A Fragile Enterprise recounts true stories from the front lines of the battlefield that U.S. public education has become in the struggle of the privileged few and the disenfranchised many, The stories tell how poor, minority, students with disabilities and non-English speaking students are short changed by schools that are not level playing fields, teachers who have ceased to care, and a system that seems willing to write off some students and their families as expendable. In A Fragile Enterprise you will learn about the national narrative of education from the viewpoint of students and their families: You will discover: *That despite the massive expenditure of public funds, large-scale national education improvement efforts have largely failed *That failing schools seldom have the resources and skills to implement the programs that are thrust upon them. *That the charter school solution leaves behind the students who need help the most. *How seldom families are involved in meaningful ways in the education of their children. *What the best teachers do and why they do it that way. The process of finding solutions must begin at the heart of the system, the unique, irreplaceable children we are privileged to educate.

Learn how to use your time as a student to supercharge your career To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear delivers a step-by-step guide to using your educational years to put you in the right position to accelerate your career, optimize your time, and build valuable and rewarding relationships. You'll learn everything you need to know about taking advantage of the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: the first ten years of your career. Broken down into 21 accessible chapters, To University and Beyond features a wide array of practical and strategic advice on topics like: How to write the perfect resume or CV How to hack your career path to achieve what you've always dreamt of How to access rarely used scholarships and grants How to find selective short-term learning programs How to thrive in a virtual learning environment How to get paid to learn with options beyond traditional degree programs How to communicate and present so people get your message Perfect for high school, college, and university students who want to make the most of their time and start their career off on the right foot, To University and Beyond provides a wealth of actionable advice you can put to work today.

This book presents Arab immigrant youths' voices through storytelling that reveals the challenges and achievements they experience at school and at home in a Canadian educational context. While Arab immigration to Canada dates back to the late eighteenth century, Canada has witnessed a significant rise in Arab immigration rates over the last twenty-five years, marking the fastest growth among all immigrant groups.These stories highlight the complexity of Arab-Canadian youths' cross-cultural schooling experiences and provide valuable opportunities for reciprocal learning among all stakeholders in Canadian schools. With an educator's vision, Elkord foregrounds the tensions between Arab youths' home and school experiences to help build bridges and make high school less opaque to Arab immigrant students and their parents, while offering insights into multicultural education and resources for teacher education.

Der Sammelband beschaftigt sich aus deutsch-tunesischer Perspektive mit der Frage danach, wie 'gute' Lehre an der Hochschule aussehen kann. Hierfur werden theoretische und praktische Beispiele aus der tunesischen sowie deutschen Hochschullehre versammelt, die vom Einsatz dramendidaktischer Konzepte an der Hochschule bis zur Sensibilisierung von Studierenden fur Tabuthemen reichen. Die Autorinnen und Autoren reflektieren daruber, welche Anforderungen und Ziele mit einer fur Lehrende wie Lernende gelingenden Hochschullehre verbunden sind.

Este libro analiza algunos de los factores que pueden influir en el lexico de uso real que presentan los futuros maestros de infantil y primaria. Para llevar a cabo esta investigacion se ha desarrollado un estudio de caracter sociolinguistico, con la disponibilidad lexica como herramienta. De forma general, se ha seguido la metodologia del Proyecto Panhispanico, aunque se han anadido algunas novedades importantes como la participacion de informantes universitarios o la incorporacion de dos centros de interes: (1) Educacion y (2) Nuevas Tecnologias: TIC. Con un total de 591 encuestados, los principales resultados han mostrado similitudes y diferencias interesantes con investigaciones anteriores que muestran la particularidad de estos informantes.

Aujourd'hui, les enseignants-chercheurs a l'universite doivent a la fois aider leurs etudiants a deivelopper des compeitences dans l'utilisation du numerique et tirer le meilleur parti de ce dernier dans l'ingenierie de leurs propres enseignements. A travers quelques etudes de cas francais et allemands, ce volume presente des concepts, des methodes et des outils pour mieux penser et poursuivre concretement ces objectifs. Heutzutage mussen sich Lehrende an Hochschulen der doppelten Herausforderung stellen, den Studierenden die notwendigen Kompetenzen im Kontext einer digitalisierten Arbeitswelt zu vermitteln und dabei gleichzeitig digitale Lehrkonzepte im eigenen Unterricht einzusetzen. Im Sammelband werden, unter Berucksichtigung deutscher und franzoesischer Ansatze, Konzepte, Methoden und Werkzeuge vorgestellt, die der Umsetzung dieser Ziele zutraglich sein koennen.

