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Assessing Student Learning

A Common Sense Guide

by Linda Suskie ...

Assessing Student Learning is a standard reference for college faculty and administrators, and the third edition of this highly regarded book continues to offer comprehensive, practical, plainspoken guidance. The third edition adds a stronger emphasis on making assessment useful; greater attention to building a culture in which assessment is used to inform important decisions; an enhanced focus on ... Read more

$75.99 NZD

Assessing Student Learning is a standard reference for college faculty and administrators, and the third edition of this highly regarded book continues to offer comprehensive, practical, plainspoken guidance. The third edition adds a stronger emphasis on making assessment useful; greater attention to building a culture in which assessment is used to inform important decisions; an enhanced focus on
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Creative Schools

Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up

by Lou Aronica, Sir Ken Robinson ...

From the international bestselling author of The ElementKen Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education. In this inspiring, empowering book, he sets out a new vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish. Filled with practical examples and groundbreaking research, it will inspire the change our children urgently need.'Compelling ... an ... Read more

$17.99 NZD

From the international bestselling author of The ElementKen Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education. In this inspiring, empowering book, he sets out a new vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish. Filled with practical examples and groundbreaking research, it will inspire the change our children urgently need.'Compelling ... an
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What's the Point of School?

Rediscovering the Heart of Education

by Guy Claxton ...

Why the education system is failing our kids and how we can start the revolution that will save our schoolsWith their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge and stressful exams, today’s schools actually do more harm than good. Guiding readers past the sterile debates about City Academies and dumbed-down exams, Claxton proves that education’s key responsibility should be to create enthusiastic learners ... Read more

$13.69 NZD

Why the education system is failing our kids and how we can start the revolution that will save our schoolsWith their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge and stressful exams, today’s schools actually do more harm than good. Guiding readers past the sterile debates about City Academies and dumbed-down exams, Claxton proves that education’s key responsibility should be to create enthusiastic learners
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Provision and Progress for Two Year Olds

by Chris Dukes, Maggie Smith ...

‘The number of two-year-olds entering our settings has been increasing over the last few years, and with the government set to continue with the expansion of free places, more and more practitioners will be caring for children in this age range for the first time. For those who still think in terms of the ′terrible twos′, this book serves as a vital and urgent wake-up call. Whether experienced ... Read more

$114.30 NZD

‘The number of two-year-olds entering our settings has been increasing over the last few years, and with the government set to continue with the expansion of free places, more and more practitioners will be caring for children in this age range for the first time. For those who still think in terms of the ′terrible twos′, this book serves as a vital and urgent wake-up call. Whether experienced
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Test and Measurement: Know It All

Know It All

by Jon S. Wilson, Stuart Ball, Creed Huddleston, Edward Ramsden, Dogan Ibrahim ...

Series series Newnes Know It All
The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!Field Application engineers need to master a wide area of topics to excel. The Test and Measurement Know It All covers every angle ... Read more

$122.99 NZD

The Newnes Know It All Series takes the best of what our authors have written to create hard-working desk references that will be an engineer's first port of call for key information, design techniques and rules of thumb. Guaranteed not to gather dust on a shelf!Field Application engineers need to master a wide area of topics to excel. The Test and Measurement Know It All covers every angle
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100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Assessment for Learning

by David Spendlove ...

Series series 100 Ideas for Teachers
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners.___ ... Read more

$32.99 NZD

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners.___
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Outstanding Formative Assessment: Culture and Practice

by Shirley Clarke ...

Best-selling author Shirley Clarke provides a wealth of high quality ideas, practical strategies, classroom examples and whole-school case studies for teachers in primary and secondary schools.The most comprehensive of Shirley Clarke's titles includes extensive examples and realia, in full colour. The book is clearly structured around the ways in which teachers actually teach, with QR coded web ... Read more

$59.99 NZD

Best-selling author Shirley Clarke provides a wealth of high quality ideas, practical strategies, classroom examples and whole-school case studies for teachers in primary and secondary schools.The most comprehensive of Shirley Clarke's titles includes extensive examples and realia, in full colour. The book is clearly structured around the ways in which teachers actually teach, with QR coded web
... Read more
Assessment for Education

Standards, Judgement and Moderation

by 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 ... Read more

$138.68 NZD

′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
... Read more
The Educators’ Guide to Whole-school Wellbeing

A Practical Guide to Getting Started, Best-practice Process and Effective Implementation

by Denise M. Quinlan, Lucy C. Hone ...

