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Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5

Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language

by Jeff Anderson, Whitney La Rocca ...

Author Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca lead a vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language. Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of the English language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar.The book comes with standards-aligned ... Read more

$72.99 CAD

Author Jeff Anderson and literacy coach Whitney La Rocca lead a vibrant approach to grammar instruction in Patterns of Power, Grades 1-5: Inviting Young Writers into the Conventions of Language. Here, young, emergent writers are invited to notice the conventions of the English language and build off them in this inquiry-based approach to instructional grammar.The book comes with standards-aligned
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Children's Literature in the Reading Program

Engaging Young Readers in the 21st Century

Edited by Deborah A. Wooten, PhD, Lauren Aimonette Liang, PhD, Bernice E. Cullinan, PhD ...

This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K–8 reading program. A strong emphasis on diverse literature is woven throughout the fifth edition, with chapters emphasizing the need for books that reflect their readers and presenting dozens of carefully reviewed ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

This indispensable teacher resource and course text, now revised and updated, addresses the "whats," "whys," and "how-tos" of incorporating outstanding children's literature into the K–8 reading program. A strong emphasis on diverse literature is woven throughout the fifth edition, with chapters emphasizing the need for books that reflect their readers and presenting dozens of carefully reviewed
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Enacting Praxis

How Educators Embody Curriculum Studies

Edited by Kelly P. Vaughan, Isabel Nuñez ...

In this collection of writing and reflection, readers are invited to reclaim the connection between curriculum studies and the work of educators in schools and society. As the curriculum field has grown more complex and theoretical, our schools have become more corporatized, standardized, and dehumanized. This volume focuses on curriculum theory’s power to assist practitioners in creating positive ... Read more

$54.99 CAD

In this collection of writing and reflection, readers are invited to reclaim the connection between curriculum studies and the work of educators in schools and society. As the curriculum field has grown more complex and theoretical, our schools have become more corporatized, standardized, and dehumanized. This volume focuses on curriculum theory’s power to assist practitioners in creating positive
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Bible Workbook Volume 1 Old Testament

by Catherine Walker ...

NOW WITH UPDATED, FULL-COLOR MAPSThe Bible Workbooks are a systematic, individual study of the Bible, providing a thorough biblical understanding. The student learns by doing; information is given and questions are asked to test their understanding. Bible Workbook Volume 1 gives an overview and a book-by-book study of the Old Testament. Interesting, stimulating, and informative, Bible Workbooks ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

NOW WITH UPDATED, FULL-COLOR MAPSThe Bible Workbooks are a systematic, individual study of the Bible, providing a thorough biblical understanding. The student learns by doing; information is given and questions are asked to test their understanding. Bible Workbook Volume 1 gives an overview and a book-by-book study of the Old Testament. Interesting, stimulating, and informative, Bible Workbooks
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Friendly Career Advice

Supply Chain

by Gary McKown ...

Series Book 2 - Friendly Career Advice
Book is focused on assisting college students or recent graduates entering into the work environment, and provides insights in the following areas:¥Understanding how to succeed in the variability of the work environment;¥How to avoid easy, preventable mistakes;¥Heightened understanding of key practical elements of the job;¥Understanding importance of relationships;¥Practical examples to increase ... Read more

$8.23 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Book is focused on assisting college students or recent graduates entering into the work environment, and provides insights in the following areas:¥Understanding how to succeed in the variability of the work environment;¥How to avoid easy, preventable mistakes;¥Heightened understanding of key practical elements of the job;¥Understanding importance of relationships;¥Practical examples to increase
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What Children Bring To Light

A Constructivist Perspective On Children's Learning in Science

by Bonnie Shapiro ...

Series series Ways of Knowing in Science and Mathematics Series
Bonnie Shapiro clarifies the historical development of constructivism, and employs a constructivist approach in her own methodology. To construct new ideas means to take action based on beliefs about what one is doing when one is learning science. Learning is understood not only as a cognitive experience, but also as one that derives from the emotional, personal, social, cultural, and ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

Bonnie Shapiro clarifies the historical development of constructivism, and employs a constructivist approach in her own methodology. To construct new ideas means to take action based on beliefs about what one is doing when one is learning science. Learning is understood not only as a cognitive experience, but also as one that derives from the emotional, personal, social, cultural, and
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Developing Curriculum for Deep Thinking

The Knowledge Revival

by Tim Surma, Claudio Vanhees, Michiel Wils, Jasper Nijlunsing, Nuno Crato, John Hattie, Daniel Muijs, Elizabeth Rata, Dylan Wiliam, Paul A. Kirschner ...

