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Teaching a Future President

Empowering Students to Take on Almost Impossible Problems

Zachary Herrmann

The purpose of this book is to articulate an aspirational vision for education, one that deeply engages students in complex and meaningful work and prepares students for the personal, social, and societal problems and opportunities facing them and our society. However, simply adopting an aspirational vision for a high quality learning environment isn’t the real challenge. Most educators, students, and families don’t need a lot of convincing that schools can and should do more. Accordingly, this book does not stop at simply articulating a vision of the possible; the book also helps individuals visualize what it can look like, and supports teachers, families, and other engaged community members as they work toward closing the gap between what is possible and what is currently realized.
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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 142 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9¼
978-1-4758-4822-9 • Hardback • December 2019 • $62.00 • (£48.00)
978-1-4758-4823-6 • Paperback • December 2019 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-4758-4824-3 • eBook • December 2019 • $30.00 • (£25.00)
Subjects: Education / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Education / Leadership, Education / Student Life & Student Affairs, Education / Leadership / Student


Zachary Herrmann started his career in education as a high school math teacher, athletic coach, and theater director. Zachary now serves on the professional faculty of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, where he works with both novice and veteran educators.

Preface

Introduction

Section One - A Powerful Education

Chapter 1: Appreciation for Truth and Knowledge

Chapter 2: Deep and Critical Thinking

Chapter 3: Justice and Caring for All

Chapter 4: Humility and Confidence

Chapter 5: Leadership

Chapter 6: Collaboration

Chapter 7: Flexibility and Adaptability

Chapter 8: Initiative and Creative Problem-Solving

Chapter 9: Communication

Chapter 10: Curiosity and Asking Good Questions

Chapter 11: Resilience

Section Two – Transforming the Classroom

Chapter 12: Designing a Learning Environment

Chapter 13: Classrooms as Organizations

Section Three - Making the Change

Chapter 14: Internal Conflicts

Chapter 15: Either/Or Mentality

Chapter 16: What are Genuine Constraints?

Chapter 17: Charting Your Path

Chapter 18: Finding Ways to Flourish

Conclusion

Compilation of Reflection Questions

References

In Teaching a Future President, Herrmann lays out a powerful argument for the design of learning experiences that make a difference, while offering practical guidance aimed at bringing to life the classrooms that both teachers and their students crave.
— Jennifer Cheatham, Director of the Public Education Leadership Project and Senior Lecturer on Education at Harvard University


This book is, at once, inspirational and practical. It offers a provocative and compelling way to envision the aims and purposes of education. And it provides tangible strategies for educators who want to help their students tackle impossible problems.
— Janine Remillard, Professor and Director of Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education


Today's students are Iiving in an increasingly complex world requiring in depth learning that will prepare them to solve "almost impossible problems" awaiting them. In this timely and inspired book, Zachary Herrmann examines the types of forward-looking educational experiences necessary to equip and empower students to take risks, accept and learn from failure, and be prepared to work in teams to solve the most difficult problems awaiting them. This book is a must-read for educators, parents, students and all of us who believe in the power of education to shape the future with new possibilities in thinking and creative problem solving. Dr. Herrmann provides a transformative vision for what students need to be experiencing in their learning for the betterment of the world.
— Eric Witherspoon, Superintendent, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Illinois; Former Superintendent, Des Moines Independent Community School District, Des Moines, Iowa


Teaching a Future President

Empowering Students to Take on Almost Impossible Problems

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Hardback
Paperback
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Summary
Summary
  • The purpose of this book is to articulate an aspirational vision for education, one that deeply engages students in complex and meaningful work and prepares students for the personal, social, and societal problems and opportunities facing them and our society. However, simply adopting an aspirational vision for a high quality learning environment isn’t the real challenge. Most educators, students, and families don’t need a lot of convincing that schools can and should do more. Accordingly, this book does not stop at simply articulating a vision of the possible; the book also helps individuals visualize what it can look like, and supports teachers, families, and other engaged community members as they work toward closing the gap between what is possible and what is currently realized.
Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
    Pages: 142 • Trim: 6⅜ x 9¼
    978-1-4758-4822-9 • Hardback • December 2019 • $62.00 • (£48.00)
    978-1-4758-4823-6 • Paperback • December 2019 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
    978-1-4758-4824-3 • eBook • December 2019 • $30.00 • (£25.00)
    Subjects: Education / Decision-Making & Problem Solving, Education / Leadership, Education / Student Life & Student Affairs, Education / Leadership / Student
Author
Author


  • Zachary Herrmann started his career in education as a high school math teacher, athletic coach, and theater director. Zachary now serves on the professional faculty of the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, where he works with both novice and veteran educators.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Preface

    Introduction

    Section One - A Powerful Education

    Chapter 1: Appreciation for Truth and Knowledge

    Chapter 2: Deep and Critical Thinking

    Chapter 3: Justice and Caring for All

    Chapter 4: Humility and Confidence

    Chapter 5: Leadership

    Chapter 6: Collaboration

    Chapter 7: Flexibility and Adaptability

    Chapter 8: Initiative and Creative Problem-Solving

    Chapter 9: Communication

    Chapter 10: Curiosity and Asking Good Questions

    Chapter 11: Resilience

    Section Two – Transforming the Classroom

    Chapter 12: Designing a Learning Environment

    Chapter 13: Classrooms as Organizations

    Section Three - Making the Change

    Chapter 14: Internal Conflicts

    Chapter 15: Either/Or Mentality

    Chapter 16: What are Genuine Constraints?

    Chapter 17: Charting Your Path

    Chapter 18: Finding Ways to Flourish

    Conclusion

    Compilation of Reflection Questions

    References

Reviews
Reviews
  • In Teaching a Future President, Herrmann lays out a powerful argument for the design of learning experiences that make a difference, while offering practical guidance aimed at bringing to life the classrooms that both teachers and their students crave.
    — Jennifer Cheatham, Director of the Public Education Leadership Project and Senior Lecturer on Education at Harvard University


    This book is, at once, inspirational and practical. It offers a provocative and compelling way to envision the aims and purposes of education. And it provides tangible strategies for educators who want to help their students tackle impossible problems.
    — Janine Remillard, Professor and Director of Teacher Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education


    Today's students are Iiving in an increasingly complex world requiring in depth learning that will prepare them to solve "almost impossible problems" awaiting them. In this timely and inspired book, Zachary Herrmann examines the types of forward-looking educational experiences necessary to equip and empower students to take risks, accept and learn from failure, and be prepared to work in teams to solve the most difficult problems awaiting them. This book is a must-read for educators, parents, students and all of us who believe in the power of education to shape the future with new possibilities in thinking and creative problem solving. Dr. Herrmann provides a transformative vision for what students need to be experiencing in their learning for the betterment of the world.
    — Eric Witherspoon, Superintendent, Evanston Township High School, Evanston, Illinois; Former Superintendent, Des Moines Independent Community School District, Des Moines, Iowa


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