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Rethink Press How to Homeschool: A Guide for Progressive
Book SynopsisAll Your Questions Answered On How To Homeschool Your ChildWe all want the best possible education for our children! Most parents starting out homeschooling want to know the best methods, and how to avoid making classic mistakes. The pitfalls can be many.Miguel Varella-Cid examines and answers the most commonly asked questions from new homeschooling parents, so you'll have the needed knowledge and confidence to make amazing progress.Using many examples from the methods they've used to attain excellence with their own kids, Miguel explains how to make learning a continuous journey of fun, wisdom and enchantment, whilst facilitating your child's passions.
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Brookes Publishing Co Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool (TPOT™) for
Book SynopsisIf your programme is among the thousands using the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children, this is the one tool you need to support teachers to effectively use the practices. Developed by highly respected creators of the Pyramid Model for classrooms enrolling children 2–5 years of age, the TPOT™ is an in-depth tool that provides information on how well teachers are implementing practises related to universal, targeted, and individualised supports. A trained administrator conducts a classroom observation and teacher interview, uncovering detailed information about the quality of 14 key teaching practises, noting red flags that indicate areas for immediate support, and observing how teachers respond to challenging behaviours. TPOT™ results show which practises are being implemented successfully - and what teachers need to focus on to ensure positive social-emotional outcomes for young children.TPOT™ helps programmes: Support effective implementation of the proven PBIS-based Pyramid model Promote social-emotional competence in young children Implement strategies to prevent and address challenging behaviour Compare implementation across classrooms, teachers, and programmes Identify where teachers need extra professional development and support Guide coaching efforts This is the one tool you need to make sure teachers are effectively putting the evidence-based Pyramid Model for Promoting Social Emotional Competence in Infants and Young Children into practice. Learn more about TPOT.
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The University of Michigan Press Office Hours
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Ediciones Urano Limites
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Sourcebooks Fiske Guide to Colleges 2022
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Taylor & Francis Ltd How Not to be a Hypocrite
Book SynopsisHow not to be a hypocrite: the indispensable guide to school choice that morally perplexed parents have been waiting for.Many of us believe in social justice and equality of opportunity - but we also want the best for our kids. How can we square our political principles with our special concern for our own children? This marvellous book takes us through the moral minefield that is school choice today.Does a commitment to social justice mean you have to send your children to the local comprehensive - regardless of its academic results? Is it hypocritical to disapprove of private schools and yet send your child to one? Some parents feel guilty but shouldn''t. Others should feel guilty but don''t. Read How Not to be a Hypocrite, then answer the questionnaire, and work out where you stand on this crucial issue.Trade ReviewTES Book of the Week, 21/03/03'How Not to Be a Hypocrite is a cogent appeal for honesty and scrupulousness in an area of life that is more often characterised by woolly thinking and dodgy self-justification. Reading it, I felt at times as I imagine a small fly might when it realises too late that it has wandered into the web of a very large and clever spider. Swift's web is expertly woven ... Swift has cauterised his subject with methodical ruthlessness and the feel of the blade slicing into flabby thinking is exhilarating. The result is an impassioned, timely plea for moral honesty and social responsibility.' - Rebecca Abrams, New Statesman'The debate over whether it is ethical to send children to private schools has been re-ignited by a contoversial new book by an Oxford academic.' - The Oxford TimesTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I - Choosing the School Rules 1. What can I do for my children? 2. What am I buying? 3. What's wrong with selection? 4. The real world 5. Respecting parents' rights Part II - Choosing Schools Given the Rules 6. Why hypocrisy is a red herring 7.Legitimate partiality and individual choice 8. How good is good enough? 9. The futility of individual choice? 10. It is not my decision 11. Moving House Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Your Education Masters Companion The essential guide to success
Book Synopsis Your Education Masters Companion will help you choose the right Masters Course for your needs and provides the essential information you need to pass first time. Offering guidance based on years of experience working with a range of Masters level students, it unpacks the defining characteristic of successful Masters level work, and explores key aspects of undertaking your course - reading, writing, producing a literature review, research methodologies, data collection tools, research reports, dissertations and presentations.What this book will do for you: Increase your self-confidence Identify the major traps you must avoid if you are to pass your masters. Introduce you to the concepts of Masters Level work, what's expected of you and what you can expect from your tutors and supervisors. Provide you with guidance on the essential thinking and writing skills that you will need to develop Provide guidance on what opTrade Review 'This is an essential guide for any student doing a Masters in education. Written in an accessible and down-to-earth style, it provides the reader with the practical and academic advice they need to be successful.' Phil Taylor, CPD and MA/MTL/MEL Programme Director, Birmingham City University, UK Table of Contents 1. Pass your Masters First Time: Ten mistakes to avoid 2. What you need to think about before you sign up for a Masters 3. Becoming a Masters student 4. Writing at Masters Level 5. Doing your literature review 6. Essential research skills 1: Research methodologies 7. Essential research skills 2: Data collection tools 8. Assessment methods 1: Research reports, dissertations and assignments in the style of a journal article 9. Assessment methods 2: Presentations and essays 10. Where next for you?
