Soul of the Schoolhouse - Cultivating Student Engagement

This book offers insight into the ways in which engagement strategies at the school level can be developed and implemented in order to improve student outcomes.

List of contents

Acknowledgement
Preface
Chapters
1.Models of Student Engagement: Understanding Why It Matters
2.Meaningful Administrative Practices: Actions and Programs that Facilitate Adult and Student Engagement
3.Building a Culture of Connection: Bringing Schools, Families and Communities Together
4.Potency of Effective Curriculum: Designing Lessons and Programs to Maximize Student Participation
5.Beyond Quality Teaching: Athletic and other Co-Curricular Programs that Enhance the School Experience
6.School Law and Policies that Facilitate Student Learning: Setting the Stage for Success
References
About the Authors

About the author

Nicholas D. Young, PhD, EdD has worked in diverse professional roles for more than 30 years, serving as a teacher, principal, counselor, special education director, graduate professor, graduate dean, superintendent of schools, and longtime psychologist with clinical and educational specialties. Dr. Young holds several graduate degrees including a PhD in educational administration and an EdD in psychology. He was named the Massachusetts Superintendent of the Year and completed a distinguished Fulbright Program. Dr. Young has also published extensively in the fields of counseling, psychology, and education.

Summary

This book offers insight into the ways in which engagement strategies at the school level can be developed and implemented in order to improve student outcomes.

Product details

• Authors: Christine N Michael, Christine N. Michael, Michael Christine N., Jennifer A Smolinski, Jennifer A. Smolinski, Nicholas D Young, Nicholas D. Young, Nicholas D. Michael Young, Nicholas D./ Michael Young
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2018
• EAN: 9781475846690
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-4669-0
• No. of pages: 112
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Administration / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Student Life & Student Affairs, Educational psychology, Organization & management of education, teacher training, Educational administration and organization, Teaching skills and techniques, Teaching staff, Teaching skills & techniques, Students & Student Organisations, EDUCATION / Teaching / General, Quality Teaching;Student Engagement