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The Power of Words: A Transformative Language Arts Reader

Author : Caryn Mirriam-Goldberg

Publisher : Tla Network

Page : 492 pages

File Size : 40,27 MB

Release : 2007-05-01

Category : Language Arts & Disciplines

ISBN : 9780976177357

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This ground breaking book on the spoken, written and sung word for personal and social transformation emcompasses writing, storytelling, songs, drama, performance and other forms of the language arts as collective or personal tools for liberation. Whether through community storytelling for elders, individual journaling for self-discovery, or interdisciplinary drama for underserved youth, transformative language artists create greater opportunities for people to be heard, witnessed, and to become agents of change in their lives and communities.



Transformative Language Arts in Action

Author : Ruth Farmer

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 231 pages

File Size : 13,83 MB

Release : 2014-11-26

Category : Education

ISBN : 147581061X

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Transformative Language Arts, an emerging field and profession, calls on us to use writing, storytelling, theater, music, expressive and other arts for social change, personal growth, and culture shift. In this landmark anthology, Transformative Language Artists share their stories, scholarship and practices for a more just and peaceful world, from a Hmong storyteller and spoken word artist weaving traditions with contemporary immigrant challenges in Philadelphia, to a playwright raising awareness of AIDS/HIV prevention. Read the stories, consider the questions raised, and find inspiration and tools in using words as a vehicle for transformation through essays on the challenge of dominant stories, public housing women writing for their lives, histories and communities at the margins, singing as political action, the convergence of theology and poetics, women's self-leadership, embodied writing, and healing the self, others, and nature through TLA. The anthology also includes “snapshots,” short features on transformative language artists who make their livings and lives working with people of all ages and backgrounds to speak their truths, and change their communities.



The Power of Words

Author : Mary Jane Hayes

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 26,72 MB

Release : 2020

Category :

ISBN : 9780981963495

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Integrating the Arts in Therapy

Author : Shaun McNiff

Publisher : Charles C Thomas Publisher

Page : 281 pages

File Size : 49,38 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Art

ISBN : 0398085552

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In 1981, the author first published the groundbreaking, classic text, The Arts and Psychotherapy. This book is a rework of the original text. This new work integrates theory with practice, drawing upon concrete examples and case studies. It details the emergence of a multidisciplinary approach to working with people everywhere and offers glimpses into clinical work with children, adolescents and adults.



Expressive Writing

Author : Kathleen Adams

Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield

Page : 267 pages

File Size : 39,22 MB

Release : 2014-07-16

Category : Education

ISBN : 1475812191

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Expressive writing is life-based writing that focuses on authentic expression of lived experience, with resultant insight, growth and skill-building. Research shows that expressive writing can help in the development of emotional intelligence, better choice-making, and healthy coping skills. In this remarkable collection, 11 experts from education and community service join to offer compelling guidance on applied practice. You’ll discover a model for a poetry group for youth at risk; how to help students develop inner resources through metaphor; a “photovoice” project to help at-risk students stay in school; how storytelling develops emotional intelligence in primary school children; a method that helps teachers become more confident writers; how expressive writing can help teachers manage stress and avoid burn-out; expressive writing as change agent for communities; the benefits and limitations of writing programs in prisons and jails; hip-hop as “the pen of the people”; finding a writing group; writing with others; the ethics and standards of practice for expressive writing in the classroom and community; guidance for all levels of learners: Primary, teens, college-age, adult; professional development, personal growth. Whether you are a teacher, a counselor, a facilitator, or a writer you’ll find this volume an invaluable and innovative resource for expressive writing in the classroom and in the community.



Your Words Are Your Destiny

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Publisher : Khomotjo Peter Mashita

Page : 316 pages

File Size : 18,73 MB

Release : 2023-05-21

Category : Comics & Graphic Novels

ISBN :

