Overcoming 25 Common Obstacles of Learning

While there are no “magic bullets” in the field of education, one of the things that separates true “Edunators” from the rest is their belief that, in fact, THEY ARE THE MAGIC BULLET that so many of our students are waiting on. This collection of philosophies written in response to the most frequently asked questions we receive during our popular “Teaching Like the Terminator” trainings, is designed to change your mindset when responding to some of the most common classroom obstacles of learning. Whether it’s learned helplessness creating task avoidance, students not completing homework, the difference between summative and formative assessment, excessive talking, or too many kids needing to use the bathroom, we’ve got you covered with the beliefs you need to hold to keep you “focused on learning” when your students seem to be focused on almost anything else!

And while it’s difficult for a book in this format to be the definitive guide to such a wide range of issues, this book is intended to provide you with a “philosophical” understanding on our interpretation of what it truly means to be “focused on learning”. Its intended purpose is to start conversation….with your colleagues or with the teacher in the mirror, as well as between you and Edunators. Any one chapter can be used independently, to solve a problem you may be facing in your classroom or perhaps to ignite discussion within your PLC. Or they can all be viewed collectively to gain a new sense of clarity and purpose within our classrooms. It is the perfect introduction or “primer” into the Edunator mentality and we know you’ll find it useful.