Unleashing the Positive Power of Differences: Polarity Thinking in Our Schools
Autor Jane A. G. Kiseen Limba Engleză Paperback – 20 ian 2014
- The math wars
- Highly effective teachers/teacher evaluation (accountability and teacher development/support)
- Deep and wide curricula
- Proficiency and student engagement
Chapters based on each of these topics discuss the polarity, following “See it. Map it. Tap it.” The “see it” section provides an engaging history of each pole. In “map it”, the upsides and downsides of each pole are discussed, including key research and stories from schools or educators who have tried each pole. “Tap it” brings together the ideas from experts on each pole regarding warning signs that the polarity is swinging out of balance as well as action steps to manage it well. The book also guides readers in applying polarity management to their local contexts and includes case studies, group exercises, facilitation instructions, and PD activities.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781452257716
ISBN-10: 145225771X
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
ISBN-10: 145225771X
Pagini: 288
Dimensiuni: 178 x 254 x 20 mm
Greutate: 0.5 kg
Ediția:1
Editura: SAGE Publications
Colecția Corwin
Locul publicării:Thousand Oaks, United States
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Recenzii
"Practical and inspirational! Leveraging the Positive Power of Differences is a must read for educators at all levels of a school system. Drawing from a wealth of information and stories from the field, Kise shows educators and students “why” they must have conversations about polarizing issues, and then shows “how” to engage productively in the conversations. Everyone benefits! After reading this book, educators and students will have the necessary tools to transform school cultures and classrooms into climates of trust and collaboration."
"Jane Kise is an expert in personality type as applied to educators. Although useful, ways of understanding leadership, coaching, and teaching, personality types are based on polarities. Kise uses them, however, as part of a framework for understanding and resolving critical polarities in education, such as depth versus breadth in curriculum. She provides a set of steps for making use of personality types and moving from conflict to common purposes and then into action for the good of student and adult learning."
"Making sense of 'pendulum swings' in education is difficult for all educators; however, the use of Jane Kise's polarity tools keeps planning, decisions, and acceptance of change centered on what’s most important—student learning!"
"We live in an increasingly polarized world. At last, Leveraging the Positive Power of Differences provides a meaningful and relevant way to harness the passion that drives people to take positions at opposing poles and leverage their energy to focus on the common good."
“Conservatism vs. liberalism; autonomy vs. interdependence; competition vs. cooperation--our lives are now and our children’s future lives will be filled with intellectual tugs of war between opposites. The mind, entrenched in the rigidity of either/or thinking, dwells on the divisions and ignores the connections of both/and. This engaging and practical book helps our students (and their teachers) transcend those divisions in a journey toward enriched enlightenment and greater flexibility. Ah, but there’s the dilemma: rigidity vs. flexibility.”
“Kise’s Unleashing the Positive Power of Differences provides pragmatic guidance for educators engaged in deep change and implementation of initiatives in which stakeholders have opposing perspectives. Through authentic examples of significant changes educators face today, Kise guides educators to leverage polarity thinking to promote commitment, engagement, and investment. Rather than squandering time and effort in determining right and wrong, Kise helps educators learn how to extract ideas from diverse stances on an issue to accelerate and sustain change. When educators use polarity thinking, they model for their students and stakeholders how to develop healthier, more productive strategies for strengthening community.”
"Jane Kise is an expert in personality type as applied to educators. Although useful, ways of understanding leadership, coaching, and teaching, personality types are based on polarities. Kise uses them, however, as part of a framework for understanding and resolving critical polarities in education, such as depth versus breadth in curriculum. She provides a set of steps for making use of personality types and moving from conflict to common purposes and then into action for the good of student and adult learning."
"Making sense of 'pendulum swings' in education is difficult for all educators; however, the use of Jane Kise's polarity tools keeps planning, decisions, and acceptance of change centered on what’s most important—student learning!"
"We live in an increasingly polarized world. At last, Leveraging the Positive Power of Differences provides a meaningful and relevant way to harness the passion that drives people to take positions at opposing poles and leverage their energy to focus on the common good."
