The Power of One; How You Can Help or Harm

This reader-friendly, interactive staff development resource is designed to help teachers deal with some of the main barriers-particularly "mental baggage"-that impede their progress with African American students.The Power of One underscores an important point about intrinsic motivation that is frequently neglected in the equity literature-that teachers will personally benefit from increasing their efficacy with students of colour. The author skillfully blends compelling first-person narratives, personal growth exercises, and informational text in a manner that engages both hearts and minds.

Acknowledgments	p. vii
About the Author	p. viii
Introduction: Why Alarm Bells Should Be Ringing in Our Heads	p. 1
Beliefs, Mindsets, and Baggage
Identifying the Personal Benefits of Increasing Your Efficacy With African American Students	p. 8
That Baggage Is Too Heavy: Uncovering Negative Mindsets That Can Undermine Your Work With African American Students	p. 24
"You Can't Help but Talk About Race": Examining Your Beliefs About Racism and Racial Problems	p. 41
"To Be Honest, I Can't Stand His Mama": Facing Your Personal Issues About the Parents of African American Students	p. 59
The Curriculum, Classroom Management, and Testing
A Hard Knock Life: How Teachers Can Use the Curriculum to Empower African American Students	p. 76
Only the Strong Survive: Dealing With Roadblocks to Effective Classroom Management	p. 98
Using Wisdom in Assessing Students in Spite of the High-Stakes-Testing Mania	p. 115
Learning From Classroom Scenarios and Other Problems That Concern Educators	p. 127
Conclusion: A Work in Progress: Committing to Ongoing Personal and Professional Development	p. 153
Appendixes	p. 159
Notes	p. 175
Index	p. 185
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The Power of One; How You Can Help or Harm African American Students

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