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Curriculum Development in the Postmodern Era

Teaching and Learning in an Age of Accountability

de Patrick Slattery ...

This landmark text was one of the first to introduce and analyze contemporary concepts of curriculum that emerged from the Reconceptualization of curriculum studies in the 1970s and 1980s. This new edition brings readers up to date on the major research themes (postmodernism,ecological, hermeneutics, aesthetics and arts-based research, race, class, gender, sexuality, and classroom practices) ... Leer más

$91.99 USD

This landmark text was one of the first to introduce and analyze contemporary concepts of curriculum that emerged from the Reconceptualization of curriculum studies in the 1970s and 1980s. This new edition brings readers up to date on the major research themes (postmodernism,ecological, hermeneutics, aesthetics and arts-based research, race, class, gender, sexuality, and classroom practices)
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Teaching Common Sense

The Grand Strategy Program at Yale University

de Linda Kulman, Henry Kissinger ...

“The best course in America . . .”– David Brooks, New York TimesA look inside Yale’s elite Grand Strategy program, where future leaders are forged.How is critical thinking taught? How will the next generation cope with an ever-changing and increasingly complex world?These are questions that the Grand Strategy program at Yale seeks to address. The Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy seeks to ... Leer más

$11.59 USD

“The best course in America . . .”– David Brooks, New York TimesA look inside Yale’s elite Grand Strategy program, where future leaders are forged.How is critical thinking taught? How will the next generation cope with an ever-changing and increasingly complex world?These are questions that the Grand Strategy program at Yale seeks to address. The Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy seeks to
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The Case for Contention

Teaching Controversial Issues in American Schools

de Jonathan Zimmerman, Emily Robertson ...

Series series History and Philosophy of Education Series
From the fights about the teaching of evolution to the details of sex education, it may seem like American schools are hotbeds of controversy. But as Jonathan Zimmerman and Emily Robertson show in this insightful book, it is precisely because such topics are so inflammatory outside school walls that they are so commonly avoided within them. And this, they argue, is a tremendous disservice to our ... Leer más

$20.89 USD

From the fights about the teaching of evolution to the details of sex education, it may seem like American schools are hotbeds of controversy. But as Jonathan Zimmerman and Emily Robertson show in this insightful book, it is precisely because such topics are so inflammatory outside school walls that they are so commonly avoided within them. And this, they argue, is a tremendous disservice to our
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Positively Transforming Minds within Educational Systems

An Inner-Directed Inquiry Process for Educators and the Students they Serve

de Marilee Bresciani Ludvik, Tonya Lea Eberhart ...

Youth and young adult suicide and depression is on the rise and employers are complaining about the lack of preparedness among high school and college graduates. This book illustrates the research that can support youth, young adults, and their instructors to transform learning environments that subsequently contribute to desired learning and development outcomes. Through embedding brief micro ... Leer más

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Youth and young adult suicide and depression is on the rise and employers are complaining about the lack of preparedness among high school and college graduates. This book illustrates the research that can support youth, young adults, and their instructors to transform learning environments that subsequently contribute to desired learning and development outcomes. Through embedding brief micro
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Principles and Practice of Case-based Clinical Reasoning Education

A Method for Preclinical Students

Edición de Olle ten Cate, Eugène J.F.M. Custers, Steven J. Durning ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This volume describes and explains the educational method of Case-Based Clinical Reasoning (CBCR) used successfully in medical schools to prepare students to think like doctors before they enter the clinical arena and become engaged in patient care. Although this approach poses the paradoxical problem of a lack of clinical experience that is so ... Leer más

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This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.This volume describes and explains the educational method of Case-Based Clinical Reasoning (CBCR) used successfully in medical schools to prepare students to think like doctors before they enter the clinical arena and become engaged in patient care. Although this approach poses the paradoxical problem of a lack of clinical experience that is so
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Controversy in the Classroom

The Democratic Power of Discussion

de Diana E. Hess ...

Series series Critical Social Thought
In a conservative educational climate that is dominated by policies like No Child Left Behind, one of the most serious effects has been for educators to worry about the politics of what they are teaching and how they are teaching it. As a result, many dedicated teachers choose to avoid controversial issues altogether in preference for "safe" knowledge and "safe" teaching practices. Diana Hess ... Leer más

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In a conservative educational climate that is dominated by policies like No Child Left Behind, one of the most serious effects has been for educators to worry about the politics of what they are teaching and how they are teaching it. As a result, many dedicated teachers choose to avoid controversial issues altogether in preference for "safe" knowledge and "safe" teaching practices. Diana Hess
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The Expanding Universe of Writing Studies

Higher Education Writing Research

de Alice S. Horning, Kelly Blewett, Tiane Donahue, Cynthia Monroe ...

