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Hoerr, an administrator, provides brief advice on ways to prepare students for success in the real w...
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Hoerr, an administrator, provides brief advice on ways to prepare students for success in the real world by teaching them the virtues of grit: tenacity, perseverance, and the ability to never give up. He lists key resources on grit; addresses differentiation based on students' emotional readiness when teaching grit, ways to teach struggling students or high achievers, and how to use multiple intelligences in student assessment; and notes that teachers need to be positive, encouraging, and hopeful, while also modeling grit and reflecting on their own experiences. He discusses how children can learn grit through extracurricular activities; the steps of teaching for grit; and involving colleagues, administrators, parents, and the community. He provides a lesson plan and troubleshooting tips. The book lacks an index. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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