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Rethinking and Reviving Subject English

The Murder and the Murmur

Edición de Pete Bennett, Louise Lambert, Rob Smith ...

This book invites readers to engage with the rich and complex debates of contemporary English education, outlining new possibilities to revive the teaching of English.Bringing together diverse voices and insights from educators in English across the primary, secondary, further and higher education phases, the book offers reflections and critical engagement with the lived experiences of English ... Leer más

$55.99 USD

This book invites readers to engage with the rich and complex debates of contemporary English education, outlining new possibilities to revive the teaching of English.Bringing together diverse voices and insights from educators in English across the primary, secondary, further and higher education phases, the book offers reflections and critical engagement with the lived experiences of English
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Educating Global Citizens in Colleges and Universities

Challenges and Opportunities

de Peter N. Stearns ...

This book provides distinctive analysis of the full range of expressions in global education at a crucial time, when international competition rises, tensions with American foreign policy both complicate and motivate new activity, and a variety of innovations are taking shape. Citing best practices at a variety of institutions, the book provides practical coverage and guidance in the major aspects ... Leer más

$72.99 USD

This book provides distinctive analysis of the full range of expressions in global education at a crucial time, when international competition rises, tensions with American foreign policy both complicate and motivate new activity, and a variety of innovations are taking shape. Citing best practices at a variety of institutions, the book provides practical coverage and guidance in the major aspects
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Curriculum and the Specialization of Knowledge

Studies in the sociology of education

de Michael Young, Johan Muller ...

This book presents a new way for educators at all levels - from early years to university - to think about curriculum priorities. It focuses on the curriculum as a form of specialised knowledge, optimally designed to enable students to gain access to the best knowledge available in any field.Papers jointly written by the authors over the last eight years are revised for this volume. It draws on ... Leer más

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This book presents a new way for educators at all levels - from early years to university - to think about curriculum priorities. It focuses on the curriculum as a form of specialised knowledge, optimally designed to enable students to gain access to the best knowledge available in any field.Papers jointly written by the authors over the last eight years are revised for this volume. It draws on
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The Early Years Curriculum

The UK context and beyond

Edición de Lynn Ang ...

The Early Years Curriculum brings together a range of curriculum models from across the world, providing in-depth discussion on key issues and theories, and enabling readers to consider each approach to children's learning within an international context. It encourages readers to explore different ways of understanding the curriculum, and to develop a critical understanding of the key issues that ... Leer más

$62.99 USD

The Early Years Curriculum brings together a range of curriculum models from across the world, providing in-depth discussion on key issues and theories, and enabling readers to consider each approach to children's learning within an international context. It encourages readers to explore different ways of understanding the curriculum, and to develop a critical understanding of the key issues that
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Asia in the Undergraduate Curriculum: A Case for Asian Studies in Liberal Arts Education

A Case for Asian Studies in Liberal Arts Education

de Van Jay Symons, Suzanne Wilson Barnett ...

The contributors place the development of Asian studies programs in small colleges in historical context, make a compelling case for the inclusion of Asian studies in the liberal arts curriculum, and consider the challenges faced in developing and sustaining Asian studies programs and ways of meeting such challenges now and in the future. ... Leer más

$60.99 USD

The contributors place the development of Asian studies programs in small colleges in historical context, make a compelling case for the inclusion of Asian studies in the liberal arts curriculum, and consider the challenges faced in developing and sustaining Asian studies programs and ways of meeting such challenges now and in the future.
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Social Studies Review Games and Activities

de Richard Di Giacomo ...

This book is for social studies teachers, but it can also be used in other subject areas. It can be used at different grade levels, but is primarily targeted to middle school to high school students. The purpose of this book is to provide fun and rewarding ways to review the content of your course or to prepare for a test. Instead of the traditional boring test review methods, these games and ... Leer más

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This book is for social studies teachers, but it can also be used in other subject areas. It can be used at different grade levels, but is primarily targeted to middle school to high school students. The purpose of this book is to provide fun and rewarding ways to review the content of your course or to prepare for a test. Instead of the traditional boring test review methods, these games and
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Cultural Linguistics and ELT Curriculum

Edición de Minoo Alemi, Zia Tajeddin ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book accumulates analyses and evaluation evidence about the cultural conceptualizations in English language teaching (ELT) textbooks, framed by cultural linguistics. It considers conceptualizations of cultural constructs such as family, gender, beauty, and the home, within ELT curricula. Despite the strength of cultural linguistics as a theoretical and analytical movement, few volumes in ... Leer más

$143.09 USD

This book accumulates analyses and evaluation evidence about the cultural conceptualizations in English language teaching (ELT) textbooks, framed by cultural linguistics. It considers conceptualizations of cultural constructs such as family, gender, beauty, and the home, within ELT curricula. Despite the strength of cultural linguistics as a theoretical and analytical movement, few volumes in
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Read, Discuss, and Learn

Using Literacy Groups to Student Advantage

de Lisa A. Fisher ...