Written during a time characterized by catalyzing Indigenous environmental movements such as Idle No More, political upheaval, and the final years of Canada's Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Protest as Pedagogy: Teaching, Learning, and Indigenous Environmental Movements was motivated by Gregory Lowan-Trudeau's personal experiences as an activist, educator, and researcher. Insights from interviews with activists and educators in a variety of school, community, and post-secondary contexts are presented in relation to teaching and learning during, and in response to, Indigenous environmental movements. Looking toward future possibilities, the rise of renewable energy development by Indigenous communities across Canada is also considered. Throughout Protest as Pedagogy, these inquiries are guided by a theoretical framework built on concepts such as decolonization, Herbert Marcuse's repressive tolerance, Elliot Eisner's three curricula, and broader fields of study such as social movement learning, critical media literacy, Indigenous media studies, and environmental communication.

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"College and Career Ready" offers educators a blueprint for improving high school so that more students are able to excel in freshman-level college courses or entry-level jobs-laying a solid foundation for lifelong growth and success. The book is filled with detailed, practical guidelines and case descriptions of what the best high schools are doing.Includes clear guidelines for high school faculty to adapt their programs of instruction in the direction of enhanced college/career readinessProvides practical strategies for improving students' content knowledge and academic behaviors Offers examples of best practices and research-based recommendations for change

The book considers the impact of behavioral issues-such as time management and study habits-as well as academic skills on college readiness.

Der Band stellt dar, inwiefern Teamarbeit bei Lehrkraften an berufsbildenden Schulen in Hessen mittlerweile implementiert ist und inwiefern ihre Einstellung und Motivation bezuglich Teamarbeit deren Qualitat beeinflusst. Die Autorin nutzt standardisierte Items als methodischen Zugang. Ihre deskriptiv und inferenzstatistische Analyse bezieht sich auf eine grosse Stichprobe von Lehrpersonen an verschiedenen berufsbildenden Schulen in Sudhessen. Die Autorin stellt fest, dass Teamarbeit mittlerweile an berufsbildenden Schulen etabliert ist, wenngleich deren jeweilige Auspragungen von Team zu Team zwischen relativ pragmatischen und sehr internalen Ansatzen schwanken. UEbergreifend sind die befragten Lehrkrafte tendenziell positiv gegenuber Teamarbeit eingestellt und schatzen deren Qualitat mehrheitlich als hoch ein.

In the greatest social change of the last twenty years about half of Europe's young people now attend university. Their lived experiences are however largely undocumented. Antonucci travelled across six cities and three European countries - England, Italy and Sweden - to provide the first ever comparison of the lives of university students across countries and socio-economic backgrounds. Contrasting students' resources and backgrounds, this original work exposes the profound social effects of austerity and the financial crisis on young people. Questionnaires and first person interviews reveal that, in contrast with what assumed by HE policies, participating in university exacerbates inequalities among young people. This work is a wake-up call for re-thinking the role of higher education in relation to social justice in European societies.

Schreibberatung und Schreibfoerderung an Schulen und Hochschulen werden mit unterschiedlichen Ausrichtungen und in verschiedenen Formaten betrieben. Die Beitrage in diesem Band beleuchten theoretische Grundlagen, stellen Ergebnisse empirischer Forschung vor und geben Impulse fur die praktische Ausgestaltung von Schreibfoerderangeboten. Dabei nehmen die Autorinnen und Autoren verschiedene Fachperspektiven ein - von Deutsch- und Schreibdidaktik uber Linguistik und Fremdsprachendidaktik bis hin zu Psychologie und Padagogik - und spannen den Bogen von den Merkmalen wissenschaftlicher Texte mit ihren kulturspezifischen Besonderheiten uber das Schreiben in den Fachern und den Umgang mit Mehrsprachigkeit bis hin zur konzeptionellen und organisatorischen Gestaltung von Schreibzentren.

The academy is in crisis. Students call for speakers to be banned, books to be slapped with trigger warnings and university to be a Safe Space, free of offensive words or upsetting ideas. But as tempting as it is to write off intolerant students as a generational blip, or a science experiment gone wrong, they've been getting their ideas from somewhere. Bringing together leading journalists, academics and agitators from the US and UK, Unsafe Space is a wake-up call. From the war on lad culture to the clampdown on climate sceptics, we need to resist all attempts to curtail free speech on campus. But society also needs to take a long, hard look at itself. Our inability to stick up for our founding, liberal values, to insist that the free exchange of ideas should always be a risky business, has eroded free speech from within.

Focusing on non-traditional students in higher education institutions, this paperback with new preface from renowned scholar John Levin examines the extent to which community college students receive justice both within their institution and as an outcome of their education.

