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Rooted in Joy

Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care
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Rooted in Joy by Deonna Smith explores the intersection of joy and education, providing insights into creating engaging and fulfilling learning experiences. The book offers educators strategies to rebalance their personal and professional lives, emphasising joy's role in inspiring and sustaining educational passion. Through practical advice and personal anecdotes, it encourages a deep connection with teaching practices that nurture both teachers and students.
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You might enjoy this book if you're passionate about innovative educational practices and seeking ways to foster a positive and joyful learning environment. This work may appeal to educators and parents eager to find inspiration for creating engaging and inclusive classrooms.

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How teachers can unlock the power of inclusivity and joy to transform their classroom and behaviour management

In Rooted in Joy: Creating a Classroom Culture of Equity, Belonging, and Care, educational justice advocate and educator Deonna Smith delivers a unique blend of theory, academic frameworks, narrative, and digestible advice on impacting deeply rooted school culture challenges and managing the day-to-day classroom. This research-based book brings a friendly and accessible voice to a complex issue, making the subject matter easy to follow and apply in the real world.

In the book, you’ll build your toolbox for cultivating an inclusive and joyful classroom culture through humanising your students and acknowledging the role that culture and race play in the educational system. You’ll also:

  • Find valuable, downloadable resources that complement and highlight the topics discussed in the book
  • Discover resources suited to first-year teachers, as well as educators with decades of experience in the classroom
  • Discover ways to improve learning outcomes for all students

An essential and practical resource for teachers, administrators, principals, and other education leaders, Rooted in Joy will also benefit education policymakers, regulators, and other public officials seeking advice on how to shape the next generation of school policy.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119898030

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 185.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Deonna Smith is a former teacher, school administrator, and lifelong advocate for educational justice. She works with leaders and teachers across the country to build equitable and joyful school communities. She was featured in Forbes magazine for her diversity, equity, and inclusion work and was named Social Justice Advocate of the Year in 2021.

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