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Random House USA Inc Princeton Review AP Spanish Language Culture
Book SynopsisEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO HELP SCORE A PERFECT 5. Ace the AP Spanish Language & Culture Exam with this comprehensive study guide—including 3 full-length practice tests, thorough content reviews & strategies, access to online extras, and audio tracks for realistic listening practice.Techniques That Actually Work• Tried-and-true strategies to help you avoid traps and beat the test• Essential tactics to help you work smarter, not harder• Step-by-step instruction on how to crack each question typeEverything You Need for a High Score• Fully aligned with the latest College Board standards for AP® Spanish Language & Culture• Audio tracks for realistic practice on the speaking and listening sections—available to download or stream online• Translations for all practice test passages and questions• Access to study plans, a handy list of key terms and concepts, and
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Berrett-Koehler How You Learn Is How You Live: Using Nine Ways of
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Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH Allgemeinbildung Technik für Dummies
Book SynopsisOb Smartphone, Auto oder Kühlschrank - unser Alltag spielt sich in einer technisch geprägten Welt ab. In diesem Buch begleitet Wilfried Schlagenhauf Sie durch die faszinierende Welt der technischen Kultur. Nach der Lektüre dieses Buches werden Sie über manches technische Phänomen besser Bescheid wissen, die zugrundeliegenden Konstruktions- und Funktionsprinzipien kennen und technische Lösungen als clevere Antworten auf menschliche Bedürfnisse verstehen. Und es wird Ihnen leichter fallen, technische Produkte auszuwählen, zu bewerten und Kaufentscheidungen zu treffen. Spezielles Vorwissen naturwissenschaftlicher oder mathematischer Art brauchen Sie dazu nicht, versprochen! Lassen Sie sich technik-begeistern!Table of ContentsÜber den Autor 7 Danksagung des Autors 7 Einführung 19 Konventionen in diesem Buch 19 Törichte Annahmen über den Leser 20 Wie dieses Buch aufgebaut ist 20 Teil I: Die technische Welt verstehen 21 Teil II: Produkte – wie sie gemacht werden und woraus sie bestehen 21 Teil III: Was Maschinen und Verkehrsmittel können 21 Teil IV: Elektrisierende Informationen 21 Teil V: Unser Alltag – Technik, wohin das Auge reicht 21 Teil VI: Der Top-Ten-Teil 21 Symbole, die in diesem Buch verwendet werden 22 Wie es weitergeht 22 Teil I: Die technische Welt verstehen 23 Kapitel 1 Leinen los – Aufbruch ins Reich der Technik 25 Kapitel 2 Was Technik mit Allgemeinbildung zu tun hat 29 Teil II: Produkte – wie sie gemacht werden und woraus sie bestehen 31 Kapitel 3 Planen und Konstruieren 33 Die grundsätzliche Methodik der Produktentwicklung 33 Erster Schritt: Planen 35 Nächster Schritt: Konzipieren 36 Dritter Schritt: Entwerfen und Ausarbeiten 39 Kapitel 4 Werk-Stoff – woraus Produkte bestehen 47 Stoffarten in der Technik 47 Metalle 48 Kupfer 49 Bronze 50 Eisen und Stahl 50 Aluminium – wichtig und leichtgewichtig 51 Wichtige Metalllegierungen 52 Metallhalbzeuge und Handelsformen 52 Nichtmetalle 53 Auf dem Holzweg? 54 Kunststoff 57 Silikone 62 Kapitel 5 Schadstoffe – Gefahrstoffe 65 Asbest – die Karriere eines gefährlichen Naturstoffs 66 Vom Wunschtraum zum Alptraum 66 Wie Asbest krank macht 67 PCB, oje, oje! 67 Was diese Beispiele zeigen … 68 Exkurs: Wissenschaftliche Technikbewertung 69 Kapitel 6 Sachen machen – vom Plan zum Produkt 73 Gießen – ein Urformverfahren 75 Das Prinzip des Gießens 75 Gießen – aber wie? 75 Umformen – eine besondere Re-form! 79 Elastische und plastische Verformung 79 Man muss das Eisen schmieden, solange es heiß ist! 81 Walzen – aus kurz und dick wird lang und flach 81 Thermoformen und Tiefziehen 82 Trennung ist nicht immer schlecht! 84 Zerteilen – das spanlose Trennen 85 Spanend und spannend 87 Technik, die verbindet – das Fügen 101 Formschlüssige Verbindungen 102 Kraftschlüssige Verbindungen 104 Stoffschlüssige Verbindungen 107 Beschichten 115 Stoffeigenschaften ändern 117 Geprüft und für gut befunden 120 Messen und Messgeräte 121 Das soll uns eine Lehre sein 124 Teil III: Was Maschinen und Verkehrsmittel können 125 Kapitel 7 Energie und Maschine 127 Die Antriebsmaschine – Mechanisierung von Kraft und Arbeit 128 Ein Obelisk wird aufgerichtet 129 Show und Selbstdarstellung – Wasserkraft als Antrieb eines historischen Großprojekts 132 Small is beautiful – nützliche Wasserräder 133 Maschinen als Motoren der Industrialisierung 134 Die Dampfmaschine 136 Der Elektromotor als Maschinenantrieb 142 Maschinenübersicht – zurück zur Ordnung 149 Arbeitsmaschinen – Werkzeugmaschinen 150 Funktionseinheiten von Maschinen 152 Werkzeug unter der Lupe – die Elektrostichsäge 153 Kapitel 8 Fahren und Transportieren 165 Wie Reisen und Transportieren durch Technik erleichtert wird 166 Schlitten, Karren und Wagen – frühe Verkehrs- und Transportmittel 167 Das Fahrrad – Vor-fahr der Fahrzeugentwicklung 169 Freiherr von Drais und seine Laufmaschine 169 Irrungen und