Education - Curricula

A CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title 2012!Critical Curriculum Studies offers a novel framework for thinking about how curriculum relates to students' understanding of the world around them. Wayne Au brings together curriculum theory, critical educational studies, and feminist standpoint theory with practical examples of teaching...

Aotearoa New Zealand's early childhood curriculum framework, Te Whāriki, was recognised internationally as an innovative and far-sighted early childhood curriculum policy text when first published in 1996. In 2017 New Zealand's Ministry of Education released a 'refreshed' version of the framework that aimed to...

A well-documented case for how integrated, holistic, and democratic education can actually be achieved.Author: Bertram C. BruceISBN-10: 1475851197ISBN-13: 9781475851199Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/12/2020Pages: 194Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50dReview Citation(s): Choice 11/01/2020

Teach Meaningful includes examples from across grade levels and subject areas to help teachers design curriculum. It provides exercises teachers can use to write and assess curriculum that results in valued outcomes, and protocols that help groups of teachers work together toward more cohesive...

The Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery is often presented as an exciting adventure story of discovery, friendship, and patriotism. However, this same period in U.S. history can be understood quite differently when viewed through an anticolonial lens and the Doctrine of Discovery. How...

Our pupils' success will be defined by their ability to read fluently and skilfully. But despite universal acceptance of reading's vital importance, the reading gap in our classroom remains, and it is linked to an array of factors, such as parental wealth, education and...

This book began as a deep discussion among administrators, teachers, researchers, teacher educators, and educational consultants concerned about the critical reduction of play, engaged learning opportunities, and intellectually stimulating experiences in classrooms for toddlers through the primary grades. This group made a pact to...

Australian education policy for the past 40 years has been heading in the wrong direction and is entirely unsuitable for preparing young people for the 21st century. Exaggeration? Sadly not. For a teacher, there is nothing more exhilarating than encouraging young people to realise...

Problem-based learning (PBL) has been deployed as a student-centered instructional approach and curriculum design in a wide range of academic fields across the world. The majority of educational research to date has focused on knowledge-based outcomes addressing why PBL is useful. Researchers of PBL...

This book will be of interest to a broad readership, regardless of whether they have a background in sociolinguistics, functional linguistics or genre theories. It presents an accessible "meta-language" (i.e. a language for talking about language) that is workable and usable for teachers and...

Attempting fonnally to evaluate something involves the evaluator coming to grips with a number of abstract concepts such as value, merit, worth, growth, criteria, standards, objectives, needs, nonns, client, audience, validity, reliability, objectivity, practical significance, accountability, improvement, process, pro- duct, fonnative, summative, costs, impact,...

The Second Edition of this practical and comprehensive resource offers a multitude of ways to incorporate literature into teaching and learning across a range of disciplines. Future and practicing teachers, librarians, instructional coaches, and school leaders can implement the ideas within this text to...

-NO NEED TO MAKE ANY COPIES - SAVE MONEY -PERFECT for elementary school substitute teachers -HUNDREDS of standards-based activities for K - 5-SPECIFIC skill focus and easy to follow-EXCITING, as well as fun-STEP-BY-STEP instructions for the teacherAuthor: L. LeeISBN-10: 1549598414ISBN-13: 9781549598418Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

STEAM education can be described in two ways. One model emphasizes the arts and is not as concerned about the accuracy of the STEM fields. In the second model, STEM content is the prevailing force with a focus on accuracy, and the arts are...

1. Introduction2. Not Just Novels: The Pedagogical Possibilities of the Graphic Narrative3. Understanding Rhetoric, Understanding Genre: A Rhetorical Genre Studies Approached Writing Course 4. Writing Through Comics5. Teaching the History and Theory of American Comics: 20th Century Graphic Novels as a Complex Literary Genre6....

This book offers a moral rather than instrumental notion of university education whilst locating the university within society. It reflects a balancing of the instrumentalization of higher education as a mode of employment training and enhances the notion of the students' well-being being at...

This book explores the philosophical, ideological and practical dimensions of curriculum using an intercultural lens. It is cross-cultural, comparative and inclusive, with each chapter featuring case studies from a minimum of three countries across different continents. By using the same methods of data collection...

This book offers a moral rather than instrumental notion of university education whilst locating the university within society. It reflects a balancing of the instrumentalization of higher education as a mode of employment training and enhances the notion of the students' well-being being at...

This book convincingly argues that effective culturally responsive pedagogies require teachers to firstly undertake a critical deconstruction of Self in relation to and with the Other; and secondly, to take into account how power affects the socio-political, cultural and historical contexts in which the...

In this volume teacher educators explicitly and implicitly share their visions for the purposes, experiences, and commitments necessary for social studies teacher preparation in the twenty-first century. It is divided into six sections where authors reconsider: 1) purposes, 2) course curricula, 3) collaboration with...

This book analyzes the murals and texts of the Dunhuang Grottoes, one of the most famous sites of cultural heritage on the Silk Road in Northwest China, from an educational perspective. The Dunhuang Grottoes are well-known in the world for their stunning beauty and...

The Classics, Unit 1, The Witch of Blackbird Pond, is a multi-level, interdisciplinary thematic unit developed for children in grades 3-6, centering around classic literature. Covering all subjects except math, this study guide is designed for children who enjoy an active learning environment. Perfect...

This work is the brain-child of our individual and collective research work teaching over the years. The book contains eight chapters ranging from meaning, types, scope of school curriculum, curriculum development process, curriculum innovation and change, curriculum implementation and instruction. Others include instructional materials...

