Creating caring and supportive educational environments for meaningful learning /

"This book examines the multiple definitions of caring pedagogies through a focus on programming and educators who are making emotional connections with students to support student achievement and close the opportunity gap. It connects theory with practice by highlighting research on the increa...

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Corporate Authors: IGI Global
Group Author: Daniels, Kisha N. (Editor); Billingsley, Katrina, 1974- (Editor)
Published: IGI Global,
Publisher Address: Hershey, Pa. :
Publication Dates: 2019.
Literature type: eBook
Language: English
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Online Access: http://services.igi-global.com/resolvedoi/resolve.aspx?doi=10.4018/978-1-5225-5748-7
Summary: "This book examines the multiple definitions of caring pedagogies through a focus on programming and educators who are making emotional connections with students to support student achievement and close the opportunity gap. It connects theory with practice by highlighting research on the increase in student achievement as a result of caring and or building positive relationships"--
Carrier Form: 25 PDFs (xxii, 295 pages)
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781522557494
Access: Restricted to subscribers or individual electronic text purchasers.
Index Number: LB1072
CLC: G44
Contents: Section 1. The physiology of caring. Chapter 1. Neuroscience of connection: how supportive relationships grow our brains (birth through college years) ; Chapter 2. It all begins with relationships: the glasser quality school model ; Chapter 3. Multicultural critical consciousness: it's the new "caring" -- Section 2. Professional learning that impacts caring. Chapter 4. Culturally responsive practices in educational environments: the power of caring and relationship building ; Chapter 5. Heart-based teaching: a mindfulness program for preservice teachers ; Chapter 6. From caring to cared for: prioritizing an ethic of care for special educators -- Section 3. School and community-based applications of caring. Chapter 7. Partnering with parents: establishing an ethic of care with families ; Chapter 8. Addressing the impact of trauma in high poverty elementary schools: an ecological model for school counseling ; Chapter 9. Caring as an authoritative act: re-thinking respect for students and teachers ; Chapter 10. Achievement, racial identity, and connectedness: gender differences among African American high school students ; Chapter 11. Creating a caring high school environment by utilizing a common visual language ; Chapter 12. Raising conscious kids: a community-based approach to anti-bias education.