Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change (Reduce Inequality in Education and Examine the Schools Roles in Superiority and Victim Mindsets) (Classroom Strategies)
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Overcoming the Achievement Gap Trap: Liberating Mindsets to Effect Change (Reduce Inequality in Education and Examine the Schools Roles in Superiority and Victim Mindsets) (Classroom Strategies)
Ensure learning equality in every classroom so that factors such as economic standing and race don t play a role in determining students achievement. Investigate previous and current policies designed to help close the achievement gap. Examine predominant mindsets that contradict school missions to promote equal academic opportunities, and consider the psychological impact this has on students. Explore strategies for adopting a new mindset that frees educators and students from cultural attitudes that reinforce negative academic performance expectations.
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1: The History Behind the Achievement Gap
Chapter 2: A Practical Commitment to Equality
Chapter 3: Mindset and Cultural Change
Chapter 4: The Superiority Mindset
Chapter 5: The Victim Mindset
Chapter 6: The Liberation Mindset
References and Resources
Index
Technical Specifications
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