On Being a Teacher links teaching to the unique human characteristics that each person possesses. Written with the preservice, beginning, and veteran teacher in mind, the authors help educators discover their own special traits that make them superlative teachers. This book covers: Research-based teaching...

Musi-Matics! has also successfully been used in college classes for elementary education and music education methods courses. This book guides teachers and future teachers through the lesson planning process and through arts-integration concepts.Author: Karin K. NolanISBN-10: 157886979XISBN-13: 9781578869794Publisher: R & L EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/16/2009Pages:...

Co-published by MENC: The National Association for Music EducationAuthor: The National Association for Music EducaISBN-10: 1578867304ISBN-13: 9781578867301Publisher: R & L EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/01/2007Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.54lbsSize: 8.95h x 6.35w x 0.36dReview Citation(s): Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2008 pg. 275

Authors Lynn Settlow and Margarita Jacovino offer teachers and specialists something unique_they define phonemic awareness in simple language and put to rest any confusion between phonemic awareness and phonics.Author: Lynn Settlow, Margarita JacovinoISBN-10: 1578861535ISBN-13: 9781578861538Publisher: R & L EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/01/2004Pages: 80Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

Darlene Wilson details methods for promoting an atmosphere in which students not only succeed academically but are eager to do their best, while concentrating on the basic values of respect, responsibility, consideration, and sensitivity. Wilson's path allows teachers to maintain excellence in academic achievement...

An overview of a comprehensive band program with a detailed listing of the specific concepts and skills and the performance level at which each is normally introduced and reinforced.Author: The National Association for Music EducaISBN-10: 1565450043ISBN-13: 9781565450042Publisher: R & L EducationLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/1991Pages: 72Format:...

Take the pressure off your busy schedule with these standards-based library lessons! Quick and easy to implement, these proven 20-minute instructional lessons, organized by grade level, equip you with everything you need to effectively teach library and information literacy skills to students in kindergarten...

At Plain and not so Plain Academy we believe that learning at home should be an enjoyable time between you and your child. Not something that they dread because they have hundreds of repetition problems to do over and over again. Plain and not...

At Plain and not so Plain Academy we believe that learning at home should be an enjoyable time between you and your child. Not something that they dread because they have hundreds of repetition problems to do over and over again. Plain and not...

At Plain and not so Plain Academy we believe that learning at home should be an enjoyable time between you and your child. Not something that they dread because they have hundreds of repetition problems to do over and over again. Plain and not...

Welcome to the Medical Investigation 101 Workbook. This workbook aligns with and supplements the material from Medical Investigation 101. It provides opportunities to reinforce and measure your learning from each chapter. The more medical terminology you master, and the more you understand about medical...

At Plain and not so Plain Academy we believe that learning at home should be an enjoyable time between you and your child. Not something that they dread because they have hundreds of repetition problems to do over and over again. Plain and not...

Melanin Origins LLC is committed to literacy and empowerment through powerful images and stories representative of diverse backgrounds and cultural pride. Our books are the perfect addition to any primary classroom for the benefit of all students.This curriculum packet is a TEKS / Common...

Winner of the 2017 NAGC Curriculum Studies AwardSpace, Structure, and Story integrates Earth and space science with science fiction and nonfiction texts, poetry, and art. This unit, developed by Vanderbilt University's Programs for Talented Youth, is aligned to the Common Core State Standards and...

The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Nonfiction targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary....

The best-selling Differentiating Instruction With Menus series has helped teachers nationwide differentiate instruction for their high-ability learners with easy-to-use menus and exciting tools to challenge and reach gifted and advanced students in the classroom. Each book includes an updated, student-friendly rubric that can assess...

Enrichment clusters engage students and facilitators in student-driven, real-world learning experiences. Grouped by interest, students working like practicing professionals apply advanced content and methods to develop products and services for authentic audiences. Clusters are scheduled during the school day over an extended period of...

2014 Reprint of 1899 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Since its publication over 150 years ago, "The Idea of a University" has had an influence on the shaping and goals of higher education. The issues that...

2011 Reprint of 1902 edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. John Dewey recognized that "children's development and learning were anything but rational and orderly, he and his followers advocated a child-centered and community-centered curriculum to give students...

Enrich students' social studies learning in Morning Meeting This book is ideal for getting K-6 students excited about - and deepening their understanding of - the world around them. The activities cover a wide range of topics, concepts, and skills, in geography, civics, economics,...

A wealth of material for educators in schools, universities and other educational settings. They will also be a substantial resource for students undertaking higher degree studies in education.... Sure to make a significant contribution to policy development, educational practice and school reform in future′...

The Third Edition of this popular book reflects contemporary research as well as thinking about the role and value of play in learning and development, within and beyond early childhood. The author explores recent developments across international contexts which endorse play, and argues for...

Millions of Americans are stressed over money. They are broke, struggling and afraid. Jobs are disappearing and the black community has been consistently hit especially hard with various forms of severe economic despair. In light of these challenging times, it is critical that we...

Millions of Americans are stressed over money. They are broke, struggling and afraid. Jobs are disappearing and the black community has been consistently hit especially hard with various forms of severe economic despair. In light of these challenging times, it is critical that we...

If you're a librarian charged with collecting curriculum materials and children's literature to support the Common Core State Standards, then this book--the only one that offers explicit advice on collection development in curriculum collections--is for you. While there are many publications on the Common...

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...

This book is a compendium of lesson plans for classroom exercises designed to foster philosophical inquiry with young people. It introduces the reader to a wide range of activities for exploring philosophical questions and problems with children from preschool age through high-school.Author: David ShapiroISBN-10:...