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Prompts for Young Writers

par 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. ... En savoir plus

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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.
... En savoir plus
Global Citizenship Education in Australian Schools

Leadership, Teacher and Student Perspectives

par Andrew Peterson ...

Collections series Education (R0)
This book explores how Australian secondary schools prepare their students for global citizenship. Globalisation has irrevocably changed modern countries and societies, and the benefits and pressures this brings are being felt as never before. Drawing on empirical data from six Australian secondary schools, the author examines how school leaders and teachers understand global citizenship, how they ... En savoir plus

$64.09 CAD

This book explores how Australian secondary schools prepare their students for global citizenship. Globalisation has irrevocably changed modern countries and societies, and the benefits and pressures this brings are being felt as never before. Drawing on empirical data from six Australian secondary schools, the author examines how school leaders and teachers understand global citizenship, how they
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Improving Learning Outcomes in Schools

Understanding the Challenge of Quality in the Indian Context

Modifié par N. V. Varghese, Vrinda Sarup, Anuradha De, Amarjeet Sinha ...

Collections series Public Policy in India
What does ‘quality education’ truly mean, and how can we ensure it is accessible to all children, regardless of their background? This book delves into these pressing questions, offering a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities within India’s education system.Why do millions of children in India attend school yet still struggle to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills? ... En savoir plus

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What does ‘quality education’ truly mean, and how can we ensure it is accessible to all children, regardless of their background? This book delves into these pressing questions, offering a comprehensive exploration of the challenges and opportunities within India’s education system.Why do millions of children in India attend school yet still struggle to acquire basic literacy and numeracy skills?
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Collaboration, Communications, and Critical Thinking

A STEM-Inspired Path across the Curriculum

par Dennis Adams, Mary Hamm ...

This book makes a case for a STEM-based approach across the curriculum by highlighting the potential impacts of rapid societal change, newly emerging information technologies, and the increasing demand for a new generation of skillful and well-rounded citizens and workers. The book discusses how thinking skills, collaborative learning, communications-related information technologies, science and ... En savoir plus

$45.39 CAD

This book makes a case for a STEM-based approach across the curriculum by highlighting the potential impacts of rapid societal change, newly emerging information technologies, and the increasing demand for a new generation of skillful and well-rounded citizens and workers. The book discusses how thinking skills, collaborative learning, communications-related information technologies, science and
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Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School

A Companion to School Experience

Modifié par Jon Davison, Caroline Daly, Caroline Davy, John Yandell ...

Collections 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 ... En savoir plus

$67.32 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
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Misrepresentation and Silence in United States History Textbooks

The Politics of Historical Oblivion

par Mneesha Gellman ...

Collections series Education (R0)
This open access book investigates how representation of Native Americans and Mexican-origin im/migrants takes place in high school history textbooks. Manually analyzing text and images in United States textbooks from the 1950s to 2022, the book documents stories of White victory and domination over Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) groups that disproportionately fill educational ... En savoir plus

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This open access book investigates how representation of Native Americans and Mexican-origin im/migrants takes place in high school history textbooks. Manually analyzing text and images in United States textbooks from the 1950s to 2022, the book documents stories of White victory and domination over Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) groups that disproportionately fill educational
... En savoir plus
Educating for Wisdom and Compassion

Creating Conditions for Timeless Learning

par John P. Miller ...

"A clearly written, concise, and inspired book…"-Lourdes ArguellesProfessor of Education and Cultural StudiesClaremont Graduate UniversityBlending philosophy, research, and three decades of practice, the author offers an engaging discussion of essential principles of timeless learning, including attention, contemplation, connection, participation, responsibility, wholeness, and joy. Educators in ... En savoir plus

$39.19 CAD

"A clearly written, concise, and inspired book…"-Lourdes ArguellesProfessor of Education and Cultural StudiesClaremont Graduate UniversityBlending philosophy, research, and three decades of practice, the author offers an engaging discussion of essential principles of timeless learning, including attention, contemplation, connection, participation, responsibility, wholeness, and joy. Educators in
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Number Sense and the Days of School

par Christopher Casey ...

