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9781412926300 English 1412926300 "This book provides practical examples of how to change schools into learning communities for the betterment-personal and academic-of all students, teachers and principals. The weaving of personal stories with important messages for educators makes this an important book to be used for professional development." -Diane Barone, Professor of Literary Studies, College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno "Clifton Taulbert uses his charismatic writing and inspirational stories to convey a powerful message. Teachers and educators who are interested in bringing the eight habits of the heart into their lives will find this book compelling and useful." -Douglas Fisher, Professor, San Diego State University "Eight Habits of the Heart'¢ for Educators is well suited for new as well as seasoned administrators looking to improve student achievement. New teacher mentoring programs would be an ideal place for many of the suggested activities. Weaving in the life experiences of the author, creates interest and provides the reader with a sense that putting the habits in place is very possible." -Kay Lovelace Taylor, Principal Associate, KLT & Associates "This book will appeal to teachers, administrators, school board members, and those studying to be educators. Clifton Taulbert's style is both intellectual and down-home and the book is organized for maximum effectiveness. It offers strategies without being strategy driven, is spiritual without being preachy, and provides opportunities for readers to look toward self-improvement while still feeling good about the progress they have already made." -John C. Hughes, Principal , The Joseph R. Drake School, Bronx, NY Find a renewed sense of purpose and mission by using the Eight Habits of the Heart! How can we provide all our students with a first-class education with all the obstacles and challenges faced by today's schools? Based on his experiences growing up in the Mississippi Delta during the era of segregation, Clifton Taulbert shares time-honored principles that can transform the lives of the teachers, students, administrators, and staff within the school. Through moving and inspirational stories, Taulbert explains the Eight Habits-nurturing attitude, dependability, responsibility, friendship, brotherhood, high expectations, courage, and hope-and how educators can implement them into their own lives and the life of their school. This reader-friendly guide empowers educators with: Real-life examples of educators successfully implementing the Eight Habits of the Heart Intentional strategies and application sections to apply each habit in your classroom and school Insightful reflective questions and personal assessments, Best-selling author Clifton Taulbert lays out eight principles he learned from his elders while growing up in poverty in the Mississippi Delta during the era of segregation. These "eight habits of the heart" are: a nurturing attitude, dependability, responsibility, friendship, brotherhood, high expectations, courage, and hope. Eight Habits of the Heart for Educators explores the idea of community and then moves through a discussion of each habit. Ideal for training, staff development, and study groups, it also includes activities, exercises, and reflective questions. During his many years of working with educators, Taulbert has collected many stories, ideas, and strategies for applying his Eight Habits of the Heart in schools, and they are gathered into this inspirational book., The author "s inspirational stories demonstrate how to implement the Eight Habits in your own life, and provide strategies for applying each habit in your classroom and school., This study reassesses several accepted truths about Arab village society. It shows first that one cannot speak about the position of women in general, because there is a great difference among women depending on the structure of their households and relationships. Women whose work contributes to the family's income, who have been able to acquire property, who exert control over their sons, and who have the quickness of mind to exploit suitable opportunities, often have their way in the economic and political affairs of their households and beyond. Ginat's analysis of marriage patterns dispels the common notion that men customarily seek the hand of their father's brother's daughter, and that this type of marriage illustrates a principle of endogamy in Arab village society. After carefully examining the numerous reasons for each marriage, he concludes that a combination of material and political considerations of the families involved, and not stated norms, determines the choice of spouses. The author clarifies the notion of honor, which hitherto has been used to explain so many things in Arab society. In Arab societies a man's honor often seems to depend on the reputation of his women. Now it appears that his honor is gauged not by the actual sexual comportment of women for whom he is morally responsible, but by public attitudes towards that sexuality. Ginat's analysis adds to our understanding of some central themes in Arab society. He provides valuable and complete information about aspects of family life that have rarely been covered in such detail.
9781412926300 English 1412926300 "This book provides practical examples of how to change schools into learning communities for the betterment-personal and academic-of all students, teachers and principals. The weaving of personal stories with important messages for educators makes this an important book to be used for professional development." -Diane Barone, Professor of Literary Studies, College of Education, University of Nevada, Reno "Clifton Taulbert uses his charismatic writing and inspirational stories to convey a powerful message. Teachers and educators who are interested in bringing the eight habits of the heart into their lives will find this book compelling and useful." -Douglas Fisher, Professor, San Diego State University "Eight Habits of the Heart'¢ for Educators is well suited for new as well as seasoned administrators looking to improve student achievement. New teacher mentoring programs would be an ideal place for many of the suggested activities. Weaving in the life experiences of the author, creates interest and provides the reader with a sense that putting the habits in place is very possible." -Kay Lovelace Taylor, Principal Associate, KLT & Associates "This book will appeal to teachers, administrators, school board members, and those studying to be educators. Clifton Taulbert's style is both intellectual and down-home and the book is organized for maximum effectiveness. It offers strategies without being strategy driven, is spiritual without being preachy, and provides opportunities for readers to look toward self-improvement while still feeling good about the progress they have already made." -John C. Hughes, Principal , The Joseph R. Drake School, Bronx, NY Find a renewed sense of purpose and mission by using the Eight Habits of the Heart! How can we provide all our students with a first-class education with all the obstacles and challenges faced by today's schools? Based on his experiences growing up in the Mississippi Delta during the era of segregation, Clifton Taulbert shares time-honored principles that can transform the lives of the teachers, students, administrators, and staff within the school. Through moving and inspirational stories, Taulbert explains the Eight Habits-nurturing attitude, dependability, responsibility, friendship, brotherhood, high expectations, courage, and hope-and how educators can implement them into their own lives and the life of their school. This reader-friendly guide empowers educators with: Real-life examples of educators successfully implementing the Eight Habits of the Heart Intentional strategies and application sections to apply each habit in your classroom and school Insightful reflective questions and personal assessments, Best-selling author Clifton Taulbert lays out eight principles he learned from his elders while growing up in poverty in the Mississippi Delta during the era of segregation. These "eight habits of the heart" are: a nurturing attitude, dependability, responsibility, friendship, brotherhood, high expectations, courage, and hope. Eight Habits of the Heart for Educators explores the idea of community and then moves through a discussion of each habit. Ideal for training, staff development, and study groups, it also includes activities, exercises, and reflective questions. During his many years of working with educators, Taulbert has collected many stories, ideas, and strategies for applying his Eight Habits of the Heart in schools, and they are gathered into this inspirational book., The author "s inspirational stories demonstrate how to implement the Eight Habits in your own life, and provide strategies for applying each habit in your classroom and school., This study reassesses several accepted truths about Arab village society. It shows first that one cannot speak about the position of women in general, because there is a great difference among women depending on the structure of their households and relationships. Women whose work contributes to the family's income, who have been able to acquire property, who exert control over their sons, and who have the quickness of mind to exploit suitable opportunities, often have their way in the economic and political affairs of their households and beyond. Ginat's analysis of marriage patterns dispels the common notion that men customarily seek the hand of their father's brother's daughter, and that this type of marriage illustrates a principle of endogamy in Arab village society. After carefully examining the numerous reasons for each marriage, he concludes that a combination of material and political considerations of the families involved, and not stated norms, determines the choice of spouses. The author clarifies the notion of honor, which hitherto has been used to explain so many things in Arab society. In Arab societies a man's honor often seems to depend on the reputation of his women. Now it appears that his honor is gauged not by the actual sexual comportment of women for whom he is morally responsible, but by public attitudes towards that sexuality. Ginat's analysis adds to our understanding of some central themes in Arab society. He provides valuable and complete information about aspects of family life that have rarely been covered in such detail.