Educating Thriving Kids

Educating & Raising Thriving Kids

Course Number: 7760

This course examines issues facing educators and parents raising and educating children in a fast-paced and performance-oriented culture and society which rarely allows for mistakes or failure. The course will facilitate student exploration of the societal factors that impact student achievement in a world that often overlooks the process rather than the product.

Required Text

Thrivers – The Surprising Reason Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine
Michael Borba

  • 3 Credits $450
Does not include text or possible video rentals.

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