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Wisest Learners (Teacher Edition)
Unlock the Secrets to Your Students’ Academic Resilience
Artyom Zinchenko, Wallace Panlilio
2024 Finalist
534 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Courtnee Turner Hoyle for Readers' Favorite
As accomplished educators, Artyom Zinchenko and Wallace Panlilio wrote Wisest Learners: Unlock the Secrets to Your Students’ Academic Resilience to give other members in their field a trusted and academically relevant approach to teaching. Noticing both a lack of professional development and the need for more participation when it was available, Zinchenko and Panlilio deliver up-to-date educational practices and developed a "schoolhouse model" with students' needs and goals in mind. The authors explain each part of their schoolhouse model in detail, with stories and statistics that enhance the topic's necessity and the way it contributes to overall learning. The book focuses on foundations, engagement, structure, support, and qualities that promote lifelong learning.
Artyom Zinchenko and Wallace Panlilio have created a comprehensive text that is valuable for seasoned educators or new teachers. Zinchenko and Panlilio's stories provide clarification and encouragement and are thought-provoking, citing both nature and a student's upbringing as factors that contribute to future academic success. At one time, I was a teacher, and if I reentered the field, I'd reread this book from cover to cover. Even though I only instruct my children at home now, I found the authors' ideas helpful and the results of the studies they mentioned interesting, and I'm looking forward to applying the information. I was impressed by the ease of reading in this text and their suggestions apply to all educational sectors. With the knowledge gleaned from Wisest Learners, educators will be more equipped to approach instruction in a variety of learning styles and demographics, producing more capable and self-sustaining learners.
As accomplished educators, Artyom Zinchenko and Wallace Panlilio wrote Wisest Learners: Unlock the Secrets to Your Students’ Academic Resilience to give other members in their field a trusted and academically relevant approach to teaching. Noticing both a lack of professional development and the need for more participation when it was available, Zinchenko and Panlilio deliver up-to-date educational practices and developed a "schoolhouse model" with students' needs and goals in mind. The authors explain each part of their schoolhouse model in detail, with stories and statistics that enhance the topic's necessity and the way it contributes to overall learning. The book focuses on foundations, engagement, structure, support, and qualities that promote lifelong learning.
Artyom Zinchenko and Wallace Panlilio have created a comprehensive text that is valuable for seasoned educators or new teachers. Zinchenko and Panlilio's stories provide clarification and encouragement and are thought-provoking, citing both nature and a student's upbringing as factors that contribute to future academic success. At one time, I was a teacher, and if I reentered the field, I'd reread this book from cover to cover. Even though I only instruct my children at home now, I found the authors' ideas helpful and the results of the studies they mentioned interesting, and I'm looking forward to applying the information. I was impressed by the ease of reading in this text and their suggestions apply to all educational sectors. With the knowledge gleaned from Wisest Learners, educators will be more equipped to approach instruction in a variety of learning styles and demographics, producing more capable and self-sustaining learners.
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Innovative College Teaching
Tips & Insights from 14 Master Teachers
Perry Binder
2024 Honorable Mention
178 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Adaptability, enthusiasm, and a desire to constantly improve one's methods are the hallmarks of an effective teacher. With years of experience teaching law and ethics in business school, Perry Binder brings a comprehensive teaching guide to assist those in the teaching profession in finding creative ways to nurture and refine young minds and help them reach their fullest potential. In Innovative College Teaching, Binder shows readers how to make the first day of a class memorable, engage with students and make a lasting impression, improve one's teaching techniques and skills, prepare students for multiple choice and essay exams, and much more. Binder also emphasizes the importance of adopting new-age technology in classes, such as using AI to create interactive modules and write prompts, and integrating social media and other internet platforms into the curriculum to make the learning process dynamic.
It doesn't matter whether you're taking the first steps in your teaching career or are already an experienced veteran. Innovative College Teaching is a must-read for anyone who loves to teach regardless of their chosen subject/department. While the first part of the book focuses on Perry Binder's own teaching process that he has developed over the years in this profession, the second part contains interviews with different professors from the fields of law, science, arts, business, and technology, as they answer and offer their expert advice on five specific topics related to teaching and education. They talk about their inspiration to teach, their teaching methods, and how they continue to improve on their teaching techniques. This is an educational book for teachers to hone their skills further. I found it very informative, relevant, and motivational, and I highly recommend it.