Literacy groups promote discussion and learning through the exploration of text, but many educators are hesitant to adopt them. For current and future secondary teachers, administrators, and curriculum directors, Read, Discuss, and Learn provides support and guidance so educators can confidently involve students within the learning process at a deep level. This is a practical resource guide that ... Leer más

$39.69 USD

Literacy groups promote discussion and learning through the exploration of text, but many educators are hesitant to adopt them. For current and future secondary teachers, administrators, and curriculum directors, Read, Discuss, and Learn provides support and guidance so educators can confidently involve students within the learning process at a deep level. This is a practical resource guide that
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Strong Arts, Strong Schools

The Promising Potential and Shortsighted Disregard of the Arts in American Schooling

de the late Charles Fowler ...

In this elegantly written, passionately argued book, Fowler presents a convincing case for teaching the arts to all children. He argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools. Highlighting the crucial effect of the arts on learning, this volume shows how the arts can enliven and extend the entire school curriculum by integrating different ... Leer más

$28.79 USD

In this elegantly written, passionately argued book, Fowler presents a convincing case for teaching the arts to all children. He argues that, far from a luxury, the arts are a vitally important part of our society and our schools. Highlighting the crucial effect of the arts on learning, this volume shows how the arts can enliven and extend the entire school curriculum by integrating different
... Leer más
A Pedagogy of Surprise

Exploring Gifts, Wonder, and Gratitude in Curricular Settings

de Keith W. Brown ...

Combines theory and practice to inspire teachers to embrace a sense of surprise in their classrooms.What would your classroom be like if you could see it as something surprising, novel, and fresh in every moment? What are the unique gifts that students and teachers alike bring to classrooms? Through a combination of robust theory, in-depth scholarship, and practical exercises for teachers, A ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

Combines theory and practice to inspire teachers to embrace a sense of surprise in their classrooms.What would your classroom be like if you could see it as something surprising, novel, and fresh in every moment? What are the unique gifts that students and teachers alike bring to classrooms? Through a combination of robust theory, in-depth scholarship, and practical exercises for teachers, A
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The Future of the Curriculum

Toward Child-Centred, Democratic Education

Edición de Yana Manyukhina ...

This book presents a compelling vision for curriculum futures that prioritises democratic participation and authentic learning over narrow accountability measures. As educational systems worldwide grapple with post-pandemic challenges, climate concerns, and artificial intelligence, traditional approaches seem ill-equipped to address these unprecedented challenges.Drawing on research from diverse ... Leer más

$77.99 USD

This book presents a compelling vision for curriculum futures that prioritises democratic participation and authentic learning over narrow accountability measures. As educational systems worldwide grapple with post-pandemic challenges, climate concerns, and artificial intelligence, traditional approaches seem ill-equipped to address these unprecedented challenges.Drawing on research from diverse
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Social and Emotional Well-Being

de Connie Jo Smith, Charlotte M. Hendricks, Becky S. Bennett ...

Series series Growing, Growing Strong
Young children are better able to cope with their ever-changing world, overcome obstacles, and grow into emotionally healthy adults if they are provided opportunities to build their self-awareness and confidence. Help children appreciate themselves and others, explore relationships, and develop coping mechanisms for dealing with change and difficult events in their lives as they learn about self ... Leer más

$11.59 USD

Young children are better able to cope with their ever-changing world, overcome obstacles, and grow into emotionally healthy adults if they are provided opportunities to build their self-awareness and confidence. Help children appreciate themselves and others, explore relationships, and develop coping mechanisms for dealing with change and difficult events in their lives as they learn about self
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Deschooling the Imagination

Critical Thought as Social Practice

de Eric J. Weiner ...

