Education - Curricula

Our role as educators is to develop a curriculum which facilitates outstanding learning and which builds social, cultural and educational capital. The curriculum is much more than a content driven document, it is the vehicle for educational change. This book compliments the Make it...

Underpinned by pedagogical practices and theories of what works in teaching computing, this book gives existing and new teachers ideas to enable them to plan an inclusive curriculum for the secondary school computing classroom. Computing is one of the fastest-developing subjects in the curriculum,...

Taking the Complexity Out of Concepts is a practical resource designed by Innovative Global Education (IGE) to assist educators in making the shift from a content-based curriculum to a conceptual curriculum. The authors' aim is to do what the title suggests, taking the complexity...

Learning Outside the Classroom outlines theory and practice that will enable and encourage teachers to systematically and progressively incorporate meaningful outdoor learning opportunities into their daily teaching activities in a wide variety of environments and with diverse populations of pupils. This is the first...

This landmark text was one of the first to introduce and analyze contemporary concepts of curriculum that emerged from the Reconceptualization of curriculum studies in the 1970s and 1980s. This new edition brings readers up to date on the major research themes (postmodernism, ecological,...

This new book provides educators with practical help for using a myriad of available digital tools to transform time-tested models of teaching in order to make 21st century learning more efficient, effective, and engaging. The authors focus on helping educators design effective instruction that...

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 is the first in a 3-volume series on School & College Curriculum Design from the best-selling author of 'How to Become a School Leader' and 'Making Key Stage 3 Count'. Book One is about CURRICULUM INTENT - all the planning that happens before...

This book addresses Common Core State Standard curriculum resources to assist the school librarian in collaborating with classroom teachers. Librarians are being asked to understand the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and their implications to programming and instruction, as well as to collection development...

Children develop a sense of security and self-worth by becoming familiar with themselves, their home, and the world around them. Increase children's awareness of their own communities and the ways they can help within their home and environment with this Community and Environment curriculum....

Led by Professor Lester-Irabinna Rigney, Global Perspectives and New Challenges in Culturally Responsive Pedagogies brings together diverse communities of education research in an innovative way to develop a nuanced understanding of the relationship between education and democracy. Author: Lester-Irabinna RigneyISBN-10: 103237179XISBN-13: 9781032371795Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Reframing the Curriculum is a practical, hands-on guide to weaving the concepts of healthy communities, democratic societies, and social justice into academic disciplines. Developed for future and practicing teachers, this volume is perfect for teacher education courses in instructional design, social foundations, and general...

Are you ready to transform your assessment practices and unlock the full potential of your students? Empowering Growth is your comprehensive guide to implementing proficiency scales and embracing equitable grading practices in the classroom. In this groundbreaking book, author Cheryl Angst presents a powerful...

Environmental education is a field characterised by a paradox. Few would doubt the urgency and importance of learning to live in sustainable ways, but environmental education holds nowhere near the priority position in formal schooling around the world that this would suggest. This text...

Organized by region, this edited collection provides a comprehensive look at how teacher education has evolved regionally and nationally in Canada. Offering an in-depth look at specific provinces and territories, this volume contextualizes the landscape of Canadian public education and the place of teacher...

Angene Hopkins Wilson presents case studies which illustrate how internationally experienced persons--including teachers who have travelled and lived abroad, returned Peace Corps volunteer teachers, and immigrant and international students--contribute to the curriculum in their schools. In an affluent suburban elementary school, an impoverished rural...

100 attractive and well researched photos and a soft padded cover make it the ideal book for toddlers and babies to learn simple words. This book will help your child to build vocabulary and observational skills. Author: Wonder House BooksISBN-10: 9387779505ISBN-13: 9789387779501Publisher: Wonder House...

Learn how to teach civics in today's classrooms! This professional book explores key civics topics and offers strategies for incorporating civics into social studies class. Developed in partnership with civic education expert iCivics, this teacher resource provides strategies that build civics knowledge, develop 21st...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

""First Lessons For The Deaf And Dumb"" is a book written by John Robinson Keep and published in 1875. The book is a guide for teaching basic communication skills to individuals who are deaf and mute. The author emphasizes the importance of sign language...

The Vocabulary Of High School Latin is a comprehensive guide to the Latin language, specifically tailored to high school students. Written by David Lodge and Theresa Gonzalez, the book is designed to help students build a strong foundation in Latin vocabulary and grammar, with...

This accessible book argues that it is possible to develop new forms of research-based education. Presenting the Connected Curriculum framework already adopted by UCL, she opens windows onto new initiatives related to research-based education, internationalisation, the global classroom, interdisciplinarity and public engagement.Author: Fung Professor...

"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. Very easy workbook to enhance cursive writing skills. Our Cursive...

As students returned from the Coronavirus crisis, the critical question became "What grade are they in?" Were they passed with their age group without actually learning? Were they retained, allowing the school-to-prison pipeline process to begin? Or did they sit in summer school while...

To God Through Music: Catholic School Music Course, Book 2 by Lourdes, Mary is a comprehensive music textbook designed for Catholic schools. The book is intended for students in the second year of music education and covers a range of topics related to music...

