Selma Wassermann Books

Focusing on fostering self-directed and resilient children, this book provides valuable insights for both teachers and parents. It offers practical strategies and tools to encourage a "can-do" attitude in young learners, promoting independence and confidence in their abilities. Through engaging methods and supportive guidance, it aims to empower adults in nurturing the next generation's potential.

Opening Minds is a wonderful resource full of materials for parents of elementary and middle school children who want to expand their learning at home. Though not a replacement for the standard curriculum of the grades, it provides parents with a variety of tools to promote and engage children's thinking outside the classroom.

Concrete and specific strategies are provided to enhance teacher education programs, focusing on practical improvements that can be implemented to better prepare educators for the classroom. The insights aim to address current challenges and foster more effective teaching practices.

Focusing on the essential roles of teachers, this book provides insights into their responsibilities while offering practical suggestions for both new and experienced educators. It emphasizes skill development tailored to various teaching tasks, aiming to enhance effectiveness in the classroom.

Featuring a collection of ten engaging cases, this book addresses pressing social issues relevant to middle-grade students. Each case is designed to encourage critical thinking and discussions, fostering a deeper understanding of contemporary challenges. The content aims to empower young learners to explore and reflect on societal problems, making it a valuable resource for educators seeking to enrich their curriculum with real-world topics.

Focusing on the development of intelligent habits of mind, this guide empowers adults to make wiser, more rational decisions. It encourages readers to reflect on their thought processes and equips them with tools to approach life's challenges logically. By emphasizing informed choices, the book aims to enhance decision-making skills and promote thoughtful engagement with everyday problems.

Fostering respect and understanding in interpersonal interactions is the central theme of this book. It offers insights and practical guidance on developing empathetic responses, enhancing communication skills, and building stronger relationships. The content emphasizes the importance of active listening and emotional intelligence, aiming to equip readers with the tools necessary for meaningful connections in various social contexts.

This tackles the fallacies of marking and grading students' work and provides teachers with specific examples of how they might provide evaluative feedback to students that enables and promotes their subsequent growth on learning tasks.