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Nearsighted White Kids: A Journey Into Vision Blindness

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Report copyright infringementby Charles A. Boulet (Author)This book is born out of a need in the child development community for essential understanding of human vision beyond the basic eye chart. As a rule, the people who teach our children, assess them, treat them, and make lifelong decisions for them are working blind, and the disaster that follows occurs daily in every school on the planet, and in every pediatrician's clinic. This book explains why our blindness to the basics of human vis...

Teacher Induction That Works: A Lasting Impact from Day One

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Report copyright infringementby Tara Link (Author), Beth Whitaker (Author)Getting new teachers off to the right start is essential for teacher retention and student success. This book shows the nuts and bolts of induction that really works. Drawing on the successful, research-based SHINE program, the authors demonstrate the key components for setting up or tweaking your new teacher induction program, including involving different staff members, remembering that induction is not an event but a...

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Report copyright infringementby Walter the Educator (Author)Do you know poetry can be motivational? Poetry has great power. Let MotivPoetry by Walter the Educator motivate you to be a great Mathematician! Creating a poetry book about being a great mathematician can be a unique and creative way to explore the intersection of two seemingly different disciplines. It allows you to bridge the gap between the logical, analytical world of mathematics and the expressive, imaginative world of poetry. ...

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Report copyright infringementby Doug Baldwin (Author)Helen Keller: A Timeline of Her Life follows the major influences on the remarkable life of Helen Keller, a deaf-blind woman whose accomplishments endure and continue to inspire and challenge new generations. Dates refer not only to Helen's milestones, but also refer to those people who influenced and motivated her. Embedded in the timeline are reviews of books about Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan, as well as reviews of articles and books w...

Inquiry-Driven Innovation: A Practical Guide to Supporting School-Based Change

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Report copyright infringementby Liz Dawes-Duraisingh (Author), Andrea Rose Sachdeva (Author)Promote positive change and elevate teacher practice with this actionable framework for school-based innovation Inquiry-Driven Innovation: A Practical Guide to Supporting School-Based Change addresses a pressing need for intentional and sustained innovation in education. It is both a practical guide for supporting school-based change and a handbook for effective professional development that empowers a...

A History Of The American Sunday-School Union: And A Report Of The Seventy-Fifth Anniversary At The Academy Of Music, Philadelphia (1899)

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Report copyright infringementby Edwin Wilbur Rice (Author)""A History Of The American Sunday-School Union: And A Report Of The Seventy-Fifth Anniversary At The Academy Of Music, Philadelphia (1899)"" is a comprehensive book written by Edwin Wilbur Rice. The book provides a detailed account of the American Sunday-School Union and its history, from its inception to the time of publication in 1899. The author provides a thorough analysis of the Union's mission and objectives, as well as its impa...

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Report copyright infringementby Howard D. McKinney (Author), W. R. Anderson (Author)Discovering Music: A Course in Music Appreciation is a comprehensive guide to understanding and appreciating music. Written by Howard D. McKinney, a renowned music educator and composer, this book is designed to help readers develop a deeper understanding of music and its role in society. The book covers a wide range of topics, from the history of music to the elements of music, such as melody, harmony, rhythm...

The Communication Solution: Leading Successful Change in Higher Education

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Report copyright infringementby Stacy Smulowitz (Author)This book uses a communicative perspective to help the higher education leader conceptualize, gear up, implement and follow through with their change plan.Author BiographyDr. Stacy Smulowitz is Executive Director of the Eastern Communication Association, a tenured, assistant professor at the University of Scranton and former Alumni Director at Wilkes University. Her passion for leading change started in 1995 as she traveled the United St...

Disability as Meta Curriculum: Epistemologies, Ontologies, and Transformative Praxis

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Report copyright infringementby Gillian Parekh (Editor), Elizabeth J. Grace (Editor), Nirmala Erevelles (Editor)This edited book makes an epistemic claim that disability studies' approaches to curriculum are doing more than merely critiquing how privileged knowledge excludes disability from curriculum theory and praxis. This book was originally published as a special issue of the journal Curriculum Inquiry.Author BiographyGillian Parekh is Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair of Disa...

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Report copyright infringementby Cathie Jo Martin (Author)Why did Denmark develop mass education for all in 1814, while Britain created a public-school system only in 1870 that primarily educated academic achievers? Cathie Jo Martin argues that fiction writers and their literary narratives inspired education campaigns throughout the nineteenth-century. Danish writers imagined mass schools as the foundation for a great society and economic growth. Their depictions fortified the mandate to educa...

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Report copyright infringementby D. F. M. Strauss (Author), Martins (Editor)What if you found out that what you commonly believed about the soul and the body was false? What if you were told that the modern concept of soul and body, held by much of the church today, is mostly influenced by Greek philosophy and its subsequent culture rather than shaped by Scripture? Leading Dooyeweerdian scholar, D.F.M. Strauss, unveils what is behind the popular soul-body concept, exposing its Greek pagan infl...

