FROM “EMPOWER” . . .
John Spencer and A.J. Juliani
“When students feel empowered, they begin to own their learning in a way unimaginable before.”
What “Empower” Is About
Empower is a book for today’s teachers. It can be exhausting to lesson plan, to differentiate, to plan interventions, to look at “the average” and plan above it and below it, and it can be hard to engage students. John Spencer and A.J. Juliani break down simple ideas on how to remove all those factors of teaching, and place the ownership and empowerment on students.
What if students came to class excited to get to work on their project? To dive into research because they want to know more? To make the learning theirs because they want to grow and not just to make to the bell.
John and A.J. break down a different way of teaching that allows students to learn for learning’s sake and not for a grade. They practice what they preach by sharing their story and journey as they help teachers, leaders, and everyone understand how to Empower students.
What We Love About The Book
John Spencer and A.J. Juliani have been in the classroom. They have tried and succeeded with all the ideas they present in the book.
This is not your regular education book. The font is larger, the pictures are engaging, the stories and examples are relevant, and you can picture yourself on every page. John and A.J. mix a perfect balance of sharing the vision of supporting students with the reality of education. They break down how to move your classroom to an empowering one and provide supports at every step. They share data through stories and really empower the reader just as they are encouraging teachers to empower students.
Whether every idea in this book works for you, or only a few, you will find yourself a better teacher afterwards and re-fill your tank with enthusiasm for making a difference in the lives’ of your students.
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