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Over the course of six editions, the ways in which biology is
taught have dramatically changed. We have seen a shift away from
the memorization of details, which are easily forgotten, and a
movement toward emphasizing core concepts. In parallel, many
educators are advocating a greater emphasis on the development of
critical thinking skills that are needed by students pursuing a
career in Biology. The 6th edition of Brooker Biology balances
"Core Concepts" with "Core Skills" helping engage students in
science related fields of study. Additionally, with McGraw Hill
Connect, powerful digital tools augment instruction by helping
students think more critically, develop quantitative and graphing
skills and apply their knowledge in a laboratory setting. Connect
Virtual Labs can be implemented in a hybrid or fully online setting
to help students prepare for the wet lab and strengthening their
lab experience.
For non-majors and mixed-majors introductory botany (plant biology)
courses. Plant Biology focuses students on the function of plants
and the role they play in our world. With evolved content and a new
organization, the authors emphasize the scientific method to help
students develop the critical thinking skills they need to make
sound decisions throughout life. Together, the emphasis on how
plants work and the development of critical-thinking skills support
the authors' goal of fostering scientific literacy.
Principles of Biology is reflective of the shift taking place in
the majors biology course from large and detail rich to short and
conceptual, with a focus on new, cutting-edge science. A succinct
and inviting text focused on central concepts, Principles of
Biology helps students connect fundamental principles while
challenging them to develop and hone critical thinking skills.
Winner of the 2013 Books for a Better Life Acorda Wellness Award
and the 2014 Silver Nautilus Book Award
Resilience is the ability to face and handle life's challenges,
whether everyday disappointments or extraordinary disasters. While
resilience is innate in the brain, over time we learn unhelpful
patterns, which then become fixed in our neural circuitry. But
science is now revealing that what previously seemed hardwired can
be rewired, and "Bouncing Back" shows us how. With powerful,
time-tested exercises, Linda Graham guides us in rebuilding our
core well-being and disaster-proofing our brains.
This book acts as a highly practical guide for new and experienced
lecturers, learning supporters and leaders in Higher Education; and
offers plentiful examples and vignettes showing how learning can be
brought to life through activity and engagement. It offers numerous
pragmatic illustrations of how to design and deliver an engaging
curriculum, and assess students' learning authentically. Sound
scholarship and research-informed approaches to Higher Education
teaching and learning underpins the myriad accessible and readily
recognizable examples of how real educators solve the challenges of
contemporary Higher Education. Additionally, guidance is offered on
how to present evidence for those seeking accreditation of their
teaching and leadership in Higher Education, as well as useful
advice for experienced HE teachers seeking to advance their careers
into more senior roles, on the basis of their strong teaching and
pedagogic leadership. The book will be of great interest to
students and researchers working in Education, and will be
invaluable reading for both new and experienced lecturers working
in HE institutions.
Placing a student on the autism spectrum in a busy classroom with a
pair of noise-cancelling headphones and an aide to deal with the
inevitable meltdowns is often done in the name of 'inclusion', but
this is integration and not inclusive. How can teachers and schools
create genuinely inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of every
student? Research evidence indicates the strategies that make
schools inclusive for students with disability benefit all
students. Yet many schools are still operating under
twentieth-century models that disadvantage students, especially
those with disability. Inclusive Education for the 21st Century
provides a rigorous overview of the foundational principles of
inclusive education, and the barriers to access and participation.
It explores evidence-based strategies to support diverse learners,
including specific changes in curriculum, pedagogy and assessment
practices, and the use of data. It addresses the needs of children
with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities, as well as
those with complex learning profiles, including mental health
issues. With chapters from leading experts from Australia and the
UK, Inclusive Education for the 21st Century addresses common
issues in both primary and secondary schools. Underpinned
throughout by research evidence, it is designed to assist educators
to develop the deep knowledge required to make inclusive education
a reality in all schools.
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