Education - Curricula

What goes on in a classroom? can mean "Are teachers imparting knowledge that will raise test scores?" or it can mean much more. In this series of essays, Block addresses the nature of the classroom as a place for encounter and engagements: with curriculum...

This book challenges educators to be agents of change, to take history into their own hands, and to make social justice central to the educational endeavor. Paraskeva embraces a pedagogy of hope championed by Paulo Freire where people become conscious of their capacity to...

This text critically addresses, through college student voices, the American school reform movement in its rhetoric, policy, and practice. It demonstrates how university courses can be designed to treat students as engaged citizens and contextualizes students' voices in the private university and the public...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This book describes Stenhouse's contribution to education, explores the contemporary relevance of his thinking and brings his work to the attention of a wide range of students, teachers, teacher educators and others involved in education.Author: John ElliottISBN-10: 041566456XISBN-13: 9780415664561Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/15/2011Pages: 168Format: HardcoverWeight:...

In this chapter we interrogate the debate between mathematicians and mathematics educators. This debate is widely recognized in the United States, for instance, where the term 'math wars' is often used in reference to the heated disagreements between mathematicians and mathematics edu- tors. Such...

What happens when a new social technology is imposed on the established social technology of the school? This book presents an unusual application of critical cultural analysis to a series of empirical case studies of educational uses of information and communication technologies (ICTs). Drawing...

Based on research conducted in a three year, mixed-method, multi-site National Science Foundation, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program Project, this book offers a comprehensive look into how engineering department culture and climate impacts the successful retention of female and minority college...

Of interest to scholars both within and outside the U.S., this volume reports how curriculum studies scholars in Mexico understand their field's intellectual history, its present circumstances, and the relations among these intersecting domains with globalization.Author: W. PinarISBN-10: 0230114806ISBN-13: 9780230114807Publisher: Palgrave MacMillanLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/21/2011Pages:...

Federal and state funding agencies have invested billions of dollars into secondary STEM (Science, Technology, Education, Mathematics) educational reform over the past decade. This volume addresses the interplay of external and internal variables associated with school reform and how this dynamic has impacted many...

Marxist thinking can offer a critical understanding of education in an international context. Jones tackles these issues from a variety of angles and perspectives, taking advantage of recent theoretical innovations in Marxist analysis as well as the personal experiences of educational practitioners with Marxist...

This collection, comprised of chapters focused on the intellectual histories and present circumstances of curriculum studies in Brazil, is Pinar's summary of exchanges (occurring over a two-year period) between the authors and members of an International Panel (scholars working in Finland, South Africa, the...

The Peace of Mind Flex Curriculum for Grade 3 is a series of 15 engaging, flexible lessons designed to help students manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and peacefully resolve conflicts. The curriculum is built on six foundational pillars: Mindfulness, Brain Science, Kindness and Compassion,...

Innovative approaches in physical and sports education play a crucial role in promoting holistic student development, physical literacy, and lifelong wellness. As education systems evolve, there is an increasing need to integrate technology, cultural responsiveness, and interdisciplinary methods to meet diverse learner needs. These...

The primary focus of educational innovations should be on teaching and learning theories. With our learning tool books, we combine Old Education tools and New Education to achieve success for all kids. All children can learn, some just take different paths.Author: Manswell T. PetersonISBN-10:...

This is the first book in English dedicated to Sicilian studies (Sicilianistics), namely the history, culture and literature of Sicily. Authored by two leading Anglophone Sicilian scholars based in Palermo, it presents a general outline for the study of Sicily. Though intended as a...

So you want to predict the weather? We can do that!We are all visual learners. So, just like all of the IntuitivScience books, you will start by learning to use simple, intuitive diagrams to represent three basic theories. You are probably already familiar with...

The Dilemma: What Will Christians Do in 2012? Is a must read for all Christians. It outlines in detail the divergent theology of the Mormon religion, and why Christians should not endorse it in any form. The first of the Ten Commandments that God...

This contributed volume explores equity and social justice within the field of mathematics education. In part one, Helga Jungwirth's introductory chapter provides a strong theoretical overview that is based in actual classroom behaviors and a typology that classifies the various interpretations found within this...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This brand new edition of Accessing the Curriculum for Learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorders will provide educators with the principles and practices of Structured Teaching and how to apply these to enable learners to access the curriculum, whatever that curriculum may be. This unique...

For many teachers and teacher education students, research is initially, a daunting prospect. Educational Research: Creative Thinking and Doing, Second Edition, is an accessible and engaging text which introduces students to the broad field of educational research and demonstrates how to use research when...

GenAI offers the opportunity to transform schooling just as the introduction of the printing press enabled mass literacy and Google revolutionized information access. We can no longer assume schools should look like they did for us - chairs in rows with teachers leading students...

Online learning has gained popularity as a preferred option for higher education institutions globally, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has created a need for educators and practitioners to understand the strategies and techniques required for designing and delivering effective online courses that...

A FULL YEAR OF OPEN-AND-GO LESSON PLANS, STORIES, ACTIVITIES, FULL COLOR MAIN LESSON BOOK ILLUSTRATIONS, AND TEACHER GUIDANCE! Where Numbers Come to Life Through Story, Art, Rhythm, and WonderStep into a world where math is more than numbers-it's a living experience. Rooted in the...

Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies in Higher Education invites readers to reconceptualize the way they think about teaching, learning, and living together in a pluralistic society. Co-written by a teacher educator and his students, this practical resource shares the ways a uniquely positioned graduate course implemented...