Adaptability, enthusiasm, and a desire to constantly improve one's methods are the hallmarks of an effective teacher. With years of experience teaching law and ethics in business school, Perry Binder brings a comprehensive teaching guide to assist those in the teaching profession in finding creative ways to nurture and refine young minds and help them reach their fullest potential. In Innovative College Teaching, Binder shows readers how to make the first day of a class memorable, engage with students and make a lasting impression, improve one's teaching techniques and skills, prepare students for multiple choice and essay exams, and much more. Binder also emphasizes the importance of adopting new-age technology in classes, such as using AI to create interactive modules and write prompts, and integrating social media and other internet platforms into the curriculum to make the learning process dynamic.
It doesn't matter whether you're taking the first steps in your teaching career or are already an experienced veteran. Innovative College Teaching is a must-read for anyone who loves to teach regardless of their chosen subject/department. While the first part of the book focuses on Perry Binder's own teaching process that he has developed over the years in this profession, the second part contains interviews with different professors from the fields of law, science, arts, business, and technology, as they answer and offer their expert advice on five specific topics related to teaching and education. They talk about their inspiration to teach, their teaching methods, and how they continue to improve on their teaching techniques. This is an educational book for teachers to hone their skills further. I found it very informative, relevant, and motivational, and I highly recommend it.
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Doing Good & Doing Well
Inspiring Helping Professionals to Become Leaders in Their Organizations
Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD
2024 Silver Medal
206 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Jennie More for Readers' Favorite
Doing Good & Doing Well by Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD, is a guide for helping professionals like teachers, therapists, social workers, doctors, and nurses to assume leadership roles in their organizations. As these professionals and others like them focus on the well-being of people, often working in under-resourced communities, they may be too humble to see themselves in business roles. This book guides anyone hoping to enter a management or leadership role where they will be responsible for people. Kaufman advises on what to expect in the boardroom, a day in the life of a CEO, hiring, mentoring, and losing people, and how to begin wrapping their minds around transforming from the role of a carer to the leader of an organization of carers.
Doing Good & Doing Well by Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD, is a resourceful and insightful book and certainly a must-read for all professionals who want to or are about to become a manager or leader. I enjoyed the multiple examples of people-management scenarios where Kaufman explains personnel issues and how leaders dealt with each effectively, putting his advice into perspective. Few leadership or business books provide such practical guidance and real-life examples. It can be difficult for a professional to transition to management, but Kaufman details the new skills, experiences, pitfalls, and opportunities that professionals can expect. Kaufman has a wealth of knowledge about business and leadership, making this book one of a kind that will help professionals successfully transition from specialist to business leader roles.
Doing Good & Doing Well by Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD, is a guide for helping professionals like teachers, therapists, social workers, doctors, and nurses to assume leadership roles in their organizations. As these professionals and others like them focus on the well-being of people, often working in under-resourced communities, they may be too humble to see themselves in business roles. This book guides anyone hoping to enter a management or leadership role where they will be responsible for people. Kaufman advises on what to expect in the boardroom, a day in the life of a CEO, hiring, mentoring, and losing people, and how to begin wrapping their minds around transforming from the role of a carer to the leader of an organization of carers.
Doing Good & Doing Well by Michael L. Kaufman, MSW, PhD, is a resourceful and insightful book and certainly a must-read for all professionals who want to or are about to become a manager or leader. I enjoyed the multiple examples of people-management scenarios where Kaufman explains personnel issues and how leaders dealt with each effectively, putting his advice into perspective. Few leadership or business books provide such practical guidance and real-life examples. It can be difficult for a professional to transition to management, but Kaufman details the new skills, experiences, pitfalls, and opportunities that professionals can expect. Kaufman has a wealth of knowledge about business and leadership, making this book one of a kind that will help professionals successfully transition from specialist to business leader roles.
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From the Spotlight to Real Life
Tips from the stage to reignite teams and spark communication skills.
Lisa David Olson
2024 Gold Medal
136 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Demetria Head for Readers' Favorite
From the Spotlight to Real Life by Lisa David Olson offers a comedic yet insightful journey into mastering communication and team dynamics. With a blend of humor and practical wisdom, Lisa emphasizes the vital importance of connection within teams. She eloquently delves into the ripple effect of joy and commitment within a group, showcasing how a connected team breeds productivity. Through engaging quizzes like "Am I Funny?" and discussions on topics such as storytelling versus story sharing and the transformative power of improv, Lisa equips readers with invaluable tools for becoming dynamic communicators. By emphasizing the essence of listening and openness in leadership, she drives home the message that effective communication begins with fostering genuine connections within teams.
