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The Absorbent Mind

by Maria Montessori ...

Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in public and private schools throughout the world. In 1947 she returned to India and gave courses in Adyar and Ahmedabad. These courses led to the book The Absorbent Mind, in which Montessori described ... Read more

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Maria Montessori was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in public and private schools throughout the world. In 1947 she returned to India and gave courses in Adyar and Ahmedabad. These courses led to the book The Absorbent Mind, in which Montessori described
... Read more
The Original Home Schooling Series

by Charlotte Mason ...

Charlotte Mason was a late nineteenth-century British educator whose ideas were far ahead of her time. She believed that children are born persons worthy of respect, rather than blank slates, and that it was better to feed their growing minds with living literature and vital ideas and knowledge, rather than dry facts and knowledge filtered and pre-digested by the teacher. Her method of education, ... Read more

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Charlotte Mason was a late nineteenth-century British educator whose ideas were far ahead of her time. She believed that children are born persons worthy of respect, rather than blank slates, and that it was better to feed their growing minds with living literature and vital ideas and knowledge, rather than dry facts and knowledge filtered and pre-digested by the teacher. Her method of education,
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Hacking School Discipline

9 Ways to Create a Culture of Empathy and Responsibility Using Restorative Justice

by Nathan Maynard, Brad Weinstein ...

Series Book 22 - Hack Learning Series
Eliminate old-school punishments and create a community of responsible, productive learnersAre you or your teachers frustrated with carrots and sticks, detention rooms, and suspension--antiquated school discipline practices that simply do not work with the students entering our classrooms today? Our kids have complex needs, and we must empower and embrace them with restorative practices that not ... Read more

£4.69

Eliminate old-school punishments and create a community of responsible, productive learnersAre you or your teachers frustrated with carrots and sticks, detention rooms, and suspension--antiquated school discipline practices that simply do not work with the students entering our classrooms today? Our kids have complex needs, and we must empower and embrace them with restorative practices that not
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EFT: EFT Tapping Scripts & Solutions To An Abundant YOU: 10 Simple DIY Experiences To Prove That Your Mind Creates Your Life!

by Janet Evans ...

Tapping is one of the fastest and easiest ways to address both the emotional and physical problems that tend to hamper our lives. Using the energy meridians of the body, practitioners tap on specific points while focusing on particular negative emotions or physical sensations. The tapping helps calm the nervous system to restore the balance of energy in the body, and in turn rewire the brain to ... Read more

£3.39

Tapping is one of the fastest and easiest ways to address both the emotional and physical problems that tend to hamper our lives. Using the energy meridians of the body, practitioners tap on specific points while focusing on particular negative emotions or physical sensations. The tapping helps calm the nervous system to restore the balance of energy in the body, and in turn rewire the brain to
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Focus: 12 Surprisingly Effective Ways to Improve Your Concentration

by Karla Roth ...

Looking for a way to focus better? Looking for better results at work or in your personal life? If so, this is the book for you. In this book you will learn 12 great ways that you can learn to focus better and improve your concentration. This isn’t your average book. You’re not getting 12 overly hyped and overly discussed methods found in other places online. You are going to get some valuable ... Read more

£3.98

Looking for a way to focus better? Looking for better results at work or in your personal life? If so, this is the book for you. In this book you will learn 12 great ways that you can learn to focus better and improve your concentration. This isn’t your average book. You’re not getting 12 overly hyped and overly discussed methods found in other places online. You are going to get some valuable
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Home Education

by Charlotte Mason ...

Home Education consists of six lectures by Charlotte Mason about the raising and educating of young children (up to the age of nine), for parents and teachers. She encourages us to spend a lot of time outdoors, immersed in nature and handling natural objects and collecting experiences on which to base the rest of their education. She discusses the use of training in good habits such as attention, ... Read more

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Home Education consists of six lectures by Charlotte Mason about the raising and educating of young children (up to the age of nine), for parents and teachers. She encourages us to spend a lot of time outdoors, immersed in nature and handling natural objects and collecting experiences on which to base the rest of their education. She discusses the use of training in good habits such as attention,
... Read more
Pragmatism

by William James ...

