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Middle School General Music

The Best Part of Your Day

by Elizabeth Ann McAnally ...

Series series National Association for Music Education
Create a viable, meaningful program that will motivate your students and have them participating with enthusiasm with Middle School General Music: The Best Part of Your Day. A welcome guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of middle school general music, it offers strategies and lessons that have been created in the real world of general music by a ... Read more

$34.01 CAD

Create a viable, meaningful program that will motivate your students and have them participating with enthusiasm with Middle School General Music: The Best Part of Your Day. A welcome guidebook for music teachers trying to navigate the sometimes turbulent waters of middle school general music, it offers strategies and lessons that have been created in the real world of general music by a
... Read more
An Empty Curriculum

The Need to Reform Teacher Licensing Regulations and Tests

by Sandra Stotsky ...

Teachers cannot teach what they do not know. This country has tolerated a weak licensing system for prospective teachers for decades. This weak system has been accompanied by an increasingly emptier curriculum for most students, depriving them of the knowledge and skills needed for self-government.An Empty Curriculum: How Teacher Licensure Tests Lead to Empty Student Minds makes the case that the ... Read more

$34.01 CAD

Teachers cannot teach what they do not know. This country has tolerated a weak licensing system for prospective teachers for decades. This weak system has been accompanied by an increasingly emptier curriculum for most students, depriving them of the knowledge and skills needed for self-government.An Empty Curriculum: How Teacher Licensure Tests Lead to Empty Student Minds makes the case that the
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Kids Can Think

Philosophical Challenges for the Classroom

by Ron Gilmore ...

Kids Can Think aims to bring the richness of philosophical thinking into the classroom. It invites teachers to think about the value of such thinking in the modern world, where children have to understand and evaluate ever more complex and challenging ideas. This book includes simple, practical ideas that can be implemented with ease and that will promote and inspire a culture of thinking in ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

Kids Can Think aims to bring the richness of philosophical thinking into the classroom. It invites teachers to think about the value of such thinking in the modern world, where children have to understand and evaluate ever more complex and challenging ideas. This book includes simple, practical ideas that can be implemented with ease and that will promote and inspire a culture of thinking in
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Critical Thinking Now

Practical Teaching Methods for Classrooms around the World

by Nancy Burkhalter ...

Today’s curricula can (and should) incorporate critical thinking methods because they are the means by which people best understand, learn, and retain higher level concepts. Contrary to what many professional trainers assume, teaching critical thinking is not achieved by shoveling facts at an audience through lecturing or multiple choice testing. It requires sustained, finely tuned teaching and ... Read more

$26.54 CAD

Today’s curricula can (and should) incorporate critical thinking methods because they are the means by which people best understand, learn, and retain higher level concepts. Contrary to what many professional trainers assume, teaching critical thinking is not achieved by shoveling facts at an audience through lecturing or multiple choice testing. It requires sustained, finely tuned teaching and
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Tell Me a Story

Using Narratives to Break Down Barriers in Composition Courses

by Anthony Tate Fulton, Christopher B. Field, Michael MacBride ...

Stories have great power. This book attempts to harness that power to help students grow and develop as writers. It argues that stories and narratives can be utilized in the composition classroom, specifically first-year composition (FYC) to break down barriers. Throughout a given semester, stories and narratives can help students in composition courses to overcome academic, personal, and creative ... Read more

$37.97 CAD

Stories have great power. This book attempts to harness that power to help students grow and develop as writers. It argues that stories and narratives can be utilized in the composition classroom, specifically first-year composition (FYC) to break down barriers. Throughout a given semester, stories and narratives can help students in composition courses to overcome academic, personal, and creative
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Critical Thinking for Better Learning

New Insights from Cognitive Science

by Carole Hamilton ...

Critical Thinking for Better Learning shifts the focus from teaching to learning and from presenting information to creating challenges that teach students how to think in your discipline. The shift derives from three new insights from cognitive science: that we think by analogy, that we learn best when we process clear, focused sources and develop our own theories about our findings, and that ... Read more

$37.97 CAD

Critical Thinking for Better Learning shifts the focus from teaching to learning and from presenting information to creating challenges that teach students how to think in your discipline. The shift derives from three new insights from cognitive science: that we think by analogy, that we learn best when we process clear, focused sources and develop our own theories about our findings, and that
... Read more
Using Art to Teach Writing Traits

Lesson Plans for Teachers

by Jennifer Klein, Elizabeth Stuart Whitehead ...

