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HEADFORT SCHOOL has always been an idiosyncratic place. Beginning
as an 'outpost of Empire' at a time when that empire was locally
destitute and internationally disintegrating, it prepared the sons
of the landed classes for the 'great public schools'. Weaving its
way around the Headfort family and its successors as landlord, the
School has traced a rapidly evolving educational ethos. It has
managed to protect its individuality and excellence, whilst
staunchly refusing to adopt any of the more illogical conclusions
of a changing society. Your Children are not your Children is more
than a book about a school. It treats such universal issues as
co-education, competition, bad language, bullying and homesickness.
It reveals the development of Headfort through portraits of the
colourful characters on its staff, anecdotes of pupils from every
era and accounts of their lurid pranks. The story is augmented by
extracts from the 'Headmaster's Newsletter', revealing his thinking
about children and education at different stages of his 24-year
headmastership, and his startling hatred of political correctness.
Told in the inimitable style of Lingard Goulding, whose voice sums
up so well the School he served, this book is an engaging account
of a living community.
Charlotte Huck's Children's Literature: A Brief Guide, provides
essential information for designing pre-K to 8 literature programs
to capture students' attention and foster a lifelong love of
reading. Expertly designed in a vibrant, full-color format, this
streamlined text has a strong emphasis on researching, evaluating,
and implementing quality books in the classroom, the critical
skills needed to search for and select literature. The guide gives
readers the tools they need to evaluate books, create curriculum,
and share the love of literature.
Apply these eight learning principles for more effective teaching
As educators in the ever-evolving landscape of higher education, we
are continuously challenged to keep our courses effective,
engaging, relevant, and inclusive. The updated and expanded second
edition of How Learning Works can help! It incorporates the latest
research, provides a wider range of strategies, and adds a new
principle to your toolkit. Readers will find eight essential
learning principles that distill the overwhelming research
literature into: Real-world teaching and learning scenarios
Examples that reflect a diverse set of teaching environments and
learner populations 150 practical strategies you can apply to your
teaching context With these practical, broadly applicable insights,
you can: Understand why your successful teaching approaches work
Solve common teaching and learning problems Adapt your teaching to
new modalities (e.g., online, hybrid) and challenges Ground your
innovations in evidence-based practice Based on research from
cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, education,
anthropology, and more--this book makes learning work...for you and
your students.
An essential companion for IELTS writing instructors and students,
Developing Writing Skills for IELTS provides IELTS test-takers with
the necessary skills to succeed in the two academic writing tasks
in IELTS. Adopting an original exemplar-based writing instructional
approach, this text offers an in-depth and reader-friendly analysis
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IELTS. Authentic exemplars written by EFL university students are
included to illustrate high (Bands 8-9), average (Bands 6-7), and
low (Bands 4-5) performances in IELTS writing. Key Features: *
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academic writing tasks by experienced IELTS writing examiners and
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question types and topics that emerge from an analysis of over 400
IELTS writing questions. * Over 100 writing exemplars by EFL
university students, accompanied by guided activities and suggested
answers. Designed as a classroom text, a resource for workshops and
consultations, or a self-study material, Developing Writing Skills
for IELTS: A Research-based Approach will support IELTS writing
instructors and test-takers with a variety of writing
proficiencies.
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This collected volume addresses issues pertaining to education and
migration from a variety of philosophical and ethical perspectives.
It is high time to critically analyze ethical issues in education
under conditions of globalization, not only because migration and
globalization are topical issues, but also because dominant
academic approaches in the ethics and political philosophy of
education have a tendency to narrow their focus on the education of
sedentary citizens. However, many learners and educators experience
high levels of both voluntary and constrained mobility. The
contributions to Education and Migration address issues pertaining
to migration-related education from a variety of ethical and
philosophical perspectives, including analytic applied ethics,
continental philosophy, care ethics, Hegelian philosophy, the
capability approach and theories of distributive justice.
Distinguished scholars, as well as younger researchers, from a
variety of disciplines (educational scholars, lawyers,
philosophers, psychologists and sociologists) tackle in these eight
essays core issues in the ethics and political philosophy of
education, such as citizenship education or justice in access to
education, from a perspective that takes human mobilities into
account. The collection puts a special emphasis on the diversity of
migratory experiences, on the significance of education for
citizens and non-citizen migrants, long-term residents and
undocumented children, immigrants and return migrants. This book
was originally published as a special issue of Journal of Global
Ethics.