Series Libro 14 - Studies in Composition and Rhetoric
This edited collection arrives at a crucial moment in the evolution of Writing Studies research. It brings together well-known and emerging scholars in the field of Writing Studies, broadly defined, to explore the range of research methods and methodologies, the types of research questions asked, and the types of data in play in research about higher education writing in the 21st century. Its ... Leer más

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This edited collection arrives at a crucial moment in the evolution of Writing Studies research. It brings together well-known and emerging scholars in the field of Writing Studies, broadly defined, to explore the range of research methods and methodologies, the types of research questions asked, and the types of data in play in research about higher education writing in the 21st century. Its
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Collaborative Curriculum Design for Sustainable Innovation and Teacher Learning

Edición de Jules Pieters, Joke Voogt, Natalie Pareja Roblin ...

Series series Education (R0)
This open access book provides insight into what it takes to actively involve teachers in the curriculum design process. It examines different aspects of teacher involvement in collaborative curriculum design, with specific attention to its implications for sustainable curriculum innovation and teacher learning. Divided into six sections, the book starts out by introducing the notion of ... Leer más

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This open access book provides insight into what it takes to actively involve teachers in the curriculum design process. It examines different aspects of teacher involvement in collaborative curriculum design, with specific attention to its implications for sustainable curriculum innovation and teacher learning. Divided into six sections, the book starts out by introducing the notion of
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Schaum’s Outline of Fundamentals of SQL Programming

de Ramon Mata-Toledo, Pauline K. Cushman ...

Series series Schaum's Outline Series
Standard SQL guarantees that no matter what the database implementation, the features of the language will be applicable across all platforms.Over 200 completely solved problems plus 200 supplementary problems reinforce students’ understanding and skills.Features the syntax used by the most important database developers, Oracle and Microsoft, to familiarize students with this common language ... Leer más

$17.49 USD

Standard SQL guarantees that no matter what the database implementation, the features of the language will be applicable across all platforms.Over 200 completely solved problems plus 200 supplementary problems reinforce students’ understanding and skills.Features the syntax used by the most important database developers, Oracle and Microsoft, to familiarize students with this common language
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The Redleaf Family Child Care Curriculum

Teaching Through Quality Care

de Sharon Woodward ...

This leading resource is a specifically designed curriculum for family child-care providers. They will be able to incorporate best practices and activities appropriate for the mixed ages of children in their care. Developmental domains and milestones, learning areas, age-appropriate activities and outcomes, and more are included. It is far more affordable than other family child care curriculum ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

This leading resource is a specifically designed curriculum for family child-care providers. They will be able to incorporate best practices and activities appropriate for the mixed ages of children in their care. Developmental domains and milestones, learning areas, age-appropriate activities and outcomes, and more are included. It is far more affordable than other family child care curriculum
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Writing Speculative Fiction: Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror

Teacher's Edition

de Lelia Rose Foreman ...

This textbook develops an 18-week program designed to guide prospective students through creating their own speculative fiction story, that is, a science fiction, fantasy, or horror story. Designed for homeschoolers and small-school settings, this textbook draws on excerpts from dozens of speculative fiction authors and writing experts. It gives detailed information about genre, cultural world ... Leer más

$8.09 USD

This textbook develops an 18-week program designed to guide prospective students through creating their own speculative fiction story, that is, a science fiction, fantasy, or horror story. Designed for homeschoolers and small-school settings, this textbook draws on excerpts from dozens of speculative fiction authors and writing experts. It gives detailed information about genre, cultural world
... Leer más
Curriculum Theory

Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns

de Michael Stephen Schiro ...

The essential, comprehensive guide for developing and evolving your educational visionThe Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century. Author Michael Stephen Schiro analyzes four educational visions—Scholar ... Leer más

$70.19 USD

The essential, comprehensive guide for developing and evolving your educational visionThe Second Edition of Curriculum Theory: Conflicting Visions and Enduring Concerns presents a clear, unbiased, and rigorous description of the major curriculum philosophies that have influenced educators and schooling over the last century. Author Michael Stephen Schiro analyzes four educational visions—Scholar
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Transitioning to Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction

How to Bring Content and Process Together

de H. Lynn Erickson, Lois A. Lanning ...

