These books are mostly written by teachers for teachers. They range form the latest research on students, teachers talking about overcoming inequality to help students learn, and great techniques every teacher can use in their classroom.
1. Other People’s Children by Lisa Delpit
Why it’s worth the read: According to Lisa Delpit, teachers and students have to understand one other for classrooms to succeed. Delpit analyzes the cultural differences between teachers and students and provides some insight as to how teachers can leave cultural baggage at the door to really support students’ needs. Delpit’s follow-up book, Multiplication Is For White People, further expands on Other People’s Children, analyzing the effect of the education reform movement on schools.
2. Savage Inequalities by Jonathan Kozol
Why it’s worth the read: It provides a shocking look into just how unequal school can be for students living in different ZIP codes. Kozol shows that even resources and opportunities in public schools are determined by which ZIP code you happen to live in. Kozol also wrote The Shame of The Nation, where he visited 60 schools across the country in an effort to find some classrooms that could provide examples of great learning environments for all schools.
3. The Passion-Driven Classroom by Angela Maiers and Amy Sandvold
Why it’s worth the read: Angela Maier and Amy Sandvold want to turn the conversation about the achievement gap into a conversation about how increasing passion in the classroom can create transformative change in students’ lives.
4. Freedom Writers by Erin Gruwell
Why it’s worth the read: English teacher Erin Gruwell tells of her experiences as a new teacher and reveals that most new teachers struggle with understanding their students’ needs and backgrounds. Freedom Writers provides insights into how teachers can take back struggling classrooms and renew students’ interest in learning.
5. Choice Words by by Peter Johnston
Why it’s worth the read: This book reminds teachers that developing students’ habits of discussion is important for how they express themselves.
6. Why Don’t Students Like School? by Daniel T. Willingham
Why it’s worth the read: This book is for teachers who want to know how their students’ brains work. It tells how teachers can motivate their students to remember both their favorite TV shows and the things they learn in school.
7. Teach Like a Champion by Doug Lemov
Why it’s worth the read: Doug Lemov offers 49 effective techniques that will help new teachers create great classroom management techniques to help increase learning.
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