Help young children explore the ways people experience grief when
someone dies. Gentle and reassuring, What Does Grief Feel Like?
shares the many ways people can grieve when a loved one dies and
validates children's unique grief experiences. Open-ended questions
throughout the book invite children to share what they are
thinking, feeling, and going through: What did you feel after your
special person died? What happens when your grief gets too big?
What do you do in your family and community to help your grief? Dr.
Korie Leigh has spent over sixteen years specializing in working
with children and families experiencing grief and loss, and she
wrote What Does Grief Feel Like? from a child development
perspective, with developmentally appropriate vocabulary. A
caregiver's guide provides helpful information on developmental
stages, expressions, and behaviors of grief in children.
This Handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the modern
economics of education literature, bringing together a series of
original contributions by globally renowned experts in their
fields. Covering a wide variety of topics, each chapter assesses
the most recent research with an emphasis on skills, evaluation and
data analytics. Beginning with an analysis of the economic returns
to education, the Handbook proceeds to examine educational
production functions, various funding models, and the labour market
for educators. The Handbook goes beyond these traditional concerns
of the economics of education, by revealing how the methods of
economics can be applied in the context of education to open up the
'black box' of production in this sector. Detailed analysis and
evaluation of educational production offers practical solutions and
reveals considerable new insight about the specific interventions
that can be made to enhance the value of schooling. Significant new
lines of research are also suggested. This Handbook should be read
by economists, policy-makers and practitioners in the field of
education. Academics in the areas of the economics of education,
labour economics and educational policy will also find this
Handbook invaluable for current and further research.
A timely update to the best-selling, practical, and comprehensive
guide to online teaching The Online Teaching Survival Guide
provides a robust overview of theory-based techniques for teaching
online or technology-enhanced courses. This Third Edition is a
practical resource for educators learning to navigate the online
teaching sector. It presents a framework of simple,
research-grounded instructional strategies that work for any online
or blended course. This new edition is enhanced with hints on
integrating problem-solving strategies, assessment strategies,
student independence, collaboration, synchronous strategies, and
building metacognitive skills. This book also reviews the latest
research in cognitive processing and related learning outcomes. New
and experienced online teachers alike will appreciate this book's
exploration of essential technologies, course management
techniques, social presence, community building, discussion and
questioning techniques, assessment, debriefing, and more. With more
and more classes being offered online, this book provides a
valuable resource for taking your course to the next level.
Understand the technology used in online teaching and discover how
you can make the most of advanced features in the tech you use
Learn specialized pedagogical tips and practices that will make the
shift to online teaching smoother for you and your students Examine
new research on cognition and learning, and see how you can apply
these research findings your day-to-day Adopt a clear framework of
instructional strategies that will work in any online or blended
setting Learn how to make the most of your synchronous online class
meetings using flipped model techniques integrated with
asynchronous conversation Recently, schools across the globe have
experienced a shift to online courses and teaching. The theories
and techniques of synchronous virtual online teaching are vastly
different from traditional educational pedagogy. You can overcome
the learning curve with this theory-based, hands-on guide.
This major Handbook comprehensively surveys the rapidly growing
field of the economics of education. It is unique in that it
comprises original contributions on an exceptional range of topics
from a review of human capital, signalling and screening models, to
consideration of issues such as educational externalities and
economic growth, funding models, determinants of educational
success, the educational production function, educational standards
and efficiency measurement. Labour market issues such as the market
for teachers and the transition of students from school to work are
also explored. The International Handbook on the Economics of
Education will be warmly welcomed by academic economists,
educational researchers and practitioners in educational management
as well as policymakers. Comprising specially commissioned
articles, the Handbook will become indispensable reference for this
ever topical field of study.
