The Pedagogy of Real Talk 2/e

Dr. Paul Hernandez, PhD, 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.

Foreword Preface Part 1: Foundations Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Real Talk Chapter 3: What Must be True About You Chapter 4: The Opportunity Gap, Demographic Shift, PRT, and a Sense of Belonging Part 2: Implementation Chapter 5: Implementing Real Talk in the HEP Program Chapter 6: Flexibility, Adaptability, and Effort Chapter 7: Terministic Screens, Alternative Lessons, and Real Talk Discussions Chapter 8: Implementing Real Talk in Any Classroom Part 3: Taking PRT to Scale or Taking Real Talk to Scale Chapter 9: Professional Development Chapter 10: Professional Development: Alternative Lessons Chapter 11: New Beginnings Appendices A - O