Wirrungen der Fahrradentwicklung 171 Die Bedeutung des Fahrrades für die Industrialisierung 174 Technologietransfer 175 Bedürfnisse und Interessen als Hintergrund der Fahrradentwicklung 175 Das Fahrrad heute 177 Rad und Schiene – Bahn frei! 177 Grundlegendes zum Schienenverkehr 178 Wie das Schienenfahrzeug schneller wird 180 Wie das Schienenfahrzeug langsamer wird 184 Mit dem Zug um die Kurven 187 Mit Magnetkraft fahren – vom Transrapid und anderen schwebenden Verfahren 188 Der Transrapid 188 Das japanische Maglev-Bahn-Projekt 190 Schlussfolgerungen aus technischer Sicht 190 Das Automobil – ein »Selbstbeweger« verändert die Welt 190 Das Auto ist mehr als ein Fahr-Zeug 191 Sachtechnik des Automobils: Aufbau und Funktion 194 Das Auto auf dem Prüfstand 208 Entwicklungsperspektiven 210 Teil IV: Elektrisierende Informationen 213 Kapitel 9 Elektrotechnik 215 Crashkurs Elektrotechnik 216 Ein einfacher Stromkreis 216 Elektrische Stromstärke, Spannung und Widerstand 217 Weitere Verbraucher anschließen: Parallel- und Reihenschaltung 218 Messen elektrischer Größen 221 Einbruch! Eine Alarmanlage muss her! 223 Das Erfassungsmodul – was ist los? 224 Das Ausgabemodul – Alarm! 226 Das Verarbeitungsmodul 226 Kapitel 10 Elektronik – weil sie mehr kann! 229 Einige elementare Halbleiterbauelemente 229 Die Diode – das elektrische Ventil 230 Ohne Transistor geht es nicht 232 Ein Transistor als Schalter in einer Lichtschranke 233 Leise, lauter – der Transistor als Verstärker 235 Mikrofon und Lautsprecher – vom Schall zum Strom und wieder zurück 236 Das Mikrofon – Schall hinein, Strom heraus 236 Der Lautsprecher – Strom hinein, Schall heraus 238 Kapitel 11 D-I-G-I-T-A-L ist revolutionär! 241 Digitale und analoge Signale: Grundlegende Unterschiede 242 Digitalisierung: Technikentwicklung mit gesellschaftlichen Folgen 243 Privat – gesellschaftlich – politisch 244 Industrie 4.0 244 Das Internet der Dinge 245 Digitaltechnik – eine neue Dimension von Möglichkeiten 246 Der gute Ton macht die Musik 246 Jede Menge Daten 253 Wie die Logik in die Maschine kommt 254 Befehlsprogrammierte Steuerungen 262 »Vertrauen ist gut, Kontrolle ist besser!« 267 Das Prinzip der Rückkopplung 268 Wie Intelligenz künstlich wird 272 Teil V: Unser Alltag – Technik, wohin das Auge reicht 275 Kapitel 12 Kühl, warm oder trocken – wie Sie es gerne hätten! 277 Kühlen mit Dampf – der Kompressorkühlschrank 279 Heizen mit der Wärmepumpe 282 Trocknen ohne Wäscheleine 282 Kapitel 13 Da sind Sie platt: Das Bügeleisen 285 Das Bügeleisen als Kommunikationsmedium 285 Wie das Eisen bügelt 286 Und wer hat’s erfunden? 287 Aufbau und Funktion des Dampfbügeleisens 288 Gut temperiert ist halb gebügelt 290 Hysterese, nicht Hysterie 290 Regelung verstanden? 293 Die Sohle – auch eine Materialfrage 293 Kapitel 14 »Es saugt und bläst der Heinzelmann …« 295 Schmutz – ein besonderer Stoff 295 Wie der Staubsauger in die Haushalte kam 297 Wie alles anfing 297 »Ganz Dame und doch Hausfrau« 298 Was im Staubsauger drin ist und wie er funktioniert 298 Bodenstaubsauger mit Staubbeutel 298 Beutelloser Bodenstaubsauger 301 Kapitel 15 Gesunde und schöne Zähne 303 Aufbau der elektrischen Zahnbürste 303 Kontaktloses Aufladen 305 Kapitel 16 Haben Sie das Zeug zum Spielen? 307 Was im fliegenden Ball eingebaut sein muss 309 Viel Elektronik für ein so kleines Teil 311 Warum die Kugel fliegt 312 Kapitel 17 Ein Korb voller praktischer Techniktipps 315 Holen Sie alles aus Ihrer Waschmaschine raus – vor allem saubere Wäsche 315 Ganz schön schneidig 317 Nach fest kommt lose: Schraubverbindungen lösen 321 Kleine Schäden an der Autokarosserie heilen 324 Ich will rein! Abgebrochenen Schlüssel aus dem Schloss entfernen 325 Energiespartipps in zwei Teilen 326 Das Thermostatventil – ein verkanntes Genie 326 Elektrische Haushaltsgeräte – Augen auf bei der Programmwahl 328 Drei spezielle Tipps zum Schluss 331 Den Mikrowellenherd richtig verwenden 332 Nachtaufnahmen mit einer Webcam machen 334 Glasbecher aus einer Flasche herstellen 336 Teil VI: Der Top-Ten-Teil 339 Kapitel 18 Der Technikbegriff und zehn Merkmale der Technik 341 Verschiedene Technikbegriffe 341 Zehn Merkmale der Technik 343 Merkmal 1: Ausgangspunkt für jedes technische Handeln ist ein Bedürfnis, ein Wunsch, ein Interesse, ein Problem 344 Merkmal 2: Technisches Handeln erfordert Bewertungen und Entscheidungen 344 Merkmal 3: Technikbezogenes Handeln umfasst Zielsetzung, Information und Ausführung 345 Merkmal 4: Technisierung bedeutet, Teile von Handlungen an technische Systeme abzugeben 346 Merkmal 5: Technik ist immer auch soziale Praxis und Kommunikationsmedium 347 Merkmal 6: Technik ist ebenso wie Sprache ein fundamentaler Teil menschlicher Kultur 349 Merkmal 7: Technik kann nicht angemessen als angewandte Naturwissenschaft bezeichnet werden 349 Merkmal 8: Technikherstellung und -verwendung stehen in Wechselwirkung 350 Merkmal 9: Technische Systeme setzen Stoff, Energie und Information um 351 Merkmal 10: Technische Gegenstände sind strukturiert und vernetzt 353 Kapitel 19 Ein Rundgang durch mein Technikpanoptikum 355 Raum 1: Stoffumformung 356 Raum 2: Stoffumwandlung 356 Raum 3: Stofftransport 357 Raum 4: Stoffspeicherung 357 Raum 5: Energieumformung 357 Raum 6: Energieumwandlung 358 Raum 7: Energietransport 358 Raum 8: Energiespeicherung 359 Raum 9: Informationsumformung 359 Raum 10: Informationsumwandlung 359 Raum 11: Informationstransport 360 Raum 12: Informationsspeicherung 360 Stichwortverzeichnis 361