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Step into a world where the power of words becomes your greatest ally in shaping your destiny. In "Your Words Are Your Destiny," Khomotjo Peter Mashita takes you on an exhilarating journey of self-discovery and empowerment, revealing the remarkable influence your words have on every aspect of your life. Are you ready to harness the extraordinary potential of your own voice? This captivating book will guide you on a transformative path, unveiling the secrets to unlocking your true potential through the art of intentional language. Explore the profound connection between the words you speak and the reality you experience. Discover how your self-talk can either propel you towards success or hold you back from achieving your dreams. Khomotjo Peter Mashita, renowned personal development expert, shares powerful techniques and practical exercises that will empower you to rewrite your story, transforming limiting narratives into empowering beliefs. Through inspiring stories and profound insights, you'll learn how to unleash the creative force within you by using affirmations, declarations, and visualization techniques. Gain a deeper understanding of the vibrational language that shapes your experiences, and discover how to align your words with your desires to manifest a future filled with abundance and fulfillment. But it doesn't stop there. "Your Words Are Your Destiny" takes you on a journey beyond personal transformation and into the realm of impact and influence. Learn how your words can inspire and motivate others, creating a ripple effect of positive change in your relationships, career, and community. With Khomotjo Peter Mashita as your guide, you'll dive into the art of persuasive communication and leadership, mastering the skills to captivate hearts and minds with your words. Whether you're a seasoned speaker or just finding your voice, this book provides invaluable insights and practical strategies to enhance your communication prowess and leave a lasting impact. Join the ranks of those who have discovered the transformative power of their words and unlocked their true potential. "Your Words Are Your Destiny" is an invitation to step into a future filled with purpose, abundance, and joy. Embrace the power within you, and let your words become the driving force that shapes your destiny. The time has come to embark on a journey of self-discovery, personal growth, and profound impact. Embrace the wisdom shared by Khomotjo Peter Mashita and become the author of your own destiny. Your words have the power to shape your future. Are you ready to wield that power?



Saved by a Poem

Author : Kim Rosen

Publisher : Hay House, Inc

Page : 290 pages

File Size : 19,76 MB

Release : 2009-10-01

Category : Poetry

ISBN : 1401926762

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Can someone really be saved by a poem? In Kim Rosen’s book, the answer is a re­sounding "Yes!" Poetry, the most ancient form of prayer, is a necessary medicine for our times: a companion through difficulty; a guide when we are lost; a salve when we are wounded; and a conduit to an inner source of joy, freedom, and insight. Whether you are a lover of poetry or have yet to discover its power, Rosen offers a new way to experience a poem. She encourages you to feel the poem as you might an affirmation or sacred text, which can align every level of your being. In an uncertain world, Saved by a Poem is an emphatic call to cultivate the ever-renewable resources of the heart. Through poetry, the unspeakable can be spoken, the unendurable endured, and the miraculous shared. Weaving teaching, story, verse, and memoir, Rosen guides you to find a poem that speaks to you so you can take it into your life and become a voice for its wisdom in the world. Inspirational audio download included! Featuring the voices of well-known authors reading a favorite poem and discussing its personal significance: Joan Borysenko, Andrew Harvey, Jane Hirshfield, Marie Howe, Grace Yi-Nan Howe, Robert Holden, Stanley Kunitz, Elizabeth Lesser, Thomas Moore, Christiane Northrup, Cheryl Richardson, Kim Rosen, and Geneen Roth.



Opening Minds

Author : Peter Johnston

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 161 pages

File Size : 34,85 MB

Release : 2023-10-10

Category : Education

ISBN : 1003842194

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Introducing a spelling test to a student by saying, 'Let' s see how many words you know,' is different from saying, 'Let's see how many words you know already.' It is only one word, but the already suggests that any words the child knows are ahead of expectation and, most important, that there is nothing permanent about what is known and not known. Peter Johnston Grounded in research, Opening Minds: Using Language to Change Livesshows how words can shape students' learning, their sense of self, and their social, emotional and moral development. Make no mistake: words have the power to open minds – or close them. Following up his groundbreaking book, Choice Words, author Peter Johnston continues to demonstrate how the things teachers say (and don't say) have surprising consequences for the literate lives of students. In this new book, Johnston shows how the words teachers choose can affect the worlds students inhabit in the classroom. He explains how to engage children with more productive talk and how to create classrooms that support students' intellectual development, as well as their development as human beings.



Dreamers

Author : Yuyi Morales

Publisher : Holiday House

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 20,87 MB

Release : 2018-09-04

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0823441253

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We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers. Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed. From the author-illustrator of Bright Star, Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows. This lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless. The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi's own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book. A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available. Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award! A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book A New York Times Bestseller Recipient of the Flora Stieglitz Strauss Award A 2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient An Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book Named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Salon.com-- and many more! A Junior Library Guild selection A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon title A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase



Teaching for Joy and Justice

Author : Linda Christensen

Publisher : Rethinking Schools

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 11,51 MB

Release : 2009

Category : Education

ISBN : 0942961439

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Presents a collection of essays and practical advice, including lesson plans and activities, to promote writing in all aspects of the curriculum.