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Among the many models of school reform that have emerged in the
late 20th and early 21st centuries, one has endured for more than
50 years: the School Development Program (SDP). Established in 1968
by renowned child psychiatrist James P. Comer and the Yale Child
Study Center, the SDP is grounded in the belief that successful
schooling-particularly for children from disadvantaged
backgrounds-must focus on the whole child. With that in mind, the
SDP encompasses both academics and social-emotional development,
and it is founded on positive and productive relationships among
students, teachers, school leaders, and parents. With the Whole
Child in Mind describes the SDP's six developmental pathways
(cognitive, social, psychological, physical, linguistic, and
ethical) and explains how the program's nine key components (in the
form of mechanisms, operations, and guiding principles) create a
comprehensive approach to educating children for successful
outcomes. Firsthand recollections by Comer, school leaders and
teachers, and SDP staff members provide an inside look at the
challenges and successes that eventually transformed severely
underperforming schools into models of excellence. Linda
Darling-Hammond, one of the country's foremost experts on K-12
education, and her colleagues argue persuasively for the continuing
relevance of the SDP. Far too many schools still operate in a
high-pressure environment that emphasizes testing and standardized
curricula while ignoring the fundamental importance of personal
connections that make a profound difference for students. Fifty
years on, the SDP is still just as powerful as ever.
- This is the first book for academic podcasters. With theoretical
background as well as detailed practical instructions, this book
explores the what, why and how of academic podcasting. - Podcasting
is becoming an ever-more popular form of both creating knowledge
and disseminating research to reach both academic and non-academic
audiences. - Competing titles are solely concerned with podcasting
as an object of study or as a how-to guide. This book is unique in
that it brings together research into a subfield of podcasting,
with arguments about why it is a normatively good thing for
academia before synthesising this knowledge by detailing how to do
it. This is the only book specifically about academic podcasting.
The manuscript Seville, Biblioteca Colombina y Capitular 5-2-25, a
composite of dozens of theoretical treatises, is one of the primary
witnesses to late medieval music theory. Its numerous copies of
significant texts have been the focus of substantial scholarly
attention to date, but the shorter, unattributed, or fragmentary
works have not yet received the same scrutiny. In this monograph,
Cook demonstrates that a small group of such works, linked to the
otherwise unknown Magister Johannes Pipudi, is in fact much more
noteworthy than previous scholarship has observed. The not one but
two copies of De arte cantus are in fact one of the earliest known
sources for the Libellus cantus mensurabilis, purportedly by Jean
des Murs and the most widely copied music theory treatise of its
day, while Regulae contrapunctus, Nota quod novem sunt species
contrapunctus, and a concluding set of notes in Catalan are early
witnesses to the popular Ars contrapuncti treatises also attributed
to des Murs. Disclosing newly discovered biographical information,
it is revealed that Pipudi is most likely one Johannes Pipardi,
familiar to Cardinal Jean de Blauzac, Vicar-General of Avignon.
Cook provides the first biographical assessment for him and shows
that late fourteenth-century Avignon was a plausible chronological
and geographical milieu for the Seville treatises, hinting
provocatively at a possible route of transmission for the Libellus
from Paris to Italy. The monograph concludes with new
transcriptions and the first English translations of the treatises.
Examines Ezra 9-10 from a viewpoint of masculinity studies,
contributing to the understanding of this important text, as well
as the the growing field of masculinity studies in the Hebrew
Bible.
The manuscript Seville, Biblioteca Colombina y Capitular 5-2-25, a
composite of dozens of theoretical treatises, is one of the primary
witnesses to late medieval music theory. Its numerous copies of
significant texts have been the focus of substantial scholarly
attention to date, but the shorter, unattributed, or fragmentary
works have not yet received the same scrutiny. In this monograph,
Cook demonstrates that a small group of such works, linked to the
otherwise unknown Magister Johannes Pipudi, is in fact much more
noteworthy than previous scholarship has observed. The not one but
two copies of De arte cantus are in fact one of the earliest known
sources for the Libellus cantus mensurabilis, purportedly by Jean
des Murs and the most widely copied music theory treatise of its
day, while Regulae contrapunctus, Nota quod novem sunt species
contrapunctus, and a concluding set of notes in Catalan are early
witnesses to the popular Ars contrapuncti treatises also attributed
to des Murs. Disclosing newly discovered biographical information,
it is revealed that Pipudi is most likely one Johannes Pipardi,
familiar to Cardinal Jean de Blauzac, Vicar-General of Avignon.