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Little, Brown Book Group Taming the Tiger Parent: How to put your child's
Book SynopsisMozart in the womb, Baby Einstein DVD's for newborns and i-pad learning apps for toddlers. From the moment the umbilical cord is cut, today's parents feel trapped in a never-ending race to ensure their child is the brightest and the best. But while it's completely natural for us to want our kids to reach their potential, at what point does too much competition become damaging?With constant testing in schools also raising the stakes, how can we tell when hot-housing children is actually doing more harm than good? In this ground-breaking and provocative book, award-winning journalist and parenting author Tanith Carey presents the latest research on what this contest is doing to the next generation. She explains why, far from making our children more go-getting and successful, it can back-fire with life-long repercussions, damage their emotional well-being and fracture their relationships with the very people who love them most: their parents.In this essential manual for today's modern parent, Tanith offers parents practical, realistic solutions that will give them permission to take their foot off the gas and reclaim a more relaxed family life. Packed with insights, experts' tips, real experiences and resources, this book is a timely guide to safeguarding your child's well-being in a competitive world - so they can grow into the happy, emotionally balanced people they really need to be.'I've hardly been able to put the book down . . . as I turned each page I'd find something else that resonated with me. . . Tanith has the ability to challenge your thinking without it being judgmental or preachy. She shares lots of real life case studies and draws on her own experience as a parent and combines this with solid research to make a really readable book. mummyfromtheheart.com 'A brilliant new parenting book . . . filled with strategies for raising children's self-esteem and nurturing them and how to help children avoid burn out and stress. I like how simple, doable yet effective these strategies are . . . I relished this book and I think it is really important. BabyBudgeting.co.uk 'An impassioned book appealing to other parents to rethink all the relentless competitiveness - before it's too late.' Psychologies 'A highly readable, well-balanced, well-argued contribution to the rapidly-growing mountain of parenting books, with plenty of practical, achievable advice for anyone who wants to escape from the tiger race.' Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhood 'A fantastic new book by Tanith Carey which gives children back their childhood.' Dr David Whitebread, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Education at Cambridge University 'The book is GREAT . . . in a great tradition along with Madeleine Bunting's Willing Slaves, and Sue Gerhardt's The Selfish Society, and of course Kim Payne's Simplicity Parenting, as critiques of society that also help us re-orient our parenting . . . beautifully lucid and readable, and . . . definitely on the right track in terms of what kids need. Steve Biddulph, parenting author 'I could not stop reading! It is one of those books that from page one, had me nodding and agreeing at every point.' Shaheen Merali, Families'Possibly the best book I have read in the parenting arena. Insightful and thought-provoking, it teaches you how to parent in a better, more conducive way so that you stay connected to your child and see them for who they are - not what they can do.' Naomi Richards, The Parenting CoachTrade ReviewI've hardly been able to put the book down . . . as I turned each page I'd find something else that resonated with me. . . Tanith has the ability to challenge your thinking without it being judgmental or preachy. She shares lots of real life case studies and draws on her own experience as a parent and combines this with solid research to make a really readable book. * mummyfromtheheart.com *A brilliant new parenting book . . . filled with strategies for raising children's self esteem and nurturing them and how to help children avoid burn out and stress. I like how simple, doable yet effective these strategies are . . . I relished this book and I think it is really important. * BabyBudgeting.co.uk *An impassioned book appealing to other parents to rethink all the relentless competitiveness - before it's too late. * Psychologies *a highly readable, well-balanced, well-argued contribution to the rapidly-growing mountain of parenting books, with plenty of practical, achievable advice for anyone who wants to escape from the tiger race. -- Sue Palmer, author of Toxic Childhooda fantastic new book by Tanith Carey which gives children back their