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Professional learning and development for all teacher educators
through stories of practice and carefully structured coaching
questions. This book provides all teacher educators, wherever they
are based, with key opportunities for professional learning and
development, especially in relation to the new initial teacher
education (ITE) core content framework and the new early career
framework. A range of detailed narratives about practice have been
written by teacher educators, for teacher educators, and are
carefully curated by the author to draw out key learning points,
including a range of coaching questions. Of interest for
individuals and groups of teacher educators, and especially those
working in partnerships, the book also contains research- and
practice-informed guidance that can be used in professional
development sessions.
A practical plan for the millions of people in their fifties and
sixties who find themselves out of work, unable to find a job, and
financially incapable of retiring, Elizabeth White shows how to get
past any blame or shame, overcome denial, and find a path to a new
normal. Elizabeth White has an impressive resume, which includes
advanced degrees from Harvard and Johns Hopkins and a distinguished
employment history. She started a business that failed and then
tried to reenter the work force in her mid-fifties, only to learn
that there is little demand for workers her age. For a while
Elizabeth lived in denial, but then had to adjust to her new
reality, shedding the gym membership, getting a roommate, forgoing
restaurant meals, and so on. She soon learned she wasn't alone:
there are millions of Americans in her predicament and worse,
exhausted from trying to survive and overcome every day. In 55,
Underemployed, and Faking Normal, Elizabeth invites you to look
beyond your immediate circumstances to what is possible in the new
normal of financial insecurity. You're in your fifties and sixties,
and may have saved nothing or not nearly enough to retire. It's too
late for blame or shame--and it wouldn't help anyway. What you want
to know is what you can do now to have a shot at a decent
retirement. "This relevant and well-researched book will appeal not
only to those 55 plus, but to the generation coming right behind
them who may face similar issues" (Booklist, starred review). 55,
Underemployed, and Faking Normal is a must-have for anyone whose
income has suddenly diminished or even disappeared. "Providing
practical solutions with a focus on retirement and maximizing
savings, White maintains authority with a realistic, empathetic
tone throughout. This deeply useful work will resonate with aging
readers of all income levels and situations" (Publishers Weekly).
If you're ready to get serious about feeling good again, this book
is for you.
The Socialist Revolutionary party, which had been the largest
and most popular party in Russia in 1917, did not after the October
Revolution just disappear into the "dustbin of history," as Trotsky
hoped, but led by its leadership in exile in the 1920s and 1930s
continued to observe and comment on developments in Russia.
In emigration, the Socialist Revolutionary (SR) party often put
forward policy proposals on a wide range of topics: policies which,
based on a shrewd understanding of the real situation in Russia,
offered realistic alternatives to the policies being pursued by the
Marxist Bolshevik regime. This book fills a gap in examining one of
the most significant Russian political parties, and is based on
extensive original analysis of SR party materials, shows how it
operated; how it formulated and disseminated its ideas; what these
ideas were, and how the party's ideas developed in response to
changing circumstances in Russia and Europe more widely. Far from
being the agrarian Slavophile romantics as they are often
portrayed, this book shows the SRs were energetic European
modernisers who contributed vigorously to the leading debates of
their day; it also shows how the SR vision of a populist, socialist
regime failed to materialise as state control, dictatorship and the
collectivisation of agriculture took hold."
The Socialist Revolutionary party, which had been the largest and
most popular party in Russia in 1917, did not after the October
Revolution just disappear into the "dustbin of history", as Trotsky
hoped, but - led by its leadership in exile in the 1920s and 1930s
- continued to observe and comment on developments in Russia. In
emigration, the Socialist Revolutionary (SR) party often put
forward policy proposals on a wide range of topics: policies which,
based on a shrewd understanding of the real situation in Russia,
offered realistic alternatives to the policies being pursued by the
Marxist Bolshevik regime. This book fills a gap in examining one of
the most significant Russian political parties, and is based on
extensive original analysis of SR party materials, shows how it
operated; how it formulated and disseminated its ideas; what these
ideas were, and how the party's ideas developed in response to
changing circumstances in Russia and Europe more widely. Far from
being the agrarian Slavophile romantics as they are often
portrayed, this book shows the SRs were energetic European
modernisers who contributed vigorously to the leading debates of
their day; it also shows how the SR vision of a populist, socialist
regime failed to materialise as state control, dictatorship and the
collectivisation of agriculture took hold.
