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Authors: William A. Sommers, Walter R. Olsen
ISBN-13: 9781412913539, ISBN-10: 1412913535
Format: Paperback
Publisher: SAGE Publications
Date Published: September 2005
Edition: (Non-applicable)

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Author Biography: William A. Sommers

William A. Sommers has been an adjunct faculty member at the University of St. Thomas, St. Mary's University, the University of Minnesota, and Hamline University. With 30 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal in urban, suburban, and rural schools, he continues to consult and train in cognitive coaching, conflict management, brain research, thinking skills, and other fields.

Book Synopsis

These stimulating, instructive movie clips will encourage discussion and reflection on important themes, including courage, communication, change, conflict, creativity, and leadership.

Table of Contents

Introductionvii
Acknowledgmentsxix
About the Authorsxxi
1Film Clips That Explore Conflict1
2Film Clips That Explore Courage and Ethics27
3Film Clips That Explore Persistence, Commitment, and Values51
4Film Clips That Explore Creativity and Building Capacity75
5Film Clips That Explore Keeping Hope Alive95
6Film Clips That Explore Change117
Afterword135
Resource: Some Pretty Firm Guidelines for Using Film Clips in Training137
Index139

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