childhood -- Dr David Whitebread, Senior Lecturer in Psychology of Education at Cambridge UniversityThe book is GREAT . . . in a great tradition along with Madeleine Bunting's Willing Slaves, and Sue Gerhardt's The Selfish Society, and of course Kim Payne's Simplicity Parenting, as critiques of society that also help us re-orient our parenting . . . beautifully lucid and readable, and . . . definitely on the right track in terms of what kids need. -- Steve BiddulphI could not stop reading! It is one of those books that from page one, had me nodding and agreeing at every point. -- Shaheen Merali * Families *The content is insightful and shrewd and I do hope that parents and individuals working in schools read it and take note. -- Sir Anthony Seldon, leading educationalistBravo. Definitely important to keep this in front of parents. -- Carl Honore, author of In Praise of Slowness and Under Pressureforensic, intelligent approach * New Statesman *
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University of Texas Press The Little Orange Book
Book SynopsisThe Little Orange Book captures reflections and tips on teaching and learning from the sixteen members of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Its many vignettes span a wide range of topics and teaching interests, from establishing a safe learning space to classroom silences, from curriculum development to modeling the best teachers, and from giving thanks to those teachers who came before us to leaving our own legacies. The Little Orange Book is the perfect text for first-time college instructors who are just getting started on their instructional careers, as well as longtime faculty who have many experiences in the college-level classroom. This book is written exclusively by members of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers for the UT System. This program of recognition for teaching excellence started in 2013, and there are now a total of seventeen faculty members from across the UT System in the academy. To the editors' knowledge, this is the only systeTable of Contents Introduction Everyone Is a Teacher (John Sibert) It Starts with Attitude Hard on Standards, Soft on Students (Mary Lynn Crow) Lesson from a Mobile Fossil (Michael Starbird) The Mirror Effect (Brent Iverson) Curiosity and the Joy of Learning (John Sibert) Change Before You Have To (John Hadjimarcou) The Importance of Admitting You Don't Know (Neil Gray) Teaching and Learning Passion (Sophia Andres ) Let Them in on the Secret (Michael E. Webber) A Value of Knowledge (Robert Prentice) Teach Doubt (Michael Starbird) Patience Is the Most Important Element of Good Teaching (Brent Iverson) I Hated General Chemistry (and I’m a Chemistry Professor!) (John Sibert) Positive Thinking (Robert Prentice) Imitate Success (John Hadjimarcou) Know What You’re Talking About (and Never Waste a Disaster) (Patrick Davis) Teaching and Learning Is Based on Communication Connections (James Vick) What's in a Name? (Neil Gray) Elevate Your Audience (Michael E. Webber) Stories Make You Interesting (John Daly) Encouraging Communication in an Online Class (Beth Brunk-Chavez) Teach Selective Lying (Kenneth Roemer) Techniques That Improve Learning Buy a Green Pen (John Daly) Bridging Academic and Student Cultures (Sophia Andres) Feedback Separates Good Teachers from Master Teachers (Michael Webber) Modeling Critical Thinking for Students (Patrick Davis) Teaching Invention Through Imitation? (Kenneth Roemer) Embrace the FUBU of Teaching (David Silva) To Group or Not to Group (Mary Lynn Crow) Drawing Attention in the Modern Classroom (Neil Gray ) Build It and They Will Come (John Hadjimarcou) Containing the Classroom Hijacker (David Silva ) Listening for Silences (Beth Brunk-Chavez) College Students Need to Learn How to Learn How You Think Is Just as Important as What You Think About (Catherine Ross) Teach Your Students How to Master the Material Presented (Brent Iverson) Make Them Accountable, But Do It Kindly (Catherine Ross ) Understanding Fairness (John Daly) Creating a Safe Zone in the University Classroom (Mary Lynn Crow) Teach Effective Thinking (Michael Starbird) “I’m Looking Through You” (to Build Resistance to Manipulation) (Kenneth Roemer) Be Careful—They Are Sensitive Beings (Catherine Ross) Your Class Is Not Their Life (Beth Brunk-Chavez) Give Thanks...and Prime the Pump (James Vick) Concluding Thoughts First Things First (Robert Prentice) Teaching Beyond the Classroom (Sophia Andres) What’s Your Legacy? (David Silva) Finishing Well (James Vick)
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers Guerrilla Mum: Surviving the Special Educational
