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Neuroscientists are discovering the Chemistry of Culture by revealing the neurological links between our brain and our relationships. This book brings that brain research out of the lab and into schools by connecting it to highly effective culture-building strategies.
List of contents
Foreword
Dr. Bill Daggett, Founder and Chairman, International Center for Leadership in Education
Preface
Introduction
Part One
Chapter 1: Why Culture Matters
Chapter 2: The Farrington Way: A Culture of A'o
Chapter 3: The Chemistry of Culture
Chapter 4: Emphasize Empathy
Chapter 5: A Mental Model of Culture
Part Two
Chapter 6: Trust in Trust
Chapter 7: Release Control
Chapter 8: Empower Others
Chapter 9: Celebrate Collaboration
Chapter 10: Building Better Relationships
Chapter 11: Exercise Empathy
Chapter 12: Emphasize Empathy
Chapter 13: Blended Learning
Chapter 14: Empowering ELLs
Chapter 15: Classroom Collaboration
Afterword: The Aloha Spirit of the Island
Acknowledgements
Appendix A: Growth Mindset Frayer Model
Appendix B: Empathy Plan
Appendix C: The Culture Framework®
Appendix D: The Rigor/Relevance Framework®
Appendix E: The Successful Practices Network
Appendix F: 20 Day Trust Building Action Plan
Appendix G: Trust Self-Reflection Guide
Appendix H: Teacher Leadership Cadre Application
Appendix I: Teacher Leadership Cadre Meeting Norms
Appendix J: Teacher Leadership Cadre Roles and Responsibilities
Appendix K: Teacher Leadership Cadre Relationship Activities
Appendix L: Teacher Leadership Cadre Working Styles Assessment
Appendix M: Teacher Leadership Cadre Make-up Activity
Appendix N: Teacher Leadership Cadre Make-up Activity
Appendix O: Collaboration Rubric
Bibliography
About the Author
About the author
Jim Warford is Senior Advisor for the International Center for Leadership in Education. He has worked with schools, districts and states nation-wide since 2005. In 2003 he was appointed as Florida's first-ever K12 Chancellor for public schools.
Summary
Neuroscientists are discovering the Chemistry of Culture by revealing the neurological links between our brain and our relationships. This book brings that brain research out of the lab and into schools by connecting it to highly effective culture-building strategies.
Additional text
The Chemistry of Culture is the blueprint for analyzing the relationship between neuroscience and next steps in rapidly improving schools. What happens when practitioners and leaders understand the relationship between cognition and culture? The answer is...results!
