Education - Curricula

This book provides a new approach to curriculum development. It combines past with present schooling needs by drawing on Western historical traditions in the philosophy of education and contempary designs for specific student groups.Author: Donald K. SharpesISBN-10: 1138967165ISBN-13: 9781138967168Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/31/2016Pages: 128Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Imagining Time and Space in Universities presents critical theorizations of time and space to analyze discourses and practices of globalization and internationalization. As both dimensions have been understood in separate and hierarchical modes limited attention is given to cultural meanings embedded in these institutional...

Newell compares the fundamental assumptions of five major worldviews of education and their implications for classroom practice, incorporating history and case studies and posing questions about the limits and benefits of employing each today.Author: T. NewellISBN-10: 1137398019ISBN-13: 9781137398017Publisher: Palgrave PivotLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/28/2014Pages: 159Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Scholars from three continents collaborate to create a truly global understanding of curriculum in the world's most populous country. This book discusses major topics in curriculum studies in China and shows how Chinese scholars understand their field's history, circumstances, and place in a globalized...

In order to determine how history education can be harnessed to reduce conflict attitudes and intentions and create a culture of peace, this book examines how history curricula and textbooks shape the identities of their students through their portrayals of ingroup and outgroup identity,...

Carter and Pickett explore how educators and families can teach peace education through youth literature and literacy development. Showing how to assess, choose, and make use of literature that can be used to teach both literacy and peace education, they walk through individual methods:...

In this essential guide for educators, Fay Adams offers a comprehensive overview of the elementary school curriculum, covering topics such as reading, writing, mathematics, and social studies. With a focus on best practices and effective teaching methods, this book is an invaluable resource for...

The latest edition of this annual grants directory features over 2,700 funding opportunities from more than 1,500 sponsors--including U.S. and foreign foundations, corporations, government agencies, and other organizations--listed here for elementary schools, school districts, educators, adult education programs, alternative education programs, and PreK-12 educational...

Information and Communication Technologies in Real-Life Learning presents the results of an International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) working conference held December 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. The working conference was organized by IFIP Working Group 3.2 (Informatics and ICT in Higher Education) and IFIP...

What is leadership? Can it be taught, or is it an inborn quality? How does a young person, in the controlled environment of home, school, and peer groups, learn to be a leader in a way that relates to the larger context of community...

By joining bodies of research in media theory, cultural studies, and critical pedagogy, Developing Media Literacy in Cyberspace offers a vision of learning that values social empowerment over technical skills. An inquiry into the existence and range of models equipped to cultivate critical teaching...

Author: Andrea L. McWilliams, A. E. Dreyfuss, James E. BecvarISBN-10: 1944996044ISBN-13: 9781944996048Publisher: Pltlis PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/15/2019Pages: 84Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.48lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d

Science education varies across cultures, influenced by factors like educational philosophy, societal values, economic conditions, and historical contexts. Cross-cultural comparisons of science education offer valuable insights into how different countries approach the teaching of scientific concepts and skills, as well as the outcomes they...

Boldly Black: Afrocentric Workbook Series is a thoughtfully designed educational resource for educators, parents, and caregivers passionate about integrating Black history and culture into their students' academic journeys. This workbook series provides a unique blend of historical exploration and skill-building exercises, ensuring students can...

This volume explores concepts and theories of food literacy to understand the interdisciplinary paradigms, perspectives, and emerging discourses in and beyond formal educational contexts in the Global South, specifically South Asia. In doing so, this volume provides a comprehensive overview of existing literature on...

Since the dawn of time, tribal and community elders, religious leaders, philosophers, parents, and teachers have been instructing the next generation through stories. Stories help us to identify more with the content and see its value. Stories make learning fun. Anyone who has ever...

This easy-to-use guide to curriculum mapping and instructional planning for K-8 student-centered classrooms blends standards, rubrics, interdisciplinary units, and a "Teacher's Tool Chest" for successful learning.Author: Michelle A. Langa, Janice L. YostISBN-10: 1412914949ISBN-13: 9781412914949Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/19/2006Pages: 136Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.33lbsSize: 11.30h x 8.61w...