Series series Education (R0)
This open access book discusses why the seemingly straightforward strategy of teaching children how to think deeply does not work and offers an alternative way forward for the curriculum to achieve these objectives. Over the years, the role of knowledge in the curriculum has, like a pendulum, shifted between two extremes, from highly visible to virtually invisible knowledge elements. Insights from ... Read more

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This open access book discusses why the seemingly straightforward strategy of teaching children how to think deeply does not work and offers an alternative way forward for the curriculum to achieve these objectives. Over the years, the role of knowledge in the curriculum has, like a pendulum, shifted between two extremes, from highly visible to virtually invisible knowledge elements. Insights from
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Constructivist Instruction

Success or Failure?

Edited by Sigmund Tobias, Thomas M. Duffy ...

Constructivist Instruction: Success or Failure? brings together leading thinkers from both sides of the hotly debated controversy about constructivist approaches to instruction. Although constructivist theories and practice now dominate the fields of the learning sciences, instructional technology, curriculum and teaching, and educational psychology, they have also been the subject of sharp ... Read more

$126.41 CAD

Constructivist Instruction: Success or Failure? brings together leading thinkers from both sides of the hotly debated controversy about constructivist approaches to instruction. Although constructivist theories and practice now dominate the fields of the learning sciences, instructional technology, curriculum and teaching, and educational psychology, they have also been the subject of sharp
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International Handbook of Research on Environmental Education

Edited by Robert B. Stevenson, Michael Brody, Justin Dillon, Arjen E.J. Wals ...

The environment and contested notions of sustainability are increasingly topics of public interest, political debate, and legislation across the world. Environmental education journals now publish research from a wide variety of methodological traditions that show linkages between the environment, health, development, and education. The growth in scholarship makes this an opportune time to review ... Read more

$274.82 CAD

The environment and contested notions of sustainability are increasingly topics of public interest, political debate, and legislation across the world. Environmental education journals now publish research from a wide variety of methodological traditions that show linkages between the environment, health, development, and education. The growth in scholarship makes this an opportune time to review
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Motivational Interviewing Participant Guide

by Angel Mendez ...

The Motivational Interviewing (MI) participant guide is the workbook required for students participating in the MI curriculum. This guide helps training participants understand the process and expectations of MI training and development intervention. The MI participant guide should be given to all attendees of the MI training program. ... Read more

$27.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Motivational Interviewing (MI) participant guide is the workbook required for students participating in the MI curriculum. This guide helps training participants understand the process and expectations of MI training and development intervention. The MI participant guide should be given to all attendees of the MI training program.
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Leveraging Deep Learning

Strategies and Tools for Assessment of Conceptual Understanding

by Tania Lattanzio, Andrea Müller ...

Series series Concepts in Action
Reimagine Assessment with Leveraging Deep LearningThis indispensable guide, coauthored by the expert consultants at Innovative Global Education (IGE), empowers you to transform assessment practices.Inside, you'll discover . . .the power of continuous assessment. Learn how dynamic and ongoing assessments drive meaningful learning.strategies to empower assessment-capable learners. Prepare learners ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

Reimagine Assessment with Leveraging Deep LearningThis indispensable guide, coauthored by the expert consultants at Innovative Global Education (IGE), empowers you to transform assessment practices.Inside, you'll discover . . .the power of continuous assessment. Learn how dynamic and ongoing assessments drive meaningful learning.strategies to empower assessment-capable learners. Prepare learners
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The If Machine, 2nd edition

30 Lesson Plans for Teaching Philosophy

by If Machine Peter Worley ...

Fully updated edition with five brand new sessions and bonus features.Fully updated with new developments in the theory and practice of teaching philosophy, this new edition of the bestselling book, The If Machine,presents 30 clear, ready-to-use plans to teach philosophy in the classroom with children aged five to 13. Each tried-and-tested session offers an imaginary situation, followed by a ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Fully updated edition with five brand new sessions and bonus features.Fully updated with new developments in the theory and practice of teaching philosophy, this new edition of the bestselling book, The If Machine,presents 30 clear, ready-to-use plans to teach philosophy in the classroom with children aged five to 13. Each tried-and-tested session offers an imaginary situation, followed by a
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Indigeneity and Decolonial Resistance

Alternatives to Colonial Thinking and Practice

Edited by George J. Sefa Dei, Cristina Jaimungal ...