Readers will find themselves drawn to From the Spotlight to Real Life for its refreshing blend of humor and raw honesty. Lisa David Olson's practical advice, coupled with entertaining anecdotes and quizzes, ensures an engaging and enlightening read. Beyond simply offering communication tips, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating various social and professional interactions with confidence and authenticity. Whether readers are seeking to enhance their public speaking skills, improve teamwork, or simply become better communicators in everyday life, this book provides actionable insights and inspiration. With its accessible approach and relatable content, this guide promises to empower readers to command any room with ease, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone striving for personal and professional growth.
From the Spotlight to Real Life by Lisa David Olson offers a comedic yet insightful journey into mastering communication and team dynamics. With a blend of humor and practical wisdom, Lisa emphasizes the vital importance of connection within teams. She eloquently delves into the ripple effect of joy and commitment within a group, showcasing how a connected team breeds productivity. Through engaging quizzes like "Am I Funny?" and discussions on topics such as storytelling versus story sharing and the transformative power of improv, Lisa equips readers with invaluable tools for becoming dynamic communicators. By emphasizing the essence of listening and openness in leadership, she drives home the message that effective communication begins with fostering genuine connections within teams.
Readers will find themselves drawn to From the Spotlight to Real Life for its refreshing blend of humor and raw honesty. Lisa David Olson's practical advice, coupled with entertaining anecdotes and quizzes, ensures an engaging and enlightening read. Beyond simply offering communication tips, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to navigating various social and professional interactions with confidence and authenticity. Whether readers are seeking to enhance their public speaking skills, improve teamwork, or simply become better communicators in everyday life, this book provides actionable insights and inspiration. With its accessible approach and relatable content, this guide promises to empower readers to command any room with ease, making it an essential addition to the library of anyone striving for personal and professional growth.
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Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors
10 Easy Ways to Reignite Your Passion for Teaching
Perry Binder
2023 Finalist
175 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Joe Wisinski for Readers' Favorite
Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors was written to give practical teaching tips to professors. It’s for both those who are new to teaching at the university level and those who have taught for years but want to re-invigorate their teaching by implementing fresh ideas. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is about the ideas the author, Perry Binder, has gleaned from his 20-plus years as a college professor. Binder also shares how the pandemic changed his teaching. The second part is about the LIGHTBULBS acronym. There are also a large number of appendices in which Binder writes about topics ranging from interviews with master teachers to books that inspired him, and much more. The author also provides space for professors to write down their experiences as they integrate with the LIGHTBULBS acronym.
I’ve been an adjunct university professor for 18 years, which is one reason why I wanted to read this book. Although I’m experienced, there is always something new to learn. Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors did not disappoint me. The book is eminently hands-on, packed with ideas that any professor can, and should, use to improve his or her classroom teaching and demeanor. I especially liked the numerous anecdotes and examples that Perry Binder shared. Any professor will be able to identify with them. I highly recommend this excellent book to both new and experienced professors, and high school teachers too. Congratulations to the author for writing an exceptional, practical, and fun-to-read book.
Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors was written to give practical teaching tips to professors. It’s for both those who are new to teaching at the university level and those who have taught for years but want to re-invigorate their teaching by implementing fresh ideas. The book is divided into two parts. The first part is about the ideas the author, Perry Binder, has gleaned from his 20-plus years as a college professor. Binder also shares how the pandemic changed his teaching. The second part is about the LIGHTBULBS acronym. There are also a large number of appendices in which Binder writes about topics ranging from interviews with master teachers to books that inspired him, and much more. The author also provides space for professors to write down their experiences as they integrate with the LIGHTBULBS acronym.
I’ve been an adjunct university professor for 18 years, which is one reason why I wanted to read this book. Although I’m experienced, there is always something new to learn. Classroom LIGHTBULBS for College Professors did not disappoint me. The book is eminently hands-on, packed with ideas that any professor can, and should, use to improve his or her classroom teaching and demeanor. I especially liked the numerous anecdotes and examples that Perry Binder shared. Any professor will be able to identify with them. I highly recommend this excellent book to both new and experienced professors, and high school teachers too. Congratulations to the author for writing an exceptional, practical, and fun-to-read book.