Societies And Ceremonial Associations In The Oglala Division Of The Teton-Dakota (1912)

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Report copyright infringementby Clark Wissler (Author)Societies and Ceremonial Associations in the Oglala Division of the Teton-Dakota is a book written by anthropologist Clark Wissler in 1912. The book is a detailed study of the social and ceremonial practices of the Oglala division of the Teton-Dakota tribe, who were a Native American people living in the Great Plains region of North America.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different societies and associations within the Og...

Leading Professional Learning Teams: A Start-Up Guide for Improving Instruction

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Report copyright infringementby Susan E. Sather (Author)Developed by Education Northwest (formerly NWREL), this guide offers a data-driven model for implementing professional learning teams to strengthen teacher collaboration, improve instruction, and increase student achievement.Author BiographySusan E. Sather is a senior program advisor at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory (NWREL) in Portland, OR. She leads the Laboratory's professional learning teams (PLT) work, supervising and...

Secondary Curriculum Design and Delivery

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Report copyright infringementby Glynis Frater (Author)A practical CPD guide for senior staff in secondary schools on designing and delivering a cohesive secondary curriculum with high-quality outcomes for all.Author BiographyGlynis Frater is the founder and a director of Learning Cultures. She has taught across both the primary and secondary phases of education, she has been involved in creation and implementation of professional development for leaders, managers and teachers who are tasked w...

11th Grade Ready: Expert Advice to Help Parents Navigate the Year Ahead

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Report copyright infringementby Timothy M. Dove (Editor)This is a transitional year for your teen, as the end of high school is on the horizon. This realization adds another level to the anxiety and excitement for the near future. If you're wondering what comes next, you'll find loads of information in 11th Grade Ready useful to you and your student. Each contributor to 11th Grade Ready is a current or former high school teacher who has worked extensively with parents and families of students...

Social Justice Multicultural Psychology and Counseling

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Report copyright infringementby Rita Chi-Ying Chung (Author)This book examines the next steps and new frontiers in social justice multicultural psychology and counseling. It addresses how culturally responsive psychology and counseling can effectively ameliorate issues of oppression, racism, intolerance, discrimination, and human rights violations by alleviating the injustices encountered by individuals, groups, and communities. Addressing issues of culture, social class, race and ethnicity, ...

Research on Teaching Global Issues: Pedagogy for Global Citizenship Education

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Report copyright infringementby John P. Myers (Editor)This edited book is the first full-length volume exclusively devoted to new research on the challenges and practices of teaching global issues. It addresses the ways that schools can and do address young people's interest and activism in contemporary global issues facing the world. Many young people today are passionate about issues such as climate change, world poverty, and human rights but have few opportunities in schools to study such ...

Collected Writings on Education and Drama

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Report copyright infringementby Dorothy Heathcote (Author), Liz Johnson (Editor), Cecily O'Neill (Editor)What does it mean to be "an excellent teacher?" To Dorothy Heathcote, one of this century's most respected educational innovators, it means seeing one's pupils as they really are, shunning labels and stereotypes. It means taking risks: putting aside one's comfortable, doctrinaire role and participating fully in the learning process. Above all, it means pushing oneself and one's students to...

Energy: Stop Faking It!: Stop Faking It! Finally Understanding Science So You Can Teach It

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Report copyright infringementby William C. Robertson (Author), Brian Diskin (Illustrator)Confounded by kinetic energy? Suspect that teaching about simple machines isn't really so simple? Exasperated by electricity? If you fear the study of energy is beyond you, this entertaining book will do more than introduce you to the topic. It will help you actually understand it. At the book's heart are easy-to-grasp explanations of energy basics--work, kinetic energy, potential energy, and the transfor...

The Inner Principal: Reflections on Educational Leadership

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Report copyright infringementby David Loader (Author), Michael Fullan (Foreword by)In The Inner Principal: Reflections on Educational Leadership, veteran principal David Loader takes the reader on a journey through the heart and mind of a leader. Introspective and warm, thoughtful and imaginative, this timeless classic will provide insight and lessons for school leaders around the world. David Loader is the rare mix of charismatic leader, tireless advocate for children, clever entrepreneur, c...

What Teaching Teen Moms Taught Me: Lessons From a High School Classroom

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Report copyright infringementby Janice Airhart (Author)What's the secret to transforming the challenges of teaching teen moms into a rewarding classroom experience?In What Teaching Teen Moms Taught Me, author Janice Airhart embarks on a transformative journey of discovery at the age of 55 from a career in laboratory science to teaching science to pregnant and parenting teen girls in suburban Oklahoma. Faced with students who are often sick, exhausted, or distracted, she quickly realizes that ...