This book is designed to help the growing group of school-based
teacher educators and those based in higher education develop
excellent professional practice across their institutions. The
first part of the book provides personal challenges to teacher
educators, helping them to develop their own identity beyond that
of being a classroom teacher and to recognise the values, knowledge
and practices that are unique to them as part of the international
community of teacher educators. This includes how to develop their
pedagogy to embrace the needs of their trainees, and a realistic
approach to developing an academic and scholarly aspect to their
identity. The second part of the book describes some of the themes
that underpin outstanding provision in teacher education including
a broad curriculum, an enquiry-based approach, building a learning
community, developing reflective practitioners, having an ethos of
high aspiration, evaluation of impact and strong partnerships.
Theory and practice are closely linked throughout with
illustrations drawn from a variety of different settings. This book
is part of the successful Critical Guides for Teacher Educators
series edited by Ian Menter.
This collection offers a timely and wide-ranging contribution to
the research-informed improvement of the work of teacher educators.
Drawing on original research studies conducted across a range of
European countries, Canada, and Israel, contributors offer insight
into not only questions of curriculum and programme development,
research, and professional development, but also their day-to-day
experience as teacher educators, student teachers, and mentors in
schools. Themes explored include teaching and working with
students, teacher educators as researchers, the partnership work of
teacher educators, the professional development needs of teacher
educators, professional development approaches for improving
teacher education, and teacher educator empowerment. Arising from
the international community of the Association for Teacher
Education in Europe (ATEE), and drawing together theory and
practice, this book offers a unique survey of the contributions of
teacher educators and charts a path for future directions of the
field.
This collection offers a timely and wide-ranging contribution to
the research-informed improvement of the work of teacher educators.
Drawing on original research studies conducted across a range of
European countries, Canada, and Israel, contributors offer insight
into not only questions of curriculum and programme development,
research, and professional development, but also their day-to-day
experience as teacher educators, student teachers, and mentors in
schools. Themes explored include teaching and working with
students, teacher educators as researchers, the partnership work of
teacher educators, the professional development needs of teacher
educators, professional development approaches for improving
teacher education, and teacher educator empowerment. Arising from
the international community of the Association for Teacher
Education in Europe (ATEE), and drawing together theory and
practice, this book offers a unique survey of the contributions of
teacher educators and charts a path for future directions of the
field.
Susannah is out to prove that pyrotechnics genius Quinn Baldwinis
responsible for a million-dollar fireworks catastrophe during a
Mardi Gras ball. With her faithful black Lab Monty she moves to the
charming backwater city of Mobile, Alabama to uncover the truth.
But this world-traveled military brat with a string of letters
behind her name finds herself wholly unprepared to navigate the
cultural quagmires of the Deep South. Captivated by the warmth and
joy of her new circle of friends, Susannah struggles to keep from
falling for a subject who refuses to be anything but a man of
integrity, compassion, and lethal Southern charm. Fireworks offers
a glimpse into heart of the South and a cynical young woman s first
encounter with Christ-like love."
A Modern History of Russian Childhood examines the changes and
continuities in ideas about Russian childhood from the 18th to the
21st century. It looks at how children were thought about and
treated in Russian and Soviet culture, as well as how the radical
social, political and economic changes across the period affected
children. It explains how and why childhood became a key concept
both in Late Imperial Russia and in the Soviet Union and looks at
similarities and differences to models of childhood elsewhere.
Focusing mainly on children in families, telling us much about
Russian and Soviet family life in the process, Elizabeth White
combines theoretical ideas about childhood with examples of real,
lived experiences of children to provide a comprehensive overview
of the subject. The book also offers a comprehensive synthesis of a
wide range of secondary sources in English and Russian whilst
utilizing various textual primary sources as part of the
discussion. This book is key reading for anyone wanting to
understand the social and cultural history of Russia as well as the
history of childhood in the modern world.