"Deschooling the Imagination: Critical Thought as Social Practice" is, first, a book that looks at what it means to be actively engaged in developing a critical/creative mindset against the prevailing ideology of our public schools. Second, it is a book about the social/cultural relationship between what and how we learn on one hand and our imaginative capacities on the other. Finally, but equally ... Leer más

$66.99 USD

"Deschooling the Imagination: Critical Thought as Social Practice" is, first, a book that looks at what it means to be actively engaged in developing a critical/creative mindset against the prevailing ideology of our public schools. Second, it is a book about the social/cultural relationship between what and how we learn on one hand and our imaginative capacities on the other. Finally, but equally
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Media in Education

Results from the 2011 ICEM and SIIE joint Conference

Edición de António Moreira, Otto Benavides, Antonio Jose Mendes ...

Series series Education (R0)
With the aim of discussing “old” and “new” teaching technologies, based on research and on the strategies and praxis of the use of technologies and methodologies in the different teaching levels, and also embracing the contribution and active participation of researchers, teachers, creators, managers and other specialists, the work will provide inputs on the following topics: Students’ ... Leer más

$89.09 USD

With the aim of discussing “old” and “new” teaching technologies, based on research and on the strategies and praxis of the use of technologies and methodologies in the different teaching levels, and also embracing the contribution and active participation of researchers, teachers, creators, managers and other specialists, the work will provide inputs on the following topics: Students’
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Rethinking Secondary Education

A Human-Centred Approach

de Scherto Gill, Garrett Thomson ...

'This is a timely, accessible and engaging book of considerable intellectual stature, bold imagination and practical wisdom. Not only does it develop penetrating, elegant analyses of what is wrong with current state controlled and alternative approaches to contemporary education, it also offers imaginative, practical suggestions for a more fulfilling, human centred alternative.'Professor Michael ... Leer más

$55.99 USD

'This is a timely, accessible and engaging book of considerable intellectual stature, bold imagination and practical wisdom. Not only does it develop penetrating, elegant analyses of what is wrong with current state controlled and alternative approaches to contemporary education, it also offers imaginative, practical suggestions for a more fulfilling, human centred alternative.'Professor Michael
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Critical Reflections on Teacher Education in South Africa

Edición de Labby Ramrathan, Suriamurthee Maistry, Sylvan Blignaut ...

Series series Education (R0)
This edited volume focuses on Curriculum scholars' critical reflections on teacher education (TE) within South Africa to offer insights into critical considerations for the socio-economic, transformational, social and environmental justice and decolonization challenges that the country faces. Much of the literature on teacher education takes on a policy and practice focus to the exclusion of deep ... Leer más

$179.09 USD

This edited volume focuses on Curriculum scholars' critical reflections on teacher education (TE) within South Africa to offer insights into critical considerations for the socio-economic, transformational, social and environmental justice and decolonization challenges that the country faces. Much of the literature on teacher education takes on a policy and practice focus to the exclusion of deep
... Leer más
Ideology and Curriculum

de Michael W. Apple, Michael Apple ...

Since 1979, Ideology and Curriculum has been a path breaking statement on the relationship between cultural and economic power in education. The new edition of this now classic text has been updated by celebrated author and activist Michael W. Apple to include a full new chapter on the book’s lasting critical agenda in the context of the contemporary conservative climate. A new substantive preface ... Leer más

$66.99 USD

Since 1979, Ideology and Curriculum has been a path breaking statement on the relationship between cultural and economic power in education. The new edition of this now classic text has been updated by celebrated author and activist Michael W. Apple to include a full new chapter on the book’s lasting critical agenda in the context of the contemporary conservative climate. A new substantive preface
... Leer más
Understanding Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia

Practices and perspectives

Edición de Joanne Ailwood ...

In order to effectively practise as an early childhood educator it is essential to understand the theories, policies and pedagogy that shape the discipline. Understanding Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia provides core foundational knowledge that is critical for best practice.Part One looks at concepts of childhood and the development of mass education before examining influential ... Leer más

$49.99 USD

In order to effectively practise as an early childhood educator it is essential to understand the theories, policies and pedagogy that shape the discipline. Understanding Early Childhood Education and Care in Australia provides core foundational knowledge that is critical for best practice.Part One looks at concepts of childhood and the development of mass education before examining influential
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Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalization on Teaching and Learning

Edición de Blessing F. Adeoye, Lawrence Tomei ...

