Grit in the Classroom : Building Perseverance for Excellence in Today's Students, Paperback by Sanguras, Laila Y., ISBN 1618216317, ISBN-13 9781618216311, Like New Used, Free P&P in the UK

This plain-language guide for teachers, administrators, and parents explains how to help students develop grit, Angela Duckworth’s concept of perseverance. Th begins with an overview of definitions and current research on grit and discussion of issues in measuring grit, intelligence, and achievement. This is followed by descriptions of techniques from gifted education and talent development that can be used to enhance grit and cultivate passion in ordinary classrooms. Th also gives tips for helping parents foster grit at home. The final chapter provides recommendations for building a culture of grit at the whole-school level. Learning features include key points, discussion questions, and an extensive list of briefly annotated web resources in many categories. Annotation ©2017 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR ()