Education - Curricula

Celebrating Intellectual Curiosity: Kindergarten Through College Scholarship and Research broadens the perspective on academic pursuits. Curiosity needs to be cultivated at all school levels. All formats of scholarship and research contribute to increased human understanding.The criteria for evaluating different scholarly activity needs to be...

Continuity and Innovation in Honors College Curricula is the second volume in the edited series Honors Education in Transition, which examines the proliferation of honors programs and colleges in American higher education. While honors education has become ubiquitous in American higher education, this transformation...

Kids Can Think aims to bring the richness of philosophical thinking into the classroom. It invites teachers to think about the value of such thinking in the modern world, where children have to understand and evaluate ever more complex and challenging ideas. This book...

Teachable Moments will look at various pieces of the vocation of what it means to be a teacher in our school buildings today - through all of the most impactful reforms on the fabric of American education. As administrators, we see the push for...

Welcome to Poetryland: Teaching Poetry Writing to Young Children draws from Shelley Savren's forty years of teaching poetry writing in grades pre-K-6 and to focus populations, including gifted and special education students, students in after school programs and at art museums, and homeless, abused,...

In his previously written articles and books, Chris Edwards has argued that Teaching should be considered a field that is separate from both the field of Education and from the content area fields. Teaching is a field which synthesizes content and method for classroom...

In his previously written articles and books, Chris Edwards has argued that teaching should be considered a field that is separate from both the field of education and from the content area fields. Teaching is a field which synthesizes content and method for classroom...

The purpose of Thinking through Writing is to prove thinking skills are taught best through writing. All parts of the brain and all types of learning styles are used in writing activities, simultaneously instructing thinking skills. This book provides an example of a writing...

The purpose of Thinking through Writing is to prove thinking skills are taught best through writing. All parts of the brain and all types of learning styles are used in writing activities, simultaneously instructing thinking skills. This book provides an example of a writing...

A Common Sense Spelling Book: In Two Parts (1913) by Thomas Walter Butcher is a comprehensive guide to spelling for students of all ages. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the basics of spelling, including phonetics, syllables, and...

This text supports student teachers, NQTs and practitioners in implementing the Citizenship Order in secondary schools - to be introduced in September 2002. The authors provide an intellectual challenge, examples and strategies.Author: James Arthur,Daniel WrightISBN-10: 1138420581ISBN-13: 9781138420588Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/02/2017Pages: 160Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.02lbsSize: 9.61h...

Teachers across the nation have fallen in love with the Adventures of Honey children's book series, and Dawn Lozano, an expert in curriculum development, has created four lessons from each of the three titles in the series. She has included lessons for Reading, Writing,...

Rainbow Play for Social, Emotional, Physical and Behavioral Growth in children is a Social Emotional Learning curriculum that may be used by professionals that work with children across several areas. Special Education, Regular Education teachers, Behavioral Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers and many other professionals...

This book offers specific examples and empirical evidence of how multimodal integrated science-literacy curriculum and teaching in urban primary-grade classrooms give students opportunities to learn science and to develop positive images of themselves as scientists. Author: Maria VarelasISBN-10: 041589784XISBN-13: 9780415897846Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/19/2012Pages: 236Format:...

This book is about the social, political and cultural content of elementary and secondary textbooks in American education. It focuses on the nature of the discourses-the content and context-that represent what is included in textbooks.Author: Eugene F. Jr. ProvenzoISBN-10: 0415886465ISBN-13: 9780415886468Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/02/2010Pages:...

Grounded in theory and research, The All-Day Kindergarten and Pre-K Curriculum provides an activity-based and classroom-proven curriculum for educators to consider as they plan and interact with pre-k and kindergarten children. Author: Doris Pronin FrombergISBN-10: 0415881528ISBN-13: 9780415881524Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/15/2011Pages: 430Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.64lbsSize: 9.00h...

Primary Religious Education - A New Approach models a much needed pedagogical framework, encouraging conceptual enquiry and linking theory to its implementation within the wider curriculum in schools.Author: Clive Erricker,Judith Lowndes,Elaine BellchambersISBN-10: 0415480663ISBN-13: 9780415480666Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/28/2010Pages: 232Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.37lbsSize: 10.00h x 7.00w x...

This comprehensive volume on teaching peace and war demonstrates that our choice of pedagogy, or the way we structure a curriculum, must be attentive to context. Pedagogical strategies that work with one class may not work in another, whether over time or across space...

Throughout the last decade there has been an unprecedented amount of activity in curriculum policy, and recent years have seen the acceleration of that activity following the Education Reform Act of 1988. This reader is a selection of work which addresses some of the...

The Facilitator's Guide to Moving F.A.S.T. - Friends Against Street Terrorism - is the essential companion to the 20-Week Participant Manual. Designed for educators, mentors, community leaders, and program facilitators, this guide provides the tools, structure, and strategies to deliver the Moving F.A.S.T. curriculum...

The Outcasts - A.C.T.S. in Action - B2 (Year 2, Quarter 2)Step into the junkyard, meet the misfits, and discover how God sees what others overlook.Outcasts is the second quarter of Year 2 in the A.C.T.S. in Action curriculum, a three-year Apostolic Sunday School...

