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Storying a Reflexive Praxis for Pedagogy

Concept, Method, and Practices

Edited by Ambika Gopal Raj, Sharon H. Ulanoff ...

Series series Education (R0)
This volume conceptualizes and distinguishes storying from narrative and storytelling to establish itself as a method. It theorizes that storying pertains to ones’ identity, to the unique positions of who one is, how they came to be, and why they came to be (Raj, 2019). Building upon foundational work from Freire, Greene, and Clandinin & Connelly, this book elucidates storying through a new ... Read more

$89.99 USD

This volume conceptualizes and distinguishes storying from narrative and storytelling to establish itself as a method. It theorizes that storying pertains to ones’ identity, to the unique positions of who one is, how they came to be, and why they came to be (Raj, 2019). Building upon foundational work from Freire, Greene, and Clandinin & Connelly, this book elucidates storying through a new
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The Go-To Guide for Engineering Curricula, PreK-5

Choosing and Using the Best Instructional Materials for Your Students

How to engineer change in your elementary science classroomWith the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards, your students won’t just be scientists—they’ll be engineers. But that doesn’t mean you need to reinvent the wheel. Respected science educator Cary Sneider has done the groundwork for you, collecting a full range of time-tested curriculum materials to seamlessly weave ... Read more

$32.99 USD

How to engineer change in your elementary science classroomWith the implementation of the Next Generation Science Standards, your students won’t just be scientists—they’ll be engineers. But that doesn’t mean you need to reinvent the wheel. Respected science educator Cary Sneider has done the groundwork for you, collecting a full range of time-tested curriculum materials to seamlessly weave
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Analyzing Influences

Research on Decision Making and the Music Education Curriculum

Edited by Mark Robin Campbell, Linda K. Thompson ...

Series series Advances in Music Education Research
Analyzing Influences: Research on Decision Making and the Music Education Curriculum examines influences on research in music teacher preparation, practices, and policies. These influences include administrators’ perspectives, preservice music educators’ beliefs, and in-service teachers’ practices. Invited essays offer insights into past and present trends in music teacher preparation.This ... Read more

$44.99 USD

Analyzing Influences: Research on Decision Making and the Music Education Curriculum examines influences on research in music teacher preparation, practices, and policies. These influences include administrators’ perspectives, preservice music educators’ beliefs, and in-service teachers’ practices. Invited essays offer insights into past and present trends in music teacher preparation.This
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Edu-Exergames.

Tecnologie per l'educazione motoria

by Francesco Sgrò ...

Un pionieristico tentativo di percorrere e intrecciare i punti di prossimità esistenti tra il mondo delle attività motorie e quello delle tecnologie informatiche all’interno del contesto formativo scolastico. ... Read more

$29.99 USD

Un pionieristico tentativo di percorrere e intrecciare i punti di prossimità esistenti tra il mondo delle attività motorie e quello delle tecnologie informatiche all’interno del contesto formativo scolastico.
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Looking for Learning: Maths through Play

Creative ideas for incorporating maths into all child-led play

by Laura England ...

Looking for Learning: Maths through Play is a full-colour, practical guide linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses theory, case studies, real-life images and accessible ideas to inspire child-led mathematical learning using play.This book will encourage children to think about maths while playing, using a range of common resources ... Read more

$15.99 USD

Looking for Learning: Maths through Play is a full-colour, practical guide linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses theory, case studies, real-life images and accessible ideas to inspire child-led mathematical learning using play.This book will encourage children to think about maths while playing, using a range of common resources
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Inside the Schoolhouse

What Great Principals Know and Do

by John Gratto ...

The issues addressed in this easy to read book address the most common issues faced by new or veteran principals such as: attributes of successful principals, leading instructional improvement, crafting a school improvement plan, overcoming resistance from naysayers, leading effective teams, creating conditions for the success of teachers, motivating unmotivated staff, increasing the attendance of ... Read more

$30.99 USD

The issues addressed in this easy to read book address the most common issues faced by new or veteran principals such as: attributes of successful principals, leading instructional improvement, crafting a school improvement plan, overcoming resistance from naysayers, leading effective teams, creating conditions for the success of teachers, motivating unmotivated staff, increasing the attendance of
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Teaching World Languages in Middle and Secondary Schools

A Critical Introduction

by Timothy Reagan, Terry A. Osborn ...

