Grit in the Classroom
Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students
- 166 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About This Book
The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and ideas presented and ends with discussion questions that can be used to continue the conversation. In an era of talent development and the pursuit of excellence, learners must be equipped with the perseverance that is essential to reaching high levels of success. This book provides a rationale for cultivating grit in the classroom with the goal of propelling this topic into discussions of building passion and talent in today's students.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Chapter 1 Anatomy of Grit
- Chapter 2 Measuring Grit
- Chapter 3 What Gritty Classrooms Can Learn From Gifted Education and Talent Development
- Chapter 4 Integrating Grit, Mindsets, and Motivation
- Chapter 5 Cultivating Passionate Students
- Chapter 6 Building Grit at Home
- Chapter 7 Creating a Gritty School Culture
- Conclusion
- Resources
- References
- About the Author