First published in 1907, "Pragmatism", a philosophical work by American philosopher William James, is an exploration of what is known as the pragmatic method, designed as a way to reconcile the claims of science with those of religion and morality.Pragmatism as a philosophy considers different philosophies most useful in terms of how they are implemented. Ultimately, James argues that any idea, be ... Read more

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First published in 1907, "Pragmatism", a philosophical work by American philosopher William James, is an exploration of what is known as the pragmatic method, designed as a way to reconcile the claims of science with those of religion and morality.Pragmatism as a philosophy considers different philosophies most useful in terms of how they are implemented. Ultimately, James argues that any idea, be
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Jessy老師國際漢語教學加油站（教學策略篇）

by Jessy Tu（涂馨文） ...

本書是為國際學校老師、海外中小學漢語教師編寫的漢語教學策略集，來自Jessy老師幾十年來教學經驗的整合與提煉。 本書以時間為綱，從開學前的準備、上課前的準備、剛上課的教學活動、上課時各語言要素的教學及語言技能的訓練、下課前的教學活動等多角度提供實用的教學建議及注意事項。諸如以下種種問題，讀者都可以很方便地根據自己的需求、情況，找到合適的教學策略： 去國際學校教漢語要做什麼準備？ 開學的第一周怎麼度過？ 什麼時候開始教拼音？ 可以利用哪些ICT練習生詞？ 談語法，煩不煩啊？ 不翻譯，怎麼講課文啊？ 還要聽寫嗎？ IB口語考試怎麼準備啊？ 學生不愛閱讀怎麼辦？ 寫議論文怎麼教？ 作業超過規定的時間怎麼辦？……本書的構成及特點如下：（1）K-12全面覆蓋（2）12個重要時刻（3）14類電子資源（4）45種教學策略（5）146條心得分享總而言之，本書將陪伴老師們 ... Read more

£11.99

本書是為國際學校老師、海外中小學漢語教師編寫的漢語教學策略集，來自Jessy老師幾十年來教學經驗的整合與提煉。 本書以時間為綱，從開學前的準備、上課前的準備、剛上課的教學活動、上課時各語言要素的教學及語言技能的訓練、下課前的教學活動等多角度提供實用的教學建議及注意事項。諸如以下種種問題，讀者都可以很方便地根據自己的需求、情況，找到合適的教學策略： 去國際學校教漢語要做什麼準備？ 開學的第一周怎麼度過？ 什麼時候開始教拼音？ 可以利用哪些ICT練習生詞？ 談語法，煩不煩啊？ 不翻譯，怎麼講課文啊？ 還要聽寫嗎？ IB口語考試怎麼準備啊？ 學生不愛閱讀怎麼辦？ 寫議論文怎麼教？ 作業超過規定的時間怎麼辦？……本書的構成及特點如下：（1）K-12全面覆蓋（2）12個重要時刻（3）14類電子資源（4）45種教學策略（5）146條心得分享總而言之，本書將陪伴老師們
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Illuminate

Technology Enhanced Learning

by Bethany Petty ...

In Illuminate, technology trainer Bethany Petty explains how to use technology to improve your students' learning experiences. This book is packed with powerful ideas you can use in your classroom now. Broken into 10 - take a journey through technology integration and be inspired to use technology in really meaningful ways in your classroom. ... Read more

£6.89

In Illuminate, technology trainer Bethany Petty explains how to use technology to improve your students' learning experiences. This book is packed with powerful ideas you can use in your classroom now. Broken into 10 - take a journey through technology integration and be inspired to use technology in really meaningful ways in your classroom.
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Slow Looking

The Art and Practice of Learning Through Observation

by Shari Tishman ...