Hardly a day passes without learning something new and terrible
about processed food, chemicals in food and the dangers of eating
junk food. Almost everything available in your supermarket is
technically just more junk food. But nurturing and caring for a
garden, and raising wholesome natural food on your own is a lot
easier than you might think. The art of gardening is every year
increasing, in the city as well as in the country, and the number,
quality and taste of delicious homegrown foods is always growing
too. Put fresh vegetables on your table within a couple of months
and enjoy every minute of the experience, from planting to
harvesting. Eating healthy, true organic homegrown foods, and fully
enjoying the gardening life is easy, affordable and it's the whole
point to learning to grow, prepare and eat your own organic
produce. Even a modest city apartment can be home to a prosperous,
vibrant garden, and here is everything you need to get started.
Readers learn: The true healthy alternative in natural organic
foods and the dangers of chemicals and preservatives The meaning,
tradition and practice of organic gardening Detailed plans for any
kind of garden, and what you need to get started The easiest and
most hardy vegetables to plant and grow Soil preparation and
practical advice for planting and harvesting Whether you're an
aspiring urban gardener or a true country farmer - or something in
between - this book contains all the information you need to get
planted and growing quickly. This is the complete beginner's guide
to why plant, what to plant and how to keep it growing. And readers
can do it in a space small enough to fit an easy chair. Learning to
avoid the pesticides, chemical additives and fillers that are
everywhere - even in fresh vegetables - is not only possible, it's
absolutely essential for a long and healthy life. Organic farming
is natural, easy and almost free. You just need to know what to do,
when to do it and continue getting inspiration from your own
organic garden, day after day. Every aspiring gardener and reader
will learn to: Quickly and naturally control pests and weeds
Compost so that nothing in your garden - or your kitchen - is
wasted Winter and summer care for your garden Plus easy, natural
and delicious recipes for just some of the vegetables you'll be
growing But obsessing about your health is not the point of any
organic garden project. Producing and raising your own food has
countless other obvious benefits. It's a healthy, engaging, and
utterly satisfying hobby, and for some of us, it's an absolute
obsession. It's also delicious and re-affirming, every time you sit
down to a meal of the foods you've grown yourself. Planting an
organic garden and taking off with organic, natural or even
hydroponic gardening is rewarding, fulfilling and more fun than you
probably know. Whether you've been gardening for years or are a
total beginner, this beginner's guide is packed with tips, tricks
and basics to grow just about anything that can be planted. The
benefits of organic gardening extend easily into full physical and
mental health, stress reduction and psychological balance. For some
who start, it's just the beginning of a long and life affirming
trip back to nature. This book will not only get you there, it'll
feed you along the way. And for many years to come, your body and
your whole family will thank you.
Walking in Wonder blends patristic Orthodox teaching with practical
suggestions for parents, resulting in a book that is not only
inspira-tional but full of common sense. Elizabeth White draws from
her extensive experience as an educator, parent, and faithful
Orthodox Christian to outline not only what the virtues are, but
how their development can be encouraged in the lives of children.
Each chapter ends with a list of practical ideas any parent might
try to help cultivate character qualities such as attentiveness and
silence. This small jewel could very well be called "the Holy
Fathers applied to parenting." This workbook will help parents,
teachers, and all caregivers provide an environment that helps
develop Orthodox attitudes toward self, others, the world, and
Christ. Written with children under the age of eight in mind.
ACCOMPANIES THE LANDMARK SERIES NARRATED BY DAVID ATTENBOROUGH Find
a world of wonder beyond the ice. 'Looking down at our planet from
space it may come as a surprise how much of it is blanketed in snow
and ice. These vast frozen wildernesses cover more than a fifth of
the earth ... From the highest peaks to snow-bound deserts to alien
worlds deep beneath the ice, they are home to an astonishing array
of animals found nowhere else on earth.' David Attenborough, from
the series. Frozen Planet II celebrates the surprisingly diverse
worlds of ice - a world that is disappearing before our very eyes.
Previously undiscovered stories, from chameleons giving birth on
the frosty slopes of Mount Kenya to endangered Amur leopards in the
Russian forest and killer whales hunting Weddell seals on ice floes
in the Antarctic, shed new light on the beauty and the peril of the
world's most fragile ecosystems. Behind-the-scenes insights explore
the unique challenges of filming in these frozen worlds, where
camera crew and wildlife alike brave the extreme conditions. With
over 250 stunning full-colour photographs, Frozen Planet II reveals
the wonders of the fastest-changing part of our planet, as we may
never see them again.
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