Teaching World Languages in Middle and Secondary Schools: A Critical Introduction is an introductory textbook for teacher education candidates, at either the undergraduate or graduate levels, who are seeking certification to teach a world/foreign language. It might also be used as a methods textbook in programs preparing teachers to work with English Language Learners (ELLs) in public school ... Read more

$60.99 USD

Teaching World Languages in Middle and Secondary Schools: A Critical Introduction is an introductory textbook for teacher education candidates, at either the undergraduate or graduate levels, who are seeking certification to teach a world/foreign language. It might also be used as a methods textbook in programs preparing teachers to work with English Language Learners (ELLs) in public school
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Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue

Edited by David J. Flinders, Christy M. Moroye ...

Series series Curriculum & Teaching Dialogue
Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue (CTD) is a publication of the American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), a national learned society for the scholarly field of teaching and curriculum. The field includes those working on the theory, design and evaluation of educational programs at large. At the university level, faculty members identified with this field are typically affiliated with ... Read more

$50.99 USD

Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue (CTD) is a publication of the American Association of Teaching and Curriculum (AATC), a national learned society for the scholarly field of teaching and curriculum. The field includes those working on the theory, design and evaluation of educational programs at large. At the university level, faculty members identified with this field are typically affiliated with
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Maker Pedagogy

A Paradigm for Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the Modern School

by Bridget Looney ...

Series series Emerald Points
In traditional schooling, language and literacy development are often prioritized at the expense of early engagement with science, social studies, and the arts. Content rich, inquiry-based learning is typically delayed—especially in the early years*. Maker Pedagogy: A Paradigm for Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the Modern School* challenges this model by presenting an inclusive, ... Read more

$49.99 USD

In traditional schooling, language and literacy development are often prioritized at the expense of early engagement with science, social studies, and the arts. Content rich, inquiry-based learning is typically delayed—especially in the early years*. Maker Pedagogy: A Paradigm for Teaching, Learning, and Leading in the Modern School* challenges this model by presenting an inclusive,
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Rehumanizing the Language Curriculum

Edited by Megan M. Echevarría ...

This volume brings together work by renowned scholars in the field of foreign/second/heritage languages and literatures who employ a variety of scholarly tools to examine opportunities associated with literature as a force for rehumanizing and invigorating target language (TL) education in the 21st century. Offering viable avenues for reconciling historic differences between language pedagogues ... Read more

$80.99 USD

This volume brings together work by renowned scholars in the field of foreign/second/heritage languages and literatures who employ a variety of scholarly tools to examine opportunities associated with literature as a force for rehumanizing and invigorating target language (TL) education in the 21st century. Offering viable avenues for reconciling historic differences between language pedagogues
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Talking Science

Language and Learning in Science Classrooms

by Wolff-Michael Roth ...

Series series Reverberations: Contemporary Curriculum and Pedagogy
This book is about the fundamental nature of talk in school science. Language as a formal system provides resources for conducting everyday affairs, including the doing of science. And while writing science is one aspect, talking science may in fact constitute a much more important means by which we navigate and know the world-the very medium through which we do science.In Talking Science Wolff ... Read more

$43.99 USD

This book is about the fundamental nature of talk in school science. Language as a formal system provides resources for conducting everyday affairs, including the doing of science. And while writing science is one aspect, talking science may in fact constitute a much more important means by which we navigate and know the world-the very medium through which we do science.In Talking Science Wolff
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Ethics and Science Education: How Subjectivity Matters

by Jesse Bazzul ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book encapsulates a line of research that looks at how students are positioned as ethical actors/decision makers in biology education by science policy, curriculum, and classroom resources. Its basis comes from a textbook study that examined how biology texts work to constitute subjectivities related to neoliberalism and global capitalism, sex/gender and sexuality, and ethics. The study found ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book encapsulates a line of research that looks at how students are positioned as ethical actors/decision makers in biology education by science policy, curriculum, and classroom resources. Its basis comes from a textbook study that examined how biology texts work to constitute subjectivities related to neoliberalism and global capitalism, sex/gender and sexuality, and ethics. The study found
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Systems Theory for Pragmatic Schooling: Toward Principles of Democratic Education

by C. Cunningham ...

