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Being Fair with Kids

School Leaders Need to Assess the Potential Impact of Their Decisions

by Jim Dueck ...

The current practice of having children begin school within a twelve-month cohort is unfair but can be ameliorated by incorporating a dual-entry system. Such a reform effort will dramatically reduce failure, improve student achievement at all levels, while reducing expenditures.Many students are penalized from maximizing their academic potential simply by being born at the wrong time of the year. ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

The current practice of having children begin school within a twelve-month cohort is unfair but can be ameliorated by incorporating a dual-entry system. Such a reform effort will dramatically reduce failure, improve student achievement at all levels, while reducing expenditures.Many students are penalized from maximizing their academic potential simply by being born at the wrong time of the year.
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A Career in the Arts

The Complex Learning and Career Needs of Creative Professionals

by Gary A. Berg ...

There is a gap in knowledge about artistic careers--few people fully understand the economics and sociology of the visual and performing arts. The public impression of the lives of artists are distorted because typically only the very successful get attention. Society generalizes based on those people who are statistical exceptions, not by looking at average careers, let alone those who ... Read more

$31.49 CAD

There is a gap in knowledge about artistic careers--few people fully understand the economics and sociology of the visual and performing arts. The public impression of the lives of artists are distorted because typically only the very successful get attention. Society generalizes based on those people who are statistical exceptions, not by looking at average careers, let alone those who
... Read more
Adaptable Teaching

30 Practical Strategies for All School Contexts

by Jonathan Ryan Davis, Maureen Connolly ...

Series series Building Your Teaching Toolbox
This book is designed for all K-12 educators and teacher preparation faculty. Reading this book is like being in the room with 30 teacher mentors from different grade-levels and school settings who are sharing strategies for: (1) building and maintaining a positive classroom climate; (2) planning; (3) instruction; and (4) professional development. Discover step-by-step breakdowns of how to ... Read more

$37.97 CAD

This book is designed for all K-12 educators and teacher preparation faculty. Reading this book is like being in the room with 30 teacher mentors from different grade-levels and school settings who are sharing strategies for: (1) building and maintaining a positive classroom climate; (2) planning; (3) instruction; and (4) professional development. Discover step-by-step breakdowns of how to
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Collaboration, Communications, and Critical Thinking

A STEM-Inspired Path across the Curriculum

by Dennis Adams, Mary Hamm ...

This book makes a case for a STEM-based approach across the curriculum by highlighting the potential impacts of rapid societal change, newly emerging information technologies, and the increasing demand for a new generation of skillful and well-rounded citizens and workers. The book discusses how thinking skills, collaborative learning, communications-related information technologies, science and ... Read more

$40.85 CAD

This book makes a case for a STEM-based approach across the curriculum by highlighting the potential impacts of rapid societal change, newly emerging information technologies, and the increasing demand for a new generation of skillful and well-rounded citizens and workers. The book discusses how thinking skills, collaborative learning, communications-related information technologies, science and
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Getting Started with Middle School Chorus

by Patrick K. Freer ...

Series series National Association for Music Education
Getting Started with Middle School Chorus is designed for choral music educators getting started in a new position, as well as experienced educators wanting to keep up with current developments in choral music education. This third edition is thoroughly grounded in the latest research and incorporates new information about working with changing adolescent voices, designing optimal rehearsals for ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

Getting Started with Middle School Chorus is designed for choral music educators getting started in a new position, as well as experienced educators wanting to keep up with current developments in choral music education. This third edition is thoroughly grounded in the latest research and incorporates new information about working with changing adolescent voices, designing optimal rehearsals for
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Colleges at the Crossroads

Taking Sides on Contested Issues

Edited by Joseph L. DeVitis, Pietro A. Sasso ...

Series Book 517 - Counterpoints
Focusing on crucial issues in higher education, this book challenges readers to go beyond taken-for-granted assumptions about America’s colleges and universities and instead critically examine important questions facing them in today’s troubled world. Each chapter presents divergent perspectives, that is, "pro" and "con" views, in the hope of stimulating reasoned dialogue among students, faculty, ... Read more

$71.27 CAD

Focusing on crucial issues in higher education, this book challenges readers to go beyond taken-for-granted assumptions about America’s colleges and universities and instead critically examine important questions facing them in today’s troubled world. Each chapter presents divergent perspectives, that is, "pro" and "con" views, in the hope of stimulating reasoned dialogue among students, faculty,
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The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Education

Perspectives and Practices

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Educationdraws together current thinking and practice on popular music education from empirical, ethnographic, sociological and philosophical perspectives. Through a series of unique chapters from authors working at the forefront of music education, this book explores the ways in which an international group of music educators each approach popular music ... Read more

$56.06 CAD

The Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Educationdraws together current thinking and practice on popular music education from empirical, ethnographic, sociological and philosophical perspectives. Through a series of unique chapters from authors working at the forefront of music education, this book explores the ways in which an international group of music educators each approach popular music
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Musi-matics!

