Next time you’re in the OISE Library, be sure to take a look at the New Acquisitions shelf found on the Ground Floor. There you’ll find all of the newest books in each of our collections. Check out these new books from the stacks:
Attachment-Based Teaching: Creating a Tribal Classroom
Clinical psychologist, Louis J. Cozolino, examines the the sociality of a student’s brain, noting that a student’s ability to learn is incredibly influenced by their attachment to their teachers and peers. He argues that secure relationships between students, peers, and teachers, optimize learning. These relationships increase motivation, minimize anxiety and more! Cozolino offers a model to enhance secure attachments, and looks at their impact in creating supportive classrooms and school communities.
Becoming Educated: Young People’s Narratives of Disadvantage, Class, Place and Identity
John Smyth and Peter McInrney argue against the emphasis of blaming students, measuring and comparing them against one another as though they are all from the same backgrounds. Instead, they listen to the unique voices of students, shifting the focus to looking at the differences in what is going on inside students’ lives. Through understanding these differences teachers can make significant improvements to better educate students.
Key Perspectives on Dyslexia: An Essential Text for Educators
David Armstrong and Garry Squires tackle the difficult discussion of dyslexia in this condensed volume. The authors examine the skills and knowledge necessary to be an educator for students who present with dyslexia. They include detailed case studies on how presentations of dyslexia differ by individual, offer guidance on how to identify dyslexia, and describe key issues in assessing those affected.
You Can Do This: Hope and Help for New Teachers
With some OISE students facing their first practicum in February, it’s natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. Bestselling author, presenter, and former high school English teacher, Robyn R. Jackson, provides a pep talk in a book for new teachers. She offers ten short lessons on some of the obstacles you’ll face as new teachers and how to handle them. Her words are like those of an encouraging mentor giving you the best advice on how to succeed!
All of our new acquisitions can be found on the Ground Floor of the OISE Library! Books from the stacks are available to all current U of T students and staff, Alumni Research Readers, and CTEP students. For more information on OISE Library loan services, click here.