In Unconscious Bias in Schools, two seasoned educators describe the phenomenon of unconscious racial bias and how it negatively affects the work of educators and students in schools. "Regardless of the amount of effort, time, and resources education leaders put into improving the academic achievement of students of color," the authors write, "if unconscious racial bias is overlooked, improvement efforts may never achieve their highest potential." In order to address this bias, the authors argue, educators must first be aware of the racialized context in which we live. Through personal anecdotes and real-life scenarios, Unconscious Bias in Schools provides education leaders with an essential roadmap for addressing these issues directly. The authors draw on the literature on change management, leadership, critical race theory, and racial identity development, as well as the growing research on unconscious bias in a variety of fields, to provide guidance for creating the conditions necessary to do this work-awareness, trust, and a "learner's stance." Benson and Fiarman also outline specific steps toward normalizing conversations about race; reducing the influence of bias on decision-making; building empathic relationships; and developing a system of accountability. All too often, conversations about race become mired in questions of attitude or intention. - "But I'm not a racist!" This book shows how information about unconscious bias can help shift conversations among educators to a more productive, collegial approach that has the potential to disrupt the patterns of perception that perpetuate racism and institutional injustice.

Contents: Introduction: Psychedelics, page 1. Glossary, page 4. Legal Aspects of Drug Use, page 7. Medical Aspects of Drug Use, page 8. Social Aspects of Drug Use, page 11. The Psychedelic 'Experience', page 16. A Successful Trip, page 16. An Unsuccessful Trip, page 17. Counsel and Information, page 19. Conclusions, page 20. Bibliography: Psychedelics, page 21. Introduction: Amphetamines / Barbiturates, page 25. Legal Aspects, page 25. Medical Aspects, page 26. Amphetamines, page 26. Barbiturates, page 27. Sociological Aspects, page 28. Counsel and Information, page 30. Bibliography: Amphetamines / Barbiturates, page 30. Originally published in 1967. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.

Koennen Schlusselqualifikationen mehr als nur berufliche Handlungsfahigkeit (Employability) foerdern? Sind sie Teil eines erweiterten Bildungsbegriffs oder nur die Bedingung der Moeglichkeit von Bildung? Der Tagungsband dokumentiert Perspektiven aus Bildungswissenschaften, Philosophie, Erziehungswissenschaft, Kulturwissenschaft, Soziologie und Hochschulforschung zum Spannungsverhaltnis von Schlusselqualifikationen und Bildung. Diskutiert werden zeitgemasse Ansatze von Bildung u.a. anhand geschichtlicher Konzepte wie Studium Generale und Orientierungswissen. Viele Beitrage beziehen sich unterschiedlich auf den Begriff der Persoenlichkeitsentwicklung, analysieren die gesellschaftliche Rahmung der Lehre und geben Einblicke in die Lehrpraxis anhand von Lehrformaten wie in "Service Learning" und "Forschendes Lernen".

In recent years hundreds of high-profile 'free speech' incidents have rocked US college campuses. Jordan Peterson, Ben Shapiro, Ann Coulter and other right-wing speakers have faced considerable protest, with many being disinvited from speaking. These incidents are widely circulated as examples of the academy's intolerance towards conservative views. But this response is not the spontaneous outrage of the liberal colleges. There is a darker element manufacturing the crisis, funded by political operatives, and designed to achieve specific political outcomes. If you follow the money, at the heart of the issue lies the infamous and ultra-libertarian Koch donor network. Grooming extremist celebrities, funding media platforms that promote these controversies, developing legal organizations to sue universities and corrupting legislators, the influence of the Koch network runs deep. We need to abandon the 'campus free speech' narrative and instead follow the money if we ever want to root out this dangerous network from our universities.

Bullying Amongst University Students is a pioneering collection of knowledge and evidence exploring the under-researched phenomenon of bullying in universities. Abusive behaviour amongst young people is a serious and pervasive problem that is exacerbated by the rapid advances in electronic communication, and in this book the authors highlight the problem and proceed to facilitate new practices and policies to address it. This book brings together an international team of authors from a range of disciplines, encompassing education, psychology, criminology, law and counselling, who have carried out research in the area of university bullying. Addressing critical dialogues and debates, the authors explore peer on peer violence, intimidation and social exclusion before considering its effects on students and making recommendations for action and further research. Key topics include: Cyberbullying and cyber aggression Rape culture across the university Homophobic and transphobic bullying The impact of bullying on mental health The role of bully and victim across the lifespan Policies and procedures to address bullying International in authorship and scope, this book will be an invaluable resource for students and researchers in fields such as education, psychology, sociology, health studies and criminology. It is also essential reading for university policy-makers and union representatives responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of students.

