I have long been a fan of the Responsive Classroom approach both when I was an elementary homeroom and specials teacher. When I transitioned back to Middle School I had to work at how to apply its philosophy in that setting as I felt much of what was out there worked best in an Elementary Setting. So I was glad to see Power of Our Words for Middle School. Reading
The Power of Our Words: Teacher Language that Helps Children Learn (Responsive Classroom)
was tremendously important to my growth as an educator. Over time it has caused me to shift the language I use with students and the results have been fantastic.
This book, and I should have been tipped off when I saw it was spiral bound, doesn't have the same depth to it. What this book offers is a surface level review of the important concepts covered by Power of Our Words and applies those concepts, in a simple way, to Middle School level. As a refresher this book was great. It was validating to see all the places I had incorporated its practices into how I naturally talk with students and made clear some areas where I could still improve. If this had been my first exposure to the concepts it wouldn't have made any impact on me.
So if used in a professional development course (a substantial portion of the book is clearly designed for this purpose) or as an addendum to the original, it's great. You will be happy with your purchase (as I largely am). But it's not a book I could place in the hands of colleagues as it doesn't really stand on its own all that well.
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Lane Young
Works Best as a Refresher or Addendum
Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016Verified Purchase
Fernando & Christina Alaniz
Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2016Verified Purchase
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Great insights for teachers.
Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2016Verified Purchase