Our purpose for writing this book is so that children can become better communicators by expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. The ability to communicate is a universal goal in society. If children can better communicate in their speaking and writing, clearer more precise messages will be received, and communication around the world will be strengthened. The writing traits are a way for ... Read more

$34.01 CAD

Our purpose for writing this book is so that children can become better communicators by expressing their thoughts, feelings and ideas. The ability to communicate is a universal goal in society. If children can better communicate in their speaking and writing, clearer more precise messages will be received, and communication around the world will be strengthened. The writing traits are a way for
... Read more
Liberal Arts in the Doldrums

Rethink, Revise, and Revitalize to Reverse the Trend

by John "Jack" Hampton ...

This book argues for changes in the common cultural heritage of an educated person. It addresses the need to differentiate teaching and scholarship. It proposes expansive views of an undergraduate education. It explains why colleges and universities must replace parochialism, reform the public perception of higher education, revise the professoriate, restructure the liberal arts curriculum, and ... Read more

$44.72 CAD

This book argues for changes in the common cultural heritage of an educated person. It addresses the need to differentiate teaching and scholarship. It proposes expansive views of an undergraduate education. It explains why colleges and universities must replace parochialism, reform the public perception of higher education, revise the professoriate, restructure the liberal arts curriculum, and
... Read more
Social Studies, Literacy, and Social Justice in the Elementary Classroom

A Guide for Teachers

by Ruchi Agarwal-Rangnath ...

Learn how to use primary and other sources to help students think about history while meeting language arts standards in grades 38.Elementary-aged children are often positioned as not developmentally ready to learn about race, racism, and injustice. Yet, the classroom materials used in most schools misrepresent history, withhold knowledge about racial injustice, or fail to uplift stories of ... Read more

$39.41 CAD

Learn how to use primary and other sources to help students think about history while meeting language arts standards in grades 38.Elementary-aged children are often positioned as not developmentally ready to learn about race, racism, and injustice. Yet, the classroom materials used in most schools misrepresent history, withhold knowledge about racial injustice, or fail to uplift stories of
... Read more
Arts Integration

Teaching Subject Matter through the Arts in Multicultural Settings

by Merryl Goldberg ...

Now in its sixth edition, Merryl Goldberg’s popular volume Arts Integration presents a comprehensive guide to integrating the arts throughout the K-12 curriculum, blending contemporary theory with classroom practice.Beyond teaching about arts education as a subject in and of itself, the text explains how teachers may integrate the arts—literary, media, visual, and performing—throughout the subject ... Read more

$130.09 CAD

Now in its sixth edition, Merryl Goldberg’s popular volume Arts Integration presents a comprehensive guide to integrating the arts throughout the K-12 curriculum, blending contemporary theory with classroom practice.Beyond teaching about arts education as a subject in and of itself, the text explains how teachers may integrate the arts—literary, media, visual, and performing—throughout the subject
... Read more
RtI in Math

Evidence-Based Interventions

by Linda Forbringer, Wendy Weber ...

Learn how to help K–8 students who struggle in math. Now in its second edition, this book provides a variety of clear, practical strategies that can be implemented right away to boost student achievement. Discover how to design lessons that work with struggling learners, implement math intervention recommendations from the Institute of Education Sciences Practice Guides, the National Center on ... Read more

$58.09 CAD

Learn how to help K–8 students who struggle in math. Now in its second edition, this book provides a variety of clear, practical strategies that can be implemented right away to boost student achievement. Discover how to design lessons that work with struggling learners, implement math intervention recommendations from the Institute of Education Sciences Practice Guides, the National Center on
... Read more
Cultura Material da Oleaginosa Tucumã dos Agroextrativistas no Currículo da Educação de Jovens e Adultos-Campo

by Jardel Pedro dos Reis Costa ...

Esta obra qualificada de Cultura Material da Oleaginosa Tucumã dos Agroextrativistas no Currículo da Educação de Jovens e Adultos – Campo se soma a tantas outras trazendo uma elevada contribuição a Educação Básica, especialmente o I segmento (3ª e 4ª etapas) da Educação de Jovens e Adultos Campo que, por decênios foi tida em segundo plano pelos órgãos de Educação. Atualmente, essa modalidade de ... Read more

$10.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Esta obra qualificada de Cultura Material da Oleaginosa Tucumã dos Agroextrativistas no Currículo da Educação de Jovens e Adultos – Campo se soma a tantas outras trazendo uma elevada contribuição a Educação Básica, especialmente o I segmento (3ª e 4ª etapas) da Educação de Jovens e Adultos Campo que, por decênios foi tida em segundo plano pelos órgãos de Educação. Atualmente, essa modalidade de
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Teaching Science in Elementary and Middle School

A Project-Based Learning Approach

by Joseph S. Krajcik, Charlene M. Czerniak ...

