Hope in Focus

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Black Males and Success in Science

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

Av Tonya Woolfolk

519 kr

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Nourish hope in Black male students to make way for their potential for brilliance in science.

Too often the talents of Black male students aren’t fully recognized or reflected in traditional measures of engagement and achievement in science education. Until now, the research on supporting these students has been insufficient, leaving educators searching for ways to tap into Black male’s curiosity and insight. This groundbreaking book fills that gap by introducing Hope Theory as a framework for understanding how Black males perceive and maintain hope in science classrooms and how hope leads to greater agency and enhanced performance in science. Through the lens of pathways thinking (cognitive strategies) and agency thinking (goal-directed determination), Dr. Woolfolk reveals how teachers can intentionally cultivate hope to dramatically improve academic outcomes. Drawing from extensive research and real classroom experiences, this book addresses the urgent need for practical strategies that build on Black males' strengths.

The Hope Schematic: A visual framework showing how hopefulness connects to goal attainment, including the role of perceptions, performance, and both internal and external motivations
Four Key Contributors to Hope: Detailed exploration of teacher contributions, personal contributions, outside persuasions, and self-determination as they impact Black male science achievement
Culturally Relevant Science Pedagogy: Practical strategies for creating classroom environments where cultural identity and academic excellence intersect
Goal Planning Tools: Action plan templates, reflection questions, and implementation strategies for immediate classroom use

Learn how to identify specific student needs to foster hope and use that insight to transform your teaching practice. This will help your Black male students gain more of the tools and strategies necessary to activate their full capabilities, while you create a classroom environment where every student's potential is recognized and nurtured.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2026-06-14
Mått177 x 254 x undefined mm
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor136
Upplaga1
FörlagSAGE Publications
ISBN9781071989050

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Tonya Woolfolk, Ph.D., is the Coordinator of Science for grades K-5 in one of the largest school districts in Georgia. In this role, she organizes the science curriculum for 24 elementary schools while providing professional learning on various topics for over 1,000 elementary teachers and administrators. Tonya also provides professional learning to K-12 teachers and administrators in the areas of science instruction, leadership, teacher clarity, and professional learning communities. Additionally, she has designed and facilitated impactful executive leadership and organizational development programs.Tonya has previously served as a high school science teacher, department chair, and assistant principal. Tonya most recently served as the District Seven Director for the Georgia Science Teachers Association. Additionally, she has been an instructor for the K-5 Science Endorsement with the Middle Georgia Regional Educational Service Agency and an adjunct professor at Mercer University. Tonya previously served as the Georgia Science Supervisors Association president and on the National Science Teaching Association’s Committee on Coordination and Supervision of Science Teaching. She has also served on multiple accreditation and certification review teams with Cognia, an international school accreditation and certification organization.Tonya has been fortunate to have had various experiences throughout her professional journey. She has been immersed in instructional and curriculum design, the facilitation of adult professional learning, and strategic planning. Tonya has had opportunities to share this work in various workshops, trainings, state, and national conferences. She has been a manuscript, rewards, and proposal reviewer for Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Educational Researcher Routledge, National Science Teaching Association, and National Science Teaching Association Press.Tonya is a passionate educator with many exploratory experiences that began in elementary school, which nurtured her passion for science. Consequently, she went on to receive her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. After starting her career in education, Tonya obtained graduate degrees and certificates in math and science education, leadership, and curriculum and instruction from Wesleyan College, Georgia College and State University, and Valdosta State University. Her Doctor of Philosophy degree is in Curriculum and Instruction from Mercer University. Tonya is committed to improving environments so that ALL can thrive.

ForewordAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorChapter 1: Introduction - Pursuing and Maintaining Hope for Black MalesPart 1: Contributors to Black Males’ Cognitive Strategies (Pathways Thinking)Chapter 2: Contributions of TeachersChapter 3: Personal ContributionsPart 2: Contributors to Black Males’ Goal-Directed Determination (Agency Thinking)Chapter 4: Outside PersuasionsChapter 5: Self-DeterminationPart 3: Implications of Black Males’ Perceptions of Hope and Academic Performance on Student SuccessChapter 6: Culturally Relevant Science PedagogyChapter 7: Goal PlanningFinal WordsReferencesIndex