This ground breaking book is unique in bringing together two perspectives on learning - sociocultural theory and neuroscience. Drawing on both perspectives, it foregrounds important developments in our understanding of what learning is, where and how learning occurs and what we can do to understand learning as an everyday process.Leading experts from both disciplines demonstrate how sociocultural ideas (such as the relevance of experience, opportunity to learn, environment, persona...

This book came to me when I realized how difficult it is to actually be and stay in the here and now. The Pocket Guide to Presence is filled with simple techniques to help you get and stay present.Each artwork page has specific backgrounds and symbols embedded with the energies from sacred geometry, ancient symbols, colors, and numbers designed to help you focus and relax into that elusive present.The artwork was created by Patty Nowell.Reading this, sitting it next to...

Originally published in 2004. In this book Kathy Hall analyses recent educational reform in England relating to primary education and literacy. By taking account of themes such as globalisation, teacher education, children's learning and especially literacy, she develops a critique of government reactions and explores alternative responses to the crucial issues of our time. The book concludes with policy recommendations based on evidence drawn from a range of perspectives. Inviting the rea...

The Municipal preschools of Reggio Emilia, in Northern Italy, are renowned world-wide for the excellence of their provision. This approach provides a unique collaboration between children, parents, teachers and the wider community.Loris Malaguzzi and the Reggio Emilia Experience brings together the history and context of the Reggio Emilia experience, and explores the principles espoused by Loris Malaguzzi and the Early Years' Educators of the Reggio Emilia Municipality. It...

A king conducts an experiment, a beggar is run out of town, a magnificent lady is majestic but arrogant, a variety of townspeople care only about themselves, and a needy family just tries to survive. What could these people possibly have in common? King Louis Thomas III hears how shallow and hypocritical many of the people in his kingdom are. Armed with this information, he decides he must immediately address the problem. Although written for 8 - 12 year olds, almost every reader will rela...

A king conducts an experiment, a beggar is run out of town, a magnificent lady is majestic but arrogant, a variety of townspeople care only about themselves, and a needy family just tries to survive. What could these people possibly have in common? King Louis Thomas III hears how shallow and hypocritical many of the people in his kingdom are. Armed with this information, he decides he must immediately address the problem. Although written for 8 - 12 year olds, almost every reader will rela...

Applying the principles of this book will first teach you how to apply the journalists' questions to any school situation. You will learn how to effectively address all situations with the organizational thought process demonstrated. You will also possess specific steps that will guide you on implementing twenty-one categories of typical administrative duties.Elements of an observation form for teachers plus tips and templates of letters for a variety of purposes are inclu...

My goal in creating this story about Max, my Scotch terrier, is to have a fun story for children to read as well as to instill the importance of following safety rules. The character of Max and the experiences he has will be generating good values in future books. I hope you will enjoy Max and All his future adventures.

Natalie survived what was meant to break her. She believed Luke, the love of her life, would be beside her as she rebuilt.She was wrong.With no answers and no certainty about what happened, Natalie is left suspended between the life she planned and a future she never wanted. Healing is already difficult. Moving forward when part of her is still waiting feels almost impossible.Slowly, she rebuilds her life. Working as a rehab aid believes, Natalie helps others face t...

Ben Walker rebuilt his life piece by piece.After losing the future he once imagined, he learned how to live again. Working with veterans at the gym-and sharing his story in rooms full of people searching for their own strength-gave him purpose. His friends and family gave him support.And somewhere along the way, Olivia showed him something he never expected to find again.Peace.As their lives slowly weave together, Ben begins...

Some investigations are meant to end quietly.Kayla's was never supposed to end at all.After exposing the first layer of corruption inside Sentinel Mutual, Kayla expects retaliation. What she doesn't expect is protection. Surveillance tightens. Information is fed to her at just the right moments. Doors open that should be locked.She isn't being hunted.She's being managed.As corporate alliances fracture and hidden financial channels continue moving mil...

Aspects of pedagogy are frequently researched, but the concept itself is poorly understood. More than just teaching and learning, pedagogy is about values, identities, relationships and interactions bounded by context. As such, researchers of pedagogy face the challenge of working out what constitutes pedagogical texts, data or evidence, and how these can be generated and understood.Research Methods for Pedagogy begins by exploring the different conceptualisations of pedag...