Slow Looking provides a robust argument for the importance of slow looking in learning environments both general and specialized, formal and informal, and its connection to major concepts in teaching, learning, and knowledge. A museum-originated practice increasingly seen as holding wide educational benefits, slow looking contends that patient, immersive attention to content can produce active ... Read more

£37.99

Slow Looking provides a robust argument for the importance of slow looking in learning environments both general and specialized, formal and informal, and its connection to major concepts in teaching, learning, and knowledge. A museum-originated practice increasingly seen as holding wide educational benefits, slow looking contends that patient, immersive attention to content can produce active
... Read more
Explore Like a PIRATE

Engage, Enrich, and Elevate Your Learners with Gamification and Game-inspired Course Design

by Michael Matera ...

Are you ready to transform your classroom into an experiential world that flourishes on collaboration and creativity? Then set sail with classroom game designer and educator Michael Matera as he reveals the possibilities and power of game-based learning. In eXPlore Like a Pirate, Matera serves as your experienced guide to help you apply the most motivational techniques of gameplay to your ... Read more

£7.19

Are you ready to transform your classroom into an experiential world that flourishes on collaboration and creativity? Then set sail with classroom game designer and educator Michael Matera as he reveals the possibilities and power of game-based learning. In eXPlore Like a Pirate, Matera serves as your experienced guide to help you apply the most motivational techniques of gameplay to your
... Read more
Jessy老師國際漢語教學加油站（教學策略篇）

by Jessy Tu（涂馨文） ...

本书是为国际学校老师、海外中小学汉语教师编写的汉语教学策略集，来自Jessy老师几十年来教学经验的整合与提炼。 本书以时间为纲，从开学前的准备、上课前的准备、刚上课的教学活动、上课时各语言要素的教学及语言技能的训练、下课前的教学活动等多角度提供实用的教学建议及注意事项。诸如以下种种问题，读者都可以很方便地根据自己的需求、情况，找到合适的教学策略。总而言之，本书将陪伴老师们，从开学前的准备，到第一次走进教室的破冰，再到每一堂课各个环节的设计，以及最后的备考冲刺，提供不同的教学策略，还有差异化的温馨提示，是新手老师教学必备、资深老师温故知新的教学大全和经典之作！ ... Read more

£11.99

本书是为国际学校老师、海外中小学汉语教师编写的汉语教学策略集，来自Jessy老师几十年来教学经验的整合与提炼。 本书以时间为纲，从开学前的准备、上课前的准备、刚上课的教学活动、上课时各语言要素的教学及语言技能的训练、下课前的教学活动等多角度提供实用的教学建议及注意事项。诸如以下种种问题，读者都可以很方便地根据自己的需求、情况，找到合适的教学策略。总而言之，本书将陪伴老师们，从开学前的准备，到第一次走进教室的破冰，再到每一堂课各个环节的设计，以及最后的备考冲刺，提供不同的教学策略，还有差异化的温馨提示，是新手老师教学必备、资深老师温故知新的教学大全和经典之作！
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World Yearbook of Education 2019

Comparative Methodology in the Era of Big Data and Global Networks

Edited by Radhika Gorur, Sam Sellar, Gita Steiner-Khamsi ...

Series series World Yearbook of Education
Digital methodologies, new forms of data visualization and computer-based learning and assessment are creating new challenges as well as opportunities for scholars in educational research. The World Yearbook of Education 2019 explores this highly relevant topic, opening a new discussion about the various conceptual and methodological challenges and opportunities in contemporary educational ... Read more

£44.99

Digital methodologies, new forms of data visualization and computer-based learning and assessment are creating new challenges as well as opportunities for scholars in educational research. The World Yearbook of Education 2019 explores this highly relevant topic, opening a new discussion about the various conceptual and methodological challenges and opportunities in contemporary educational
... Read more
Innovate Inside the Box

Empowering Learners Through UDL and the Innovator's Mindset

by George Couros, Katie Novak ...

In Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Katie Novak provide informed insight on creating purposeful learning opportunities for all students. By combining the power of the Innovator's Mindset and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), they empower educators to create opportunities that will benefit every learner. ... Read more

£6.89

In Innovate Inside the Box, George Couros and Katie Novak provide informed insight on creating purposeful learning opportunities for all students. By combining the power of the Innovator's Mindset and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), they empower educators to create opportunities that will benefit every learner.
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Strategic Play: The Creative Facilitator's Guide

by Jacqueline Lloyd Smith, Denise Meyerson ...

Jacqueline Lloyd Smith and Denise Meyerson collectively have over 50 years' global experience in the design and delivery of incredible learning experiences for clients in the private and public sectors. They have partnered with top tier, medium size, and small corporate clients to produce events that rock. They are now opening their files to other facilitators, and educators—of all levels—to share ... Read more

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Jacqueline Lloyd Smith and Denise Meyerson collectively have over 50 years' global experience in the design and delivery of incredible learning experiences for clients in the private and public sectors. They have partnered with top tier, medium size, and small corporate clients to produce events that rock. They are now opening their files to other facilitators, and educators—of all levels—to share
... Read more
Leaving to Learn

How Out-of-School Learning Increases Student Engagement and Reduces Dropout Rates

by Elliot Washor, Charles Mojkowski ...

In this provocative book, authors Washor and Mojkowski observe that beneath the worrisome levels of dropouts from our nations high school lurks a more insidious problem: student disengagement from school and from deep and productive learning. To keep students in school and engaged as productive learners through to graduation, schools must provide experiences in which all students do some of their ... Read more

£7.32

In this provocative book, authors Washor and Mojkowski observe that beneath the worrisome levels of dropouts from our nations high school lurks a more insidious problem: student disengagement from school and from deep and productive learning. To keep students in school and engaged as productive learners through to graduation, schools must provide experiences in which all students do some of their
... Read more
Education in Computer Generated Environments

by Sara de Freitas ...

Series series Routledge Research in Education
This book examines the implications of computer-generated learning for curriculum design, epistemology, and pedagogy, exploring the ways these technologies transform the relationship between knowledge and learning, and between teachers and students. It argues that these technologies and practices have the potential to refocus on the human factors that are at the center of the learning process. ... Read more

£47.99

This book examines the implications of computer-generated learning for curriculum design, epistemology, and pedagogy, exploring the ways these technologies transform the relationship between knowledge and learning, and between teachers and students. It argues that these technologies and practices have the potential to refocus on the human factors that are at the center of the learning process.
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The Absorbent Mind (Rediscovered Books)

With linked Table of Contents

by Maria Montessori ...

The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that ... Read more

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The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that
... Read more
Designs for Low Cost Wood Homes

by US Department of Agriculture, Gumption Corp. ...

Current “wood first” thinking influences ecologically minded individuals and governments all over the world. It encourages the building of homes using sustainably managed renewable resources. It also reflects a desire to offer a creative quality alternative to the modern McMansions and little boxes that all look just the same. This book is a testament to those long-standing and attainable goals. A ... Read more

£1.35

Current “wood first” thinking influences ecologically minded individuals and governments all over the world. It encourages the building of homes using sustainably managed renewable resources. It also reflects a desire to offer a creative quality alternative to the modern McMansions and little boxes that all look just the same. This book is a testament to those long-standing and attainable goals. A
... Read more
In The Lab! Science Experiments for Kids | Science and Nature for Kids

by Baby Professor ...

Encourage your child to be more comfortable with science experiments by introducing easy-to-do activities first. The cool thing about this educational resource is that it lists down experiments that can be done with minimal adult supervision. Experiments tickle your child’s curiosity and desire to learn more about the world around him/her. Get a copy today. ... Read more

£2.59

Encourage your child to be more comfortable with science experiments by introducing easy-to-do activities first. The cool thing about this educational resource is that it lists down experiments that can be done with minimal adult supervision. Experiments tickle your child’s curiosity and desire to learn more about the world around him/her. Get a copy today.
... Read more
Forschungsethik in der Fremdsprachenforschung

Eine systemische Betrachtung

by Britta Viebrock ...