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Hair Loss
Options for Restoration & Reversal
Gustavo J Gomez, Ph.D.
2023 Honorable Mention
436 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite
Losing a few strands of hair when you comb is usually no cause for alarm, yet many people find it worrisome and regard it as a dermatological affliction that requires a medical examination. In this second edition of his book Hair Loss: Options for Restoration and Reversal, Doctor Gustavo J. Gomez Ph.D. gives an in-depth medical perspective about what is important in the field of hair loss, as well as the many restorative treatments. The book begins by orienting readers on the physiology of hair growth and addresses male and female hair loss thoroughly. It also provides a historical perspective on hair loss treatments as well as the contributing factors. Finally, the book reviews the latest trends in restoration and transplantation techniques as well as alternative methods for correcting hair loss. The book concludes by examining possible trends.
The skinhead look is now a popular fad for those who are losing their hair, but it isn’t the preferred solution for those who find hair loss and baldness to be a challenge. Many of those who are experiencing hair loss become susceptible to the latest marketing gimmicks and resort to remedies that often yield limited results. Gustavo J. Gomez has provided an invaluable guide that equips you with the necessary information about hair loss. Suffering from hair loss is bad enough; you don’t deserve to be duped by costly and ineffective medical treatments. This book is a worthwhile investment when it comes to selecting the best option for treatment. Hair Loss helps to save you time by informing readers how to safeguard their financial resources, health, and hair. This is the only book you will need to tell you everything you need to know about hair loss intervention.
Losing a few strands of hair when you comb is usually no cause for alarm, yet many people find it worrisome and regard it as a dermatological affliction that requires a medical examination. In this second edition of his book Hair Loss: Options for Restoration and Reversal, Doctor Gustavo J. Gomez Ph.D. gives an in-depth medical perspective about what is important in the field of hair loss, as well as the many restorative treatments. The book begins by orienting readers on the physiology of hair growth and addresses male and female hair loss thoroughly. It also provides a historical perspective on hair loss treatments as well as the contributing factors. Finally, the book reviews the latest trends in restoration and transplantation techniques as well as alternative methods for correcting hair loss. The book concludes by examining possible trends.
The skinhead look is now a popular fad for those who are losing their hair, but it isn’t the preferred solution for those who find hair loss and baldness to be a challenge. Many of those who are experiencing hair loss become susceptible to the latest marketing gimmicks and resort to remedies that often yield limited results. Gustavo J. Gomez has provided an invaluable guide that equips you with the necessary information about hair loss. Suffering from hair loss is bad enough; you don’t deserve to be duped by costly and ineffective medical treatments. This book is a worthwhile investment when it comes to selecting the best option for treatment. Hair Loss helps to save you time by informing readers how to safeguard their financial resources, health, and hair. This is the only book you will need to tell you everything you need to know about hair loss intervention.
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Me Power
LaNysha T. Adams
2023 Honorable Mention
252 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Erin Nicole Cochran for Readers' Favorite
Me Power by LaNysha T. Adams, Ph.D. is a self-help book that delivers on many different levels. As readers, we get an immediate front-row seat in one of the most crucial moments of the author's life. A singular moment that might break others in half and discourage them from their long-term goal only fueled her desire to get to the top of her educational mountain. We not only become privy to her path to success but also the stories of many others, from their low points to their crowning achievements. Reading Me Power will leave you uplifted and inspired.
Me Power by LaNysha T. Adams is the voice in the back of your mind. The right one, the one that is educated and hears all your inner doubts and self-criticism and slays them, putting them into the deepest graveyards. The narration is a much-needed balm that alternates between intellectual dialogue with facts and quotes to being your oldest friend and confidante. Adams finds the perfect middle ground to tell her story, give us the truth, and help us to uncover our own “Me Power.” Page 86 delivers one of my favorite quotes: “You do not become who you are from one single event. You’re the product of your past, present, and future selves.” This is the perfect book for someone looking to find their true self, which in the end, is all of us. Trust me when I say you don’t want to miss out on this book!
Me Power by LaNysha T. Adams, Ph.D. is a self-help book that delivers on many different levels. As readers, we get an immediate front-row seat in one of the most crucial moments of the author's life. A singular moment that might break others in half and discourage them from their long-term goal only fueled her desire to get to the top of her educational mountain. We not only become privy to her path to success but also the stories of many others, from their low points to their crowning achievements. Reading Me Power will leave you uplifted and inspired.
