Who’s In My Classroom?

<p><b>Capitalize on the latest educational research and youth voices to inform your teaching and become more culturally and developmentally aware</b></p> <p>In <i>Who’s In My Classroom?</i>, accomplished educator and author delivers an inspirational and practical combination of true stories from teens in Youth Communication’s award-winning writing program and the most current educational research. The book links theories of adolescent development and identity formation to best practices in real-world classrooms where teachers strive to form supportive relationships with students.</p> <p>In this book, you’ll find:</p> <ul> <li>Narrative and explanations of the most cutting-edge research in educational and developmental psychology and cultural competence</li> <li>Excerpts from stories by students specifically written and edited with social and emotional learning competencies in mind</li> <li>Practical and concrete strategies for administrators and teachers to implement for sustainable improvement in learning outcomes for their students, including the use of Youth Communication&rsquo;s stories</li> </ul> <p>Perfect for K-12 educators, counselors, and administrators, <i>Who’s In My Classroom?</i> is also an indispensable resource for higher education professionals and pre-service teachers seeking a practical guide to help them become more developmentally and culturally responsive in their work.</p>