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Teaching Science in Diverse Classrooms

Real Science for Real Students

by Douglas B. Larkin ...

As a distinctive voice in science education writing, Douglas B. Larkin provides a fresh perspective for science teachers working to make real science accessible to all K-12 students. Through compelling anecdotes and vignettes, this book draws on research to present a vision of successful and inspiring science teaching that builds upon the prior knowledge, experiences, and interests of students. ... Read more

$64.99 USD

As a distinctive voice in science education writing, Douglas B. Larkin provides a fresh perspective for science teachers working to make real science accessible to all K-12 students. Through compelling anecdotes and vignettes, this book draws on research to present a vision of successful and inspiring science teaching that builds upon the prior knowledge, experiences, and interests of students.
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Nature-Based Early Childhood Education

by Monica Wiedel-Lubinski ...

In recent years, a renewed interest to unplug and get back to basics has brought nature-learning to the forefront of early childhood education. Until now, nature-based approaches have been loosely lumped into a bucket of environmental education, outdoor education, or recreation unless a school or program explicitly refers to itself as a forest or nature preschool, forest kindergarten, or something ... Read more

$27.39 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In recent years, a renewed interest to unplug and get back to basics has brought nature-learning to the forefront of early childhood education. Until now, nature-based approaches have been loosely lumped into a bucket of environmental education, outdoor education, or recreation unless a school or program explicitly refers to itself as a forest or nature preschool, forest kindergarten, or something
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Key Concepts in Curriculum Studies

Perspectives on the Fundamentals

Edited by Judy Wearing, Marcea Ingersoll, Christopher DeLuca, Benjamin Bolden, Holly Ogden, Theodore Michael Christou ...

Offering an accessible entry into curriculum theory, this book defines and contextualizes key concepts for novice and experienced students. Leading scholars in curriculum studies provide short anchor texts that introduce, define, and situate contemporary curriculum theory constructs. Each anchor text is followed by two concise, creative keyword responses that demonstrate varied perspectives and ... Read more

$62.99 USD

Offering an accessible entry into curriculum theory, this book defines and contextualizes key concepts for novice and experienced students. Leading scholars in curriculum studies provide short anchor texts that introduce, define, and situate contemporary curriculum theory constructs. Each anchor text is followed by two concise, creative keyword responses that demonstrate varied perspectives and
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Science Education in Canada

Consistencies, Commonalities, and Distinctions

Edited by Christine D. Tippett, Todd M. Milford ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book offers a meso-level description of demographics, science education, and science teacher education. Representing all 13 Canadian jurisdictions, the book provides local insights that serve as the basis for exploring the Canadian system as a whole and function as a common starting point from which to identify causal relationships that may be associated with Canada’s successes. The book ... Read more

$89.09 USD

This book offers a meso-level description of demographics, science education, and science teacher education. Representing all 13 Canadian jurisdictions, the book provides local insights that serve as the basis for exploring the Canadian system as a whole and function as a common starting point from which to identify causal relationships that may be associated with Canada’s successes. The book
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Reputation Management

as the Basis for Sustainable Customer Relationships in the Insurance Industry

by Frank Gerwald ...

Series series neowiss
The establishment of a good reputation often takes many years, but it can also be permanently destroyed in just a few minutes. The aim of this research is to identify and prioritize factors that determine the reputation of insurance companies in Germany and Slovakia. To ensure that reputation measures taken by the insurer lead to successful results and to model possible courses of action, the ... Read more

$27.99 USD

The establishment of a good reputation often takes many years, but it can also be permanently destroyed in just a few minutes. The aim of this research is to identify and prioritize factors that determine the reputation of insurance companies in Germany and Slovakia. To ensure that reputation measures taken by the insurer lead to successful results and to model possible courses of action, the
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Literary Life Histories

Reclaiming Reading and Living the Story

by Valarie Lee, Marjorie Madden, Susan Browne ...

Series series Education (R0)
Synthesizing fifteen years of experience using Life Histories students, grades five to university, this textbook provides a framework for deepening student understandings of text and promoting classroom engagement through collaborative writing and performance. Intended for undergraduate and graduate education students, as well as practicing teachers for grades five through twelve, this textbook ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Synthesizing fifteen years of experience using Life Histories students, grades five to university, this textbook provides a framework for deepening student understandings of text and promoting classroom engagement through collaborative writing and performance. Intended for undergraduate and graduate education students, as well as practicing teachers for grades five through twelve, this textbook
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Redes Sociais e Educação: Conexões entre Aprendizagens, Formação e Práticas de Professores

by Douglas Pereira da Costa ...