This book brings together theoretical and empirical enquiries into curricula, pedagogy and assessment, informed by the influential traditions of social realism and Basil Bernstein's sociology of education. It provides tools for understanding persistent educational inequalities and approaches to inclusive educational systems.Author: Grace HealyISBN-10: 1041093942ISBN-13:...

Curriculum integration disrupts traditional subject-by-subject structures in favour of more interdisciplinary approaches. While cross-curricular teaching and learning has promise, pathways to classroom practice are not always straightforward. In a rich exploration of curriculum integration, this book brings together global perspectives to examine its theoretical...

Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum. The purpose of the journal is to promote the scholarly study of teaching and curriculum. The aim is to provide readers with knowledge and strategies of teaching...

In the fast-paced world of education, fostering a positive and enduring learning environment is paramount. Empathy and resilience, crucial attributes in today's classrooms, can be nurtured and fortified through the timeless wisdom of Stoicism. This empowering book, "Empathy and Resilience in Education," offers a...

"Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids: Practice makes perfect, so make sure you give children plenty of opportunities to practice their cursive handwriting skills! abc workbooks for kindergarteners, workbooks for preschoolers, k workbook age 5. cursive handwriting workbook for kids grade 2, cursive handwriting workbook...

This Health and Family Life workbook addresses the needs of primary level children, and those of their teachers, and parents, to help them cope with the challenges they face growing up today. This grade 2 book will help young children to understand and manage...

Aunt Phil's Trunk Proudly PresentsThe Call of the Wild and Other Northland StoriesCurriculum that brings literature alive!Teacher GuideThis curriculum guide, along with accompanying book Aunt Phil's Trunk Proudly Presents The Call of the Wild and Other Northland Stories by Jack London, makes reading and...

This innovative curriculum book provides key materials, resources, and tools to help secondary educators prepare their students to be engaged citizens of their community, state, nation and world. Five complete units of instruction, based on West Virginia Content Standards and Objectives, provide meaningful lessons...

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...

Traditionally understood as an ancient teaching method conceived by the philosopher Socrates, scholars in education have boldly explored the definitions, philosophical underpinnings, assumptions, and uses of Socratic dialogue in various learning situations and educational settings. Despite its ancient origins, the Socratic Method has an...

Educational practices have seen a wide array of technological advancements in recent years. As learning methods making the transition to online and virtual settings, instructors are required to develop teaching plans that conform to the new era of e-learning. Designing, developing, and deploying these...

Love In A Big World ‪is a social & emotional learning/character education movement for kids ages 5-14. Love In A Big World is a tool for creating a common language and meaningful conversations in your community. Based on 24 character traits, Love In A...

Pedagogy for talented students is a widely discussed area in the field of gifted education. Much debate exists over the instruction required to meet the unique learning needs of the gifted. The learning experiences focused on the strategies of yesterday are no longer sufficient...

The need for more empathetic and community-focused students must begin with educators, as service-learning has begun to grow in popularity throughout the years. By implementing service and community aspects into the classroom at an early age, educators have a greater chance of influencing students...

Writing Instruction for Generation 2.0 addresses many of the concerns teachers have about the impact of the digital world on student writing and suggests ways for teachers to approach these issues within a 21st century literacies framework. This book is not about teaching the...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the topics that are currently relevant in K-12 curricula, including the school librarian's role in dealing with these issues, collaborating with teachers, and connecting to classrooms. This latest version of Connecting Libraries with Classrooms: The Curricular Roles...

As technological influences and advancements change the format and availability of online learning, instructional design is forced to adapt and accommodate to these changes by exploring different approaches to form, function, and style. These changes are noticeable in the characteristics of instructional design and...

Distance learning is becoming increasingly prevalent in educational settings around the world as it provides more flexibility and access to classes for students and educators alike. While online classrooms are proving to be popular, there is a significant gap in the personalization and humanization...

Continuity and Innovation in Honors College Curricula is the second volume in the edited series Honors Education in Transition, which examines the proliferation of honors programs and colleges in American higher education. While honors education has become ubiquitous in American higher education, this transformation...

Present Successes and Future Challenges in Honors Education is the first volume in an edited series examining the proliferation of honors programs and colleges in American higher education. While honors education has become ubiquitous in American higher education, this transformation has happened without systematic...

Many can now conclude that utilizing educational technologies can be considered the primary tools to inspire students to learn. Combining these technologies with the best teaching and learning practices can engage in creativity and imagination in the engineering field. Using Technology Tools to Innovate...

Engineering education methods and standards are important features of engineering programs that should be carefully designed both to provide students and stakeholders with valuable, active, integrated learning experiences, and to provide a vehicle for assessing program outcomes. With the driving force of the globalization...

This comprehensive resource provides teachers with solid guidelines for choosing standards and designing a curriculum that balances the needs of students with federal mandates.Author: Pearl G. SolomonISBN-10: 1412969840ISBN-13: 9781412969840Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/08/2009Pages: 248Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.15lbsSize: 9.90h x 7.00w x 0.80d