Education

Enthusiastic and Engaged Learners

Marilou Hyson

Paperback. Of all the school readiness domains, approaches to learning is perhaps the least understood but the important. Research shows that positive approaches to learning improve both social - emotional and academic outcomes. This resource helps early childhood professionals implement strategies to support young children's positive approaches to learning. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNLA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 180 x 10. Weight in Grams: 327.

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Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 160
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Why Science?

James S. Trefil

Paperback. Explains why US citizens need to be "scientifically literate" and, therefore, why our schools must teach the fundamental principles of scientific literacy to students. This book tackles the topics of "scientific literacy" and explains how to teach them. It confronts headline issues, including stem cell research, global warming, and cloning. Num Pages: 224 pages, figures. BIC Classification: JNU; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 226 x 161 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.

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Publication date: 2007
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 224
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Unscripted Learning

Lobman, Carrie; Lundquist, Matthew

Paperback. Improvisation is recognized as an exciting tool to jump-start learning. This book shows teachers how to use improvisation throughout the K-8 curriculum to boost creativity and to develop a class into a finely-tuned learning ensemble. It also shows how to use this revolutionary tool to teach literacy, math, social studies, and science. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (EJ) Primary; (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 255 x 179 x 11. Weight in Grams: 410.

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Publication date: 2007
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 192
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"The Having of Wonderful Ideas" and Other Essays on Teaching and Learn...

Eleanor Ruth Duckworth

Paperback. Provides an introduction to the author's writings and includes a chapter on critical exploration in the classroom. Touching on many subjects, the essays in this work support the author's belief that "the having of wonderful ideas is the essence of intellectual development," and that the focus of education should be on the learner's point of view. Num Pages: 224 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 318.

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Publication date: 2006
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Edition: 3 Rev ed
Number of pages: 224
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What School Boards Can Do

Donald R. McAdams

Paperback. Providing guidance to urban school board members committed to high achievement for all children, the author presents an approach to board leadership - reform governance. Taking into account the political arena of urban education, reform governance helps school board members understand why it is necessary to redesign urban districts. Num Pages: 192 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight in Grams: 263.

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Publication date: 2006
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 192
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Teaching Social Studies That Matters

Thornton, Stephen T. And Marion, Jerry B.

Paperback. In this book, Thornton details why teachers must develop strong skills in curriculum planning and teaching methods in order for effective instruction to occur. Num Pages: 144 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNU; YQN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 164 x 10. Weight in Grams: 204.

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Publication date: 2004
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 144
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The Facilitator's Book of Questions. Tools for Looking Together at Stu...

Allen, David; Blythe, Tina

Paperback. This book of protocols is a useful tool for facilitators of groups working together to examine student and teacher work. A follow-up to 'Looking Together at Student Work' and 'Assessing Student Learning', this resource considers the purposes for engaging in collaborative review and provides effective strategies for successful collaboration. Num Pages: 160 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 227.

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Publication date: 2004
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 160
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Making Race Visible

Greene, Stuart; Abt-Perkins, Dawn

Paperback. Featuring contributions from teachers and researchers, this work opens new territory on the topics of the intersection of race with literacy research and practice. Series: Language & Literacy. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: CFC; JFSL1; JNSV; YQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 152 x 16. Weight in Grams: 340.

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Publication date: 2003
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 240
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Teaching Science for Social Justice (Teaching for Social Justice, 10) ...

Angela Calabrese Barton, Jason L. Ermer, Tana...

Paperback. How might science education reflect the values of a socially just and democratic society? Using a combination of in-depth case studies and rigorous theory, this volume offers a series of teaching stories that describe inner city youth's practices of science. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNA; JNU; YQS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 295.

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Publication date: 2003
Publisher: Teachers College Press
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Why is it So Hard to Get Good Schools?

Larry Cuban

Paperback. After almost five decades of working in and around public schools, Larry Cuban invites us to think along with him about why it is so hard to get good schools. He offers these reflections to teachers, policymakers, researchers, parents and students, all of whom seek good schooling. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNL. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 180 x 162 x 9. Weight in Grams: 172.

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Publication date: 2003
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 112
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Real World Ethics

Robert J. Nash

Paperback. This second edition of Robert Nash's work includes an expansive "question-and-answer" epilogue where Nash responds to questions about the first edition. It should be useful reading for those who find themselves faced with making critical ethical decisions in their work. Series: Professional Ethics in Education S. Num Pages: 240 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNC; JNK; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 328.

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Publication date: 2002
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Edition: 2 Rev ed
Number of pages: 240
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Conversational Borderlands

Betsy Rymes

Paperback. This study of an innovative charter school looks at adolescent identity by analysing the language of narratives told in school. It helps readers understand why adolescents sometimes make choices that seem incomprehensible to the adults who work with them. Series: Language and Literacy Series. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSP2; JNC; JNLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 157 x 11. Weight in Grams: 290.

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Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 208
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Developing Constructivist Early Childhood Curriculum

Devries, Rheta; Zan, Betty; Hildebrandt, Caro...

Paperback. This work provides a constructivist interpretation of developmentally appropriate curriculum in early childhood education. It provides the theoretical rationale and the practical advice for conducting specific activities in the classroom. Series: Early Childhood Education Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNLA; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 349.

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Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 264
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Higher Expectations

Raymond J. Pasi

Paperback. This work is a guide for educators who want to include social emotional learning in their schools and classrooms. It focuses on the process of implementing an SEL programme, and offers guidance for busy school administrators, district supervisors, guidance counsellors, and teachers. Series: Social Emotional Learning S. Num Pages: 112 pages. BIC Classification: JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 252 x 180 x 8. Weight in Grams: 249.

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Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 112
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Tell Me More: Listening to Learners Explain

Eleanor Ruth Duckworth

Paperback. In this text, Duckworth and six of her colleagues describe learners (who range in age from five to adulthood) coming to connect with seven different subject matters - from politics to poetry, medicine to mapping. There are suggestions for pedagogical and curricular pathways for schools. Editor(s): Duckworth, Eleanor Ruth. Num Pages: 216 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JNC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 295.

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Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Teachers College Press
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Talking Shop

Christopher M. . Ed(S): Clark

Paperback. A set of stories about how something as simple as ordinary talk among teachers can become a powerful medium for teacher learning and professional development. It draws on the work of eight groups of teachers in the US and Israel who met in conversation over a period of four to five years. Editor(s): Clark, Christopher M. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNMT; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 295.

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Publication date: 2001
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 208
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SKU: V9780807740309
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Greeley, Kathy (Teacher, Graham And Parks School, Cambridge, Usa) -

"Why Fly That Way?"

Greeley, Kathy (Teacher, Graham And Parks Sch...

Paperback. This work is a chronicle of a year in the life of a school classroom. The author provides an alternative model of education and shows how a strong and supportive community is essential in helping students reach their highest potential. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNK; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 227 x 156 x 10. Weight in Grams: 222.

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Publication date: 2000
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 160
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Bringing Reggio Emilia Home

Louise Boyd Cadwell

Paperback. Integrating the experiences of one American teacher on a year-long internship in the preschools of Reggio, with a four-year adaptation effort in one American school, this text includes many ""mini-stories"" of journeys of learning. Series: Early Childhood Education Series. Num Pages: 176 pages, photographs. BIC Classification: 1DST; 1KBB; JNK; JNLA; JNLB; JNT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 179 x 8. Weight in Grams: 331.

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Publication date: 1997
Publisher: Teachers' College Press United States
Number of pages: 176
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SKU: V9780807736609
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