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 classroom narrative explores how teachers can build and sustain an intellectually and emotionally fulfilling teaching practice while changing the way students experience school. Written by an English and history teacher in a Philadelphia public high school, this book presents a framework of teaching...

A comprehensive overview of all the components necessary to run an effective early childhood program as a teacher, this bright new text remains keenly focused on application and skill-building, utilizing several areas of child development-aesthetic, affective, cognitive, language, physical, and social-as the basis for...

In the fast-paced world of health care, effective communication makes a difference between a successful outcome and a critical error. In Communication Among Health Professionals, Iris Mercedes Berríos, PT, DPT, MPH, EdD, explores the vital role that clear, concise, and gentle communication plays in...

Written by teachers, for teachers, the Companion Journal for Deeper Thinking in the Classroom unlocks potential in your personal and professional life. Imagine a tool that guides you through the renowned CREATE Method and provides a hands-on, practical approach to improving creative and critical...

In academia, a looming challenge threatens the very foundations of education as we know it. This formidable adversary is none other than the demographic cliff, a phenomenon that casts a long shadow over the future of higher learning. Simultaneously, the shifting perceptions of education...

This book presents an historical and contemporary overview of Early Childhood Education for Sustainability (ECEfS). It is written by pioneering Australian and Swedish researchers and includes commentary from other key academics in the field. It traces ECEfS from its 1980's origins through to contemporary...

The Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education is a comprehensive reference text, covering every topic in the field with entries ranging from short descriptions to much longer pieces where the topic warrants more elaboration. The entries provide access to theories and to research in the area...

This booklet contains the evaluations for The Classics Unit 1 - The Witch of Blackbird Pond. Answer keys are located in the Unit 1 Teacher's Edition for this same novel.Author: Linda W. HurstISBN-10: 1987764498ISBN-13: 9781987764499Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/11/2018Pages: 40Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.26lbsSize:...

This book accompanies The Classics Unit 1, The Witch of Blackbird Pond Student Activity Book. It contains lesson plans, tests, a bibliography and other materials needed by the teacher using The Classics Unit 1.Author: Linda Whittington HurstISBN-10: 1986390187ISBN-13: 9781986390187Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

It's Not Rocket Science! Designing Meaningful Learning Experiences in the Elementary Classroom is a hands-on manual that streamlines the curriculum design process by utilizing a four-step approach: deconstructing, reconstructing, lesson planning, and assessing. Grounded in a theoretical framework that all students, regardless of background,...

Avoid common teaching mistakes and acquire positive strategies and approaches! All teachers make mistakes, but when those missteps involve students, they can have negative effects for years to come. This second edition of the bestseller by Carolyn Orange offers reflective scenarios and insights to...

This book provides fresh perspectives for teachers working to make science accessible to all K-12 students. The second edition addresses teaching and learning science in a post-pandemic world and the importance of equity and justice in science classrooms. This is a perfect resource for...

Observe, analyze and graph motion: from ambulation, to acceleration, to colliding marbles. Study objects in orbit and in free-fall. Make jet straws, catapults, and more. Mass, inertia, balanced and unbalanced forces, acceleration, action and reaction all make sense. Thank Newton for all this fun!Author:...

In this valuable resource, Hurst and Otis bring together the methods and philosophy for the extensive use of trade books in the middle school curriculum. Novels, picture books, and non-fiction materials are summarized and extended within the context of themes, literary study, and focus...

The ninth-century English king Alfred the Great is perhaps best known for his military victories against the Vikings, but Asser's portrait of him also shows Alfred as a man of great personal character. In both his public and private life, Alfred sought to be...

Collins Cambridge IGCSETM Biology provides complete coverage of the revised Cambridge IGCSE Biology syllabus (0610/0970) for examination from 2023 and is packed full of questions, in depth content, practical investigative skills features and more.Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment International Education- Ensure complete and comprehensive coverage...