An Introductory German Reader is a book written by William Dwight Whitney and first published in 1895. This book is designed to help beginners learn German by providing a collection of simple texts and exercises that gradually increase in difficulty. The book includes a...

Who are we? is a central question asked throughout the African Diaspora. This handbook offers answers to that burning question based on ancient African principles that relate to the critical role of teaching our children and are drawn from Nah Dove's UNICEF-sponsored work in...

This book is a comprehensive overview of what is taught in Steiner-Waldorf schools, and why. As well as describing the content and methods of the Waldorf curriculum, this book provides a clear overview of the ideas behind the approach. It includes: a summary of...

Engage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts. In this volume, you'll find a collection of low floor, high ceiling tasks that will help you...

MidwestBook Review calls this book a " seminal and groundbreaking instructionalguide [that] is an essential and substantive contribution that should be a partof every professional, school district, college, and academic library EarlyChild Education and Media Literacy collections and supplemental curriculumstudies lists." It's also a...

Take the guesswork out of grades 3-5 math assessment! Quickly pinpoint and reverse your students' common math difficulties with this detailed and easy-to-follow resource from best-selling authors Cheryl Tobey and Carolyn Arline. Twenty research-based assessment probes help you ask the right questions to uncover...

This book focuses on multicultural curriculum transformation in literacy and language arts subject areas. The discussion of each area outlines critical considerations for multicultural curriculum transformation for the area by grade level and then by eight organizing tools, including content standards, relationships with and...

In the second edition of this groundbreaking work, Derek R. Ford contends that radical politics needs educational theory, posing a series of educational questions pertinent to revolutionary movements: How can pedagogy bridge the gap between what is and what can be, while respecting the...

This book focuses on multicultural curriculum transformation in social students and civic education subject areas. The discussion of each area outlines critical considerations for multicultural curriculum transformation for the area by grade level and then by eight organizing tools, including content standards, relationships with...

If you really want to understand the law, you can't just learn laws. Unfortunately, most law schools ignore--or teach badly--what matters most. Enter this clear, concise guide. The noted law professor and constitutional scholar Gerard V. Bradley helps you understand not what the law...

Creative Block Play covers everything you need to encourage a child's development in a variety of domains through block play. This book is full of photos that illustrate block play in real classrooms and stories from teachers who have successfully used block play to...

Strategies Designed with Busy Educators in Mind Whether you're newer to teaching or have decades of experience as an educator, now and then in your career, you've probably decided to shake things up and try something different in your classroom-only to discover just how...

Three common routines are seen in almost every primary language arts programs: morning messages, shared readings, and word walls. These routines should be integrated to support the total language arts program, but are teachers of grades K-2 getting the most bang for their buck...

Social Studies Daily Practice Workbook by ArgoPrep allows students to build foundational skills and review concepts. Our workbooks explore social studies topics in-depth with ArgoPrep's 5 E's to build social studies mastery. Our workbooks offer students 20 weeks of practice of various social studies...

Author: Norene A. BuntISBN-10: 1958590878ISBN-13: 9781958590874Publisher: Solution TreeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/14/2024Pages: 248Format: Paperback

Generative AI in Teaching and Learning delves into the revolutionary field of generative artificial intelligence and its impact on education. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted applications of generative AI in both formal and informal learning environments, shedding light on the ethical considerations and...

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many educational institutions across the globe had to close in-person learning and turn to online learning. Previous predictions on the future of education discussed the globalization of education through online learning that breaks down geographical barriers. However, many...

"This book focuses on how digital tools and applications can enhance the learning environment"--Author: Mary T. GrassettiISBN-10: 1799817717ISBN-13: 9781799817710Publisher: Information Science ReferenceLanguage: EnglishPublished: 11/07/2019Pages: 292Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.50lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.61d

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...

Essentially a complete teacher's manual for the novel, this LitPlan Teacher Pack includes lesson plans and reproducible resource materials for E. A. Poe stories and poems. It includes: Daily Lessons, Short answer study questions, Multiple choice quiz questions, Vocabulary worksheets for each reading assignment,...

Academic Knowledge Construction and Multimodal Curriculum Development builds a conceptual and political foundation that supports multimodal practices in education. It frames practical conversations with philosophical and theoretical concerns regarding the use of digital technologies in educational processes. Knowledge is synonymous with information and that...

Learn how to incorporate rigorous activities in your math or science classroom and help students reach higher levels of learning. Expert educators and consultants Barbara R. Blackburn and Abbigail Armstrong offer a practical framework for understanding rigor and provide specialized examples for middle and...

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....

Author: Christopher Hill, Chia-Yi Lin, Hsin Yuan LaiISBN-10: 9811990425ISBN-13: 9789811990427Publisher: SpringerLanguage: EnglishPublished: 02/03/2024Pages: 127Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.47lbsSize: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.31d

This open access book investigates how representation of Native Americans and Mexican-origin im/migrants takes place in high school history textbooks. Manually analyzing text and images in United States textbooks from the 1950s to 2022, the book documents stories of White victory and domination over...