Reading in a Second Language offers a comprehensive survey of the phenomenon and process of reading in a second language, with graduate and upper-level undergraduate students in second language acquisition, psycholinguistics, and applied psychology as its primary audience. The book explores reading processes from a number of complementary standpoints, integrating perspectives from fields such as first and second language reading, second language acquisition, linguistics, psycholinguistics, and cognitive neuroscience. The first half examines major factors in second language reading: types of scripts, the cognitive and neural substrates of reading; metalinguistic awareness, word recognition, language transfer, and lexical knowledge. The second part of the book discusses the social and educational contexts in which reading development occurs, including issues related to pedagogy, the use of technology in the classroom, reading disorders, and policy making. Reading in a Second Language provides students with a full, logically organized overview of the primary factors that shape reading development and processes in a second language.

Die 1. bis 4. Auflage erschien unter dem Titel "Pflegekonzepte in der Weiterbildung zur Pflegekraft". Im ersten und zweiten Teil erfolgt die pflegetheoretische Fundierung einer Pflegedidaktik anhand des von der Verfasserin entwickelten "Modells der multidimensionalen Patientenorientierung". Dieses pflegetheoretische Fundament wird im dritten Teil mit der bildungstheoretisch fundierten kritisch-konstruktiven Didaktik zu einer kritisch-konstruktiven Pflegedidaktik verknupft. Der vierte, unmittelbar zeitnahe Teil enthalt eine systematisch ausgearbeitete UEberleitung zu einer kritisch-konstruktiven Pflegelernfelddidaktik. Diese knupft an das in der Berufs- und Wirtschaftspadagogik aktuell breit diskutierte Lernfeldkonzept an und macht es erstmalig fur die Pflegeberufspadagogik fruchtbar. Grundlegende Ausfuhrungen zur Handlungsorientierung auf der Ziel-, Inhalts- und Vermittlungsebene geben konkrete Hinweise fur eine pflegehandlungsbezogene und pflegelernfeldorientierte Lehrplanentwicklung.

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There will always be factors or surprises that take you away from your goals and dreams. It is how you deal with those events that will permit you to get back on track sooner to fulfill your life's mission, vision, and purpose This book will empower you to choose reinvention and will give you the ability to take control of your reinvention to get the most from your life.

"The Craft of Scientific Presentations, 2nd edition" aims to strengthen you as a presenter of science and engineering. The book does so by identifying what makes excellent presenters such as Brian Cox, Jane Goodall, Richard Feynman, and Jill Bolte Taylor so strong. In addition, the book explains what causes so many scientific presentations to flounder.
One of the most valuable contributions of this text is that it teaches the assertion-evidence approach to scientific presentations. Instead of building presentations, as most engineers and scientists do, on the "weak "foundation of topic phrases and bulleted lists, this assertion-evidence approach calls for building presentations on succinct message assertions supported by visual evidence. Unlike the commonly followed topic-subtopic approach that PowerPoint leads presenters to use, the assertion-evidence approach is solidly grounded in research.
By showing the differences between strong and weak presentations, by identifying the errors that scientific presenters typically make, and by teaching a much more powerful approach for scientific presentations than what is commonly practiced, this book places you in a position to elevate your presentations to a high level. In essence, this book aims to have you not just succeed in your scientific presentations, but excel.

About the Author

Michael Alley has taught workshops on presentations to engineers and scientists on five continents, and has recently been invited to speak at the European Space Organization, Harvard Medical School, MIT, Sandia National Labs, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Simula Research Laboratory, and United Technologies. An Associate Professor of engineering communication at Pennsylvania State University, Alley is a leading researcher on the effectiveness of different designs for presentation slides.