The only manual for faculty and staff who work directly with student organizations Advising Student Groups and Organizations is a one-of-a-kind book that equips faculty members and administrators to competently and confidently serve as advisers to clubs and other student groups. The second edition is here to help colleges and universities keep up with the skyrocketing number of student groups and shifts in the legal landscape. New chapters on crucial topics, updated case studies, and a full suite of practical resources simplify the process of navigating student organizations. With Advising Student Groups and Organizations, educators can turn the chore of advising into a rewarding activity that benefits everyone. Challenges like student apathy, university politics, and budgetary restrictions can be overcome with the ideas and activities presented here. And in this fully updated edition, new chapters contain everything you need to know about: * Advising fraternities and sororities * Navigating laws such as FERPA, Title IX, and the Clery Act * Working with online distance students and using social media as an advising tool * Conflict mediation and training student advisors You'll want to keep this guide handy so you can take advantage of tools like reflection questions, activities, checklists, and sample forms. Advising Student Groups and Organizations even covers the use of assessments such as True Colors and StrengthsFinder. Now you'll be able to cut through bureaucracy to make the student advising experience truly transformative.

Systems of state education are a crucial means for realizing the state's focal aspiration of guaranteeing solidarity and civil loyalty (Van Kemenade, 1985 pp. 854ff. ). The means at hand include the state's structuring and organization of schooling, determination of what education is compulsory, examinations that decide admittance to institutions of secondary and tertiary education, the design of educational aids, curricula, textbooks, didactic methods, and the general distribution of resources to schools. A further apparatus is that of teacher education and the regulations for appointment to the schools and remuneration (van Kemenade, 1985, p. 850). There are indications that the issue of equality and equity for all in education is a dilemma prevalent in systems of state education, among others, because the advancement of equity is liable to interfere with the state's main goal. It is highly likely that the failing does not derive from contingent misund- standings, but rather from systemic contradictions. With this in mind, this book suggests a broad-spectrum approach to understanding how state education gets done, so to speak, and what in the process seems to obstruct impartiality. The case that I will examine is that of the state system of education in Israel. Underlying the study is the sociological assumption that an analysis of how one state system works is likely to bear a message that can be generalized.

Meetings allow us to bring people together to inspire each other, solve problems and make a difference. Yet, we all spend too much time in dull, frustrating meetings where little is achieved and even less is followed up on afterwards. In Hold Successful Meetings, executive coach and former Google leader Caterina Kostoula will change all this. Her unique framework will: - Equip you to hold fewer, more purposeful meetings - Create a creative and inclusive environment - Leave participants inspired and ready to take action Whether virtual or in-person, people will leave your meetings inspired by the value you created together and ready to make an impact. 'I bought this for my whole team at Google!' Reader review

Research shows that discipline problems are prevalent in public schools and continue to be one of the greatest challenges in education. In Building Bridges, author Dr. Don Parker shows educators how to address this issue head-on. He shares an array of evidence-based strategies to build teacher-student relationships and create a welcoming learning environment that fosters student engagement, motivation, and achievement. Support students at risk by creating a positive school culture and building trust: Consider the student behaviors, characteristics, and experiences that are typically barriers to success in school. Learn how and why punitive punishments and zero-tolerance policies have failed to curb poor behavior in schools or provide adequate interventions for struggling students. Understand the importance of teacher-student relationships in teaching students at risk and the ways in which trust and positive relationships improve student behavior. Develop your ability to build positive teacher-student relationships through educational techniques, classroom management strategies, and teaching methods. Study the research that supports the many academic and social benefits of positive teacher-student relationships when teaching students at risk. Examine the ways in which school culture and climate affect the behavior of students and classroom engagement. Contents: Foreword Introduction Chapter 1: Develop the Mindset Chapter 2: Show That You Care Chapter 3: Establish a Culture for Learning Chapter 4: Don't Take Bad Behavior Personally Chapter 5: Create an Effective Classroom Management Plan Chapter 6: Connect Through Content Chapter 7: Use the Back Door Chapter 8: Take an Ecological Approach Chapter 9: Develop Empathy Chapter 10: Teach Life Skills and Give Students Hope Chapter 11: Build Students' Self-Esteem Chapter 12: Get to the Root of the Problem Chapter 13: Communicate With Your Heart Chapter 14: Open Up Chapter 15: Seal the Bond and Provide Effective Feedback Epilogue References and Resources Index