Series series Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Series
A cutting-edge model for 21st century curriculum and instructionHow can you spot a thinking child? Look at the eyes: they’ll light up, signaling that transformative moment when your student has finally grasped that big idea behind critical academic content. If experiences like this are all too rare in your school, then you need a curriculum and instruction model that’s more inquiry-driven and idea ... Leer más

$33.29 USD

A cutting-edge model for 21st century curriculum and instructionHow can you spot a thinking child? Look at the eyes: they’ll light up, signaling that transformative moment when your student has finally grasped that big idea behind critical academic content. If experiences like this are all too rare in your school, then you need a curriculum and instruction model that’s more inquiry-driven and idea
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Becoming Young Thinkers

Deep Project Work in the Classroom

de Judy Harris Helm ...

Series series Early Childhood Education Series
Continuing the exploration of project work in the author’s bestselling book, Young Investigators, Second Edition, this book is designed for preschool through primary grade teachers who know how to do project work but are ready to move to the next level. Focusing on how children become young thinkers, the book begins with mind, brain, and education science and instructional guidelines for all ... Leer más

$28.79 USD

Continuing the exploration of project work in the author’s bestselling book, Young Investigators, Second Edition, this book is designed for preschool through primary grade teachers who know how to do project work but are ready to move to the next level. Focusing on how children become young thinkers, the book begins with mind, brain, and education science and instructional guidelines for all
... Leer más
Using Educational Criticism and Connoisseurship for Qualitative Research

de P Bruce Uhrmacher, Christy McConnell Moroye, David J. Flinders ...

Using Educational Criticism and Connoisseurship for Qualitative Research develops the practical elements of educational criticism, a form of qualitative inquiry that takes its lead from the work that critics have done in fields such as the visual arts, music, literature, drama and dance. Written by leading scholars in the field of curriculum studies, and research methods, this book explores the ... Leer más

$47.99 USD

Using Educational Criticism and Connoisseurship for Qualitative Research develops the practical elements of educational criticism, a form of qualitative inquiry that takes its lead from the work that critics have done in fields such as the visual arts, music, literature, drama and dance. Written by leading scholars in the field of curriculum studies, and research methods, this book explores the
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Write This Way from the Start

The First 15 Days of Writer's Workshop

de Kelly Boswell ...

Series series Maupin House
As teachers, the beginning of each school year presents us with fresh starts and opportunities. How will we build community and create a culture that values thinking, learning, and risk-taking? How can we create a safe environment where all learners feel welcome and valued? As writing teachers, it’s of utmost importance that we launch our students into the world of writing in a way that engages ... Leer más

$8.69 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

As teachers, the beginning of each school year presents us with fresh starts and opportunities. How will we build community and create a culture that values thinking, learning, and risk-taking? How can we create a safe environment where all learners feel welcome and valued? As writing teachers, it’s of utmost importance that we launch our students into the world of writing in a way that engages
... Leer más
Teaching Students to Decode the World

Media Literacy and Critical Thinking Across the Curriculum

de Chris Sperry, Cyndy Scheibe ...

In our media-saturated environment, how can we teach students to distinguish true statements from those that are false, misleading, or manipulative? How can we help them develop the skills needed to identify biases and stereotypes, determine credibility of sources, and analyze their own thinking and its effect on their perceptions?In Teaching Students to Decode the World, authors Chris Sperry and ... Leer más

$27.09 USD

In our media-saturated environment, how can we teach students to distinguish true statements from those that are false, misleading, or manipulative? How can we help them develop the skills needed to identify biases and stereotypes, determine credibility of sources, and analyze their own thinking and its effect on their perceptions?In Teaching Students to Decode the World, authors Chris Sperry and
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Better Writing

Beyond Periods and Commas

de Travis J. Koll ...

Using casual language and a straightforward approach, Better Writing: Beyond Periods and Commas provides students with an easy-to-read and effective guide for developing their writing skills. Rather than intimidate and overwhelm novice writers with vast sets of rules, Travis Koll utilizes simple explanations and examples to demystify the writing process. Armed with this better understanding, one ... Leer más

$28.39 USD

Using casual language and a straightforward approach, Better Writing: Beyond Periods and Commas provides students with an easy-to-read and effective guide for developing their writing skills. Rather than intimidate and overwhelm novice writers with vast sets of rules, Travis Koll utilizes simple explanations and examples to demystify the writing process. Armed with this better understanding, one
... Leer más
What's Worth Teaching?