Music and Arts Integrated Math Enrichment Lessons

by Karin K. Nolan ...

Plan an entire year of an arts-integrated mathematics curriculum with ready-to-use lesson plans and resources designed for elementary classroom and music teachers. Eighteen lesson plans combine the mathematics curriculum with music, movement, and visual art to enrich your classroom instruction and supplement your curricula. Author and educator Karin Nolan has gathered primary elementary math and ... Read more

$50.21 CAD

Plan an entire year of an arts-integrated mathematics curriculum with ready-to-use lesson plans and resources designed for elementary classroom and music teachers. Eighteen lesson plans combine the mathematics curriculum with music, movement, and visual art to enrich your classroom instruction and supplement your curricula. Author and educator Karin Nolan has gathered primary elementary math and
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Change the World with Service Learning

How to Create, Lead, and Assess Service Learning Projects

by Katy Farber ...

Change the World with Service Learning is clear, direct and easy to use, and was designed for busy teachers integrating Service Learning into their existing curriculum. This book guides teachers from all content areas and grade levels to create outstanding Service Learning projects with students like no other book does. Change the World with Service Learning is a no-fluff, step-by-step, teacher-to ... Read more

$26.54 CAD

Change the World with Service Learning is clear, direct and easy to use, and was designed for busy teachers integrating Service Learning into their existing curriculum. This book guides teachers from all content areas and grade levels to create outstanding Service Learning projects with students like no other book does. Change the World with Service Learning is a no-fluff, step-by-step, teacher-to
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Research-Based Unit and Lesson Planning

Maximizing Student Achievement

by Marie Menna Pagliaro ...

By integrating the best of current research and practice in curriculum planning this book presents that comprehensive topic in a manageable form. Examples throughout are representative of different grade levels and subjects areas. It should be understood at the outset that the content offered for curriculum planning is not a rigid prescriptive formula but a careful and purposeful thought process ... Read more

$56.06 CAD

By integrating the best of current research and practice in curriculum planning this book presents that comprehensive topic in a manageable form. Examples throughout are representative of different grade levels and subjects areas. It should be understood at the outset that the content offered for curriculum planning is not a rigid prescriptive formula but a careful and purposeful thought process
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Learn to Think and Write

A Paradigm for Teaching Grades 4-8, Introductory Levels

by Una McGinley Sarno ...

The EPILLAW Paradigm is a practical method for developing writing skills. It consists of an original nine-level taxonomy and sequential methodology of listening, speaking, writing and reading. In this method, the development of writing precedes the development of reading. The work consists of two books. In the introductory book, the author explicates the first six levels. The behaviors involved in ... Read more

$50.21 CAD

The EPILLAW Paradigm is a practical method for developing writing skills. It consists of an original nine-level taxonomy and sequential methodology of listening, speaking, writing and reading. In this method, the development of writing precedes the development of reading. The work consists of two books. In the introductory book, the author explicates the first six levels. The behaviors involved in
... Read more
Teaching Language Teachers

Scaffolding Professional Learning

by Gabriel Diaz Maggioli ...

Teaching Language Teachers: Scaffolding Professional Learning provides an updated view of as well as a reader-friendly introduction to the field of Teaching Teachers, with special reference to language teaching. By taking a decidedly Sociocultural perspective, the book addresses the main role of the Teacher of Teachers (ToT) as that of scaffolding the professional learning of aspiring teachers. ... Read more

$57.68 CAD

Teaching Language Teachers: Scaffolding Professional Learning provides an updated view of as well as a reader-friendly introduction to the field of Teaching Teachers, with special reference to language teaching. By taking a decidedly Sociocultural perspective, the book addresses the main role of the Teacher of Teachers (ToT) as that of scaffolding the professional learning of aspiring teachers.
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Learning Stories and Teacher Inquiry Groups: Re-imagining Teaching and Assessment in Early Childhood Education

by Isauro M. Escamilla, Linda R. Kroll, Daniel R. Meier, Annie White ...

