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What if there was one strategy you could use to support students academically, socially, and emotionally? It exists-and it's simple, straightforward, and practical. In this results-focused resource, the authors dive deep into the what and how of structured Self-questioning. Begin using this powerful academic and socioemotional approach in your own classroom to develop students into thriving thinkers who are confident, healthy, adaptive, and resilient.
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A Short Guide to Academic Writing de-mystifies the process of writing and describes everything that is needed to write in an academic and professional style. Contained are instructions related to the writing process and what the product should look like. Written in a crisp, concise style, Andrew Johnson makes these ideas easily accessible to readers of all levels of writing experience. This text contains information that is appropriate for any undergraduate...
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Support the growth of your students with meaningful, effective social-emotional learning (SEL). Full of resources, tools, and planning templates, this comprehensive guide provides everything you need to embed SEL practices within your daily work. You'll engage in deep reflection and discover ways to refine instruction, lesson planning, and assessment, promote whole-child development, and foster a productive learning environment for all.
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Are you looking for a comprehensive guide to harness the power of ChatGPT technology and incorporate it into your classroom? ChatGPT In Education: Enhancing learning with AI-Powered Technology is the perfect guide for educators who want to use ChatGPT to revolutionize their classroom experience. Learn the basics of how to use ChatGPT, as well as how to choose the right tools and best practices for implementation. Plus, get first-hand accounts from...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has immense potential to enhance teaching and learning in countless ways. However, for educators and course designers, this potential can seem overwhelming, confusing and even frightening. In this book, researcher and educational innovator Stephen M. Kosslyn demystifies AI and its relationship to education, and he provides a wealth of step-by-step illustrations and examples to help instructors and course designers both...
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This book contains four essays written over twenty-eight years ago while I was teaching writing and literature in the secondary school classroom. The four essays I have included here, published in various English journals over the years, represent what I once believed were original and effective approaches to teaching writing and literature.I do not wish to make apologies for the unpolished prose style of the essays or for arguments I once would have...
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How should I use technology in my courses? What impact does technology have on student learning? Is distance learning effective? Should I give online tests and, if so, how can I be sure of the integrity of the students' work? These are some of the questions that instructors raise as technology becomes an integral part of the educational experience. In Quick Hits for Teaching with Technology, award-winning instructors representing a wide range of academic...
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Shifting to standards-based learning is a big change. Rely on Planning and Teaching in the Standards-Based Classroom to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Authors Jeff Flygare, Jan K. Hoegh, and Tammy Heflebower have created a must-have guide for teachers that delivers straightforward, practical tools and detailed instructions for everything from lesson planning to proficiency scales to parent communication.
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The most effective teachers are those who are both purposeful and intentional in their daily work. Built on seven well-researched teaching principles, this resource outlines how to thoughtfully cultivate a rich learning environment conducive to the success of every student. Topics covered range from classroom management to establishing learning goals and are applicable to new and veteran teachers alike.
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In Curating Inquiries, Grant Lewis shares his knowledge of curriculum design and inquiry learning garnered from more than 20 years of experience in multiple primary schools both in Australia and internationally. This book explores how schools and teachers can develop a conceptual framework that scaffolds the learning journey while developing inquiries worth learning about.
From looking at how to map curriculum across a year or longer using the framework,...
12) Global High School Classrooms: Unveiling the Tapestry of Learning: Challenges, Triumphs, and the Fut
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Embark on an intellectual journey with "Global High School Classrooms: Unveiling the Tapestry of Learning," a riveting exploration of the dynamic world of high school education on a global scale. In this groundbreaking work, the intricate threads of education weave a tapestry that transcends borders, uncovering the complexities, challenges, and triumphs within classrooms worldwide.Dive into the first chapters, where the geographical variation in high...
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Get the Summary of Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K12 in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Peter Liljedahl's "Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics Grades K12" presents a comprehensive approach to fostering critical thinking in mathematics education. The book introduces a variety of engaging tasks, such as Highly Engaging Thinking Tasks, Card Tricks, and Numeracy Tasks,...
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Are you committed to teaching, but feeling ineffective?
• Do you feel like you're exhausting yourself in the classroom, and still not impacting at the level of your potential?
• Do you dream of bringing out the best in every student, but lack the know-how?
• Do you want to stop comparing yourself to other teachers and start leveraging your uniqueness to make a difference?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the guide...
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Enseigner les mathématiques, ce n'est pas seulement communiquer des savoirs ; c'est aussi se taire pour laisser les élèves agir, réfléchir et confronter leurs stratégies avec celles de leurs camarades. Cet ouvrage présente quelques conditions favorables à l'enseignement-apprentissage des mathématiques qui permettent de partir des connaissances des élèves pour les amener à acquérir les savoirs mathématiques visés. Il présente également...
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-¡Prepárate para jugar (y aprender) con los alimentos!
-Descubre los secretos de pi, aprende sobre los números ocultos en la comida, realiza experimentos con formas y patrones, y mucho más.
-Este libro lleva las matemáticas a la cocina para ofrecer un enfoque de aprendizaje divertido e interactivo para toda la familia.
-e interactivo para toda la familia.
Explora los principios y la práctica de la ciencia cotidiana mediante descubrimientos,...
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A Student's Guide to Liberal Learning is an inviting conversation with a learned scholar about the content of an authentic liberal arts education. It surveys ideas and books central to the tradition of humanistic education that has fundamentally shaped our country and our civilization. This accessible volume argues for an order and integration of knowledge so that meaning might be restored to the haphazard approach to study currently dominating higher...
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To study history is to learn about oneself. And to fail to grasp the importance of the past-to remain ignorant of the deeds and writing of previous generations-is to bind oneself by the passions and prejudices of the age into which one is born. John Lukacs, one of today's most widely published historians, explains what the study of history entails, how it has been approached over the centuries, and why it should be undertaken by today's students....
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Embark on a gripping journey through the shadows of history with "The Deadliest Assassins Throughout History," a fascinating exploration of the most lethal individuals who have shaped the course of history from the shadows. We tell these stories in a fun way, easy to understand and captivating graphics. This meticulously researched book delves into the dark world of assassins, revealing:the lives,tactics,and legaciesof the figures who mastered the...
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