Break out of the traditional, narrow role of principal and
transform your school for the better In 2014 Michael Fullan set his
sights on the daily needs of school leaders in his bestselling book
The Principal. This updated edition shows how the principal's role
continues to change--alongside our changing world--and how we can
embrace the transformation in short order. As crucial in-school
influencers of student learning, principals have an opportunity and
an obligation to maximize student achievement. But how? In The
Principal 2.0, Fullan explains why the answer lies neither in
micro-managing instruction nor in autonomous entrepreneurialism. He
shows a new way forward that allows principals to expand their
roles without overstepping and contribute to the development of the
whole school. Even in difficult times of crisis, there's room for
principals to take action. In The Principal 2.0, Fullan explains
how to loosen focus on accountability and instead concentrate on
capacity-building; focus less on technology and more on pedagogy;
abandon fragmented strategies; and forgo individualistic solutions
in favor of collaborative effort. Discover the three key roles that
administrators must play in order to have the biggest impact Foster
the professional capital of teachers and get more accomplished for
all students Find "action items" to help implement this proven
program effectively Adopt strategies that have been successfully
field-tested in schools across the United States and Canada
Discover why The Principal is a bestseller in educational
leadership, and strike out into the future with this new edition,
updated for the changing role of today's principals.
Promote positive change and elevate teacher practice with this
actionable framework for school-based innovation Inquiry-Driven
Innovation: A Practical Guide to Supporting School-Based Change
addresses a pressing need for intentional and sustained innovation
in education. It is both a practical guide for supporting
school-based change and a handbook for effective professional
development that empowers and re-energizes practitioners.
Throughout this book, educators will find a wealth of examples from
different school contexts and a rich array of research-based
pedagogical tools and resources. In recent years, educational
innovation and school redesign have been the focus for many school
boards and departments of education. However, current school-based
innovation methods typically lack flexibility and intentionality.
Inquiry-Driven Innovation offers an approach to innovation that
recognizes local contexts, promotes listening across stakeholder
groups, and suggests structures for ongoing and purpose-driven
work. Discover an actionable framework for school-based innovation
Learn from real-world case studies of educators developing
innovation strategies in a variety of school contexts Explore an
Innovation Toolkit filled with research-based pedagogical tools and
resources for educators In this book, you'll learn the five
essential qualities of Inquiry-Driven Innovation: an ongoing
process that empowers individuals and communities to pursue
positive change that is both relevant and responsive to their
contexts. Inquiry-Driven Innovation is purposeful and intentional;
attentive to multiple perspectives; adapted to context; sustained
and iterative; and structured and supported. Read this book to
learn how you can implement evidence-based innovation strategies in
your own community.
Reverse mathematics trauma and find a universal blueprint for math
success In Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential
through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching
mathematics education expert and best-selling author Jo Boaler
delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a
foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on.
Perfect for students who have been convinced they are naturally
"bad at math," the author offers a demonstration of how to turn
self-doubt into self-confidence by relying on the "mindset"
framework. Mathematical Mindsets is based on thousands of hours of
in-depth study and research into the most effective--and
ineffective--ways to teach math to young people. This new edition
also includes: Brand-new research from the last five years that
sheds brighter light on how to turn a fear of math into an
enthusiastic desire to learn Developed ideas about ways to bring
about equitable grouping in classrooms New initiatives to bring
21st century mathematics to K-12 classrooms Mathematical Mindsets
is ideal for K-12 math educators. It also belongs on the
bookshelves of the parents interested in helping their K-12
children with their math education, as well as school
administrators and educators-in-training.
How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education covers each step
of the research process and discusses the most widely used research
methodologies. It provides a comprehensive introduction to
education research. End-of-chapter worksheets, comprehensive
coverage of data analysis, and research tips make the text
appropriate for courses that focus on doing research and for those
that stress how to understand research.
Help students and educators cope with fear in the classroom with
this up-to-date new resource In The Courageous Classroom: Creating
a Culture of Safety for Students to Learn and Thrive, community
psychiatrist Dr. Janet Taylor and nationally acclaimed educator,
Jed Dearybury deliver a concise and insightful take on the culture
of fear in schools around the country. You'll learn about the
various ways fear is present in students and educators, practical
tools and strategies for educators to cope with fear and anxiety in
the classroom, the reality of racism, homophobia and
microaggressions and their impact on learning, and how to create a
landscape of calm in your classroom. This important book will show
you: The difference between fear and anxiety and how to respond to
both How to create social-emotional learning environments where
students feel mentally and physically safe Why, despite schools
being safer than ever, students and educators fear for their
personal safety How to manage educator stress, fear, and anxiety in
a time of increasing coverage of school shootings Perfect for K-12
public school educators, Courageous Classrooms will also earn a
place in the libraries of educators in training and parents with
school-age children who wish to better help children cope with
fear.
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