Culturally Sustaining Pedagogies in Higher Education invites readers to reconceptualize the way they think about teaching, learning, and living together in a pluralistic society. Co-written by a teacher educator and his students, this practical resource shares the ways a uniquely positioned graduate course implemented...

Youth titled this book Personal Truths because they shared their personal journeys, what they think of themselves, what others think of them, and who they are when their masks are removed. Artists encourage us to recognize personal truths may differ from what society values...

Combines theory and practice to inspire teachers to embrace a sense of surprise in their classrooms.What would your classroom be like if you could see it as something surprising, novel, and fresh in every moment? What are the unique gifts that students and teachers...

This book comprises the full selected Regular Lectures from the Proceedings of the 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education (ICME-12), which was held at COEX in Seoul, Korea, from July 8th to 15th, 2012. ICME-12 brought together 4700 experts from 100 countries, working to...

Teaching content and measuring content are frequently considered separate entities when designing teaching instruction. This can create a disconnect between how students are taught and how well they succeed when it comes time for assessment. To heal this rift, the theory of meaningful learning...

Economic challenges are becoming very difficult to manage throughout the world, and entrepreneurship can play a key role in handling these new realities. Due to this, academic institutions must update their study programs and knowledge, modernize their curricula, and integrate research activities in their...

Coverage of heritage and archeology in formal education is typically limited. These subjects are typically taught through specific and anecdotal activities that do not respond to a specific methodological foundation. School-museum relationships offer numerous benefits for design participation experiences with long-term perspectives in conducting...

Empowering learners for life requires a fundamental shift in higher education curriculum design. New priorities, pedagogies, technologies, spaces, and assessment strategies are required to enable learners to take ownership of their learning. "Student-centeredness" concepts are still prescriptive in nature as most decisions on curriculum,...

Digital tools and applications are an intricate part of many classroom communities. In the field of education, there is a need to continually monitor the digital landscape and keep up to date on the tools and applications that are available to classroom teachers and...

The infusion of technology into curriculum influences the methods and techniques used to educate the student population. By integrating effective technology in education, teachers are provided with a better opportunity to adapt and enhance the learning experience for students from various backgrounds. Diverse Learning...

With the dawn of electronic databases, information technologies, and the Internet, organizations, now more than ever, have easy access to all the knowledge they need to conduct their business. However, utilizing and detecting the beneficial information can pose as a challenge. Enhancing Knowledge Discovery...

When facilitating high-quality education, using digital technology to personalize students' learning is a focus in the development of instruction. There is a need to unify the multifaceted directions in personalized learning by presenting a coherent and organized vision in the design of personalized learning...

Today, millions of students cross geographic, cultural, and educational borders for their higher education. Trends of international student mobility are significant to universities, educators, business leaders, and governments to increase revenue and campus diversity in the global marketplace. As such, it is vital to...

In an effort to enhance the quality of education, universities and colleges are developing programs that help faculty and staff internationalize curriculum. These programs will purposefully develop the intercultural perspectives of students. Curriculum Internationalization and the Future of Education is a critical scholarly resource...

The implementation of the Common Core State Standards program has spearheaded many changes within the education field. As this initiative is ultimately designed to optimize student performance and success, it is critical that teacher education programs and technological tools being utilized in classrooms align...

How to engineer change in your middle school science classroomWith the Next Generation Science Standards, your students won't just be scientists--they'll be engineers. But you don't need to reinAuthor: Cary I. SneiderISBN-10: 1483307379ISBN-13: 9781483307374Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/11/2014Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.55lbsSize: 10.80h x 8.40w...

First Published in 1998. There is a current preoccupation with educational standards with claims that overall standards of achievement have fallen. The purpose of this book, therefore, is to address the question of how children learn across the primary National Curriculum subjects, with implications...

Implementation Fidelity in Education Research, from two Senior Researchers with American Institutes for Research, provides the first serious, theoretical perspective on the practical considerations of implementation fidelity in program development. Author: Coby MeyersISBN-10: 1138013803ISBN-13: 9781138013803Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/09/2014Pages: 222Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.97lbsSize: 9.10h x 6.10w...

This workbook is a great way for children ages 3 and up to learn the letters of the Polish alphabet and link them with polish words, all words have English translations. Perfect writing practice for bilingual Polish - English kids.Author: Mariusz Mark KrukowskiISBN-10: 1091961832ISBN-13:...

This one-of-a-kind collection will help today's educators feel and understand the power that communities can harness through organizing and solidarity. This volume highlights some of Wayne Au's most impactful essays and articles across his 25 years as an educator, activist, and scholar. In this...

This one-of-a-kind collection will help today's educators feel and understand the power that communities can harness through organizing and solidarity. This volume highlights some of Wayne Au's most impactful essays and articles across his 25 years as an educator, activist, and scholar. In this...

Engaging students in learning about their subject is a central concern for all teachers and teacher educators. How teachers view and use the pedagogic potential of different tasks to engage pupils with knowledge in different subjects, is central to this endeavour.　 Designing Tasks in...

There is a strong sense of existential crisis in US education. In a time that is discouraging, disturbing, and daunting, Curriculum as Lived: Currere, Mindfulness, and Nonviolent Companionship features an uplifting collection of educators' writings, as they expand their interior space, diving into the...

There is a strong sense of existential crisis in US education. In a time that is discouraging, disturbing, and daunting, Curriculum as Lived: Currere, Mindfulness, and Nonviolent Companionship features an uplifting collection of educators' writings, as they expand their interior space, diving into the...