As computers and Internet connections become widely available in schools and classrooms, it is critical to examine cross-cultural issues in the utilization of information and communication technologies. Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalization on Teaching and Learning examines issues concerning emerging multimedia technologies and their challenges and solutions in teaching and learning. ... Leer más

$166.49 USD

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As computers and Internet connections become widely available in schools and classrooms, it is critical to examine cross-cultural issues in the utilization of information and communication technologies. Effects of Information Capitalism and Globalization on Teaching and Learning examines issues concerning emerging multimedia technologies and their challenges and solutions in teaching and learning.
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Integrating an Awareness of Selfhood and Society into Virtual Learning

Edición de Andrew Stricker, Cynthia Calongne, Barbara Truman, Fil Arenas ...

Recent technological advances have opened new platforms for learning and teaching. By utilizing virtual spaces, more educational opportunities are created for students who cannot attend a physical classroom environment. Integrating an Awareness of Selfhood and Society into Virtual Learning is a pivotal reference source that discusses the latest scholarly perspectives on creating meaningful ... Leer más

$170.99 USD

Recent technological advances have opened new platforms for learning and teaching. By utilizing virtual spaces, more educational opportunities are created for students who cannot attend a physical classroom environment. Integrating an Awareness of Selfhood and Society into Virtual Learning is a pivotal reference source that discusses the latest scholarly perspectives on creating meaningful
... Leer más
Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education

Edición de Semire Dikli, Brian Etheridge, Richard Rawls ...

In an effort to enhance the quality of education, universities and colleges are developing programs that help faculty and staff internationalize curriculum. These programs will purposefully develop the intercultural perspectives of students. Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education is a critical scholarly resource that examines the steps taken to diversify a number of courses ... Leer más

$166.49 USD

In an effort to enhance the quality of education, universities and colleges are developing programs that help faculty and staff internationalize curriculum. These programs will purposefully develop the intercultural perspectives of students. Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education is a critical scholarly resource that examines the steps taken to diversify a number of courses
... Leer más
Supporting Students’ Intellectual Freedom in Schools: The Right to Read

Edición de Danielle E. Sachdeva, Samantha L. Hull, Sue C. Kimmel, Westry A. Whitaker ...

In today's developing view of education, a disquieting trend looms—the erosion of students' right to choose what they read. This erosion, fueled by an alarming surge in censorship attempts, casts a shadow over the very essence of intellectual exploration. Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented number of challenges aimed at restricting access to books, targeting themes that embrace human ... Leer más

$220.49 USD

In today's developing view of education, a disquieting trend looms—the erosion of students' right to choose what they read. This erosion, fueled by an alarming surge in censorship attempts, casts a shadow over the very essence of intellectual exploration. Recent years have witnessed an unprecedented number of challenges aimed at restricting access to books, targeting themes that embrace human
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Reading Aloud to Your Niece or Nephew

A Bonding Companion

de Cordelia Ashbourne Tan ...

Series Libro 44 - The First-Time Auntie & Uncle Library
Feeling disconnected from your nieces and nephews? You've tried reading aloud, but the kids lose interest, and you aren't sure how to make the most of your time together. In this practical guide, experienced educator Cordelia Ashbourne Tan shows you how to transform read-aloud time into a powerful bonding experience that fosters a lifelong love of reading. Inside, you'll discover how to choose the ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Feeling disconnected from your nieces and nephews? You've tried reading aloud, but the kids lose interest, and you aren't sure how to make the most of your time together. In this practical guide, experienced educator Cordelia Ashbourne Tan shows you how to transform read-aloud time into a powerful bonding experience that fosters a lifelong love of reading. Inside, you'll discover how to choose the
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The Green Literacy Handbook

Inspire Environmental Stewardship Through Critical Thinking, Reading, and Writing, Grades K–5 (Active learning that inspires critical thinking and environmental awareness)

de Jen Cullerton Johnson, Mary K. Gove ...

Introducing Green Literacy, a way of teaching that cultivates critical thinking, reading, and writing about environmentalism through children’s books and digital media. Students analyze multiple perspectives, engage in hands-on activities, and come to a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Supported through teaching models and thematic units, educators empower themselves and their ... Leer más

$32.39 USD

Introducing Green Literacy, a way of teaching that cultivates critical thinking, reading, and writing about environmentalism through children’s books and digital media. Students analyze multiple perspectives, engage in hands-on activities, and come to a deeper understanding of environmental issues. Supported through teaching models and thematic units, educators empower themselves and their
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