Cook provides the first biographical assessment for him and shows
that late fourteenth-century Avignon was a plausible chronological
and geographical milieu for the Seville treatises, hinting
provocatively at a possible route of transmission for the Libellus
from Paris to Italy. The monograph concludes with new
transcriptions and the first English translations of the treatises.
- This is the first book for academic podcasters. With theoretical
background as well as detailed practical instructions, this book
explores the what, why and how of academic podcasting. - Podcasting
is becoming an ever-more popular form of both creating knowledge
and disseminating research to reach both academic and non-academic
audiences. - Competing titles are solely concerned with podcasting
as an object of study or as a how-to guide. This book is unique in
that it brings together research into a subfield of podcasting,
with arguments about why it is a normatively good thing for
academia before synthesising this knowledge by detailing how to do
it. This is the only book specifically about academic podcasting.
Podcasting scholarship is still in its nascent stages. The use of
podcasting as a tool for scholarly and intellectual inquiry is a
relatively new idea, to think about the medium as an alternative
outlet for research output. Podcast or Perish maps out not simply a
rationale for the deployment of podcasting as an outlet for open
peer review, but also explores some real-world workflows for such a
practice. At the forefront of merging these exciting fields, Lori
Beckstead, Ian M. Cook, and Hannah McGregor have taken a novel
approach to expanding the boundaries of scholarly knowledge by
considering podcasting as a focal point for intellectual
discussion, engagement, and exploration. By investigating the
historical development of the norms of scholarly communication, the
unique affordances of sound-based scholarship, and the
transformative potential of new modes of knowledge production,
Podcast or Perish is the call to action academia needs, by asking
how podcasting might change the very ways we think about scholarly
work.
Master the assistive strategies you need to make confident clinical
decisions and help improve the quality of life for people with
disabilities with this new essentials text. Based on the Human
Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT) model developed by Dr. Cook,
the book provides the most important coverage of the devices,
services, and practices that comprise assistive technology and
focuses on the relationship between the human user and the assisted
activity within specific contexts. Case studies, illustrations of
assistive devices, review questions, and well-developed learning
objectives help you focus on the most important areas of assistive
technology application. UNIQUE! OTA focus provides you with the
specific information occupational therapy assistants need to know
to implement and utilize assistive technologies. Comprehensive
coverage includes all areas of assistive technologies. The AT
industry A historical perspective on the industry Relevant
legislation Issues of professional practice Service delivery in
assistive technologies General purpose assistive technologies
Specific areas of application for assistive technologies And more
Content derived from market leader gives you similar chapters and
organization to the Principles text, but has more of a focus on the
practical skills and knowledge needed for the implementation of AT.
Written in an accessible, jargon-free style, "Psychological
Assessment in the Workplace" is a complete guide for managers and
HR professionals to use in their everyday work when selecting,
promoting and assessing people in their organisations.
Each chapter covers a specific assessment practice and provides
workable examples, case studies and ideas for test selection. Mark
Cook and Barry Cripps draw upon the latest research to provide a
thorough critical review of assessment practices such as: screening
through application forms, CVs and biodata personality tests
getting information via references and ratings competency analysis
assessment and development centres traditional interviewing
structured interviews workplace counselling performance
appraisal
Authoritative, reliable and, above all, practical, this book
offers the immediate solutions that busy managers and HR
professionals need. Its foundation in solid theory and research
will also interest occupational psychologists, occupational
practitioners in training, and students of psychology and
business.