Math is patterns. Understanding this fundamental idea is a key to a greater appreciation of mathematics. If students are familiar with various patterns in math, and are geared to look for patterns, they will have a better understanding of how numbers go together, and come apart. They will see relationships between numbers.This unit is a way to help students recognize, seek out, and understand math ... En savoir plus

$13.99 CAD

Math is patterns. Understanding this fundamental idea is a key to a greater appreciation of mathematics. If students are familiar with various patterns in math, and are geared to look for patterns, they will have a better understanding of how numbers go together, and come apart. They will see relationships between numbers.This unit is a way to help students recognize, seek out, and understand math
... En savoir plus
Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting

Learn How to Take Notes Simply and Effectively

par Kristine Setting Clark ...

Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting is a simple and effective notetaking program that is essential to student academic success. Notetaking is a major component in learning and understanding how to recognize and identify main ideas, key facts and details. Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting will also teach the student how to record notes in various formats and how to utilize notetaking when studying ... En savoir plus

$29.49 CAD

Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting is a simple and effective notetaking program that is essential to student academic success. Notetaking is a major component in learning and understanding how to recognize and identify main ideas, key facts and details. Simply Notetaking and Speedwriting will also teach the student how to record notes in various formats and how to utilize notetaking when studying
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Reclaiming the Multicultural Roots of U.S. Curriculum

Communities of Color and Official Knowledge in Education

par Wayne Au, Anthony L. Brown, Dolores Calderón ...

Collections series Multicultural Education Series
Within curriculum studies, a “master narrative” has developed into a canon that is predominantly White, male, and associated with institutions of higher education. This canon has systematically neglected communities of color, all of which were engaged in their own critical conversations about the type of education that would best benefit their children. Building upon earlier work that reviewed ... En savoir plus

$42.89 CAD

Within curriculum studies, a “master narrative” has developed into a canon that is predominantly White, male, and associated with institutions of higher education. This canon has systematically neglected communities of color, all of which were engaged in their own critical conversations about the type of education that would best benefit their children. Building upon earlier work that reviewed
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Assessment for Education

Standards, Judgement and Moderation

par Val Klenowski, Claire Maree Wyatt-Smith ...

′This is a very exciting book and should be read widely by anyone who wants a better understanding of the role of assessment in the diverse, globalised, digital societies of the 21st century.′- Professor Mary James, University of Cambridge, President, British Educational Research Association′Highly readable and thoroughly researched, this call for a new vision of education deserves to be ready by ... En savoir plus

$86.39 CAD

′This is a very exciting book and should be read widely by anyone who wants a better understanding of the role of assessment in the diverse, globalised, digital societies of the 21st century.′- Professor Mary James, University of Cambridge, President, British Educational Research Association′Highly readable and thoroughly researched, this call for a new vision of education deserves to be ready by
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Transforming Teacher Education Through the Epistemic Core of Chemistry

Empirical Evidence and Practical Strategies

par Sibel Erduran, Ebru Kaya ...

Collections series Education (R0)
This book synthesizes theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence and practical strategies for improving teacher education in chemistry. Many chemistry lessons involve mindless “cookbook” activities where students and teachers follow recipes, memorise formulae and recall facts without understanding how and why knowledge in chemistry works. Capitalising on traditionally disparate areas of research ... En savoir plus

$64.09 CAD

This book synthesizes theoretical perspectives, empirical evidence and practical strategies for improving teacher education in chemistry. Many chemistry lessons involve mindless “cookbook” activities where students and teachers follow recipes, memorise formulae and recall facts without understanding how and why knowledge in chemistry works. Capitalising on traditionally disparate areas of research
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What Your Fifth Grader Needs to Know

Fundamentals of a Good Fifth-Grade Education

par Core Knowledge Foundation, E.D. Hirsch Jr. ...