Series series Teaching and Learning in Science Series
This essential science methods resource integrates principles of learning and motivation with practical teaching ideas for the elementary and middle school science classroom. It employs project-based learning (PBL) to enable educators to engage their students in meaningful, real-world questioning about the world. It provides concrete strategies for meeting the Framework for K–12 Science Education. ... Read more

$92.20 CAD

This essential science methods resource integrates principles of learning and motivation with practical teaching ideas for the elementary and middle school science classroom. It employs project-based learning (PBL) to enable educators to engage their students in meaningful, real-world questioning about the world. It provides concrete strategies for meeting the Framework for K–12 Science Education.
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Looking for Learning: Maths through Play

Creative ideas for incorporating maths into all child-led play

by Laura England ...

Looking for Learning: Maths through Play is a full-colour, practical guide linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses theory, case studies, real-life images and accessible ideas to inspire child-led mathematical learning using play.This book will encourage children to think about maths while playing, using a range of common resources ... Read more

$15.65 CAD

Looking for Learning: Maths through Play is a full-colour, practical guide linked to current policy and the EYFS framework. Laura England, creator of Little Miss Early Years, uses theory, case studies, real-life images and accessible ideas to inspire child-led mathematical learning using play.This book will encourage children to think about maths while playing, using a range of common resources
... Read more
100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Differentiation

by MRS Rachel Orr ...

Series series 100 Ideas for Teachers
No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners ... Read more

$18.26 CAD

No matter what you teach, there is a 100 Ideas title for you!The 100 Ideas series offers teachers practical, easy-to-implement strategies and activities for the classroom. Each author is an expert in their field and is passionate about sharing best practice with their peers.Each title includes at least ten additional extra-creative Bonus Ideas that won't fail to inspire and engage all learners
... Read more
Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology

Solutions and Lesson Plans to Prepare Tomorrows Innovators

by Dennis Adams, Mary Hamm ...

Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology examines how ingenuity, creativity, and teamwork skills are part of an intellectual toolbox associated with math, science, and technology. The book provides new ideas, proven processes, practical tools, and examples useful to educators who want to encourage students to solve problems and express themselves in imaginative ways.The development of ... Read more

$38.87 CAD

Shaping the Future with Math, Science, and Technology examines how ingenuity, creativity, and teamwork skills are part of an intellectual toolbox associated with math, science, and technology. The book provides new ideas, proven processes, practical tools, and examples useful to educators who want to encourage students to solve problems and express themselves in imaginative ways.The development of
... Read more
Better Writing

Beyond Periods and Commas

by Travis J. Koll ...

Using casual language and a straightforward approach, Better Writing: Beyond Periods and Commas provides students with an easy-to-read and effective guide for developing their writing skills. Rather than intimidate and overwhelm novice writers with vast sets of rules, Travis Koll utilizes simple explanations and examples to demystify the writing process. Armed with this better understanding, one ... Read more

$33.38 CAD

Using casual language and a straightforward approach, Better Writing: Beyond Periods and Commas provides students with an easy-to-read and effective guide for developing their writing skills. Rather than intimidate and overwhelm novice writers with vast sets of rules, Travis Koll utilizes simple explanations and examples to demystify the writing process. Armed with this better understanding, one
... Read more
New Era – New Urgency

The Case for Repurposing Education

by F. Joseph Merlino, Deborah Pomeroy ...

New Era – New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education explores the unprecedented realities and challenges associated with entering a new era, such as catastrophic climate changes, advanced artificial intelligence, massive demographic shifts, and worldwide digital disinformation campaigns. This era calls for a new urgency in thinking about how we will educate present and future generations of ... Read more

$25.64 CAD

New Era – New Urgency: The Case for Repurposing Education explores the unprecedented realities and challenges associated with entering a new era, such as catastrophic climate changes, advanced artificial intelligence, massive demographic shifts, and worldwide digital disinformation campaigns. This era calls for a new urgency in thinking about how we will educate present and future generations of
... Read more
The Death of Learning

How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It

by John Agresto ...

The liberal arts are dying. They are dying because most Americans don’t see the point of them. Americans don’t understand why anyone would study literature or history or the classics—or, more contemporarily, feminist criticism, whiteness studies, or the literature of postcolonial states—when they can get an engineering or business degree.Even more concerning is when they read how “Western ... Read more

$29.51 CAD

The liberal arts are dying. They are dying because most Americans don’t see the point of them. Americans don’t understand why anyone would study literature or history or the classics—or, more contemporarily, feminist criticism, whiteness studies, or the literature of postcolonial states—when they can get an engineering or business degree.Even more concerning is when they read how “Western
... Read more
The Rowman & Littlefield Guide for Peer Tutors

by Daniel R. Sanford ...

