{"product_id":"the-power-of-talk-how-words-change-our-lives-paperback","title":"The Power of Talk: How Words Change Our Lives - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFelecia M. Briscoe\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGilberto Arriaza\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRosemary C. Henze\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I couldn′t stop reading this book! It masterfully pinpoints how language plays a critical, fundamental role in our daily lives as educators. Most important, it shows us how our deepest thoughts are manifested in language and how we can deal with them in our continued efforts to dismantle gender, racial, and class prejudice.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e--Susan Roberta Katz, Professor and Chair of International \u0026amp; Multicultural Education\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of San Francisco\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The authors show that by thinking critically about how we interact with others and by making the necessary changes in our own behavior, leaders can model respectful and collaborative ways of addressing and responding to others and gradually change the norms of the whole community.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e--Gordon Wells, Professor of Education\u003cbr\u003eUniversity of California, Santa Cruz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Any chapter is enough for a year′s worth of conversation, and occasionally a good argument--among students, staff, and families. The book is an invitation to dialogue with one′s peers, but it also prompts dialogue with oneself. A must-read.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e--Deborah W. Meier, Educational Reformer, Writer, and Activist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnlock the power of language to promote equity in your school!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis enlightening book shows how everyday speech can be a transforming force in today′s schools, creating a more equitable environment for people of all backgrounds. Written by experts on language and diversity, this resource combines research-validated tools and real-world insights for addressing verbal communication issues within the classroom and schoolwide. Readers will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase studies and vignettes that show how language contributes to school change and shapes community relationships \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThought-provoking exercises that strengthen language awareness and leadership skills\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuidance on effectively coaching students and colleagues on equity issues and the use of appropriate language\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy using language to overcome barriers, foster collaboration, and promote respect, leaders can make a significant difference in the quality of life and work in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFelecia M. Briscoe\u003c\/strong\u003e, an associate professor, focuses her research on the relationship between power and knowledge. Her research interests are concerned with the development of educational equity especially as related to classism, racism, and sexism. She studies how power manifests in discourse. Her most recently published article is titled, \"Reproduction of Racialized Hierarchies: Ethnic identities in the discourse of educational leadership.\" She has also just completed a co-authored manuscript in which she analyzes the discourse of the U.S. legislation, \"No Child Left Behind.\" Briscoe has experienced a variety of teaching contexts. She started out as a seventh-grade science teacher in a public school in Las Vegas, Nevada. She also taught at the University of Cincinnati and at Concord College. She has been a member of the Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Department at the University of Texas, San Antonio since the summer of 2000. Briscoe earned her doctorate in educational foundations from the University of Cincinnati. She also has an MA in psychology with an emphasis in experimental cognitive psychology and a BS in elementary education with an emphasis in science from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRosemary Henze\u003c\/strong\u003e is an associate professor in the Department of Linguistics and Language Development at San Jose State University. She began her career as a teacher of English as a second language and, after receiving her doctorate, worked for 14 years at Art, Research, and Curriculum Associates in Oakland, California, where she assisted school districts in addressing issues of equity and conducted research and evaluation studies focused on bilingual programs, school change, and race relations. She also worked with Native Alaskan, Native Hawaiian, and California Indian groups on issues related to language maintenance, ethnic identity, and bilingual education. In all her work, she seeks to apply scholarly knowledge from anthropology and linguistics to address systemic educational problems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 200\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 21, 2009\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52695346708787,"sku":"9781412956024","price":71.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/rjI1J04maK9781412956024.webp?v=1783391515","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-power-of-talk-how-words-change-our-lives-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}