Series series Education (R0)
Writing for educators and education leaders, Cunningham shows that combining a philosophy of pragmatism with thinking about education as systems can illuminate challenges in contemporary schooling and provide practical solutions for creating a democratic education. ... Read more

$49.99 USD

Writing for educators and education leaders, Cunningham shows that combining a philosophy of pragmatism with thinking about education as systems can illuminate challenges in contemporary schooling and provide practical solutions for creating a democratic education.
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The Instrumental Music Director's Guide to Comprehensive Program Development

by Michael J. Pagliaro ...

Series series National Association for Music Education
The Instrumental Music Director’s Guide to Comprehensive Program Development gives practical solutions to the many issues that confront music directors. The topics addressed include:A review of tests which can be used to develop an all-inclusive student profile identifying strengths and weaknesses as a prologue to preparing individualized curriculaA discussion of the “informed approach” predicated ... Read more

$32.99 USD

The Instrumental Music Director’s Guide to Comprehensive Program Development gives practical solutions to the many issues that confront music directors. The topics addressed include:A review of tests which can be used to develop an all-inclusive student profile identifying strengths and weaknesses as a prologue to preparing individualized curriculaA discussion of the “informed approach” predicated
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Bridging the Skills Gap between Work and Education

Edited by W.J. Nijhof, Jittie Brandsma ...

This book takes up the debate about matching vocational education with the labour market and shows progress in terms of theoretical models, tools (transformation and matching processes), and learning environments. The solutions, showing up the need for core or key skills, the necessity of embedding learning skills in authentic and guided learning environments, shows a perspective of research and ... Read more

$116.99 USD

This book takes up the debate about matching vocational education with the labour market and shows progress in terms of theoretical models, tools (transformation and matching processes), and learning environments. The solutions, showing up the need for core or key skills, the necessity of embedding learning skills in authentic and guided learning environments, shows a perspective of research and
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Globalisation, Ideology and Education Policy Reforms

Edited by Joseph Zajda ...

Series series Education (R0)
Globalisation, Ideology and Education Policy Reforms, which is the 11th volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents scholarly research on major discourses concerning globalisation and the politics of education reforms. It reviews some of the ideological imperatives fueling education reforms. It examines critically education reforms within ... Read more

$89.99 USD

Globalisation, Ideology and Education Policy Reforms, which is the 11th volume in the 12-volume book series Globalisation, Comparative Education and Policy Research, presents scholarly research on major discourses concerning globalisation and the politics of education reforms. It reviews some of the ideological imperatives fueling education reforms. It examines critically education reforms within
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Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology

Solutions and Lesson Plans to Prepare Tomorrows Innovators

by Dennis Adams, Mary Hamm ...

Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology examines how ingenuity, creativity, and teamwork skills are part of an intellectual toolbox associated with math, science, and technology. The book provides new ideas, proven processes, practical tools, and examples useful to educators who want to encourage students to solve problems and express themselves in imaginative ways.The development of ... Read more

$33.99 USD

Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology examines how ingenuity, creativity, and teamwork skills are part of an intellectual toolbox associated with math, science, and technology. The book provides new ideas, proven processes, practical tools, and examples useful to educators who want to encourage students to solve problems and express themselves in imaginative ways.The development of
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Strengthening Teacher Self-Efficacy for Differentiated Instruction

A Framework for Inclusive Pedagogy

by Tom Porta ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of differentiated instruction. By fostering a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the effective implementation of differentiation practices, the book seeks to empower educators to create inclusive learning environments that cater to student diversity. In doing so, it can shape ... Read more

$49.99 USD

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the theoretical underpinnings and practical implications of differentiated instruction. By fostering a deeper understanding of the factors influencing the effective implementation of differentiation practices, the book seeks to empower educators to create inclusive learning environments that cater to student diversity. In doing so, it can shape
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Remates remotos desde cero

by Cleosaki Montano ...

Este libro es para los emprendedores que se atrevieron a emprender en pandemia. Inversores que están en camino de convertirse en gestores inmobiliarios, y que buscan resultados distintos.Lo más interesante de los remates, es cuando vives la experiencia real, donde no hay postores o solo hay un postor llevándose el inmueble a precio base, eso se convierte en tu inspiración y crea interés en uno ... Read more

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Este libro es para los emprendedores que se atrevieron a emprender en pandemia. Inversores que están en camino de convertirse en gestores inmobiliarios, y que buscan resultados distintos.Lo más interesante de los remates, es cuando vives la experiencia real, donde no hay postores o solo hay un postor llevándose el inmueble a precio base, eso se convierte en tu inspiración y crea interés en uno
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History Education at the Edge of the Nation

Political Autonomy, Educational Reforms, and Memory-shaping in European Periphery

Edited by Piero S. Colla, Andrea Di Michele ...