Series series Theory & Practice for Peer Tutors & Learning Center Professionals
The Rowman & Littlefield Guide for Peer Tutors introduces college students to the field of peer tutoring, providing a theoretical background and practical guidance for peer tutors in higher education. Taking an innovative approach firmly grounded in the science of learning and cognition, the text guides college students in thinking critically about their work as educators and in making informed ... Read more

$33.38 CAD

The Rowman & Littlefield Guide for Peer Tutors introduces college students to the field of peer tutoring, providing a theoretical background and practical guidance for peer tutors in higher education. Taking an innovative approach firmly grounded in the science of learning and cognition, the text guides college students in thinking critically about their work as educators and in making informed
... Read more
Poetry and Pedagogy across the Lifespan

Disciplines, Classrooms, Contexts

Edited by Sandra Lee Kleppe, Angela Sorby ...

Series series Education (R0)
This book explores poetry and pedagogy in practice across the lifespan. Poetry is directly linked to improved literacy, creativity, personal development, emotional intelligence, complex analytical thinking and social interaction: all skills that are crucial in contemporary educational systems. However, a narrow focus on STEM subjects at the expense of the humanities has led educators to ... Read more

$162.62 CAD

This book explores poetry and pedagogy in practice across the lifespan. Poetry is directly linked to improved literacy, creativity, personal development, emotional intelligence, complex analytical thinking and social interaction: all skills that are crucial in contemporary educational systems. However, a narrow focus on STEM subjects at the expense of the humanities has led educators to
... Read more
Teaching World History Through Wayfinding, Art, and Mindfulness

by Amber J. Godwin ...

Teaching World History Through Wayfinding, Art, and Mindfulness approaches world history instruction through standards-based arts- and story-telling prompts. Each chapter provides contextualization through stories along with unique pieces of art from around the globe along with inquiries for teachers to examine by themselves and/or with their students through a mindfulness lens. By providing ... Read more

$33.38 CAD

Teaching World History Through Wayfinding, Art, and Mindfulness approaches world history instruction through standards-based arts- and story-telling prompts. Each chapter provides contextualization through stories along with unique pieces of art from around the globe along with inquiries for teachers to examine by themselves and/or with their students through a mindfulness lens. By providing
... Read more
The Double Bass, How It Works

A Practical Guide to Double Bass Ownership

by Michael J. Pagliaro ...

Series series National Association for Music Education
The**Double Bass: How it Works provides information not usually found in traditional instrumental music method books. When used concurrently with any method book, the student's learning experience is expanded beyond "learning how to play" to include all topics relevant to the subject instrument. As the lessons proceed, the students will be able to associate their playing experiences with ... Read more

$24.65 CAD

The**Double Bass: How it Works provides information not usually found in traditional instrumental music method books. When used concurrently with any method book, the student's learning experience is expanded beyond "learning how to play" to include all topics relevant to the subject instrument. As the lessons proceed, the students will be able to associate their playing experiences with
... Read more
Renewed Accountability for Access and Excellence

Applying a Model for Democratic Professional Practice in Education

by Marilyn A. Friga, Jean L. Cate, Chetanath Gautam, Mary E. Gardiner, Jane Ziebarth-Bovill, Karen A. Rowe, Diane L. Duffin, Elizabeth A. Urban, Katheryn E. Shannon, Michelle Van Lare, Dennis Potthoff0, Jiyoon Yoon1, Viola E. Florez2, Anthony Walker3, Shirley Mthethwa-Sommers4, Tamara Newport Love5, Cheryl Franklin Torrez6, Penny L. Tenuto7, Susan E. McLaughlin-Jones9, Leisa A. Martin0, Cynthia Paes de Carvalho1, Julie K. Yamamoto2, Catherine A. Bornhorst3, Ana Cristina Prado de Oliveira4, Rochelle Hunt Krueger5, Elizabeth Murakami6, Robert G. Smith7, Chance D. Mays8, Scott C. Bauer9, Nancy P. Gallavan0, Charles L. Lowery1, S. David Brazer2 ...

Renewed Accountability for Access and Excellence advances discussion of a conceptualized model for cultivating democratic professional practice in education (DPPE) and considers its relationship with contemporary teaching and leading praxes. A diverse and highly qualified group of scholars and practitioners have contributed chapters relating to innovative programs, co-constructed partnerships, ... Read more

$127.97 CAD

Renewed Accountability for Access and Excellence advances discussion of a conceptualized model for cultivating democratic professional practice in education (DPPE) and considers its relationship with contemporary teaching and leading praxes. A diverse and highly qualified group of scholars and practitioners have contributed chapters relating to innovative programs, co-constructed partnerships,
... Read more

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