Collections series The Core Knowledge Series
What should your child learn in the fifth grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that thousands of parents and teachers across the nation have agreed upon for American fifth graders. Featuring sixteen pages of illustrations, a bolder, easier-to-follow format, and a thoroughly updated curriculum, What ... En savoir plus

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What should your child learn in the fifth grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that thousands of parents and teachers across the nation have agreed upon for American fifth graders. Featuring sixteen pages of illustrations, a bolder, easier-to-follow format, and a thoroughly updated curriculum, What
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How to Assess Higher-Order Thinking Skills in Your Classroom

par Susan M. Brookhart ...

Educators know it's important to get students to engage in "higher-order thinking." But what does higher-order thinking actually look like? And how can K-12 classroom teachers assess it across the disciplines? Author, consultant, and former classroom teacher Susan M. Brookhart answers these questions and more in this straightforward, practical guide to assessment that can help teachers determine ... En savoir plus

$35.19 CAD

Educators know it's important to get students to engage in "higher-order thinking." But what does higher-order thinking actually look like? And how can K-12 classroom teachers assess it across the disciplines? Author, consultant, and former classroom teacher Susan M. Brookhart answers these questions and more in this straightforward, practical guide to assessment that can help teachers determine
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So Much More than the ABCs

The Early Phases of Reading and Writing, Revised Edition

par Molly F. Collins, Judith A. Schickedanz ...

Laying a Strong Foundation for Literacy in the Early YearsA child’s literacy development begins long before their formal education does. The skills and knowledge that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers acquire through meaningful, playful language and literacy experiences are the building blocks of their later success in reading and writing.How do early childhood educators foster young children’s ... En savoir plus

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Laying a Strong Foundation for Literacy in the Early YearsA child’s literacy development begins long before their formal education does. The skills and knowledge that infants, toddlers, and preschoolers acquire through meaningful, playful language and literacy experiences are the building blocks of their later success in reading and writing.How do early childhood educators foster young children’s
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Teaching STEM Outdoors

Activities for Young Children

par Patty Born Selly ...

Connect nature play, outdoor experiences, and STEM learning for young children with activities, real-life examples, and educator resources. Nurture young children’s innate tendencies toward exploration, sensory stimulation, and STEM learning when you connect outdoor learning and STEM curriculum. Discover the developmental benefits of outdoor learning and how the rich diversity of settings and ... En savoir plus

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Connect nature play, outdoor experiences, and STEM learning for young children with activities, real-life examples, and educator resources. Nurture young children’s innate tendencies toward exploration, sensory stimulation, and STEM learning when you connect outdoor learning and STEM curriculum. Discover the developmental benefits of outdoor learning and how the rich diversity of settings and
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Understanding Contemporary Education

Key themes and issues

par Tom O'Donoghue ...

Understanding Contemporary Education offers an essential exploration of key concepts and issues in education that will allow education studies students, as well as trainee and practising teachers to engage in reflection, not only on work at the classroom level, but on education more broadly. Using detailed examples, the book problematises many popular and taken-for-granted views, allowing the ... En savoir plus

$76.94 CAD

Understanding Contemporary Education offers an essential exploration of key concepts and issues in education that will allow education studies students, as well as trainee and practising teachers to engage in reflection, not only on work at the classroom level, but on education more broadly. Using detailed examples, the book problematises many popular and taken-for-granted views, allowing the
... En savoir plus
Good Questions

Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction in the Standards-Based Classroom

par Marian Small ...

Now in its Fourth Edition—with more than 50 new questions and a new chapter on financial literacy—this bestselling resource helps experienced and novice teachers to effectively and efficiently differentiate mathematics instruction in grades K–8. Math education expert Marian Small shows teachers how to get started and become expert at using two powerful and universal strategies: Open Questions and ... En savoir plus

$40.69 CAD

Now in its Fourth Edition—with more than 50 new questions and a new chapter on financial literacy—this bestselling resource helps experienced and novice teachers to effectively and efficiently differentiate mathematics instruction in grades K–8. Math education expert Marian Small shows teachers how to get started and become expert at using two powerful and universal strategies: Open Questions and
... En savoir plus
Mathematics Miseducation

The Case Against a Tired Tradition

par Derek Stolp ...