Me Power by LaNysha T. Adams is the voice in the back of your mind. The right one, the one that is educated and hears all your inner doubts and self-criticism and slays them, putting them into the deepest graveyards. The narration is a much-needed balm that alternates between intellectual dialogue with facts and quotes to being your oldest friend and confidante. Adams finds the perfect middle ground to tell her story, give us the truth, and help us to uncover our own “Me Power.” Page 86 delivers one of my favorite quotes: “You do not become who you are from one single event. You’re the product of your past, present, and future selves.” This is the perfect book for someone looking to find their true self, which in the end, is all of us. Trust me when I say you don’t want to miss out on this book!
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The Accomplice
The Invisible Disability of FASD
Melissa Jacobus
2023 Bronze Medal
286 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Susan van der Walt for Readers' Favorite
Author Melissa Jacobus has raised two adopted children, both diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), an invisible but preventable developmental disability. FASD is caused when a mother consumes alcohol during her pregnancy which can present in the child in various ways. The main factor is that FASD sufferers can fool others because they can appear credible, believable, and mature. However, adults with FASD can't make good choices due to poor judgment, suggestibility, and limited understanding of the consequences of their actions and they will always need a parent to advocate for them. In The Accomplice, we see the battles a parent faces looking out for these adult children who have the legal rights of adults but no capability in taking care of themselves, and how this legal adult status limits parental rights and the assistance they can give to those in their care.
The biggest challenge for parents and people with FASD is ignorance. The ongoing challenge of educating people about a disability that people can't see is exhausting and often frustrating when people show no interest. Melissa Jacobus faces resistance from her ex-husband who doesn't believe in FASD and thinks his children's issues are due to her poor parenting. I admire Melissa's persistence in helping her children despite their poor choices and her ongoing campaign to educate and advocate for FASD patients. The Accomplice is a valuable resource to create awareness about FASD and poses a challenge to the legal system to incorporate processes to deal with offenders diagnosed with FASD, and to get them the help they need instead of prison sentences that only create a vicious circle of criminal activity.
Author Melissa Jacobus has raised two adopted children, both diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD), an invisible but preventable developmental disability. FASD is caused when a mother consumes alcohol during her pregnancy which can present in the child in various ways. The main factor is that FASD sufferers can fool others because they can appear credible, believable, and mature. However, adults with FASD can't make good choices due to poor judgment, suggestibility, and limited understanding of the consequences of their actions and they will always need a parent to advocate for them. In The Accomplice, we see the battles a parent faces looking out for these adult children who have the legal rights of adults but no capability in taking care of themselves, and how this legal adult status limits parental rights and the assistance they can give to those in their care.
The biggest challenge for parents and people with FASD is ignorance. The ongoing challenge of educating people about a disability that people can't see is exhausting and often frustrating when people show no interest. Melissa Jacobus faces resistance from her ex-husband who doesn't believe in FASD and thinks his children's issues are due to her poor parenting. I admire Melissa's persistence in helping her children despite their poor choices and her ongoing campaign to educate and advocate for FASD patients. The Accomplice is a valuable resource to create awareness about FASD and poses a challenge to the legal system to incorporate processes to deal with offenders diagnosed with FASD, and to get them the help they need instead of prison sentences that only create a vicious circle of criminal activity.
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Toward a Model of Constitutions
How Human Rights, Lincoln’s Address, and Berlin’s Liberties Explain Democracies
Williams Kuttikadan
2023 Silver Medal
290 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Toward a Model of Constitutions: How Human Rights, Lincoln’s Address, and Berlin’s Liberties Explain Democracies is a work of non-fiction in the government and politics subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Williams Kuttikadan. The book aims to provide a guide for every aspect of constitutions ranging from what they are, why they are needed, what informs their writing, and what we can learn about various countries from the constitutions they base their laws on. By basing the discussion on analyzing human rights and how those are articulated into law, the book provides a unique perspective on the tool used to define a county’s laws and values.
