The League of Extraordinary Educators: The Secret Strategies of Transformational Teachers

by Shaun Woodly

Overview

Deliver on the promise of equity and transformational instruction in your classroom

In The League of Extraordinary Educators, veteran educator Dr. Shaun Woodly delivers a rousing narrative designed to take readers on a journey of empowerment, motivation, rich learning experiences, classroom synergy and even secrecy! You’ll learn how to transform teaching and learning through empowering connections at all levels in the classroom, saying goodbye to outdated, ineffective teaching practices and saying hello to instructional methods that authentically captivate students from diverse backgrounds.

In the book, you’ll also find:

• Transformative practices that emerge from a combination of inspiration, mindset shifts, as well as practical techniques and strategies
• A focus on the importance of human connection, culturally significant learning experiences and community in the classroom
• A revolutionary story the reveals the secret strategies of transformational educations in urban and culturally diverse schools

An indispensable resource for K-12 teachers, instructional staff, as well as leaders and administrators facing tough issues around creating meaningful learning experiences for students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, The League of Extraordinary Educators will set the stage for learning environments that authentically engage to create equitable academic outcomes for all students. All meaning all!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119902652
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	11/07/2023
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	353,233
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Shaun Woodly, PhD, has dedicated his career to education, first as a decorated K-12 teacher and later as a university professor, author, and speaker. He is the architect behind the educator movement “Teach Hustle Inspire,” which seeks to redefine teaching as well as learning experiences in urban and culturally diverse schools so that the extraordinary gift of education unlocks the potential of every student, in every classroom.

Table of Contents

Introduction xv

Part I The Fable 1

The Scenario 1

Illumination Academy 4

What a Day 6

The Faculty Meeting 8

Guidance 10

An Emergency Meeting 12

Chloe’s Classroom 13

The Day Is Finally Over 15

A Whole New World 18

It’s on the Test 21

An Ordinary Teacher 25

The Manual 28

Are You In? 33

The Secret Society 36

Welcome to Extraordinary 39

Preparing for Extraordinary 44

The Letter 47

Helplessness 50

Keep Up the Pace 54

Connection to the Content 57

A Supportive Environment 59

Taking It All In 63

A New Chapter 64

Part II The Formula for Extraordinary 67

Chapter 1 How We Got Here 69

The Burden of Instruction 72

Why Manipulation Does Not Work 73

Alleviating the Burden 75

Conditions 76

Perception 76

Emotions 76

Actions 77

Results 77

Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 79

Chapter 2 Becoming Extraordinary 81

Promoting Extraordinary Connections 83

Seeing the Extraordinary 84

Getting Extraordinary Results 85

Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 87

Chapter 3 Extraordinary Learning Experiences 89

Encouraging Extraordinary Learning Experiences 90

Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 93

Chapter 4 Extraordinary Peer Collaboration 95

Facilitating Extraordinary Connections 96

Making Students the Focus 98

Encouraging Connections Beyond the Classroom 100

Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 101

Chapter 5 Extraordinary Teacher Connections 103

Connecting Emotionally with Students 105

How Is This Done? 105

Extraordinary Teacher Connections Versus Extraordinary Peer Collaboration 107

Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 109

Chapter 6 Extraordinary Atmosphere 111

The Effect of Extraordinary Conditions 113

Extraordinary Educator Invitation to Reflect 116

Chapter 7 The End of Ordinary 117

About the Author 121

References 127

Index 129