2019 SPE Outstanding Book Award Honorable MentionTo be able to promote effective anti-colonial and decolonial education, it is imperative that educators employ indigenous epistemologies that seek to threaten, replace and reimagine colonial thinking and practice. Indigeneity and Decolonial Resistance hopes to contribute to the search for a more radical decolonial education and practic... ... Read more

$47.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

2019 SPE Outstanding Book Award Honorable MentionTo be able to promote effective anti-colonial and decolonial education, it is imperative that educators employ indigenous epistemologies that seek to threaten, replace and reimagine colonial thinking and practice. Indigeneity and Decolonial Resistance hopes to contribute to the search for a more radical decolonial education and practic...
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Schaum’s Outline of Fundamentals of SQL Programming

by Ramon Mata-Toledo, Pauline K. Cushman ...

Series series Schaum's Outline Series
Standard SQL guarantees that no matter what the database implementation, the features of the language will be applicable across all platforms.Over 200 completely solved problems plus 200 supplementary problems reinforce students’ understanding and skills.Features the syntax used by the most important database developers, Oracle and Microsoft, to familiarize students with this common language ... Read more

$26.99 CAD

Standard SQL guarantees that no matter what the database implementation, the features of the language will be applicable across all platforms.Over 200 completely solved problems plus 200 supplementary problems reinforce students’ understanding and skills.Features the syntax used by the most important database developers, Oracle and Microsoft, to familiarize students with this common language
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Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School

A Companion to School Experience

Edited by Jon Davison, Caroline Daly, Caroline Davy, John Yandell ...

Series series Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series
Fully updated to reflect changes in teacher education and the curriculum, the Fifth Edition of Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book.Including chapters on planning, changes to the assessment system, language teaching, and ... Read more

$67.99 CAD

Fully updated to reflect changes in teacher education and the curriculum, the Fifth Edition of Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book.Including chapters on planning, changes to the assessment system, language teaching, and
... Read more
Back to the Basics of Teaching and Learning

Thinking the World Together

by David W. Jardine ...

This book is about an ecological-interpretive image of "the basics." Essays detailing everyday, lived events in classroom life are presented to help readers see beneath the surface ordinariness of these events to uncover and examine the underlying complex and contested meanings they contain. Readers are invited to imagine what would happen to our understanding of teaching and learning if we ... Read more

$111.30 CAD

This book is about an ecological-interpretive image of "the basics." Essays detailing everyday, lived events in classroom life are presented to help readers see beneath the surface ordinariness of these events to uncover and examine the underlying complex and contested meanings they contain. Readers are invited to imagine what would happen to our understanding of teaching and learning if we
... Read more
The Principal’s Guide to Curriculum Leadership

by Richard D. Sorenson, Lloyd M. Goldsmith, Zulma Y. Mendez, Karen T. Maxwell ...

"This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format. Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement."—Brenda P. Dean, Assistant SuperintendentHamblen County Schools, Morristown, TN"The author clearly makes the case for the principal to be THE ... Read more

$46.39 CAD

"This handbook synthesizes the best of educational research in an easily accessible format. Educators will find it an effective roadmap for leading their schools to organizational excellence, effective instruction, and optimum student achievement."—Brenda P. Dean, Assistant SuperintendentHamblen County Schools, Morristown, TN"The author clearly makes the case for the principal to be THE
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What Your Second Grader Needs to Know (Revised and Updated)

Fundamentals of a Good Second-Grade Education

by E.D. Hirsch Jr. ...

Series series The Core Knowledge Series
Give your child a smart start with the revised and updatedWhat Your Second Grader Needs to KnowWhat will your child be expected to learn in the second grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these all-important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that hundreds of parents and teachers across the nation have agreed upon for American second graders. ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

Give your child a smart start with the revised and updatedWhat Your Second Grader Needs to KnowWhat will your child be expected to learn in the second grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these all-important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that hundreds of parents and teachers across the nation have agreed upon for American second graders.
... Read more
Strong Arts, Strong Schools

The Promising Potential and Shortsighted Disregard of the Arts in American Schooling

by the late Charles Fowler ...