Rethinking Curriculum in the Age of Technology

de Allan Collins ...

Series series Technology, Education—Connections Series
This important contribution to the future of education, by bestselling author and renowned cognitive scientist Allan Collins, proposes a school curriculum that will fit the needs of our modern era. Offering guidelines for deciding what is important to learn in order to become a knowledgeable person, a good citizen, a thoughtful worker, and a valuable friend in the 21st century, Collins considers ... Leer más

$31.49 USD

This important contribution to the future of education, by bestselling author and renowned cognitive scientist Allan Collins, proposes a school curriculum that will fit the needs of our modern era. Offering guidelines for deciding what is important to learn in order to become a knowledgeable person, a good citizen, a thoughtful worker, and a valuable friend in the 21st century, Collins considers
... Leer más
Mathematics Curriculum Reforms Around the World

The 24th ICMI Study

Edición de Yoshinori Shimizu, Renuka Vithal ...

Series series Education (R0)
This Open Access volume by the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) is an outcome of the ICMI Study 24 and gives a status-quo of school mathematics reform around the world and what we can learn from this movement. Each theme and section of the book offers descriptions and analyses of multiple case studies in different countries and contexts, along with opportunities to ... Leer más

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This Open Access volume by the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) is an outcome of the ICMI Study 24 and gives a status-quo of school mathematics reform around the world and what we can learn from this movement. Each theme and section of the book offers descriptions and analyses of multiple case studies in different countries and contexts, along with opportunities to
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Spotlight on Young Children: Observation and Assessment

Edición de Holly Bohart, Rossella Procopio ...

Series series Spotlight on Young Children series
Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.The debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and assessment of young children’s learning are critical to supporting ... Leer más

$17.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Find inspiration to intentionally develop and implement meaningful, developmentally appropriate observation and assessment practices to build responsive, joyful classrooms.The debate surrounding testing and accountability in early childhood education continues, but one thing is universally agreed upon: effective observation and assessment of young children’s learning are critical to supporting
... Leer más
In Teachers We Trust

The Finnish Way to World-Class Schools

de Pasi Sahlberg, Timothy D. Walker ...

Seven key principles from Finland for building a culture of trust in schools around the world.In the spring of 2018, thousands of teachers across the United States—in states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona—walked off their jobs while calling for higher wages and better working conditions. Ultimately, these American educators trumpeted a simple request: treat us like professionals. Teachers in ... Leer más

$17.79 USD

Seven key principles from Finland for building a culture of trust in schools around the world.In the spring of 2018, thousands of teachers across the United States—in states like Oklahoma, Kentucky, and Arizona—walked off their jobs while calling for higher wages and better working conditions. Ultimately, these American educators trumpeted a simple request: treat us like professionals. Teachers in
... Leer más
Visual Knowing

Connecting Art and Ideas Across the Curriculum

de Donovan R. Walling ...

"Offers exciting information organized and presented in a format that is easy to read, understand, and to use in the classroom . . . accessible to teachers in all the subject areas."Pamela Fannin Wilkinson, Educational consultantHouston, TXEnergize your lesson planning ideas through the creativity and inspiration of the visual arts!Are you struggling to create memorable, exciting, and effective ... Leer más

$31.49 USD

"Offers exciting information organized and presented in a format that is easy to read, understand, and to use in the classroom . . . accessible to teachers in all the subject areas."Pamela Fannin Wilkinson, Educational consultantHouston, TXEnergize your lesson planning ideas through the creativity and inspiration of the visual arts!Are you struggling to create memorable, exciting, and effective
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Curriculum

From Theory to Practice

de Wesley Null ...

The third edition of Curriculum: From Theory to Practice provides an introduction to curriculum theory and how it relates to classroom practice. Wesley Null builds upon recent developments while continuing to provide a unique organization of the curriculum field into five traditions: systematic, existential, radical, pragmatic, and deliberative. Null discusses the philosophical foundations of ... Leer más

$49.39 USD

The third edition of Curriculum: From Theory to Practice provides an introduction to curriculum theory and how it relates to classroom practice. Wesley Null builds upon recent developments while continuing to provide a unique organization of the curriculum field into five traditions: systematic, existential, radical, pragmatic, and deliberative. Null discusses the philosophical foundations of
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