“Conservatism vs. liberalism; autonomy vs. interdependence; competition vs. cooperation--our lives are now and our children’s future lives will be filled with intellectual tugs of war between opposites. The mind, entrenched in the rigidity of either/or thinking, dwells on the divisions and ignores the connections of both/and. This engaging and practical book helps our students (and their teachers) transcend those divisions in a journey toward enriched enlightenment and greater flexibility. Ah, but there’s the dilemma: rigidity vs. flexibility.”
“Kise’s Unleashing the Positive Power of Differences provides pragmatic guidance for educators engaged in deep change and implementation of initiatives in which stakeholders have opposing perspectives. Through authentic examples of significant changes educators face today, Kise guides educators to leverage polarity thinking to promote commitment, engagement, and investment. Rather than squandering time and effort in determining right and wrong, Kise helps educators learn how to extract ideas from diverse stances on an issue to accelerate and sustain change. When educators use polarity thinking, they model for their students and stakeholders how to develop healthier, more productive strategies for strengthening community.”
Cuprins
List of Professional Development Activites
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. Understanding Polarity Thinking
Chapter 1. Introduction: Let's Put Our Differences to Work for Us
Chapter 2. Getting Unstuck in Education
Part II. The Big Picture of Polarity Thinking in Education Reform
Chapter 3. Leveraging Education Goals: Academic Success AND Whole Child Success
Chapter 4. Ensuring Effective Teachers: Evaluation as a Measure of Effectiveness AND a Guide for Professional Growth
Chapter 5. A Math Wars Truce: Mastery of Knowledge AND Mastery of Problem Solving
Chapter 6. Making Diplomas Meaningful: Standardization AND Customization
Part III. Putting the SMALL Polarity Thinking Tools to Work
Chapter 7. Introducing Polarity Thinking to Your Team
Chapter 8. Guiding Your Team Through Polarity Thinking
Chapter 9. Using Polarity Tools to Explore Initiatives and Opposing Experts
Chapter 10. Working With Common Polarities in Education
Chapter 11. Students and Polarities: A Tool for Critical Thinking
Part IV. A Closer Look at Why We Believe What We Believe
Chapter 12. Carl Jung, Neuroscience, and the Truth That We're Wired to Develop Different Viewpoints
Conclusion: Moving Beyond Polarization in Education
Appendix A. A PACT Process Case Study
Appendix B. Chapter 9 Reading: How Do We Help Students Succeed?
References
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I. Understanding Polarity Thinking
Chapter 1. Introduction: Let's Put Our Differences to Work for Us
Chapter 2. Getting Unstuck in Education
Part II. The Big Picture of Polarity Thinking in Education Reform
Chapter 3. Leveraging Education Goals: Academic Success AND Whole Child Success
Chapter 4. Ensuring Effective Teachers: Evaluation as a Measure of Effectiveness AND a Guide for Professional Growth
Chapter 5. A Math Wars Truce: Mastery of Knowledge AND Mastery of Problem Solving
Chapter 6. Making Diplomas Meaningful: Standardization AND Customization
Part III. Putting the SMALL Polarity Thinking Tools to Work
Chapter 7. Introducing Polarity Thinking to Your Team
Chapter 8. Guiding Your Team Through Polarity Thinking
Chapter 9. Using Polarity Tools to Explore Initiatives and Opposing Experts
Chapter 10. Working With Common Polarities in Education
Chapter 11. Students and Polarities: A Tool for Critical Thinking
Part IV. A Closer Look at Why We Believe What We Believe
Chapter 12. Carl Jung, Neuroscience, and the Truth That We're Wired to Develop Different Viewpoints
Conclusion: Moving Beyond Polarization in Education
Appendix A. A PACT Process Case Study
Appendix B. Chapter 9 Reading: How Do We Help Students Succeed?
References
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index
Notă biografică
Descriere
This is the first attempt to apply the powerful framework and tools of polarity management to the field of educational reform.