Series series Education (R0)
This edited volume explores the evolution of history education from a transnational perspective, focusing on border regions in Europe that are considered on the "periphery" of the Nation-State. By introducing this concept and taking into consideration the dynamics of decentralization and the development of minorities’ teaching practices and narratives, the book sheds light on new challenges for ... Read more

$179.99 USD

This edited volume explores the evolution of history education from a transnational perspective, focusing on border regions in Europe that are considered on the "periphery" of the Nation-State. By introducing this concept and taking into consideration the dynamics of decentralization and the development of minorities’ teaching practices and narratives, the book sheds light on new challenges for
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AAA Futuro cercasi. Essere giovani in tempo di crisi

by Gian Luca A. Lamborizio ...

Fabrizio, laureato in Giurisprudenza, sta svolgendo la pratica legale; riceve a mala pena un rimborso spese, è costretto ad abitare ancora a casa coi suoi ed è sfruttato dal Dominus che lo usa principalmente come factotum ed autista.Gaia, dottoressa in Psicologia, è tirocinante presso un ospedale. Lavora tutti i giorni, visita i pazienti, effettua test...ma soprattutto risponde al telefono, scheda ... Read more

$1.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fabrizio, laureato in Giurisprudenza, sta svolgendo la pratica legale; riceve a mala pena un rimborso spese, è costretto ad abitare ancora a casa coi suoi ed è sfruttato dal Dominus che lo usa principalmente come factotum ed autista.Gaia, dottoressa in Psicologia, è tirocinante presso un ospedale. Lavora tutti i giorni, visita i pazienti, effettua test...ma soprattutto risponde al telefono, scheda
... Read more
Curriculum on the Edge of Survival

How Schools Fail to Prepare Students for Membership in a Democracy

by Daniel Heller ...

Typically, school curriculum has been viewed through the lens of preparation for the workplace or higher education, both worthy objectives. However, this is not the only lens, and perhaps not even the most powerful one to use, if the goal is to optimize the educational system. Curriculum on the Edge of Survival, 2nd Edition, attempts to define basic aspects of the curriculum when viewed through ... Read more

$42.99 USD

Typically, school curriculum has been viewed through the lens of preparation for the workplace or higher education, both worthy objectives. However, this is not the only lens, and perhaps not even the most powerful one to use, if the goal is to optimize the educational system. Curriculum on the Edge of Survival, 2nd Edition, attempts to define basic aspects of the curriculum when viewed through
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La direction académique dans la formation théologique, volume 3

Fondements pour le développement professionnel du corps enseignant

Edited by Fritz Deininger, Orbelina Eguizabal ...

Series series Collection ICETE
L’ICETE Programme for Academic Leadership (IPAL) a été officiellement créé en 2010, né de la nécessité de fournir une formation aux institutions théologiques dans différentes régions du monde. L’IPAL propose des outils de développement professionnel pour les responsables académiques évangéliques et les administrateurs afin d’aider les institutions théologiques dans leur recherche de qualité et d ... Read more

$17.99 USD

L’ICETE Programme for Academic Leadership (IPAL) a été officiellement créé en 2010, né de la nécessité de fournir une formation aux institutions théologiques dans différentes régions du monde. L’IPAL propose des outils de développement professionnel pour les responsables académiques évangéliques et les administrateurs afin d’aider les institutions théologiques dans leur recherche de qualité et d
... Read more
The Educator’s Guide to Designing Games and Creative Active-Learning Exercises

The Allure of Play

by Joe Bisz, Victoria L. Mondelli ...

Series series Technology, Education--Connections (The TEC Series)
Every educator’s imaginative instincts will be guided by this book’s practical design method, which harnesses the power of play for student learning. Teachers from all disciplines and levels can create a full spectrum of engaging exercises through the authors’ six accessible ALLURE steps:Ask where to apply the play.List the mental moves.Link the mental moves to the play.Understand how the learn... ... Read more

$37.99 USD

Every educator’s imaginative instincts will be guided by this book’s practical design method, which harnesses the power of play for student learning. Teachers from all disciplines and levels can create a full spectrum of engaging exercises through the authors’ six accessible ALLURE steps:Ask where to apply the play.List the mental moves.Link the mental moves to the play.Understand how the learn...
... Read more

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