Grit in the classroom : building perseverance for excellence in today's students /

The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes st...

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Main Author: Sanguras, Laila Y., 1977- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Waco : Prufrock Press, Inc., [2017]
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Summary:The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and ideas presented and ends with discussion questions that can be used to continue the conversation. This book provides a rationale for teaching grit in the classroom with the goal of propelling this topic into discussions of building passion and talent in today's students.
Physical Description:vii, 157 pages ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-156).
ISBN:9781618216311
1618216317