It seems so strange to me after reading this book that I had gotten through my life so far with such a poor understanding of something that dictates so many of the rights and liberties I enjoy every day without a moment's thought. Perhaps it is the language that Constitutions are written in, grandiose legal speak with linguistic norms from hundreds of years ago that make them feel impossible for the modern reader to navigate. But now, the modern reader has author Williams Kuttikadan, whose superbly researched and effortlessly approachable work on the subject of Constitutions is essential for every civics student. As modern social challenges seek to change the status quo into a fairer world for many, it is important to look at the documents that founded our democracies and understand what they are for and what the people who wrote them hoped to achieve. Overall, I can heartily recommend Toward a Model of Constitutions which does a marvelous job of contextualizing the sentiments of yesteryear to help us understand how to use these documents in the modern day.
Toward a Model of Constitutions: How Human Rights, Lincoln’s Address, and Berlin’s Liberties Explain Democracies is a work of non-fiction in the government and politics subgenres. It is suitable for the general reading audience and was penned by author Williams Kuttikadan. The book aims to provide a guide for every aspect of constitutions ranging from what they are, why they are needed, what informs their writing, and what we can learn about various countries from the constitutions they base their laws on. By basing the discussion on analyzing human rights and how those are articulated into law, the book provides a unique perspective on the tool used to define a county’s laws and values.
It seems so strange to me after reading this book that I had gotten through my life so far with such a poor understanding of something that dictates so many of the rights and liberties I enjoy every day without a moment's thought. Perhaps it is the language that Constitutions are written in, grandiose legal speak with linguistic norms from hundreds of years ago that make them feel impossible for the modern reader to navigate. But now, the modern reader has author Williams Kuttikadan, whose superbly researched and effortlessly approachable work on the subject of Constitutions is essential for every civics student. As modern social challenges seek to change the status quo into a fairer world for many, it is important to look at the documents that founded our democracies and understand what they are for and what the people who wrote them hoped to achieve. Overall, I can heartily recommend Toward a Model of Constitutions which does a marvelous job of contextualizing the sentiments of yesteryear to help us understand how to use these documents in the modern day.
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School Leadership from A to Z
How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way
Bradley James Davies
2023 Gold Medal
233 Pages
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Non-Fiction - Education
Reviewed by Vincent Dublado for Readers' Favorite
School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way by Bradley James Davies is a collection of structured essays that seeks to support educators. It shares the author’s successes by drawing on the lessons he learned the hard way. As a school leader in the field of leadership, he navigates the reader on how to smooth the way and avoid pitfalls. He talks about the important aspects of the academic vocation, both personal and professional, that mold you into becoming the leader that your teacher and students need you to be. Part memoir and part school leadership manual, the book chronicles what the author describes as a professional crash-landing and the collateral relationship damage associated with it.
As a former teacher, I believe that School Leadership from A to Z is a treasure house for anyone who has ever stepped into a school environment. Davies writes with a great sense of humor, yet it is balanced with words of wisdom that educators can identify with. The way he arranges his essays according to alphabetical titles, like an educational song for preschool kids, is not only enticing but addresses the crucial factors in school leadership. Just like teachers, school leaders need support and opportunities for growth. This work provides them with authentic coaching that serves as a key to developing into stronger school leaders. Ultimately this promotes positive change in school environments to effectively drive school management. It’s a must-read for anyone concerned with education and with the challenges it presents to those who work behind the scenes.
School Leadership from A to Z: How to Lead Well Without Losing Your Way by Bradley James Davies is a collection of structured essays that seeks to support educators. It shares the author’s successes by drawing on the lessons he learned the hard way. As a school leader in the field of leadership, he navigates the reader on how to smooth the way and avoid pitfalls. He talks about the important aspects of the academic vocation, both personal and professional, that mold you into becoming the leader that your teacher and students need you to be. Part memoir and part school leadership manual, the book chronicles what the author describes as a professional crash-landing and the collateral relationship damage associated with it.
As a former teacher, I believe that School Leadership from A to Z is a treasure house for anyone who has ever stepped into a school environment. Davies writes with a great sense of humor, yet it is balanced with words of wisdom that educators can identify with. The way he arranges his essays according to alphabetical titles, like an educational song for preschool kids, is not only enticing but addresses the crucial factors in school leadership. Just like teachers, school leaders need support and opportunities for growth. This work provides them with authentic coaching that serves as a key to developing into stronger school leaders. Ultimately this promotes positive change in school environments to effectively drive school management. It’s a must-read for anyone concerned with education and with the challenges it presents to those who work behind the scenes.
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