Book SynopsisGetting the educational provision you need for your special needs child can feel like an uphill struggle. This book offers clear guidance on how authorities such as Local Education Authorities, schools, the National Health Service and the Government function, what the law entitles your child to, and how you can fight most effectively for the education they need.Basing the book on her own experience of bringing up two sons with special educational needs, Ellen Power describes how she worked with - and in some cases challenged - the authorities to get the right education for her children. Outlining what she did, how she did it, and how you can do the same, she explains clearly the implications of the Special Educational Needs code of practice and the Disability Discrimination Act, as well as giving advice on diagnosis, assessment, and dealing with the authorities. Further sections look at how to address issues such as transition between schools, and bullying. Interweaving real-life experience with practical advice, Guerrilla Mum is essential reading for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities.Trade ReviewThis book is a personal account by the mother of two sons with special educational needs, which entertainingly interweaves the story of her battle to secure appropriate help for them with information and advice to help others in similar situations... Any parent who reads this book will discover, if they did not know it already, that their child's difficulty has long term implications, that funding considerations affect almost all decisions made about their child, that alarmingly few professionals can be trusted to do the right thing and that, ultimately, it is down to the parents themselves to fight for appropriate support. The sections that deal with bullying and social contacts and activities are particularly good. This is an excellent book and, in my opinion every parent who suspects, or has just discovered, that their child has a speech or language disorder should have a copy. -- Afasic NewsParents, who intend to ask for a statutory assessment, or to make an appeal, will find it a very handy guide. Indeed there are many professionals working with this population of children in schools who will find the factual descriptions of this special educational needs process and related law very useful. I also greatly admire Ellen Power's campaigning work for children with special educational needs as there are so many who do not have parents who are able to advocate on their behalf. -- NAPLIC MattersThis is a very helpful book for parents or carers of a child with special needs. Tips on choosing the right school for your child, advice on how to get a diagnosis, suggestions on how to work with the child's school to deal with bullying, plus lots more. You can jump in at whatever chapter you need at that moment. Ellen shares her own experiences, making the whole "jungle" of special educational needs seem less overwhelming. -- Foster FamiliesGuerrilla Mum is well organised, it is easy to follow and also to refer to if unsure of your child's legal rights. Everything you need to know about education for special needs is here in this guide. This book is one I wish I had written myself, well worth reading and I thoroughly recommend it to any parents or carers of children with additional needs. -- Encephalitis Society, Debbie Mumford, Surrey Regional RepresentativeOver the past decade, UK- based Power has evolved from a mild-mannered mother of two boys into a "guerrilla mum" battling officialdom in local government and the National Health Service. Based on her experiences of raising two sons, aged 13 and 11, with special educational needs, she offers fellow parents in the UK advice and shares tactics that have helped her and her husband succeed in improving the quality of their children's lives. -- Book NewsOutlining what she did, how she did it, and how you can do the same, she explains clearly the implications of the Special Educational Needs code of practice and the Disability Discrimination Act, as well as giving advice on diagnosis, assessment, and dealing with the authorities... Interweaving real-life experience with practical advice, "Guerrilla Mum" is essential reading for parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities... It has many questions in it which people in similar positions want to ask but forget or are scared to ask and takes you through all the processes needed to get the right diagnosis and develop a plan to get the child into education - and most importantly - the right education for them There are tips in each chapter which are highlighted in a text box along with a checklist at the end of each chapter - a useful reminder of what was included in each chapter. There are many subjects included within the book which may be worries of parents of children with special needs - bullying at school, benefits available and where to go to for I found this book to be a very useful resource book, written in plain English... I would recommend it to parents who do have children with special needs but also to students of any education and social care studies for a great overview of the system. -- Sarah's Book ReviewsA very useful resource book, written in plain English. I would recommend it to parents who have children with special needs but also to student of any education and social care studies for a great overview of the system. -- Sarah's Book Review BlogTable of ContentsAuthor's Preface. 1. Identifying Special Needs 2. Assessment and Provision for Special Educational Needs - Getting an Appropriate Mainstream Education for your Special Needs Child 3. The Statutory Assessment Process 4. When 'Things Go Wrong' 5. How to Complain Effectively 6. How to Ensure your Child is Happy and Safe at School and Deal with Bullying 7. Support for Carers 8. Disability Discrimination Act - How is it Relevant to Your Child at School? 9. Conclusions 10. Resources. 11. References. Index.