O livro Redes sociais e Educação: conexões entre aprendizagens, formação e práticas de professores discute perspectivas de uma educação digital para os cenários emergentes das redes sociais virtuais que impactam a vida humana em sociedade em suas diversas dimensões, a constituição identitária dos sujeitos e, consequentemente, as práticas educativas escolares. Ao tempo que elucida possibilidades de ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

O livro Redes sociais e Educação: conexões entre aprendizagens, formação e práticas de professores discute perspectivas de uma educação digital para os cenários emergentes das redes sociais virtuais que impactam a vida humana em sociedade em suas diversas dimensões, a constituição identitária dos sujeitos e, consequentemente, as práticas educativas escolares. Ao tempo que elucida possibilidades de
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The Stone Soup Climate Education Curriculum

by Marianne Larned ...

This title is The Stone Soup Leadership Institute's Climate Education Curriculum, companion curriculum for the book, Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-changing Stories of Young Heroes. This is an english language edition. Spanish language edition is also available. ... Read more

$44.99 USD

This title is The Stone Soup Leadership Institute's Climate Education Curriculum, companion curriculum for the book, Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-changing Stories of Young Heroes. This is an english language edition. Spanish language edition is also available.
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Education for Social Justice

The Meaning of Justice and Current Research

by Nicholas M. Michelli, Tina J. Jacobowitz, Stacey Campo, Diana Jahnsen ...

Education for Social Justice is a statement of the role of education in promoting social justice. Drawing on research, this book explains what social justice is, presents the argument that democracy requires a commitment to social justice, and shows what action steps need to be taken to ensure social justice is achieved within education and society more broadly.The text presents research and ... Read more

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Education for Social Justice is a statement of the role of education in promoting social justice. Drawing on research, this book explains what social justice is, presents the argument that democracy requires a commitment to social justice, and shows what action steps need to be taken to ensure social justice is achieved within education and society more broadly.The text presents research and
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Mi sono laureato! E adesso? (N.2. La ricerca continua)

Manuale di sopravvivenza per neolaureati alla ricerca del primo lavoro. Curriculum Vitae, Master, tirocini e colloqui di selezione

by Marco Bianchi ...

L’obiettivo del libro è quello di accompagnare l’entrata nel mondo del lavoro dei neo-laureati, usciti dall’Università, spesso non del tutto consapevoli del faticoso, e frustrante, cammino che li aspetta nella ricerca del primo posto di lavoro. Ops! Serve un Curriculum, ma a cosa serve un CV? E cosa si scrive in un CV? Curriculum Europass o Curriculum ad hoc? E cosa si scrive nella lettera di ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

L’obiettivo del libro è quello di accompagnare l’entrata nel mondo del lavoro dei neo-laureati, usciti dall’Università, spesso non del tutto consapevoli del faticoso, e frustrante, cammino che li aspetta nella ricerca del primo posto di lavoro. Ops! Serve un Curriculum, ma a cosa serve un CV? E cosa si scrive in un CV? Curriculum Europass o Curriculum ad hoc? E cosa si scrive nella lettera di
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Issues in Teaching and Learning of Education for Sustainability

Theory into Practice

Edited by Chew-Hung Chang, Gillian Kidman, Andy Wi ...

Series series Routledge Research in Education
In a fast-changing, globalising world, the teaching and implementation of a curriculum for Education for Sustainability (EfS) has been a challenge for many teachers. Issues in Teaching and Learning of Education for Sustainability highlights the issues and challenges educators and academics face in implementing EfS and gives examples of what an EfS curriculum may look like and how some institutions ... Read more

$60.99 USD

In a fast-changing, globalising world, the teaching and implementation of a curriculum for Education for Sustainability (EfS) has been a challenge for many teachers. Issues in Teaching and Learning of Education for Sustainability highlights the issues and challenges educators and academics face in implementing EfS and gives examples of what an EfS curriculum may look like and how some institutions
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Secrets of Great Teachers

22 Strategies to Energize Middle and High School Classrooms

by Elisheva Zeffren, Perella Perlstein ...

You can abandon rote learning with this middle and high school teaching guide. Encouraging both students and teachers to unlock their creativity, the authors provide guidance in lesson planning and ideas for creating unconventional homework, projects and tests that are cost-free and easy to implement. This book leads teachers away from endorsing competition and teacher-pleasing behavior, and ... Read more

$19.69 USD

You can abandon rote learning with this middle and high school teaching guide. Encouraging both students and teachers to unlock their creativity, the authors provide guidance in lesson planning and ideas for creating unconventional homework, projects and tests that are cost-free and easy to implement. This book leads teachers away from endorsing competition and teacher-pleasing behavior, and
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Skill Building Sequence for Choral Ensembles: Teacher’s Guide for Children’s Choir

Volume 1

by Jennifer Miceli ...