In this elegantly written, passionately argued book, Fowler presents a convincing case for teaching the arts to all children. He argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools. Highlighting the crucial effect of the arts on learning, this volume shows how the arts can enliven and extend the entire school curriculum by integrating different ... Read more

$27.99 CAD

In this elegantly written, passionately argued book, Fowler presents a convincing case for teaching the arts to all children. He argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools. Highlighting the crucial effect of the arts on learning, this volume shows how the arts can enliven and extend the entire school curriculum by integrating different
... Read more
Enhancing the Professional Practice of Music Teachers

101 Tips that Principals Want Music Teachers to Know and Do

by Paul G. Young ...

If you want to improve your professional performance and set yourself apart from your colleagues-in any discipline-these tips are for you. If you desire anything less than achieving the very best, you won't want this book.Rather than addressing research and theory about music education or the "how-tos" of teaching, these time-honored tips focus on common-sense qualities and standards of ... Read more

$55.99 CAD

If you want to improve your professional performance and set yourself apart from your colleagues-in any discipline-these tips are for you. If you desire anything less than achieving the very best, you won't want this book.Rather than addressing research and theory about music education or the "how-tos" of teaching, these time-honored tips focus on common-sense qualities and standards of
... Read more
Bible Workbook Volume 2 New Testament

by Catherine Walker ...

NOW WITH UPDATED, FULL-COLOR MAPSThe Bible Workbooks are a systematic, individual study of the Bible. The student learns by doing; information is given and questions are asked to test their understanding. Bible Workbook Volume 2 gives an overview and a book-by-book study of the New Testament. Interesting, stimulating, informative- Bible Workbooks provide an understandable and enjoyable means of ... Read more

$9.99 CAD

NOW WITH UPDATED, FULL-COLOR MAPSThe Bible Workbooks are a systematic, individual study of the Bible. The student learns by doing; information is given and questions are asked to test their understanding. Bible Workbook Volume 2 gives an overview and a book-by-book study of the New Testament. Interesting, stimulating, informative- Bible Workbooks provide an understandable and enjoyable means of
... Read more
Prompts for Young Writers

by Colorado Authors League ...

The idea for Prompts for Young Writers was created as a gesture of good faith to help parents and teachers that could use more materials during these trying times. The Colorado Authors League called upon its members to submit a page or two of writing prompts to help get creativity flowing. We hope it helps and inspires many minds. ... Read more

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The idea for Prompts for Young Writers was created as a gesture of good faith to help parents and teachers that could use more materials during these trying times. The Colorado Authors League called upon its members to submit a page or two of writing prompts to help get creativity flowing. We hope it helps and inspires many minds.
... Read more
Creativity and Critique in Digital Learning and Teaching

Insights for Learning Design in Business and Law

Edited by Jacqueline Baxter, Helen Selby-Fell, Andrew Gilbert ...

This open access edited collection is aimed at educators, student services staff, and university management. It is timely in adopting a forward-facing view of various aspects of digital teaching and learning in business and law and provides a vital resource for those designing, managing or thinking about digital learning in both fields. ... Read more

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This open access edited collection is aimed at educators, student services staff, and university management. It is timely in adopting a forward-facing view of various aspects of digital teaching and learning in business and law and provides a vital resource for those designing, managing or thinking about digital learning in both fields.
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Write This Way

Structured lessons and activities for reluctant young writers

by Dr. Gavin Reid, Jenn Clark, Michelle McIntosh ...

Many children avoid writing for a number of reasons – perhaps they find it tedious or frustrating, or perhaps they have dyslexia or dysgraphia. This structured programme of writing activities and lessons makes writing engaging and accessible for reluctant writers, by encouraging primary teachers and learners to work together to develop children's writing skills.The book covers all aspects of ... Read more

$33.99 CAD

Many children avoid writing for a number of reasons – perhaps they find it tedious or frustrating, or perhaps they have dyslexia or dysgraphia. This structured programme of writing activities and lessons makes writing engaging and accessible for reluctant writers, by encouraging primary teachers and learners to work together to develop children's writing skills.The book covers all aspects of
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