Nurture, Care, Respect, and Trust: Transformative Pedagogy Inspired by Janusz Korczak [Paperback]

2021 SPE Outstanding Book Award Honorable Mention

Nurture, Care, Respect, and Trustis the first collection of interdisciplinary and logically interconnected papers from nationally and internationally acclaimed researchers in philosophy, psychology, history of education, teacher training, educational leaders and practitioners, child advocates, and educators who have been motivated by the philosophy and pedagogy of Dr. Janusz Korczak (1878-1942), a world famous moral exemplar and champion of childrens rights. The book provides answers to timely questions of how to respect childrens rights in K-12 schools, community centers, summer camps, and colleges; how to create an atmosphere of trust and safety, and provide social-emotional learning in the classroom; how to become a genuine child advocate; and how to support growing child agency. It also tells the story of Korczak, his life, and the lives of the children in his charge. Nurture, Care, Respect, and Trustdetails how Korczaks legacy encourages and stimulates new projects and spreads around the world. The volume serves as a rich resource of practical materials for teachers and university instructors, introducing a number of innovative lesson plans, examples of students works, and school projects inspired by Korczaks pedagogy.

Perfect for courses such as: Foundations of American Education | Child Psychology | Educational Psychology | Social-Emotional Learning | Developmental Psychology | Curriculum Design and Curriculum Studies | Comparative Education | Moral Development | Classroom Management | Educational Leadership2021 SPE Outstanding Book Award Honorable Mention

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