Vygotsky for Educators (Karpov Yuriy V.)(Paperback)

Vygotsky for Educators (Karpov Yuriy V.)(Paperback)

Lev Vygotsky's approach to children's learning and development centers on adult mediation: adults engage children in age-appropriate activities and promote in this context the development of new motives and tools for thinking, problem solving, and self-regulation. Although this approach has earned

Social Media for Educators: Strategies and Best Practices (Joosten Tanya)(Paperback)

Praise for Social Media for Educators 'At last, a book that provides a straightforward discussion of the pedagogical reasons to use social media, and how to effectively use the tools to enhance learning experiences. A practical must-have '--Rita-Marie Conrad, instructional strategist and

Understanding Feedback: A Critical Exploration for Teacher Educators (Elbra-Ramsay Caroline)(Paperback)

A critical exploration of assessment and feedback for teacher educators and all those involved in giving and receiving feedback within the education

Communicating Climate Change: A Guide for Educators (Armstrong Anne K.)(Paperback)

Environmental educators face a formidable challenge when they approach climate change due to the complexity of the science and of the political and cultural contexts in which people live. There is a clear consensus among climate scientists that climate change is already occurring as a result of

Nln Core Competencies for Nurse Educators: A Decade of Influence (Halstead Judith)(Paperback)

NLN Core Competencies for Nurse Educators: A Decade of Influence Judith A. Halstead, PhD, RN, ANEF, FAAN, Editor Thirteen years after initial publication, the NLN Core Competencies for Nursing Educators continue to guide the development of graduate nursing programs, define the roles and

Mind in Society: Development of Higher Psychological Processes (Vygotsky L. S.)(Paperback)

The great Russian psychologist L. S. Vygotsky has long been recognized as a pioneer in developmental psychology. But somewhat ironically, his theory of development has never been well understood in the West. Mind in Society should correct much of this misunderstanding. Carefully edited by a group

Visual Thinking (Arnheim Rudolf)(Paperback)

For thirty-five years Visual Thinking has been the gold standard for art educators, psychologists, and general readers alike. In this seminal work, Arnheim, author of The Dynamics of Architectural Form, Film as Art, Toward a Psychology of Art, and Art and Visual Perception, asserts that all

Baby Bliss - Your One-stop Guide for the First Three Months and Beyond (Karp Harvey)(Paperback / softback)

Talkabout for Teenagers: Developing Social and Emotional Communication Skills (Kelly Alex)(Paperback)

Talkabout for Teenagers is a bestselling professional workbook supporting educators and therapists who deliver social and relationship skills groups for older children and young adults with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.It is a complete group work resource that offers a hierarchical

Indigenous Management Practices in Africa: A Guide for Educators and Practitioners (Uzo Uchenna)(Pevná vazba)

Indigenous Management Practices in Africa: A Guide for Educators and Practitioners is a timely response to the recent call for management philosophies and theories that reflect the peculiarities of the African continent. Western management models in Africa may not have yielded the results required

The Handbook of Sustainability Literacy: Skills for a Changing World (Stibbe Arran)(Paperback)

A vital resource for sustainability educators and decision-makers, this groundbreaking book joins leading sustainability educators with permaculturists, literary critics, ecologists, artists, journalists, engineers, mathematicians, and philosophers in a deep reflection on the skills that people

Mindful Alignment: Foundations of Educator Flourishing (Cherkowski Sabre)(Paperback)

Mindful Alignment: Foundations of Educator Flourishing develops a foundation for educators to flourish by promoting self-awareness as a mindful approach to ongoing professional inquiry. It presents three mindful arts-the art of well-being; the art of positive relationships; and the art of living

Advocating for English Learners: A Guide for Educators (Fenner Diane Staehr)(Paperback)

Embrace the future by ensuring English Learners have a voice in school. English Learners (ELs) are the fastest-growing segment of the K-12 population. Therefore, educators must provide a voice for their needs. This book demystifies the techniques of advocacy for ELs, including: A shared sense of

Intensifying Mathematics Interventions for Struggling Students (Bryant Diane Pedrotty)(Paperback)

This key resource for K-12 educators offers a systematic guide to delivering Tier 2 and 3 math interventions within a multi-tiered system of support. The volume explains critical math areas in which many students have difficulty--early numeracy, time and money measurement, number combinations,

Special Education and the Law: A Guide for Practitioners (Osborne Allan G.)(Paperback)

The essential resource for success in special education Educators face major challenges when addressing the needs of students with disabilities. This includes understanding special education law. The authors, past presidents of the Educational Law Association and experts in translating legalese,

Simulation Scenarios for Nursing Educators: Making It Real (Campbell Suzanne)(Paperback)

When employed as a substitute for real clinical time, simulation scenarios have proven effective in bridging the gap between theory and practice. This acclaimed text for nursing faculty provides detailed, step-by-step guidance on all aspects of clinical simulation. Appropriate for all levels of

Educating Educators with Social Media (Wankel Charles)(Paperback)

Social media are increasingly popular platforms for collaboration and quick information sharing. This volume is a collection of reports on how these technologies are being used to educate educators with social media in creative and effective ways. Social networking technologies enable the

How to Succeed with Specific Learning Difficulties at College and University - A Guide for Students, Educators and Parents (Kirby Amanda)(Paperback / softback)

Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities, Second Edition (Reid Robert)(Paperback)

Filling an important need for K-12 educators, this highly practical book provides a step-by-step guide to cognitive strategy instruction, one of the most effective instructional techniques for struggling learners. The authors present well-validated strategies that target self-regulated learning and

Collaborative Inquiry for Educators: A Facilitator′s Guide to School Improvement (Donohoo Jenni Anne Marie)(Paperback)

Your step-by-step guide to making collaboration work Collaborating for improved student outcomes makes sense. But beyond theory, do you know where to begin? Aligned to current Learning Forward standards and based on the latest research, this book deconstructs the collaborative inquiry process. This

Learning Without Labels - Improving Outcomes for Vulnerable Pupils(Paperback / softback)

A collection of chapters by leading educators, exploring practical and insightful advice on how schools can ensure that the needs of vulnerable pupils are met, by ignoring the labels that can often damage and limit

Get Better Faster: A 90-Day Plan for Coaching New Teachers (Bambrick-Santoyo Paul)(Paperback)

Effective and practical coaching strategies for new educators plus valuable online coaching tools Many teachers are only observed one or two times per year on average--and, even among those who are observed, scarcely any are given feedback as to how they could improve. The bottom line is clear:

Running a Marathon For Dummies (Karp Jason)(Paperback)

Get ready to run the race of your life Marathons in the U.S. have seen record increases in participation during the past few years. Running a Marathon For Dummies helps aspiring marathon runners prepare to successfully complete their first race, and shows experienced runners how to take their game

Tackling Social Disadvantage Through Teacher Education (Thompson Ian)(Paperback)

A valuable reference and pedagogical tool for teachers and teacher educators on key issues related to teaching pupils from disadvantaged and impoverished