Learning Community Built on Strengths - Inspiring Educators to Positively Impact Student Lives

This book is designed to equip and inspire current educators and those considering the profession of teaching as they seek to positively impact student lives for years to come.

List of contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Addressing the State of Education Today: The Dangers of Deficit-Driven Teaching and Learning
Chapter 2: Focusing on the Best: The Relentless Pursuit of Strengths
Chapter 3: Celebrating Our Differences: Divergent Thinking as an Asset
Chapter 4: Capitalizing on Collaboration: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
Chapter 5: Tackling Technological Change: The Potential of Today's Innovative Educational Opportunities
Chapter 6: Embracing Lifelong Learning: The Power of Purposeful Professional Development
Chapter 7: Reflecting on the Road Less Traveled: The Joy-filled Journey Ahead

About the author

Katie Alaniz, EdD, serves as Director of the Center for Learning Innovations and Teaching Excellence (C-LITE) at Houston Christian University, where she also teaches undergraduate and graduate education courses within the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. As a teacher and digital learning specialist for nearly two decades in both public and private schools, including her service as a digital learning specialist at River Oaks Baptist School, Dr. Alaniz guides educators as they meaningfully integrate digital tools and resources within their classrooms.

Product details

• Authors: Katie Alaniz, Katie Hao Alaniz, Alaniz Katie, David Hao
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.03.2024
• EAN: 9781475871685
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-7168-5
• No. of pages: 114
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries; EDUCATION / Educational Psychology, EDUCATION / Professional Development, EDUCATION / Learning Styles, Educational psychology, teacher training, EDUCATION / Teacher Training & Certification