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The Power of Our Words 2nd Ed

AUTHOR Hodges, Lora M.; Denton, Paula
PUBLISHER Responsive Classroom (11/01/2013)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
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Learn how teachers can use language words, tone, and pace to increase student engagement, build a positive classroom community, and more effectively manage behavior by helping children develop confidence, competence, and self-control.

Since the first edition was published in 2007, thousands of educators have used The Power of Our Words as their guide to getting the most from positive teacher language.

The second edition includes the concise explanations, concrete examples from real classrooms, and quick-scan charts showing recommended language for many classroom situations that made this book a bestseller, and adds:

Greater academic focus: More on using teacher language to boost academic engagement and achievement

Lighter, more open page design: Easier reading and scanning

Inspiring foreword: A powerful vision linking teacher language, Common Core State Standards, and 21st century learning.

Index: Quick help finding the topic you need

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ISBN-13: 9781892989598
ISBN-10: 189298959X
Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language: English
Edition Number: 0002
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Page Count: 180
Carton Quantity: 28
Product Dimensions: 7.20 x 0.60 x 10.10 inches
Weight: 0.95 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Table of Contents, Illustrated
Country of Origin: US
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BISAC Categories
Education | Teaching - Methods & Strategies
Education | Learning Styles
Education | Professional Development
Library of Congress Control Number: 2013947012
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Learn how teachers can use language words, tone, and pace to increase student engagement, build a positive classroom community, and more effectively manage behavior by helping children develop confidence, competence, and self-control.

Since the first edition was published in 2007, thousands of educators have used The Power of Our Words as their guide to getting the most from positive teacher language.

The second edition includes the concise explanations, concrete examples from real classrooms, and quick-scan charts showing recommended language for many classroom situations that made this book a bestseller, and adds:

Greater academic focus: More on using teacher language to boost academic engagement and achievement

Lighter, more open page design: Easier reading and scanning

Inspiring foreword: A powerful vision linking teacher language, Common Core State Standards, and 21st century learning.

Index: Quick help finding the topic you need

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Author: Denton, Paula
Paula Denton began working as a Responsive Classroom consulting teacher in 1990 and later managed program development at Northeast Foundation for Children. She is the author of Learning Through Academic Choice and co-author of The First Six Weeks of School.
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