Series Book 53 - KFU – Kolloquium Fremdsprachenunterricht
Auch in der Fremdsprachenforschung hat sich Forschungsethik zu einem wichtigen Thema entwickelt. Dabei geht es mit der Berücksichtigung einer systemischen Perspektive um weit mehr als die Beachtung von Regeln guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis. Wie sich Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler im Kontext ihrer Arbeit, aber auch darüber hinaus verhalten sollen, welche ethischen Implikationen ... Read more

£32.99

Auch in der Fremdsprachenforschung hat sich Forschungsethik zu einem wichtigen Thema entwickelt. Dabei geht es mit der Berücksichtigung einer systemischen Perspektive um weit mehr als die Beachtung von Regeln guter wissenschaftlicher Praxis. Wie sich Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler im Kontext ihrer Arbeit, aber auch darüber hinaus verhalten sollen, welche ethischen Implikationen
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Black Immigrants in the United States

Essays on the Politics of Race, Language, and Voice

Edited by Ayanna Cooper, Awad Ibrahim ...

In the United States, ‘immigrant’ is a complicated category. It is used interchangeably with ‘refugee’ and it is, most of the time, linked to South America, especially Latina/os. Black Immigrants in the United States is arguing that immigrants are not refugees and, whether coming from the Caribbean, Latin America or Africa, Black immigrants are oft-silenced in immigration studies and ... Read more

£24.99

In the United States, ‘immigrant’ is a complicated category. It is used interchangeably with ‘refugee’ and it is, most of the time, linked to South America, especially Latina/os. Black Immigrants in the United States is arguing that immigrants are not refugees and, whether coming from the Caribbean, Latin America or Africa, Black immigrants are oft-silenced in immigration studies and
... Read more
Inclusive Programming for Elementary Students with Autism

A Manual of Social and Communication Skills

by Sheila Wagner ...

Appropriate social and communicative behavior is a fundamental concern for parents and teachers of school children. Children and teenagers should be able to move in a safe and socially successful manner through their school years despite changing family culture, their high activity level and a lack of insight into the consequences of their behavior. One would also hope that they develop a positive ... Read more

£21.99 or Free with Kobo Plus

Appropriate social and communicative behavior is a fundamental concern for parents and teachers of school children. Children and teenagers should be able to move in a safe and socially successful manner through their school years despite changing family culture, their high activity level and a lack of insight into the consequences of their behavior. One would also hope that they develop a positive
... Read more
Biographische Identitaetsarbeit beim Uebergang vom Beruf in die Hochschule

Eine explorative Studie zur Bestimmung von Motiven, Realisationen und Identitaetskonstruktionen von Studierenden mit beruflicher Qualifikation

by Anne Vanessa Schreiber ...

Series Book 20 - Berufliche Bildung im Wandel
Die Autorin diskutiert die Begriffe Sozialisation, Biographie und Identität und entwickelt ein Modell mit Bezug zu den Fachdisziplinen Berufspädagogik, Pädagogik, Soziologie, Psychologie. Sie untersucht dieses Modell in einer qualitativen Studie mit beruflich qualifizierten Studierenden in der Forschungspraxis, um unterschiedliche Konzepte biographischer Identitätsarbeit sowie Motivkonstellationen ... Read more

£45.79

Die Autorin diskutiert die Begriffe Sozialisation, Biographie und Identität und entwickelt ein Modell mit Bezug zu den Fachdisziplinen Berufspädagogik, Pädagogik, Soziologie, Psychologie. Sie untersucht dieses Modell in einer qualitativen Studie mit beruflich qualifizierten Studierenden in der Forschungspraxis, um unterschiedliche Konzepte biographischer Identitätsarbeit sowie Motivkonstellationen
... Read more

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