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Deliberate Optimism
Still Reclaiming the Joy in Education

Second Edition
  • Debbie Silver - Education Consultant, Keynote Speaker, and Author, www.debbiesilver.com
  • Jack C. Berckemeyer - Director, Berckemeyer Educational Consulting Group
July 2023 | 224 pages | Corwin
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Even more ways for educators to flourish

A lot has changed in schools since Deliberate Optimism was first published, but one thing hasn’t: Attitude can make all the difference. When educators choose optimism—even in the face of the toughest challenges—they foster a school culture where students and staff feel safe, engaged, and productive, able to enjoy the healthy interactions that lead to real change.

Updated to address major changes in education since 2015, the second edition of this much-loved book features new doses of the same cathartic humor, plus

  • Revised, more succinct Principles of Optimism
  • Expanded focus on leadership
  • Updated strategies and thought-provoking scenarios
  • Interactive “Action Step” exercises
  • A new chapter on mental health
  • QR codes leading to additional resources such as self-assessments and videos

Optimism is the salve for overworked leaders and teachers, and this book delivers on outlining its indisputable benefits. Brimming with wit and honesty, the updated Deliberate Optimism demonstrates how changing your mindset can help you rediscover your motivation—and create a school environment bound for success.

 
Preface to the second edition
 
Introduction: Choosing to Enter Education Is a Telling Vote for Optimism
 
Chapter 1: Principle #1: Gather Information
 
Chapter 2: Principle #2: Control What You Can
 
Chapter 3: Principle #3: Do Something Positive
 
Chapter 4: Principle #4: Own Your Part
 
Chapter 5: Mental Health Is Health
 
Chapter 6: “But We Have This One Teacher Who keeps Ruining Everything!”
 
Chapter 7: Building a Positive Shared School Community
 
Chapter 8: Joyful School Communities – The Sum of Their Parts
 
Appendix I.1 Life Orientation Test
 
Appendix I.2 Happiness and Optimism Tests
 
Appendix I.3 Life on a Roll
 
Appendix 1.1 Four Principles of Deliberate Optimism
 
Appendix 1.2 The 4 Principles of Deliberate Optimism Worksheet
 
Appendix 1.3 Realistic Awareness
 
Appendix 1.4 Recognizing and Celebrating Staff
 
Appendix 3.1 Tips for Writing Letters to Students
 
Appendix 5.1 Twelve Ways to Reduce Stress
 
Appendix 6.1 Ten Tips for Improving Interpersonal Relationships
 
Appendix 6.2 Life Is a Theatre
 
Appendix 7.1 Effective Team-Building Activities
 
Appendix 7.2 Student Accountability
 
Appendix 7.3 Loyalty
 
Appendix 8.1 Student-Led Conferences
 
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