Building Bridges - Engaging Students at Risk Through the Power of Relationships (Building Trust and Positive Student-Teacher Relationships)

"In Power for Good: Building Trusting Relationships with At-Risk Students author Don Parker shares numerous evidence-based strategies designed to build trusting and mutually beneficial relationships with at-risk students. In his book, Dr. Parker declares that the research is in and it shows that the old, zero tolerance methods of classroom control are not effective. In reality, the most effective methods of increasing positive classroom behavior and academic success are positive, uplifting student-teacher relationships and counseling from authority figures. If educators wish to curb behavioral issues in the classroom and, more importantly, empower their at-risk students, then they must embrace these new methods. Dr. Parker provides the evidence-based guidance necessary for teachers to make these adjustments in their teaching styles. Through this book, educators will learn how to build uplifting relationships with at-risk students and create a climate and culture in their schools that will enable student success"--

Product details

• Authors: Robert Jackson, Don Parker
• Publisher: Solution Tree
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2019
• EAN: 9781947604353
• ISBN: 978-1-947604-35-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 175 mm x 251 mm x 15 mm
• Weight: 431 g
• Series: New Art and Science of Teachin
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system