Counsellor Talk: Connecting Through Creative Counselling Techniques

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Report copyright infringementby Helen MacKinnon (Author), Susan Spellman Cann (Author)Our book is real and relatable, and we hope truly inspiring. Welcome to Counsellor Talk: Connecting Through Creative Counselling Techniques where we invite you to explore a multitude of ideas that get your creative juices flowing.Get ready to embark on a journey where we will share several tips, tools, and techniques to empower you in finding your path, and discovering what works best for you and your client...

All Fall Classroom Coloring Book for Kids

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Report copyright infringementby Stacy A. Rhodes (Designed by)With ONE HUNDRED different Fall/Autumn designs, each on their own individual 70 lb. page, this classroom sized coloring book is sure to please! Geared towards 3rd Grade and beyond, this book will give many opportunities to create fun lessons or just some nice art projects for the fall season! Practice with paints, water colors, or just markers! Or the more traditional crayons! Let the kids take these master pieces home or display th...

State Explorers: Fun Facts of USA State By State With Capitals

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Report copyright infringementby Deborah K. Staples (Author)What's fun about the states? Join Chris, Fatima, Amara, Billy, and Priya as they embark on an exciting journey across the USA! From the bustling streets of New York to the sunny shores of California, this adventurous group discovers fascinating facts, quirky landmarks, and the rich history behind each state and its capital. Along the way, they'll unlock surprises and learn what makes each state special. Packed with fun facts, colorful...

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Report copyright infringementby J. G. Cox (Author)Introducing our TExES Core Subjects EC-6 391 Study Guide: 2 Practice Tests and Exam Prep! Cirrus Test Prep's TExES Core Subjects EC-6 391 Study Guide includes everything you need to pass the TExES Core Subjects EC-6 391 exam the first time. Quick review of the concepts covered on the TExES Core Subjects Exam 2 full practice tests with detailed answer explanations Tips and tricks from experienced educators Access to online flash cards, cheat s...

Step-by-Step Case Study Research: A Practical Guide to Conducting and Applying Case Studies

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Report copyright infringementby Hesham Mohamed Elsherif (Author), Salwa Elmeawad (Author)Case study research has long been an essential tool for scholars, educators, and professionals seeking to understand complex phenomena in real-world contexts. From exploring organizational behavior to examining the intricacies of social and cultural dynamics, case studies offer a unique lens through which we can delve deep into specific instances, providing valuable insights that are often inaccessible th...

Failing Universities: How Higher Education Became a Commodity and What We Can Do about It

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Report copyright infringementby Howard Karger (Author), David Stoesz (Author)Colleges and universities were once places where students came to learn, experts, intellectuals, and others came to teach, and where knowledge was created. Today, America's higher education system is severely compromised by commodification and corporatization, which have transformed higher education into a marketplace. This book examines the effects of these transformations, providing a comprehensive critique of the ...

Bringing History to Life: Teaching Fact and Fiction

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Report copyright infringementby Marc-Andr? ?thier (Editor), David Lefran?ois (Editor), Judith Weisz Woodsworth (Translator)History has never been as present in our daily lives as it is today. Through any number of media outlets, tens of millions of people are in daily contact with historical discourses and practices. Between games, informational articles, social media posts and other sources, history is everywhere--in Civilization VI, live-action role-playing games, The Berlin Trilogy, Game o...

Bravery Beyond Borders: The Journey of the Assyrian People (Assyrian Edition)

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Report copyright infringementby Jaklen Alkyan (Author)This edition is presented in the Assyrian language, inviting readers to join Ashur and Ninwe on a heartfelt journey through Bravery Beyond Borders: The Journey of the Assyrian People. This inspirational tale, written especially for children, follows the resilience of the Assyrian community, blending history, courage, and strong family bonds. As Ashur and Ninwe's family celebrate Akitu, the Assyrian New Year, the story beautifully captures ...

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Report copyright infringementby Pomme Bilingual (Author)The Curious Princess: Bilingual Romanian-English Children's Stories for Beginners is a delightful collection of bilingual Romanian-English stories, perfect for young readers beginning to learn Romanian. Filled with enchanting tales of curious princesses, clever animals, magical lands, and heartwarming lessons, this book is an ideal way to introduce children to the Romanian language and culture. Each story is designed to be simple, fun, a...

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Report copyright infringementby Tyra Hodge (Author)"Teacher Confessions: Laughs, Lessons, and the Road to Rock Star Status" by Tyra Hodge is a delightful exploration of the unpredictable world of teaching, blending humor with education insight. The book serves as a humorous and relatable guide for teachers navigating the challenges of the profession. It breaks the mold of conventional educational manuals, introducing a narrative filled with playful anecdotes and practical advice. The journey ...

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Report copyright infringementby Khritish Swargiary (Author)Welcome to Abnormal Psychology: Theories, Diagnosis, and Treatment. This book aims to provide a thorough exploration of the field of abnormal psychology, offering both foundational knowledge and cutting-edge insights for students, professionals, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of mental health disorders.Abnormal psychology is a multifaceted discipline concerned with the study of unusual patterns of behavior, th...