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"In response to the crisis in American education, more than five thousand public and private schools across the nation have adopted the timeless Montessori Method of teaching, of which this book is the cornerstone. Written by the women whose name is synonymous worldwide with child development theory, The Absorbent Mind takes its title from the phrase that the inspired Italian doctor coined to characterize the child's most crucial developmental stage:...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
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This program covers the important topic of refrigerators in Physics. We begin by discussing how refrigerators are just “heat engines” operated in reverse because they require energy to pump heat away from an object. The entire lesson is taught by working example problems beginning with the easier ones and gradually progressing to the harder problems. Emphasis is placed on giving students confidence in their skills by gradual repetition so that...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
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This program covers the important topic of Integration by Partial Fractions in Calculus. We begin by discussing what a Partial Fraction is, how it can be used to solve integrals, and why it is a central topic in Calculus. Next, we solve several practical calculus problems that give students practice with Integration by Partial Fractions. The entire lesson is taught by working example problems beginning with the easier ones and gradually progressing...
Publisher
TMW Media
Pub. Date
2005.
Language
English
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Physics is frequently one of the hardest subjects for students to tackle because it is a combination of two of the toughest subjects for most students: Math and Word Problems. What sets this series apart from other physics teaching tools is that the concepts are taught entirely through step-by step example problems of increasing difficulty. It works by introducing each new concept in an easy to understand way and using example problems that are worked...
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Rowman and Littlefield Publishers
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
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"Responding to wide-spread abuse of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning persons (LGBTQs) in education, Rethinking Sexual Identity in Education examines the heterosexism inherent in both educational theory and practice, conceptualizing as mis-educative compulsory heterosexuality's stigmatization of 'out' LGBTQs as outsiders. Reflecting upon the Outsiders' Society Virginia Woolf envisioned in Three Guineas (1938) for daughters of educated...
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R&L Education
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
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"The dream of teaching is that a career in teaching can be fascinating, meaningful, inspiring, and rewarding. The reality of teaching is that a career in teaching can be exhausting, frustrating, heart-breaking, and disappointing. How can the dream endure and thrive while the reality is confronted and mastered? Keen Babbage guides prospective teachers through an analysis of the profession they are considering and of their match with that profession....
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Fremantle Press
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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This is a book of up-to-date strategies for helping children--from their earliest years into adulthood--and is all about helping kids do more than just survive; these are strategies to help kids flourish. These solution-focused and easy-to-read essays are by 27 of the world's top experts in positive education. Learn to help children develop a lifelong love of learning with this practical and positive guide. Contributors include Michael Carr-Gregg,...
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R&L Education
Pub. Date
2002.
Language
English
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"It is no surprise that successful school leaders have strong interpersonal skills. That they can communicate, motivate, resolve conflict, build teams, and persuade others at high levels is well documented by research. However, new research indicates that emotion plays a pivotal role in using these skills and there is a new awareness of the importance of the emotions in our behavior and decision-making. This book explains the research and concepts...
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R&L Education
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
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"Educators, parents, and those who work with middle school students in various settings will find this book to be a valuable addition to their library. Early adolescence is a time of tremendous change with the potential for positive development in the academic, social, and emotional domains; yet, often this age group struggles to adjust to the transition of middle school and the tasks that are required to be successful there. The authors -- both of...
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Publisher
R&L Education
Pub. Date
1998.
Language
English
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"Skills for Successful 21st Century School Leaders provides a complete overview of the knowledge base and skills for successful school leaders. The publication is based on the standards developed by AASA, ISLLC, NPBEA, NCATE, and state education agencies."--
12) Sandplay and Storytelling: The Impact of Imaginative Thinking on Children's Learning and Development
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Publisher
Temenos Press
Pub. Date
2012.
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English
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"In this ground-breaking work, sandplay psychotherapist, Barbara Turner, PhD, partners with Learning Specialist, Krist In Unnsteinsdottir, PhD, to explore how engaging children in Jungian sandplay therapy and imaginative story telling works to improve classroom performance and to increase intelligence scores. These child specialists make a solid argument for the necessary consideration of the unconscious and the inner world of the individual child...
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SAGE Reference
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Educational Technology examines information on leveraging the power of technology to support teaching and learning. While using innovative technology to educate individuals is certainly not a new topic, how it is approached, adapted, and used toward the services of achieving real gains in student performance is extremely pertinent. This two-volume encyclopedia explores such issues, focusing on core topics and issues that will...
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Search Institute Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
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"Designed to be a one-stop resource for mentors, this guide doesn't flinch from the tough problems. Using a helpful question-and-answer format, it addresses issues that include How do I connect with my mentee? What if I don't like my mentee? and If my mentee is in serious trouble, how far do I go to help him? Organized topically by issue, the book provides mentors with advice they need both in the ever-changing and sometimes challenging mentoring...
Publisher
Kultur
Pub. Date
©2002
Language
English
Description
Traces the origins of Mexican art, focusing on the jewelry of the Mixtecs, the ritual and sacred objects of the Mayan and Aztec civilizations, and the indigenous art that fluorished during the Spanish conquest and the introduction of Christianity.
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Bnei Baruch, Laitman Kabbalah
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Children of Tomorrow: Guidelines for Raising Happy Children in the 21st Century is a new beginning for you and your children. The big revelation is that raising kids is all about games and play, yet relating to them as small grownups, making all major decisions together. Open any page to find inspiring, thought-provoking quotes about every aspect of children's lives. This book offers a fresh perspective on raising happy children to become successful,...
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Pub. Date
2012
Language
English
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"In this concise book, you will learn how do do Motivational Interviewing (MI), the evidence-based counseling approach that has been proven to be effective for a range of psychological, behavioral, and health related issues. Helping people change their behavior in healthy directions can sometimes feel frustrating and stressful. Despite the best advice and information, about half of the people who could benefit by changing their behavior in healthier...
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Publisher
R&L Education
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
"Empowerment Starts Here covers an experimental approach to social change within urban communities by way of seven distinct principles for student empowerment. Turning classroom methods into a school model, Preparatory School for Global Leadership was the first to experience student empowerment at a school-wide level. This book provides insight on how educators can increase the efficacy and achievement of urban youth. Angela Dye shares instructional...
19) Best Kept Secret
Publisher
Utopia
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Janet Mino has taught her class of students with autism for four years. When they graduate in spring 2012, they will leave the security of the public school system forever. BEST KEPT SECRET follows them the year before graduation. The clock is ticking to find them a place in the adult world, so they do not end up where their predecessors have, sitting at home, institutionalized, or on the streets.
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Publisher
Huron Street Press
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"The route to career success is mapped out here for those who want to forgo the time and expense of a college education and dive directly into the workplace. As college tuitions soar and the job market tightens, many young adults are questioning the value of a college degree. The pros and cons of this path are discussed, as well as the reasons why many students fare poorly in college. In addition, topics such as the cost and value of technical and...
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