The media landscape has changed, and children and adolescents now face a tsunami of entertainment and information. How they sort through this may have significant effects on their education and their health. We've called on some of the world's media experts to discuss what the crucial issues are and what teachers, administrators, schools, parents, and health professionals can do about them - hence, the title - Masters of Media.

The media landscape has changed, and children and adolescents now face a tsunami of entertainment and information. How they sort through this may have significant effects on their education and their health. We've called on some of the world's media experts to discuss what the crucial issues are and what teachers, administrators, schools, parents, and health professionals can do about them - hence, the title - Masters of Media.

An adapted and illustrated edition of the Russian classic, at an easy-to-read level for all ages! Strange things are happening in Moscow. A giant cat walks on its hind-legs and a witch with red hair flies through the sky on a broomstick. There's a sell-out show at the theatre with a devilish magician who seems to be behind everything. But how? And what does it have to do with an unfinished book about Jesus and Pontius Pilate? Can the residents of Moscow figure out what is true, and what is simply a story? About The Russian Classics Children's Collection: From the dazzling ballrooms of St. Petersburg to the blazing war-torn streets of Moscow, children can now experience the famous, epic Russian stories. Suitably adapted and illustrated for children aged 7+.

Minecraft Master Builder: Time Travel lets you journey through history and create your own amazing Minecraft masterpieces inspired by magnificent buildings and inventions from ancient times and through to the future with this incredible step-by-step guide! From a medieval throne and imperial palace to a hot-air balloon and a futuristic space station, this fun and interactive guide will inspire readers to use their imagination to build the impossible. It's full of fascinating Minecraft facts, figures and trivia, plus hints and tips on how to master the game as well as inspirational profiles of the game's most amazing construction masterpieces.

Mastering Primary Geography introduces the primary geography curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make learning geography irresistible. Topics covered include: * Current developments in geography * Geography as an irresistible activity * Geography as a practical activity * Skills to develop in geography * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in geography * Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest effect. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary geography, Anthony Barlow and Sarah Whitehouse, to provide the essential guide to teaching geography for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

Mastering Primary Religious Education introduces the primary religious education curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make religious education irresistible. Topics covered include: * Current developments in religious education * Religious education as an irresistible activity * Religious education as a practical activity * Skills to develop in religious education * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in religious education * Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to show students and teachers what is considered to be best and most innovative practice, and how they can use that knowledge in their own teaching to the greatest effect. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary religious education, Maria James and Julian Stern, to provide the essential guide to teaching religious education for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

Mastering Primary Languages introduces the primary languages curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make language learning irresistible. Topics covered include: * Current developments in languages * Languages as an irresistible activity * Languages as a practical activity * Skills to develop in languages * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in languages * Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of two leading professionals in primary languages, Paula Ambrossi and Darnelle Constant-Shepherd, to provide the essential guide to teaching languages for all trainee and qualified primary teachers.

Mastering Primary Music introduces the primary music curriculum and helps trainees and teachers learn how to plan and teach inspiring lessons that make music learning irresistible. Topics covered include: * Current developments in music * Music as an irresistible activity * Music as a practical activity * Skills to develop in music * Promoting curiosity * Assessing children in music * Practical issues This guide includes examples of children's work, case studies, readings to reflect upon and reflective questions that all help to exemplify what is considered to be best and most innovative practice. The book draws on the experience of a leading professional in primary music, Ruth Atkinson, to provide the essential guide to teaching music for all trainee primary teachers.

With more than 11 million books sold, the My Weird School series really gets kids reading! In this eighth book in the new My Weirdest School series, it's Grandparents Day at Ella Mentry School! Alexia's grandmother Mrs. Master makes weird inventions for a living, but A.J. and the gang come up with the weirdest invention of all. And they're going to make a bazillion dollars from it! Will they succeed? Or will their great big idea be flushed down the drain? Perfect for reluctant readers and word lovers alike, Dan Gutman's hugely popular My Weird School chapter book series has something for everyone. Don't miss the hilarious adventures of A.J. and the gang!

America's math teacher, Richard W. Fisher introduces Mastering Essential Math Skills WHOLE NUMBERS AND INTEGERS. Success in math all starts with mastery of whole numbers. This book methodically covers all four operations for both whole numbers and integers. Also included are plenty of practical, real-life problem solving situations.

Award-winning math teacher and author Richard W. Fisher shares his proven system of teaching that motivates students to learn and produces dramatic results. Using Fisher's method, students rapidly gain confidence and excitement that leads quickly to success. *Excellent for classroom and homeschoolers *Easy-to-follow and requires only 20 minutes per day. Short, concise, and self-contained lessons. *Covers all math curriculum topics. *Produces dramatic results. *Easy-to-use correction key and teacher's manual

America's Math Teacher, Richard W. Fisher, introduces Mastering Essential Math Skills FRACTIONS. This book covers all four operations for fractions. Specific and easy-to-follow instructions ensure that students master the "dreaded" fraction. With consistent, built-in review included in each lesson, students will conquer this topic that gives many students so much difficulty. The book includes plenty of practical, real-life problem solving.

Award-winning sixth grade math teacher and author Richard W. Fisher shares his proven system of teaching that motivates students and produces dramatic results. Using Fisher's method, students rapidly gain confidence and excitement that leads quickly to success. *Proven system of teaching math for classroom teachers and for parents who are homeschooling. *Easy-to -follow math program requiring only 20 minutes per day. Short, concise, and self-contained lessons. *Covers all math curriculum topics. *Daily exercises help students to master, maintain, and reinforce math skills through consistent review. *Dramatic results. Each year about one-half of Mr. Fisher's sixth-grade students move directly to eighth-grade algebra. *Easy-to-use correction key and teacher's manual.

Dieses Buch ist aus Intensivseminaren zum Anfertigen von Abschlussarbeiten entstanden, die der Autor seit fast zwei Jahrzehnten in jedem Semester an der Westfalischen Wilhelms-Universitat Munster halt. Der praktische Leitfaden ist Lehrbuch und Nachschlagewerk zugleich. Der Aufbau entspricht den Arbeitsphasen einer wissenschaftlichen Arbeit und ist damit der ideale Begleiter fur alle, die an einer Arbeit schreiben oder sich darauf vorbereiten. Die vorliegende funfte Auflage wurde grundlegend uberarbeitet und aktualisiert. Speziell fur Abschlussarbeiten in englischer Sprache, die an deutschen Hochschulen immer haufiger verlangt werden, bietet der Autor im Online-Service zum Lehrbuch unter "Zusatzliche Information" ein erganzendes E-Booklet zum Download auf www.springer-gabler.de an."

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