Enhance your professional development and partner with children and families to improve learning experiences in a range of early childhood settings and programs.Learn how to integrate the Learning Stories approach and teacher inquiry groups to promote authentic assessment to inform instruction, and foster collegial team building and collaboration. The writing of Learning Stories integrated within ... Read more

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Enhance your professional development and partner with children and families to improve learning experiences in a range of early childhood settings and programs.Learn how to integrate the Learning Stories approach and teacher inquiry groups to promote authentic assessment to inform instruction, and foster collegial team building and collaboration. The writing of Learning Stories integrated within
... Read more
Preschoolers at Play

Choosing the Right Stuff for Learning and Development

by Lisa Mufson Bresson, Megan King ...

Playing Is LearningThe research is clear: Play is a critical part of the learning process for young children. Early childhood educators have the opportunity to deeply and meaningfully scaffold children’s learning by curating and organizing the “stuff” children love to play with most. With this book, discover ideas for both familiar and new play materials and how those materials support the ... Read more

$26.63 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Playing Is LearningThe research is clear: Play is a critical part of the learning process for young children. Early childhood educators have the opportunity to deeply and meaningfully scaffold children’s learning by curating and organizing the “stuff” children love to play with most. With this book, discover ideas for both familiar and new play materials and how those materials support the
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Where’s the Math?

Books, Games, and Routines to Spark Children's Thinking

by Mary Hynes-Berry, Laura Grandau ...

Make math learning both meaningful and fun by building on children’s natural curiosity to help them grow into confident problem solvers and investigators of math concepts.Using five math-related questions children wonder about as a framework, this book helps you go deeper into everyday math with children by offering:A basic overview of math ideas behind matching and sorting, patterns, number sense ... Read more

$23.75 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Make math learning both meaningful and fun by building on children’s natural curiosity to help them grow into confident problem solvers and investigators of math concepts.Using five math-related questions children wonder about as a framework, this book helps you go deeper into everyday math with children by offering:A basic overview of math ideas behind matching and sorting, patterns, number sense
... Read more
Powerful Interactions

How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning, Second Edition

by Amy Laura Dombro, Judy Jablon, Charlotte Stetson ...

In early childhood settings, children and teachers interact all day long. The benefits to everyone—teachers and children—are enormous when even some of those everyday interactions become intentional and purposeful Powerful Interactions!In step one of a Powerful Interaction, Be Present, you pause to tune in to how you are feeling and consider how you might need to adjust to create a “just-right” ... Read more

$35.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In early childhood settings, children and teachers interact all day long. The benefits to everyone—teachers and children—are enormous when even some of those everyday interactions become intentional and purposeful Powerful Interactions!In step one of a Powerful Interaction, Be Present, you pause to tune in to how you are feeling and consider how you might need to adjust to create a “just-right”
... Read more
Each and Every Child

Using an Equity Lens When Teaching in Preschool

Edited by Susan Friedman, Alissa Mwenelupembe ...

This robust collection of articles from Teaching Young Children offers practical guidance and tips for keeping equity at the forefront of the curriculum and classroom practices. A wide range of diverse voices from the early childhood education field provide insight on various aspects of advancing equity, from supporting family diversity to considering children’s language and culture when planning ... Read more

$26.63 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This robust collection of articles from Teaching Young Children offers practical guidance and tips for keeping equity at the forefront of the curriculum and classroom practices. A wide range of diverse voices from the early childhood education field provide insight on various aspects of advancing equity, from supporting family diversity to considering children’s language and culture when planning
... Read more
The Essentials

Dual Language Learners in Diverse Environments in Preschool and Kindergarten

by Iliana Alanís, María G. Arreguín, Irasema Salinas-González ...

Series series The Essentials
Gain a Richer Understanding of the Interdependent Relationship Among Culture, Language, and LearningLearn how to implement intentional practices that nurture children’s bilingual identities and augment their growth in all developmental domains. Educators working with children ages 3 through 6 can apply the concepts and strategies explored in this valuable resource in a variety of early childhood ... Read more

$23.75 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Gain a Richer Understanding of the Interdependent Relationship Among Culture, Language, and LearningLearn how to implement intentional practices that nurture children’s bilingual identities and augment their growth in all developmental domains. Educators working with children ages 3 through 6 can apply the concepts and strategies explored in this valuable resource in a variety of early childhood
... Read more
The False Promises of the Digital Revolution

How Computers transform Education, Work, and International Development in Ways that are Ecologically Unsustainable

by C.A Bowers ...