The Educators’ Guide to Whole-school Wellbeing addresses challenges faced by schools wanting to improve wellbeing. While many schools globally now understand the need to promote and protect student wellbeing, they often find themselves stuck – not knowing where to start, what to prioritise, or how to implement whole-school change. This book fills that gap.This book provides companionship through ... Read more

$131.31 NZD

The Educators’ Guide to Whole-school Wellbeing addresses challenges faced by schools wanting to improve wellbeing. While many schools globally now understand the need to promote and protect student wellbeing, they often find themselves stuck – not knowing where to start, what to prioritise, or how to implement whole-school change. This book fills that gap.This book provides companionship through
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Gruber's Word Master for Standardized Tests

The Most Effective Way to Learn the Most Important Vocabulary Words for the SAT, ACT, GRE, and More!

by Gary Gruber, PhD ...

The ultimate guide to improving your vocabulary and all standardized test scores with comprehensive definition reviews and breakdowns, practical language strategies and examples, fifty practice tests and explanations, and much more!Every college-bound student wants the best test scores possible. Fortunately, that just happens to be Dr. Gary Gruber’s life’s work.For over thirty years, his Gruber ... Read more

$17.12 NZD

The ultimate guide to improving your vocabulary and all standardized test scores with comprehensive definition reviews and breakdowns, practical language strategies and examples, fifty practice tests and explanations, and much more!Every college-bound student wants the best test scores possible. Fortunately, that just happens to be Dr. Gary Gruber’s life’s work.For over thirty years, his Gruber
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Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum

by Colin Marsh ...

Series series Teachers' Library
Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum is an invaluable guide for all involved in curriculum matters. Now fully updated, this revised and enlarged fourth edition provides not only a solid grounding in the subject but also covers the latest trends and issues affecting the field. Written in Marsh's clear and accessible style, the book details the strengths, weaknesses and controversies around ... Read more

$123.46 NZD

Key Concepts for Understanding Curriculum is an invaluable guide for all involved in curriculum matters. Now fully updated, this revised and enlarged fourth edition provides not only a solid grounding in the subject but also covers the latest trends and issues affecting the field. Written in Marsh's clear and accessible style, the book details the strengths, weaknesses and controversies around
... Read more
Let's Talk about Critique

Reimagining Art and Design Education

by Elissa Armstrong, Mariah Doren ...

This book explores the tradition of critique in art and design education. It examines how critique, as a signature pedagogy in the field, has evolved, how it falls short, and what else it can be. Current practices are contextualized and suggestions are made for ways to have more open, inclusive and dynamic classroom conversations about art and design. Included is a discussion of the history of ... Read more

$45.99 NZD

This book explores the tradition of critique in art and design education. It examines how critique, as a signature pedagogy in the field, has evolved, how it falls short, and what else it can be. Current practices are contextualized and suggestions are made for ways to have more open, inclusive and dynamic classroom conversations about art and design. Included is a discussion of the history of
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Student Assessment

Better Evidence, Better Decisions, Better Learning

by Dylan Wiliam, Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey ...

Fuel student-driven success and enhance learning with better assessmentWhat if there was a better way to collect and interpret assessment data that could strengthen the link between teaching and learning? Student Assessment: Better Evidence, Better Decisions, Better Learning is the innovative guide to show you how it′s done and done right. This unique book offers a new assessment model focused on ... Read more

$62.89 NZD

Fuel student-driven success and enhance learning with better assessmentWhat if there was a better way to collect and interpret assessment data that could strengthen the link between teaching and learning? Student Assessment: Better Evidence, Better Decisions, Better Learning is the innovative guide to show you how it′s done and done right. This unique book offers a new assessment model focused on
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The Complete Study Skills Guide

A practical guide for all students who want to know how to learn

by Dr Catherine Dawson ...

Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required to complete their course. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. With a little information, guidance and advice all students can discover how to study and improve the ... Read more

$24.99 NZD

Successful study is dependent on effective study skills. Yet many students are never taught how to study, and many are anxious about their ability to develop the necessary skills required to complete their course. All students can learn how to study. It is not a skill reserved for the select few. With a little information, guidance and advice all students can discover how to study and improve the
... Read more
Límites y posibilidades de la evaluación docente de carácter diagnóstico formativa

Balance de la reforma

by Olga Cecilia Díaz Flórez, Luis Fernando Marín Ardila ...

Series series Evaluación, Formación y Currículo
El presente libro presenta los resultados de la investigación Límites y posibilidades de la experiencia de laevaluación docente de carácter diagnóstico-formativa (ECDF) en su articulación con la formación, desarrolladapor Olga Cecilia Díaz Flórez y Luis FernandoMarín Ardila. Esta se orientó a comprender cómo segeneró la articulación entre la formulación y la ejecuciónde la política, a partir de la ... Read more

$8.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

El presente libro presenta los resultados de la investigación Límites y posibilidades de la experiencia de laevaluación docente de carácter diagnóstico-formativa (ECDF) en su articulación con la formación, desarrolladapor Olga Cecilia Díaz Flórez y Luis FernandoMarín Ardila. Esta se orientó a comprender cómo segeneró la articulación entre la formulación y la ejecuciónde la política, a partir de la
... Read more
Using RTI for School Improvement

Raising Every Student’s Achievement Scores

by Cara F. Shores, Kimberly B. Chester ...

"Does a good job of addressing the issues and challenges I have experienced during my career as teacher, staff developer, and administrator. The authors seek to inform and establish understanding."—Susan N. Imamura, Retired PrincipalHawaii State Department of Education"Shores and Chester offer clear instructions and sage advice that will fast-forward the widespread adoption of RTI, ultimately ... Read more

$66.99 NZD

"Does a good job of addressing the issues and challenges I have experienced during my career as teacher, staff developer, and administrator. The authors seek to inform and establish understanding."—Susan N. Imamura, Retired PrincipalHawaii State Department of Education"Shores and Chester offer clear instructions and sage advice that will fast-forward the widespread adoption of RTI, ultimately
... Read more
Gruber's Complete GRE Guide 2019-2020

by Gary Gruber, PhD ...

The ultimate guide to improving GRE scores with practical strategies and examples, comprehensive subject reviews, practice tests and explanations, and much more!Every college-bound student wants the best test scores possible. But with a wide variety of test-prep books available, how do you know you’re choosing the right one to help you most?Fortunately, that just happens to be Dr. Gary Gruber’s ... Read more

$22.83 NZD

The ultimate guide to improving GRE scores with practical strategies and examples, comprehensive subject reviews, practice tests and explanations, and much more!Every college-bound student wants the best test scores possible. But with a wide variety of test-prep books available, how do you know you’re choosing the right one to help you most?Fortunately, that just happens to be Dr. Gary Gruber’s
... Read more
Disorders Of The Brain A Guide To Mental Illnesses

by Yusuf G Kader ...

Since ancient Greece and Rome, mental illness has been recognized in individuals. Hysteria, phobias, and melancholy were among the disturbances that were mentioned. Hippocrates was the first to contemplate the idea that mental illness must be biologically related. Even though serious conditions like schizophrenia were not yet known, there was a belief that these conditions were connected to the ... Read more

$15.99 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

Since ancient Greece and Rome, mental illness has been recognized in individuals. Hysteria, phobias, and melancholy were among the disturbances that were mentioned. Hippocrates was the first to contemplate the idea that mental illness must be biologically related. Even though serious conditions like schizophrenia were not yet known, there was a belief that these conditions were connected to the
... Read more
Beyond Implementation

A Planning Guide and Grade Book

by Andrea L. Ray ...

