The Pedagogy of Real Talk: Engaging, Teaching, and Connecting With Students At-Promise

by Paul Hernandez

Overview

Real Talk means real results!

To reach students who may see school as an obstacle, rather than an opportunity, connection and trust must come first. Paul Hernandez, a former student at risk, is now a nationally recognized, award-winning educator and trainer. His Real Talk is a practical methodology that helps education professionals build rapport with at-promise students while creating learning experiences that are relevant—and life-changing.

This updated and expanded second edition of a bestseller provides an intensive, robust experience enabling teachers to create and implement connections with their teaching. You will:

• Develop an understanding of the education research and theories that underlie the Real Talk approach
• Learn the how-to’s for implementing Real Talk with any group of learners
• Benefit from diverse and unique case studies, applications, and lessons learned

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781071844816
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	06/30/2021
Edition description:	Second Edition
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	392,177
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Paul Hernandez, Ph D, is a nationally recognized speaker and leader in college access and success, community outreach, and pedagogy for educators working with underserved students and students at promise. He received his doctorate in Sociology, specializing in education, social inequality, and diversity. He has served as a faculty member, non-profit administrator, and higher education administrator. Currently, Dr. Hernandez partners with higher education institutions, K-12 schools, and non-profit organizations to develop and evolve their work with students and communities. Prior to earning his degrees, he was engulfed in gang culture and deep poverty. He openly shares his personal story and how his path influenced his work. He has learned ways to empower younger people traveling a similar path and share lessons with those working to address the multitude of challenges faced by diverse populations of youth at promise. Paul has received awards such as the National Education Association Reg Weaver Human and Civil Rights Award, the Michigan Education Association Elizabeth Siddall Human Rights Award, the Equity in Education award by the Michigan Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and an Honors Professor of the Year Award for teaching.

Table of Contents

Foreword Tia Brown McNair vii

Preface ix

Acknowledgments xiii

About the Author xiv

Part I Foundations 1

Chapter 1 Introduction 2

Chapter 2 PRT 11

Chapter 3 What Must Be True About You 29

Chapter 4 The Opportunity Gap, Demographic Shift, PRT, and a Sense of Belonging 57

Part II Implementation 71

Chapter 5 Implementing Real Talk in the HEP Program 72

Chapter 6 Flexibility, Adaptability, and Effort 88

Chapter 7 Terministic Screens, Alternative Lessons, and Real Talk Discussions 96

Chapter 8 Implementing Real Talk in Any Classroom 109

Part III Taking PRT to Scale 113

Chapter 9 Professional Development 114

Chapter 10 Professional Development: Alternative Lessons 132

Chapter 11 New Beginnings 145

Appendices 152

Appendix A Real Talk on Partnerships and an Alternative Lesson on Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment 153

Appendix B Real Talk on Adversity and an Alternative Lesson on Chemical Bonding 156

Appendix C Real Talk on Doubt 159

Appendix D Real Talk on You Belong 162

Appendix E Real Talk on Symbolism 164

Appendix F "Who I Am" Real Talk on the First Day of Class 167

Appendix G Real Talk on Adversity 170

Appendix H Real Talk on Individuality in Learning 174

Appendix I Real Talk on Being Authentic 176

Appendix J Real Talk on Classroom Norms 178

Appendix K Examples of Real Talk Themes 180

Appendix L Bridge Project Packet 181

Appendix M Alternative Lesson on Congruent Triangles 192

Appendix N Alternative Lesson on Graphing Different Types of Linear Systems 199

Appendix O Alternative Lesson on Public Speaking Anxiety 206

References 209

Index 213