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Jessica Kingsley Publishers When the School Says No...How to Get the Yes!:
Book SynopsisWhen planning a child's Individualized Education Program (IEP), it is vital that parents and educators are involved in collaborative decision making. This book offers parents of children with autism and other disabilities a unique way of approaching and tackling the problems that can arise relating to the provision of special education services.Taking a structured, cooperative approach to IEPs, the easily applicable six question process enables parents to determine the needs of their child and obtain the services required by asking key questions during IEP meetings. Explaining the approach through real life scenarios and issues, this book demonstrates how to achieve effective collaboration with school personnel, ensuring the child receives the appropriate and necessary educational program and services.Providing a practical, structured approach to IEP planning for parents and offering insight into the parental perspective for educators, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in IEP meetings.Trade ReviewUnlike most books that merely refer to the law to help parents understand their rights and responsibilities in special education, here the author uses true stories about parents, who after an often arduous process, convince schools to not only comply, but to also develop strategies and programs for their children with disabilities that are meaningful and measurable. Using the metaphor of a road trip to equip parents for their special education journey makes an often-daunting process much more approachable. Both as the parent of a child with autism and the director of Delaware's Parent Training and Information Center, I waded through numerous books on special education law, whereas I actually read Dr. Lauer's book and learned from the examples while vicariously celebrating the parents' successes. -- Marie-Anne Aghazadian, parent of a child with autism and Director of Delaware's Parent Training and Information CenterWhat a great resource! This book is a must read for every parent looking for a way to better collaborate with school personnel. The author outlines a no-nonsense approach that is easy to understand and put into practice. -- Susan Davis, Section Chief for Program Improvement and Professional Development, Exceptional Children Division, North Carolina State Department of Public InstructionAs an educator and mother, I've sat on both sides of the table during IEP meetings. This book is an exceptionally useful tool for parents working to get their children the services they need in the most appropriate setting. I wish I'd had it when I was navigating the process as a parent. -- Mary Ellen Webb, parent of two children with special educational needs and teacher at Westfield High School, Chantilly, VirginiaThis book is a must read for every parent, teacher, therapist, and administrator who wants to make sure the IEPs they write serve the needs of the children they teach! My children's IEPs have never been better! -- Stephanie Allen Crist, parent, writer, advocateWhen the School Says No...How to get the Yes start with explaining how the experience Special Educator Vaughn Lauer had heard stories for many parents not being able to get what their child needed from the school... The book gives a wealth of information... When the School Says No...How to Get the Yes should be on every special needs parent's night stand. -- Leslie Burby * Autism Parenting Magazine *Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction: Understanding the Approach. 1. How to Get Assistive Technology for the Non-Verbal Child with Autism. 2. The IEPs Went Right, But Their Expectations Were Too Low: The Danger of False Assumptions. 3. Physical Impairments and Learning Disabilities: A Child is Better Served at Home. 4. Three Children with Various Disabilities and Mother Requests an Advocate's Assistance. 5. A Child With Autism: His Needs Change, the Program Does Not. 6. Asperger's Syndrome: Negotiating Results in Gains and Losses. 7. Parents' Solutions for a Child with High Functioning Autism and High Anxiety: Getting Down to the Specifics. 8. A Parent Faces a District with the Wrong Concept of LRE for a Child with Autism. 9. Parents versus District/District versus Parents: A Broken Relationship. 10. When A School Should Say No to an Attorney. 11. The Physical Education Conundrum and Solution for a Child with Physical Impairments. 12. A Father's Son with a Hearing Impairment Brings Multiple Legal Actions Against the District: Facing Each Challenge Head On. Final Thought: Please Read. Afterword: Striking Observations of Interest.