Series Book 469 - Counterpoints
The False Promises of the Digital Revolution examines what currently goes largely unnoticed because of the many important uses of digital technologies. While many people interpret digital technologies as accelerating the global rate of progress, C. A. Bowers focuses attention on how they reinforce the deep and ecologically problematic cultural assumptions of the West: the myth of progress, the ... Read more

$187.01 CAD

The False Promises of the Digital Revolution examines what currently goes largely unnoticed because of the many important uses of digital technologies. While many people interpret digital technologies as accelerating the global rate of progress, C. A. Bowers focuses attention on how they reinforce the deep and ecologically problematic cultural assumptions of the West: the myth of progress, the
... Read more
Best Practice in the Early Years

The perfect tool to evaluate, refine and improve provision in your setting.

by Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg ...

Series series Professional Development
This fully updated new edition of Best Practice in the Early Years, from award-winning author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg, is the must-have guide for anyone working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.Using the latest research and up-to-date EYFS framework, this book is filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use as an Early Years practitioner from bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce ... Read more

$24.65 CAD

This fully updated new edition of Best Practice in the Early Years, from award-winning author Dr Alistair Bryce-Clegg, is the must-have guide for anyone working in the Early Years Foundation Stage.Using the latest research and up-to-date EYFS framework, this book is filled with brilliant ideas and practical approaches to use as an Early Years practitioner from bestselling author Dr Alistair Bryce
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Guia Educando – História, Ciências e Geografia

Período Imperial, Geografia do Brasil e Conceitos Essenciais de Física e Química

Edited by EdiCase ...

Series Book 1 - Guia Educando
Para garantir um bom desempenho no vestibular ou no concurso público, a dica, então, é investir em uma rotina de estudos. E para te ajudar nisso, a Guia Educando traz uma revisão de conteúdos muito importantes. Conheça as características geográficas do nosso país. Confira os principais acontecimentos que marcaram o Brasil Império. Descubra quais são as três Leis de Kepler e como elas se aplicam ... Read more

$6.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Para garantir um bom desempenho no vestibular ou no concurso público, a dica, então, é investir em uma rotina de estudos. E para te ajudar nisso, a Guia Educando traz uma revisão de conteúdos muito importantes. Conheça as características geográficas do nosso país. Confira os principais acontecimentos que marcaram o Brasil Império. Descubra quais são as três Leis de Kepler e como elas se aplicam
... Read more
Inspiring Young Minds

Scientific Inquiry in the Early Years

by Julie Smart ...

Learn to use inquiry-based practice to inspire young minds through science. This book provides educators a concrete guide for using research-based principles of inquiry to help children explore their world. Using real-life examples and discussions on facilitating and guiding children, you will be able to engage and maximize STEM learning.This book uses case studies to focus on the teacher’s ... Read more

$28.07 CAD

Learn to use inquiry-based practice to inspire young minds through science. This book provides educators a concrete guide for using research-based principles of inquiry to help children explore their world. Using real-life examples and discussions on facilitating and guiding children, you will be able to engage and maximize STEM learning.This book uses case studies to focus on the teacher’s
... Read more
100+ Fun Ideas for Teaching French Across the Curriculum

In the Primary Classroom

by Nicolette Hannam ...

Bring French to life and make it meaningful by linking it to other subjects using a Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach. The practical, easy-to-use ideas in this book will make it easy to integrate language learning across the curriculum. By incorporating French into maths, science, history, geography, ICT, etc, your language learning will complement and enhance learning in other ... Read more

$18.71 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Bring French to life and make it meaningful by linking it to other subjects using a Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach. The practical, easy-to-use ideas in this book will make it easy to integrate language learning across the curriculum. By incorporating French into maths, science, history, geography, ICT, etc, your language learning will complement and enhance learning in other
... Read more
Food (Activities for 3-5 Year Olds)

by Adrienne Walton ...

Series Book 4 - Activities for 3-5 Year Olds
Food: Activities for 3-5 Year Olds contains enjoyable activities to help foundation stage children to develop essential skills. Talking about, handling, preparing and eating food have an instant appeal for young children and offer a variety of learning experiences. The practical activities in Food include: Taking orders in an imaginary café, Learning about the importance of food hygiene, Using ... Read more

$9.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Food: Activities for 3-5 Year Olds contains enjoyable activities to help foundation stage children to develop essential skills. Talking about, handling, preparing and eating food have an instant appeal for young children and offer a variety of learning experiences. The practical activities in Food include: Taking orders in an imaginary café, Learning about the importance of food hygiene, Using
... Read more

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