Series series Professional Learning Environment
Action Research, the definitive destination. These are the activities of Beyond Implementation: A Planning Guide and Grade Book. Its purpose, to learn from student outcomes, to predict what happens if you change one aspect of an activity, to test that prediction, and analyze test results.Your journey starts at the end of the beginning, Preparing Effective Lessons (Ray, 2019). Begin by examining ... Read more

$77.99 NZD

Action Research, the definitive destination. These are the activities of Beyond Implementation: A Planning Guide and Grade Book. Its purpose, to learn from student outcomes, to predict what happens if you change one aspect of an activity, to test that prediction, and analyze test results.Your journey starts at the end of the beginning, Preparing Effective Lessons (Ray, 2019). Begin by examining
... Read more
Value Added Modeling and Growth Modeling with Particular Application to Teacher and School Effectiveness

Edited by Robert W. Lissitz, Hong Jiao ...

Series series The MARCES Book Series
Modeling student growth has been a federal policy requirement under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). In addition to tracking student growth, the latest Race To The Top (RTTP) federal education policy stipulates the evaluation of teacher effectiveness from the perspective of added value that teachers contribute to student learning and growth. Student growth modeling and teacher value-added modeling are ... Read more

$101.99 NZD

Modeling student growth has been a federal policy requirement under No Child Left Behind (NCLB). In addition to tracking student growth, the latest Race To The Top (RTTP) federal education policy stipulates the evaluation of teacher effectiveness from the perspective of added value that teachers contribute to student learning and growth. Student growth modeling and teacher value-added modeling are
... Read more
Make Early Learning Standards Come Alive

Connecting Your Practice and Curriculum to State Guidelines

by Gaye Gronlund ...

Every state has developed some form of early learning standards. Find out how you can apply and use them in ways that are most beneficial to children.Updated to reflect the continuing evolution of early learning standards, this book offers help and hints, support and clarification, and clear explanations of how you can make early learning standards come alive in your early childhood classroom or ... Read more

$39.99 NZD

Every state has developed some form of early learning standards. Find out how you can apply and use them in ways that are most beneficial to children.Updated to reflect the continuing evolution of early learning standards, this book offers help and hints, support and clarification, and clear explanations of how you can make early learning standards come alive in your early childhood classroom or
... Read more
On Formative Assessment

Readings from Educational Leadership (EL Essentials)

by Marge Scherer ...

Series series EL Essentials
This collection of articles from Educational Leadership pulls together some of the best pieces on formative assessment and feedback that will help educators understand how to best use the data they have at their fingertips. The authors tell fellow educators about how to use formative assessment to shape the next phase of instruction and how to look for patterns in students' assessments and ... Read more

$31.99 NZD

This collection of articles from Educational Leadership pulls together some of the best pieces on formative assessment and feedback that will help educators understand how to best use the data they have at their fingertips. The authors tell fellow educators about how to use formative assessment to shape the next phase of instruction and how to look for patterns in students' assessments and
... Read more
The Role of External Examining in Higher Education

Challenges and Best Practices

Edited by Enakshi Sengupta, Patrick Blessinger, Andrew Ssemwanga, Barbara Cozza ...

Series Book 38 - Innovations in Higher Education Teaching and Learning
Using an external examiner in an institution is not a new phenomenon. Whilst there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, how can researchers collaborate on key developments in maintaining higher education standards in order to overcome challenges and cultivate best practice together?This book considers the external examination challenges and best practice examples in academia in various parts of the ... Read more

$193.99 NZD

Using an external examiner in an institution is not a new phenomenon. Whilst there is no ‘one size fits all’ approach, how can researchers collaborate on key developments in maintaining higher education standards in order to overcome challenges and cultivate best practice together?This book considers the external examination challenges and best practice examples in academia in various parts of the
... Read more
Chomsky on Mis-Education

by Noam Chomsky ...

Series series Critical Perspectives Series: A Book Series Dedicated to Paulo Freire
Noam Chomsky's prolific writings have made him one of the most-quoted educators in history-the only living writer on a most-cited list that includes Plato, Shakespeare, and Freud.Yet until now, no book has systematically offered Chomsky's influential writings on education. In Chomsky on MisEducation, Noam Chomsky encourages a larger understanding of our educational needs, starting with the ... Read more

$36.99 NZD

Noam Chomsky's prolific writings have made him one of the most-quoted educators in history-the only living writer on a most-cited list that includes Plato, Shakespeare, and Freud.Yet until now, no book has systematically offered Chomsky's influential writings on education. In Chomsky on MisEducation, Noam Chomsky encourages a larger understanding of our educational needs, starting with the
... Read more

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