This is a book for any student affairs professional who wants to strategically shape his or her career path; it may be particularly helpful for people in early or mid-career, or contemplating a career, in student affairs. By engagingly offering us the fruits of the reflective and strategic approach she has used to shape her own career, and of the theoretical and practical approaches she has undertaken to map out the culture and dynamics of student affairs; and by gathering the voices of twenty five professionals who offer the insights and advice derived from their own experiences, Sonja Ardoin has created a guide for everyone in student affairs who wants to be intentional in setting the course for their professional and personal development. She begins by describing the changing and varied student populations who are the heart of this field, and outlines the typical organisational structures of student affairs, the range of functional areas, and how practice varies by size and type of institution. She highlights major trends, discusses the typical paths of entry to the profession, the expectations and realities of starting in a new position, the process of socialisation, and the required skills and competencies. She devotes the core of the book to the five key elements for developing a career strategy: Lifelong Learning, Extending Your Experiences, Planning for Professional Development, Networking/Connecting, and Self-Reflection, and provides advice on the job search, from application through interview. In doing so she ranges over choices to be made about formal qualifications, and describes activities - from volunteering and committee work to conference presentations, writing and teaching - that we can use to strategically develop the proficiencies to attain our goals.

Your plain-English guide to getting into the medical school of your dreams

Getting accepted to medical school is a long and rigorous process and many students find they need help. If you're one of these students, "Getting into Medical School For Dummies "is the perfect tool to help you through the process and realize your dream.

By providing you with concise information about preparing for and applying to medical school, "Getting into Medical School For Dummies" prepares you for the application process. Written by an industry expert, it gives you a distinct advantage in the competitive medical school admissions process, preparing you for every step and helping you create your best application.Takes you through the often-overwhelming process of applying to medical school Explains what medical schools and admissions committees are really looking forProvides plain-English explanations of complicated medical school admissions processes

If you're one of the over 40,000 students who apply to medical school each year and need help sorting through the admissions schedule, writing statements of intent, and preparing to take the MCAT, "Getting Into Medical School For Dummies" has you covered

Das Buch setzt sich theoretisch und empirisch mit den Anforderungen an didaktisch hochwertige Lernaufgaben zum ERP-Einsatz auseinander. Trotz der grossen Bedeutung von ERP-Systemen wie SAP und Infor LN fur Unternehmen und damit auch fur das kaufmannische Schulwesen gibt es bisher wenige wissenschaftliche Beitrage uber deren Einsatz im Unterricht an Schulen. Der Autor zeigt didaktische Defizite derzeitiger Lernaufgaben auf und leitet Empfehlungen ab, die das Lehren und Lernen im kaufmannischen Unterricht anhand von drei exemplarisch entwickelten prototypischen Lernaufgaben-Sets verbessern sollen.

Interested in an exciting STEM career but not sure what type of jobs are available and how to get started on your career journey? You've come to the right place. This friendly guide will help you decide whether a STEM-related career might be right for you and, if so, how to explore the options and put yourself in the best possible position to secure your dream job. Complete with unique insider inside from STEM professionals and inspiring stories about STEM pioneers, inside you will find: A wealth of job ideas, from the well-known to the less well-known Details of possible entry routes and required qualifications - both academic and vocational, from GCSEs to degrees and BTECs to apprenticeships A listing of the major employers and their recruitment practices Practical advice on how to find work experience, apply for jobs, build STEM skills and find further information A dedicated chapter covering women in STEM and the ever-improving job prospects Written in step-by-step chapters, and giving you everything you need to know to plan for success in a STEM career, this is your must-read guide.

Wie koennen Verhaltenstrainings in Unternehmen so gestaltet werden, dass jeder einzelne Mitarbeiter genau das lernt, was er braucht, um nach dem Training sein Tagesgeschaft besser zu meistern? Der Autor dieses Buches hat sich dieser Frage zwoelf Jahre lang als Forscher, Trainer und Coach gewidmet. Er bietet Personalentwicklern, Trainern und Fuhrungskraften in diesem Buch einen wissenschaftlich fundierten, innovativen und praxisnahen Loesungsweg an. Beim coachingbasierten Training werden Coachingmethoden unter vier Augen vor der Gruppe ins Training integriert und die Vorteile beider Verfahren vereint. Anhand von zwei Trainingsdesigns, drei adaptierten Coachingmethoden und 14 Coachingsitzungen erhalt der Leser eine Fulle neuer Impulse, wie persoenliche Lernziele und individuelle Kommunikationssituationen in Gruppentrainings praxisnah gecoacht werden koennen. Gleichzeitig zeigt die qualitative Grounded Theory Studie zum Praxistransfer mit 15 Evaluationsinterviews, von welchen Erfolgsfaktoren der Transfer beim coachingbasierten Training aus Teilnehmersicht abhangt.

