Poor Students, Rich Teaching: Seven High-Impact Mindsets for Students From Poverty

by Eric Jensen

There are three critical characteristics to know about poverty and

The devastating effects of poverty are accelerating.Poverty affects both you and your students in multiple adverse ways.You have the power to reverse the academic impact poverty has on your students, and this comprehensive resource will show you how.

In this revised and updated edition, two of Eric Jensen's top-selling books (Poor Students, Rich Teaching and Poor Students, Richer Teaching) have been merged into one must-read resource on poverty and education. Dr. Eric Jensen clearly defines seven mindsets essential for reaching economically disadvantaged students and shares corresponding strategies for overcoming adversity and ensuring college and career readiness for all learners, regardless of socioeconomic status.

Motivate students to learn in the face of poverty using mindsets in the

Understand the urgency of poverty in the United States and how poverty affects education, student engagement, and academic achievement.Learn how creating a positive school culture and a growth mindset for students can be beneficial in overcoming adversity.Gain seven high-impact mindsets that bring the relational mindset, achievement mindset, rich classroom climate mindset, engagement mindset, positivity mindset, enrichment mindset, and graduation mindset.Build effective teacher-student relationships, and help students see college and career readiness as a reachable target.Create a welcoming classroom climate where all students love to learn, and drive student engagement, motivation, and success.

Part Why the Relational Mindset?Chapter 1: Personalize the LearningChapter 2: Connect Everyone for SuccessChapter 3: Show EmpathyParting Lock in the Relational Mindset

Part Why the Achievement Mindset?Chapter 4: Set Gutsy GoalsChapter 5: Give Fabulous FeedbackChapter 6: Persist With GritParting Lock in the Achievement Mindset

Part Why the Positivity Mindset?Chapter 7: Boost Optimism and HopeChapter 8: Build Positive Attitudes Chapter 9: Change the Emotional Set PointParting Lock in the Positivity Mindset

Part Why the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset?Chapter 10: Engage Voice and VisionChapter 11: Set Safe Classroom NormsChapter 12: Foster Academic OptimismParting Lock in the Rich Classroom Climate Mindset

Part Why the Enrichment Mindset?Chapter 13: Manage the Cognitive LoadChapter 14: Develop Better Thinking SkillsChapter 15: Enhance Study Skills and VocabularyParting Lock in the Enrichment Mindset

Part Why the Engagement Mindset?Chapter 16: Engage for Maintenance and StressChapter 17: Engage for Setup and Buy-InChapter 18: Engage to Build CommunityParting Lock in the Engagement Min

Genres: Education, Nonfiction

274 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 11, 2019

Reviews

[Eco · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is a professional development reading and it is drinking Kool-Aid

Let’s just add more burden onto our teachers by saying they need to deal with all of the emotional needs of students before they even think of teaching content.
That we are responsible for undoing so much societal and home damage in a school year that would equate to three years of progress and if we can’t, we suck?
No thank you
And you wonder why teachers are quitting and not many new teachers are graduating

[Melissa · Rating 2 out of 5]

I've liked Eric Jensen's other two books; however, this one fell flat for me. The intro was full of interesting facts about how poverty affects children; which is a reiteration from his previous book. I am not convinced that setting 'gutsy goals,' giving 'fabulous feedback' and being uber-positive is the way to change things for students coming from poor environments. This book seemed more like a motivational seminar that Tony Robbins would give to a room full of educators who are looking for frilly answers.

[Kay Traska · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had this on my Want-to-Read list for 5 years. I wish I could say it was worth the wait, but I was disappointed. I found the content boring to read, with very few stories about real, or even fictional, students or teachers. Most of it seemed like common sense to me as a teacher. Maybe it would have been more interesting to me when I was a newer teacher.

[Lindseydawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read the first half on this book for school and really liked it so ended up reading the rest of it. I think this is a great book that provides so much hope for teachers and students. I love that this author encourages teachers to set goals and to always have a positive mindset. I would recommend this book to any teacher. Mindset effects so much!

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read for anyone in education. So many practical strategies to implement to help students achieve.

[Tomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blunt and to the point. No excuses for poor teaching. I read this for professional development and I liked the author's style. Your classroom is about your mindset, not the students'.

[Annie Jones-Henson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great resource for any teacher of any level! Easy and motivating to apply simple strategies in the classroom!

[Michael DeCaprio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another good one for early-career educators

[Craig Carmoney · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my favorite books for educators. Whether it’s the Superintendent of Schools or the classroom teacher. I found that it hit upon several areas critical for improving our schools.

[Jenny J. Tackett · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This us relevant to being a teacher and has impactful ideas that each teacher can apply. Take time to read and reflect.