAccess and analyze data that will equip you to better handle obstacles in developing your professional learning communityImprove communication among all classrooms within your school or districtContents:Foreword by Anthony MuhammadIntroductionPart 1: What We Say About StudentsChapter 1: Talking About Underserved StudentsChapter 2: Talking About Expectations for StudentsChapter 3: Talking About Student MotivationChapter 4: Talking About Student DataPart 2: What We Say About ColleaguesChapter 5: Talking About Taking ResponsibilityChapter 6: Talking About Research and Best PracticesChapter 7: Talking About Teacher IndividualityChapter 8: Talking About CollaborationChapter 9: Talking About TrustEpilogue