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Tenacious Teaching: Uniting Our Superpowers to Save Our Classrooms
In Tenacious Teaching, Platinum Apple Award winning teacher, Alex Benn, uses his twenty-years of experience to create a new system for supporting teachers and their students, which includes:
* A framework for understanding the wide range of classroom behaviors students exhibit, The Eight Attributes of Student Success.
* A measurement tool to help teachers evaluate their own effectiveness, The Formula for Powerful Teaching.
* A specific criterion for measuring the progress of disadvantaged students, The Equity Inequality.
* A methodology for teachers to analyze their own classroom practice, to discuss strategies with their colleagues without judgment, and to help novice teachers who are struggling, The Ten Tiers of Tenacious Teaching.
He also includes Ten of the Superpowers that separate expert teachers from novices, administrators, district officials, education researchers, and everyone else.
* A framework for understanding the wide range of classroom behaviors students exhibit, The Eight Attributes of Student Success.
* A measurement tool to help teachers evaluate their own effectiveness, The Formula for Powerful Teaching.
* A specific criterion for measuring the progress of disadvantaged students, The Equity Inequality.
* A methodology for teachers to analyze their own classroom practice, to discuss strategies with their colleagues without judgment, and to help novice teachers who are struggling, The Ten Tiers of Tenacious Teaching.
He also includes Ten of the Superpowers that separate expert teachers from novices, administrators, district officials, education researchers, and everyone else.
- GenresNonfiction
223 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2025
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July 4, 2024
This review is from a giveaway- thank you for including me as a giveaway winner! Tenacious Teaching: Uniting Our Superpowers to Save Our Classrooms by Alex Benn is an inspiring and practical guide for educators seeking to transform their teaching practices. Benn’s approach is both motivational and actionable, providing readers with a wealth of strategies to address the diverse challenges faced in today’s classrooms.
The book is filled with real-life examples and relatable anecdotes, making the content accessible and engaging. Benn’s emphasis on the “superpowers” of teachers highlights the unique strengths and potential within each educator, fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence.
Benn’s writing style is clear and enthusiastic, making complex educational concepts easy to understand and implement. The actionable tips and techniques presented are practical and adaptable, suitable for teachers at any stage of their career.
In summary, Tenacious Teaching is a valuable resource for educators looking to reignite their passion for teaching and make a meaningful impact in their classrooms. Alex Benn’s blend of inspiration and practical advice makes this book a must-read for anyone dedicated to the art of teaching.
The book is filled with real-life examples and relatable anecdotes, making the content accessible and engaging. Benn’s emphasis on the “superpowers” of teachers highlights the unique strengths and potential within each educator, fostering a sense of empowerment and confidence.
Benn’s writing style is clear and enthusiastic, making complex educational concepts easy to understand and implement. The actionable tips and techniques presented are practical and adaptable, suitable for teachers at any stage of their career.
In summary, Tenacious Teaching is a valuable resource for educators looking to reignite their passion for teaching and make a meaningful impact in their classrooms. Alex Benn’s blend of inspiration and practical advice makes this book a must-read for anyone dedicated to the art of teaching.
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