The ability to bring meaning to music notation without the assistance of an accompanist playing choral parts is a requisite skill on a musician’s journey to self-reliance and full artistic expression. Despite its importance, high performance expectations pose a challenge for choir directors to allocate discrete rehearsal time to music reading skill development. Consider for a moment an embedded ... Read more

$48.59 USD

The ability to bring meaning to music notation without the assistance of an accompanist playing choral parts is a requisite skill on a musician’s journey to self-reliance and full artistic expression. Despite its importance, high performance expectations pose a challenge for choir directors to allocate discrete rehearsal time to music reading skill development. Consider for a moment an embedded
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Creative Learning in the Early Years

Nurturing the Characteristics of Creativity

by Ruksana Mohammed ...

Taking a fresh look at the role of creativity within the early years, this accessible guide explores what is meant by creativity and considers how creative skills, behaviours, and thinking can be identified and fostered in the individual child. Underpinned by the latest research and policy, chapters illustrate how creative attitudes can be adopted in all subject areas, and opportunities for ... Read more

$39.99 USD

Taking a fresh look at the role of creativity within the early years, this accessible guide explores what is meant by creativity and considers how creative skills, behaviours, and thinking can be identified and fostered in the individual child. Underpinned by the latest research and policy, chapters illustrate how creative attitudes can be adopted in all subject areas, and opportunities for
... Read more
Graphic Novels as Pedagogy in Social Studies

How to Draw Citizenship

by Angelo J. Letizia ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book examines the study of citizenship by means of reading and creating graphic novels and comics in the social studies classroom. The author argues that utilizing graphic novels in the classroom not only helps to teach important concepts, skills, and dispositions of the social studies, but can also empower students with the means to grapple with the complexities of our current times. From ... Read more

$107.09 USD

This book examines the study of citizenship by means of reading and creating graphic novels and comics in the social studies classroom. The author argues that utilizing graphic novels in the classroom not only helps to teach important concepts, skills, and dispositions of the social studies, but can also empower students with the means to grapple with the complexities of our current times. From
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Evaluating the K–12 Literacy Curriculum

A Step by Step Guide for Auditing Programs, Materials, and Instructional Approaches

by Colleen Pennell ...

As your school district undertakes the process of evaluating its K–12 reading program, literacy curriculum, or literacy instructional practices, this book will be your go-to resource. Pennell offers a step-by-step guide for educators, school leaders, or professional learning communities to evaluate high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned literacy practices. It includes a wealth ... Read more

$45.99 USD

As your school district undertakes the process of evaluating its K–12 reading program, literacy curriculum, or literacy instructional practices, this book will be your go-to resource. Pennell offers a step-by-step guide for educators, school leaders, or professional learning communities to evaluate high-quality instructional materials and standards-aligned literacy practices. It includes a wealth
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Revolutionary England, c.1630-c.1660

Essays for Clive Holmes

Edited by George Southcombe, Grant Tapsell ...

Revolutionary England, c. 1630–c. 1660 presents a series of cutting-edge studies by established and rising authorities in the field, providing a powerful discourse on the events, crises and changes that electrified mid-seventeenth-century England.The descent into civil war, killing of a king, creation of a republic, fits of military government, written constitutions, dominance of Oliver Cromwell, ... Read more

$64.99 USD

Revolutionary England, c. 1630–c. 1660 presents a series of cutting-edge studies by established and rising authorities in the field, providing a powerful discourse on the events, crises and changes that electrified mid-seventeenth-century England.The descent into civil war, killing of a king, creation of a republic, fits of military government, written constitutions, dominance of Oliver Cromwell,
... Read more
The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Work Education

Edited by Sajid S.M., Rajendra Baikady, Cheng Sheng-Li, Haruhiko Sakaguchi ...

Series series Education (R0)
This handbook addresses the issues and challenges of the delivery of social work education in the contemporary world. It provides an authoritative overview of the key debates, switching the lens away from a Western-centric focus to engage with a much broader audience in countries that are in the process of modernization and professionalization, alongside those where social work education is more ... Read more

$332.09 USD

This handbook addresses the issues and challenges of the delivery of social work education in the contemporary world. It provides an authoritative overview of the key debates, switching the lens away from a Western-centric focus to engage with a much broader audience in countries that are in the process of modernization and professionalization, alongside those where social work education is more
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Being an Early Childhood Educator

Bringing theory and practice together

by Felicity McArdle, Lyn Zollo ...

