Amber Chandler Knihy

Focusing on social emotional learning, this book emphasizes the importance of understanding students as individuals and nurturing relationships within the classroom. Amber Chandler provides educators with intentional strategies to foster community among middle and high school students, highlighting the critical role of social connections in the learning process. Through practical insights, the book aims to enhance the educational experience by prioritizing emotional and social development alongside academic achievement.

In this unique book, Amber Chandler provides answers on everything new teachers need to know but are afraid to ask, such as how to build knowledge about the school's culture, nurture relationships with colleagues and superiors, use social media appropriately, navigate various faculty and parent meetings, handle conflicts, and more.

Movies belong in the curriculum--and not just the day before a holiday. This book by award-winning educator Amber Chandler shows why films are so important for teaching social emotional learning and critical thinking.

Social emotional learning is more than just helping students be social. In this co-publication from Routledge and AMLE, Amber Chandler shows how middle and high school educators can be intentional about seeing their students for who they are, growing relationships, and building community. Grounded in classroom experience, her practical strategies can be adapted to suit different needs, so you can create a Flexible Classroom and reach all learners. Topics include encouraging academic risk-taking without fear of failure; helping students self-manage; teaching self-awareness; modeling responsible decision-making and empathy; building relationship skills; and emboldening students to become more socially aware. This updated second edition features new chapters on running restorative circles and focusing on resilience instead of deficit analysis. There is also a special section with post pandemic takeaways, as we learn new ways to help students thrive.