The fifth edition of this market-leading textbook on careers in the organisational context retains its popular blend of theory, classical and contemporary research, application activities and real-life case scenarios that represent the diverse population groups of South Africa.

The fifth edition has been comprehensively revised and updated to reflect the changes in the knowledge-based and technology-driven 21st century workplace.

Contents Include:

• The meaning of work
• Changes in organisations: implications for careers
• Career concepts and career models
• Career choice and counselling
• Life and career stages
• Career issues
• Career well-being
• Organisational choice and career development support

Written for nurses of all education and experience levels, 301 Careers in Nursing highlights the exceptional array of diverse opportunities available to those interested in a career in nursing. Each of the carefully selected and researched careers described in this book embraces the core dimensions of nursing: caring, competence, and commitment to excellence in caring for others at all stages of life. If you are considering a career in nursing, if you know someone who is considering a career in nursing, if you are a guidance counselor, or if you are already a nurse but considering a change, you will benefit from this resource to the most prominent careers in nursing today. This edition features 100 additional career options available to the growing number of advanced practice nurses in the field, emphasizing the range of opportunities available. Also new to this edition are 24 interviews from nurses practicing in a multitude of areas. These snapshots give you an inside look at opportunities in academia and practice settings that might be unfamiliar. Each career entry includes: Career description Educational requirements Core competencies and skills Related websites and professional organizations

Das Berufsbildungsinstitut Arbeit und Technik - kurz biat - wurde 1997 an der Flensburger Universitat gegrundet. Es hat sich in relativ kurzer Zeit zu einer namhaften Einrichtung fur die Ausbildung von Lehrkraften an berufsbildenden Schulen in den beruflichen Fachrichtungen Elektrotechnik, Fahrzeugtechnik, Informationstechnik und Metalltechnik entwickelt. Daruber hinaus ist das biat eine renommierte Statte der Berufsbildungsforschung geworden. Nach 20 Jahren des Bestehens blicken die Herausgeber zuruck, beschreiben die gegenwartige Situation, und wagen einen Ausblick auf die Zukunft. So versteht sich das biat auch heute noch als starker Fursprecher der beruflichen Bildung: verortet in Flensburg, ausstrahlend regional, national und international.

An indispensable investigation into the American unemployment system and the ways gender and class affect the lives of those looking for work Through the intimate stories of those seeking work, The Tolls of Uncertainty offers a startling look at the nation's unemployment system-who it helps, who it hurts, and what, if anything, we can do to make it fair. Drawing on interviews with one hundred men and women who have lost jobs across Pennsylvania, Sarah Damaske examines the ways unemployment shapes families, finances, health, and the job hunt. Damaske demonstrates that commonly held views of unemployment are either incomplete or just plain wrong. Shaped by a person's gender and class, unemployment generates new inequalities that cast uncertainties on the search for work and on life chances beyond the world of work, threatening opportunity in America. Following in depth the lives of four individuals over the course of their unemployment experiences, Damaske offers insights into how the unemployed perceive their relationship to work. She reveals the high levels of blame that women who have lost jobs place on themselves, leading them to put their families' needs above their own, sacrifice their health, and take on more tasks inside the home. This "guilt gap" illustrates how unemployment all too often exacerbates existing differences between men and women. Class privilege, too, gives some an advantage, while leaving others at the mercy of an underfunded unemployment system. Middle-class men are generally able to create the time and space to search for good work, but many others are bogged down by the challenges of poverty-level unemployment benefits and family pressures and fall further behind. Timely and engaging, The Tolls of Uncertainty posits that a new path must be taken if the nation's unemployed are to find real relief.