Join the Raspberry revolution with these fun and easy Pi
projects
The Raspberry Pi has opened up a whole new world of innovation
for everyone from hardware hackers and programmers to students,
hobbyists, engineers, and beyond. Featuring a variety of hands-on
projects, this easy-to-understand guide walks you through every
step of the design process and will have you creating like a
Raspberry Pi pro in no time. You'll learn how to prepare your
workspace, assemble the necessary tools, work with test equipment,
and find your way around the Raspberry Pi before moving on to a
series of fun, lively projects that brings some power to your plain
ol' Pi.Introduces Raspberry Pi basics and gives you a solid
understanding of all the essentials you'll need to take on your
first projectIncludes an array of fun and useful projects that show
you how to do everything from creating a magic light wand to
enhancing your designs with Lego sensors, installing and writing
games for the RISC OS, building a transistor tester, and
moreProvides an easy, hands-on approach to learning more about
electronics, programming, and interaction design for Makers and
innovators of all ages
Bring the power of Pi to your next cool creation with "Raspberry
Pi Projects For Dummies "
This is a fully updated edition of Personnel Selection, a seminal
text on the psychometric approach to personnel selection by a noted
expert in the field. * Focuses on cutting-edge topics including the
influence of social networking sites, adverse impact, age
differences and stereotypes, distribution of work performance, and
the problems of selecting new employees using research based on
incumbent employees * Questions established beliefs in the field,
especially issues that have been characterized as not a problem,
such as differential validity, over-reliance on self-report, and
faking good * Contains expanded discussion of research and practice
in the US and internationally, while maintaining the definitive
coverage of UK and European selection approaches * Provides
comprehensive yet accessible information for professionals and
students, as well as helpful pedagogical tools (technical and
statistical boxes, simplified figures and tables, research agenda
boxes, key point summaries, and key references)
Over the past 100 years, visitor learning at America's national
parks has grown and evolved. Today, there are over 400 National
Park Service (NPS) sites, representing over eighty million acres.
Sites exist in every US state and territory and are located on
land, at sea, in remote areas, and in major urban centers. Every
year, more than 300 million people visit national parks, and
several million of them are children engaged in one of many
educational programs hosted by the NPS. America's Largest
Classrooms offers insight and practical advice for improving
educational outreach at national parks as well as suggestions for
classroom educators on how to meaningfully incorporate parks into
their curricula. Via a wide collection of case studies-ranging from
addressing inclusivity at parks and public lands to teaching about
science and social issues-this book illustrates innovations and
solutions that will be of interest to nature interpreters, outdoor
educators, and policy makers, as well as professors in the sciences
writ large.
Over the past 100 years, visitor learning at America's national
parks has grown and evolved. Today, there are over 400 National
Park Service (NPS) sites, representing over eighty million acres.
Sites exist in every US state and territory and are located on
land, at sea, in remote areas, and in major urban centers. Every
year, more than 300 million people visit national parks, and
several million of them are children engaged in one of many
educational programs hosted by the NPS. America's Largest
Classrooms offers insight and practical advice for improving
educational outreach at national parks as well as suggestions for
classroom educators on how to meaningfully incorporate parks into
their curricula. Via a wide collection of case studies-ranging from
addressing inclusivity at parks and public lands to teaching about
science and social issues-this book illustrates innovations and
solutions that will be of interest to nature interpreters, outdoor
educators, and policy makers, as well as professors in the sciences
writ large.
Now in its third edition, this practical clinical guide for both
students and practitioners is further strengthened by the addition
of online video clips which demonstrate how to apply a range of
massage techniques. The text's research-base and references are
fully updated, aiming to provide the reader with the most pertinent
evidence to support the use of massage for particular injuries and
conditions. New, improved and expanded chapter on Massage in Sport,
including section on athletes with disabilities. Written by a
sports specialist physiotherapist with experience of working with
national teams at world and Olympic level Expanded chapters on
Relaxation Massage (formerly Sedative Massage) & Reflex
Therapies (formerly Specialized Techniques) Case studies throughout
the chapters Evolve Resources - use your unique PIN code to access
video clips of tutorials and demonstrations of massage techniques
as identified in the book
The Aramaic texts among the Dead Sea Scrolls are among the most
important discoveries for the history of Aramaic and for the
background of early Judaism and Christianity. They constitute a
“missing link” between Biblical Aramaic and the later Aramaic
of the targums and midrashic literature. Among them are the oldest
texts we have of the Book of Enoch and Tobit, as well as the
earliest Aramaic translation of a portion of Scripture, the Targum
of Job. Other previously unknown texts such as the Genesis
Apocryphon and the Aramaic Levi Document have opened up many new
avenues of research on the literature of early Judaism, and the
dialect itself is chronologically the one nearest to the origins of
Christianity. Now, for the first time, there is a comprehensive
dictionary of all the Aramaic texts from the 11 Qumran caves, from
a noted specialist in Qumran Aramaic. It is the first dictionary in
any language devoted solely to this important Aramaic corpus and
contains a wealth of detail, including definitions, extensive
citations of the sources, discussions of difficult passages,
revised readings, and a bibliography. It will be an indispensable
resource to anyone interested in the Dead Sea Scrolls, the
literature of early Judaism and Christianity, and the Aramaic
language.
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