£19.99
John Catt Educational Ltd The Good Parent Educator: What every parent
Book SynopsisHow can you help your children do well at school and beyond? It’s a question millions of parents are asking themselves as they go to ever greater lengths to secure the best education results for their children. By the time they leave home, many parents will spend 10,000 days trying to help their children prepare for adulthood. Here for the first time are the essential evidence-informed tips to make you an effective parent educator. The Good Parent Educator provides the tools that will turn excessive parenting into effective learning. Whether it is helping children learn to read or revise, engaging with teachers, paying for private tutors, choosing a school, or deciding which degree or apprenticeship to apply for, this is the must-have expert guide. It reveals what really matters in education, debunking the many education myths and misconceptions that can harm children’s learning. Enabling parents to focus on effective uses of their time will lead to better outcomes, but also to a more balanced life. Based on the findings of thousands of studies, but also filled with personal parenting stories, the book’s ultimate aim is to empower children through education so they become independent thinkers ready to prosper in the world.
£14.99
Sourcebooks, Inc The Naked Roommate For Parents Only A Parents
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£16.19
Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Destination Success
Book SynopsisBeginning with guiding students to critically self-reflect on the choices and circumstances that led them to their current situation, Destination Success then pushes students to assess their locus of control and how they will maintain their motivation and set goals while creating a better path forward.
£72.90
Random House USA Inc Graduate Admissions Essays, Fourth Edition: Write
Book SynopsisThe fully updated fourth edition of the go-to guide for crafting winning essays for any type of graduate program or scholarship, including PhD, master’s, MBA, MD, JD, postdocs, DDS, DVM, Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright--you name it.Based on thousands of interviews with successful grad students and graduate admissions officers, Graduate Admissions Essays deconstructs and demystifies the ever-challenging and seemingly more impersonal application process for getting into graduate and scholarship programs. The book presents 50 sample essays in a comprehensive range of subjects, detailed strategies that have proven successful for some of the most notoriously competitive graduate programs in the country, as well as sample letters of recommendation, essays for residencies and fellowships, and postgrad applications.
£17.09
The Perseus Books Group The Test Why Our Schools are Obsessed with
Book SynopsisCombining a deeply informed and provocative narrative with practical advice, a nationally recognized education reporter provides an essential guide for parents, educators, and others trying to navigate the changing education landscape.
£14.44
Triumph Books History Through the Headsets: Inside Notre Dame's
Book SynopsisNotre Dame football is a program defined by its many traditions: its status as an independent, the rivalries with USC and Navy, the rumble of the crowd as the Victory March plays. In 2020, that all changed. Amid a global pandemic, the season hung in the balance all spring. Then the schedule was scrapped as the Irish were folded into the ACC. The stands at Notre Dame Stadium stayed empty. In an unprecedented look inside this historic program, players Reed Gregory and John Mahoney chronicle a season that won't be forgotten. Fans will get an up-close view as Brian Kelly's squad navigates a new course and makes their run to the Rose Bowl.Filled with insight and personal reflections recorded throughout the year, this fascinating keepsake captures the realities of college football at the crossroads of something much greater.
£21.56
Cognella, Inc College Technology Survival Kit
Book SynopsisCollege Technology Survival Kit provides students with the necessary tools and knowledge to succeed in their academic careers through the use of basic computer skills and other technology. The book helps to prevent the technology-related frustrations students can encounter when asked to write papers, create presentations, and navigate a school's learning management system.The book features information on computer programs like Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as commonly used learning management systems Blackboard and Canvas. The text offers students lessons in file management, Google web applications, email programs, and developing presentations in Prezi. It provides complete, step-by-step instructions to help students navigate common computer-based programs and systems and develop technological competency.The second edition features revisions that align with recent updates to Microsoft Office 2019, updated graphics to demonstrate changes in top ribbon features, and corrections and updates throughout the text. College Technology Survival Kit is a cross-disciplinary, supplementary text designed to support all higher education students, regardless of their field of study. It is ideal for foundational courses in computer sciences or other classes where basic computer skills are needed.
£118.80
Editorial Reverte DIARIO PARA PADRES ESTOICOS
Book SynopsisBienvenidos al emocionante viaje de la paternidad y la maternidad! Del autor del Best Seller DIARIO PARA ESTOICOS, presentamos este nuevo libro dirigido a aquellas personas interesadas en utilizar las enseñanzas y valores de la filosofía estoica en la crianza de sus hijos
£30.91
Plataforma Editorial Relájate Y Educa
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£31.30