'This book will be an invaluable resource for pre-service early childhood educators as they prepare not only for their placements but also their future careers. The examples, activities and reflection points are realistically representative of events and contexts across the birth to 8 years age range. These features effectively scaffold the pre-service teacher's preparation and thinking for ... Read more

$48.99 USD

'This book will be an invaluable resource for pre-service early childhood educators as they prepare not only for their placements but also their future careers. The examples, activities and reflection points are realistically representative of events and contexts across the birth to 8 years age range. These features effectively scaffold the pre-service teacher's preparation and thinking for
... Read more
Integrating Literature in the Disciplines

Enhancing Adolescent Learning and Literacy

by Sharon Kane ...

The Second Edition of this practical and comprehensive resource offers a multitude of ways to incorporate literature into teaching and learning across a range of disciplines. Future and practicing teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, and school leaders can implement the ideas within this text to improve the literacy skills and knowledge of students, while also addressing standards and ... Read more

$66.99 USD

The Second Edition of this practical and comprehensive resource offers a multitude of ways to incorporate literature into teaching and learning across a range of disciplines. Future and practicing teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, and school leaders can implement the ideas within this text to improve the literacy skills and knowledge of students, while also addressing standards and
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Subjectivity, Curriculum, and Society

Between and Beyond the German Didaktik and Anglo-American Curriculum Studies

by Tero Autio ...

Series series Studies in Curriculum Theory Series
In this book Tero Autio traces not only the key philosophical currents that structure traditional Anglo-American instrumental curriculum theory and Didaktik theories of curriculum which are lesser-known in the U.S., but also the divide between them and, implicitly, the opportunities for traversing this divide. Using careful historical and theoretic ... Read more

$73.99 USD

In this book Tero Autio traces not only the key philosophical currents that structure traditional Anglo-American instrumental curriculum theory and Didaktik theories of curriculum which are lesser-known in the U.S., but also the divide between them and, implicitly, the opportunities for traversing this divide. Using careful historical and theoretic
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The Early Years Curriculum

A View from Outdoors

by Gloria Callaway ...

Series series WAC Research Handbooks in Archaeology
Education outdoors – in the school grounds or further afield – is widely recognised as making a valuable contribution to children’s development in all areas of the curriculum, including ‘areas of learning’ at Foundation Stage, and ‘subjects’ at Key Stage 1 and beyond.Based on an account of Cornwall’s Education Action Zone project, ‘Kernow Woodland Learning’, this book provides an in-depth ... Read more

$36.99 USD

Education outdoors – in the school grounds or further afield – is widely recognised as making a valuable contribution to children’s development in all areas of the curriculum, including ‘areas of learning’ at Foundation Stage, and ‘subjects’ at Key Stage 1 and beyond.Based on an account of Cornwall’s Education Action Zone project, ‘Kernow Woodland Learning’, this book provides an in-depth
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An Educational Leader′s Guide to Curriculum Mapping

Creating and Sustaining Collaborative Cultures

Edited by Janet A. Hale, Richard F. Dunlap ...

"This book could save you precious time when implementing a curriculum mapping initiative! From theoretical information to practical advice for planning and sustaining systemic change, this book provides valuable tools for supporting your curriculum mapping work."—Mary Helen Hart, Curriculum and Grants CoordinatorFranklin Northeast Supervisory Union, Richford, VT"Curriculum mapping is multifaceted ... Read more

$33.29 USD

"This book could save you precious time when implementing a curriculum mapping initiative! From theoretical information to practical advice for planning and sustaining systemic change, this book provides valuable tools for supporting your curriculum mapping work."—Mary Helen Hart, Curriculum and Grants CoordinatorFranklin Northeast Supervisory Union, Richford, VT"Curriculum mapping is multifaceted
... Read more
Amplified Advantage

Going to a “Good” College in an Era of Inequality

by Allison L. Hurst ...

Series series Social Class in Education
Amplified Advantage investigates the value and impact of today’s small liberal arts colleges through an extended examination of a recent cohort of students attending them. It demonstrates how these colleges sometimes succeed and sometimes fail in equalizing the experience of all their students. But there is more to the book than that. Although primarily an account of life and learning at small ... Read more

$40.49 USD

Amplified Advantage investigates the value and impact of today’s small liberal arts colleges through an extended examination of a recent cohort of students attending them. It demonstrates how these colleges sometimes succeed and sometimes fail in equalizing the experience of all their students. But there is more to the book than that. Although primarily an account of life and learning at small
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