Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students

by Iceburg S.N.U.P.

Overview

The combination of sustained hard work and resiliency, grit is the difference between those who give up and those who don't. Grit in the Classroom: Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students assists educators in creating a learning environment that fosters grit development for all students, regardless of ability. Each chapter includes stories to illustrate the research and ideas presented and ends with discussion questions that can be used to continue the conversation. In an era of talent development and the pursuit of excellence, learners must be equipped with the perseverance that is essential to reaching high levels of success. This book provides a rationale for teaching grit in the classroom with the goal of propelling this topic into discussions of building passion and talent in today's students.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781618216311
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	08/01/2017
Pages:	175
Sales rank:	151,622
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Laila Y. Sanguras is a former middle school teacher. Her interest in grit stemmed from observing her students balk at challenging activities in school, yet excel despite struggling in areas outside of school. She received her doctorate in educational psychology from the University of North Texas.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii

Chapter 1 Anatomy of Grit 1

Chapter 2 Measuring Grit 27

Chapter 3 What Gritty Classrooms Can Learn From Gifted Education and Talent Development 53

Chapter 4 Integrating Grit, Mindsets, and Motivation 75

Chapter 5 Cultivating Passionate Students 91

Chapter 6 Building Grit at Home 107

Chapter 7 Creating a Gritty School Culture 125

Conclusion 139

Resources 143

References 149

About the Author 157

Editorial Reviews

01/01/2018
Sanguras explores how educators can foster resilience and passion in their students by explicitly teaching grit. She argues that grit, which lies at the crossroads between perseverance and passion for learning and is separate from intelligence, is essential for success. The book is accessible, engaging, and often humorous, weaving in current research alongside relatable examples and anecdotes for teachers. The author addresses methods for developing, instilling, and assessing perseverance and engagement at all levels, including in the classroom, through partnerships with parents and by creating a "gritty" culture in the school community. Sanguras also examines differentiation and how to teach grit to gifted learners, and the concepts pair well with other hot topics in education, such as project-based learning. Each chapter ends with discussion questions, making this an excellent choice for school or district-wide professional development. An extensive list of additional resources is appended. VERDICT This comprehensive introduction is the rare professional resource that is useful to most educators in many contexts.—Kathryn Justus, Renbrook School, West Hartford, CT

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