Author and veteran teacher Derek Stolp has come to the conclusion that learning mathematics is of no real consequence for the vast majority of our children. This stance flies in the face of the conventional wisdom held among political leaders, business people, teachers, and parents that mathematics is an essential subject for all children to study well into their high school years. In Mathematics ... En savoir plus

$31.69 CAD

Author and veteran teacher Derek Stolp has come to the conclusion that learning mathematics is of no real consequence for the vast majority of our children. This stance flies in the face of the conventional wisdom held among political leaders, business people, teachers, and parents that mathematics is an essential subject for all children to study well into their high school years. In Mathematics
... En savoir plus
Creative Block Play

A Comprehensive Guide to Learning through Building

par Rosanne Hansel ...

Creative Block Play covers everything you need to encourage a child's development in a variety of domains through block play. This book is full of photos that illustrate block play in real classrooms and stories from teachers who have successfully used block play to encourage children's development in a variety of domains.Rosanne Regan Hansel has been both a teacher and administrator for a variety ... En savoir plus

$41.59 CAD

Creative Block Play covers everything you need to encourage a child's development in a variety of domains through block play. This book is full of photos that illustrate block play in real classrooms and stories from teachers who have successfully used block play to encourage children's development in a variety of domains.Rosanne Regan Hansel has been both a teacher and administrator for a variety
... En savoir plus
Powerful Ideas of Science and How to Teach Them

par Jasper Green ...

A bullet dropped and a bullet fired from a gun will reach the ground at the same time. Plants get the majority of their mass from the air around them, not the soil beneath them. A smartphone is made from more elements than you. Every day, science teachers get the opportunity to blow students’ minds with counter-intuitive, crazy ideas like these. But getting students to understand and remember the ... En savoir plus

$48.08 CAD

A bullet dropped and a bullet fired from a gun will reach the ground at the same time. Plants get the majority of their mass from the air around them, not the soil beneath them. A smartphone is made from more elements than you. Every day, science teachers get the opportunity to blow students’ minds with counter-intuitive, crazy ideas like these. But getting students to understand and remember the
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Brain Matters

Translating Research into Classroom Practice

par Patricia Wolfe ...

Everyone agrees that what we do in schools should be based on what we know about how the brain learns. Until recently, however, we have had few clues to unlock the secrets of the brain. Now, research from the neurosciences has greatly improved our understanding of the learning process, and we have a much more solid foundation on which to base educational decisions.In this completely revised and ... En savoir plus

$40.69 CAD

Everyone agrees that what we do in schools should be based on what we know about how the brain learns. Until recently, however, we have had few clues to unlock the secrets of the brain. Now, research from the neurosciences has greatly improved our understanding of the learning process, and we have a much more solid foundation on which to base educational decisions.In this completely revised and
... En savoir plus
Using Formative Assessment to Improve Student Outcomes in the Classroom

par Michael W Connell ...

"Formative assessment--the process of interpretating data on student performance to adapt instruction to individual needs--is perhaps the single most powerful tool available to teachers to help every student succeed to their full potential."With that bold statement, Michael W. Connell sets out to unpack formative assessment--what it is, how it works, and why it is so essential for learner growth. ... En savoir plus

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"Formative assessment--the process of interpretating data on student performance to adapt instruction to individual needs--is perhaps the single most powerful tool available to teachers to help every student succeed to their full potential."With that bold statement, Michael W. Connell sets out to unpack formative assessment--what it is, how it works, and why it is so essential for learner growth.
... En savoir plus
Enacting Praxis

How Educators Embody Curriculum Studies

Modifié par 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 ... En savoir plus

$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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