The Formative five : fostering grit, empathy, and other success skills every student needs

Author

• Hoerr, Thomas R.

Additional Author(s)

-

Publisher

Alexandria: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), 2017

Language

English

ISBN

9781416622697

Series

Subject(s)

• AFFECTIVE EDUCATION
• LIFE AND SKILLS-STUDY AND TEACHING
• MORAL EDUCATION
• MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES-STUDY AND TEACHING

Notes

. Bibliography: p. 182-191 . Index: p. 192-197

Abstract

For success in school and life, students need more than proficiency in academic subjects and good scores on tests; those goals should form the floor, not the ceiling, of their education. To truly thrive, students need to develop attributes that aren't typically measured on standardized tests. In this lively, engaging book by veteran school leader Thomas R. Hoerr, educators will learn how to foster the "Formative Five" success skills that today's students need, including
Empathy: learning to see the world through others' perspectives.
Self-control: cultivating the abilities to focus and delay self-gratification.
Integrity: recognizing right from wrong and practicing ethical behavior.
Embracing diversity: recognizing and appreciating human differences.
Grit: persevering in the face of challenge.
When educators engage students in understanding and developing these five skills, they change mindsets and raise expectations for student learning. As an added benefit, they see significant improvements in school and classroom culture. With specific suggestions and strategies, The Formative Five will help teachers, principals, and anyone else who has a stake in education prepare their students—and themselves—for a future in which the only constant will be change.

Physical Dimension

Number of Page(s)

201 p.

Dimension

23 cm.

Other Desc.

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Summary / Review / Table of Content

Introduction
Thinking about tomorrow
Empathy
Self-control
Integrity
Embracing diversity
Grit
Culture is the key
Upon further review
Appendix A: Self-assessment surveys
Appendix B: Family letters.

Exemplar(s)

#	Accession No.	Call Number	Location	Status
1.	00863/17	370.114 Hoe F	Library - 7th Floor	Available