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Eminent scholars from around the globe gathered to discuss how
educational systems would change if the prevailing principles of
constructivism were applied to three major aspects of those systems
-- knowledge and learning, communication, and environment. This
volume provides documentation of the proceedings of this important
meeting - - the Early Childhood Action Group of the Sixth
International Congress on Mathematics Education.
This international assembly, representing such diverse disciplines
as mathematics and math education, epistemology, philosophy,
cognitive science, psycholinguistics, and science education, is the
first to examine early childhood mathematics education from
constructivist and international perspectives in addition to
formulating recommendations for future work in the field.
The emergence of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Standards in 1989 sparked a sea change in thinking about the nature
and quality of mathematics instruction in U.S. schools. Much is
known about transmission forms of mathematics teaching and the
influence of this teaching on students' learning, but there is
still little knowledge about the alternative forms of instruction
that have evolved from the recent widespread efforts to reform
mathematics education.
"Beyond Classical Pedagogy: Teaching Elementary School
Mathematics" reports on the current state of knowledge about these
new instructional practices, which differ in significant ways from
the traditional pedagogy that has permeated mathematics education
in the past. This book provides a research-based view of the nature
of facilitative teaching in its relatively mature form, along with
opposing views and critique of this form of pedagogy.
The focus is on elementary school mathematics classrooms, where
the majority of the reform-based efforts have occurred, and on the
micro level of teaching (classroom interaction) as a source for
revealing the complexity involved in teaching, teachers' learning,
and the impact of both on children's learning. The work in
elementary mathematics teaching is situated in the larger context
of research on teaching.
Research and insights from three disciplinary perspectives are
presented: the psychological perspective centers on facilitative
teaching as a process of teachers' learning; the mathematical
perspective focuses on the nature of the mathematical knowledge
teachers need in order to engage in this form of teaching; the
sociological perspective attends to the interactive process of
meaning construction as teachers and students create intellectual
communities in their classrooms.
The multidisciplinary perspectives presented provide the editors
with the necessary triangulation to provide confirming evidence and
rich detail about the nature of facilitative teaching.
Audiences for this book include scholars in mathematics education
and teacher education, teacher educators, staff developers, and
classroom teachers. It is also appropriate as a text for graduate
courses in mathematics education, teacher education, elementary
mathematics teaching methods, and methods of research in
mathematics education.
The emergence of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Standards in 1989 sparked a sea change in thinking about the nature
and quality of mathematics instruction in U.S. schools. Much is
known about transmission forms of mathematics teaching and the
influence of this teaching on students' learning, but there is
still little knowledge about the alternative forms of instruction
that have evolved from the recent widespread efforts to reform
mathematics education. Beyond Classical Pedagogy: Teaching
Elementary School Mathematics reports on the current state of
knowledge about these new instructional practices, which differ in
significant ways from the traditional pedagogy that has permeated
mathematics education in the past. This book provides a
research-based view of the nature of facilitative teaching in its
relatively mature form, along with opposing views and critique of
this form of pedagogy. The focus is on elementary school
mathematics classrooms, where the majority of the reform-based
efforts have occurred, and on the micro level of teaching
(classroom interaction) as a source for revealing the complexity
involved in teaching, teachers' learning, and the impact of both on
children's learning. The work in elementary mathematics teaching is
situated in the larger context of research on teaching. Research
and insights from three disciplinary perspectives are presented:
the psychological perspective centers on facilitative teaching as a
process of teachers' learning; the mathematical perspective focuses
on the nature of the mathematical knowledge teachers need in order
to engage in this form of teaching; the sociological perspective
attends to the interactive process of meaning construction as
teachers and students create intellectual communities in their
classrooms. The multidisciplinary perspectives presented provide
the editors with the necessary triangulation to provide confirming
evidence and rich detail about the nature of facilitative teaching.
Audiences for this book include scholars in mathematics education
and teacher education, teacher educators, staff developers, and
classroom teachers. It is also appropriate as a text for graduate
courses in mathematics education, teacher education, elementary
mathematics teaching methods, and methods of research in
mathematics education.
Currently there is substantial exchange and communication between academic communities around the world as researchers endeavour to discover why so many children 'fail' at a subject that society deems crucial for future economic survival. This book charts current thinking and trends in teacher education around the world, and looks critically at the inservice education of maths teachers. The contributors explore the processes , practices and issues in teacher education projects in ten countries and these are then discussed and related to current philosophies of teacher education. The book provides an insight into the successes and shortcomings of many different approaches to maths education.
The late-1990s sees a substantial exchange and communication
between countries as researchers attempt to find out why so many
children "fail" at a subject deemed crucial for economic survival.
This text charts current thinking and trends in maths teacher
education around the world, and looks critically at the inservice
education of maths teachers. Divided into two parts, the first has
contributors present the processes, practices and issues in teacher
education projects in ten countries: Israel; Portugal; South
Africa; US; Lebanon; Austria; New Zealand; UK; Australia and
Canada. The second part consists of critical discussions of these
processes and issues in the light of current teacher education
philosophies.
Eminent scholars from around the globe gathered to discuss how
educational systems would change if the prevailing principles of
constructivism were applied to three major aspects of those systems
-- knowledge and learning, communication, and environment. This
volume provides documentation of the proceedings of this important
meeting - - the Early Childhood Action Group of the Sixth
International Congress on Mathematics Education.
This international assembly, representing such diverse disciplines
as mathematics and math education, epistemology, philosophy,
cognitive science, psycholinguistics, and science education, is the
first to examine early childhood mathematics education from
constructivist and international perspectives in addition to
formulating recommendations for future work in the field.
Just like "Alice in Wonderland," Michael lives in a crazy world. As
a drug addict, he has tried to climb out of the rabbit hole for
many years. His struggle to overcome his addiction becomes a
journey for all of us. Michael's letters from prison unfold like
episodes in a reality show. His sponsor is our hero. Bob's
tough-love letters and guidance show us what most people fail to do
in recovery and what causes them to relapse. We are there, watching
Michael build the courage to put the "not-so-easy" Twelve Steps
into action. Fortunately, we are also there when he finds his way
out of the rabbit hole.
Administrative Law Facing the Future: Old Constraints and New
Horizons is a stimulating collection of essays by a team of
distinguished scholars and practitioners, introduced by the Hon. Mr
Justice Stephen Sedley. The book has been constructed around the
guiding themes of current debates and future developments in
administrative law. The collection seeks to address many of the
most topical aspects of this important area of law and includes
chapters analysing: the implications of transformations in the
British state and public administration; mechanisms for the control
of delegated legislation; contemporary developments in ministerial
accountability; comparative ombudsman remedies and dispute
resolution procedures in the National Health Service. A substantial
part of the volume also concentrates on the nature and purpose of
judicial review, with chapters discussing: the public/private law
divide; the developing grounds of review; rules of standing; public
law remedies; settling and the process of judicial review; civil
liberties and the role of the courts and public interest immunity.
The impact of the European Community and the use of the prerogative
power in England and France are the focus of individual chapters.
The autobiography of Terry Wood, Steel Guitarist Extraordinaire.
458 pages and over 400 pictures!
Joe Hawthorne is an ordinary guy, or at least he used to think so.
A military vet, former pilot, and struggling writer, Joe is living
his underachieving, mildly messed-up life in the manner in which
he's become accustomed: quietly. All that changes drastically, and
dangerously, when long-lost cousin and childhood chum Tommy
Valentine begins appearing at Joe's regular Seattle hang-outs.
Tommy encourages Joe to seek out Dr. Sara Spencer, an unorthodox
but insightful psychiatrist. She quickly diagnoses Joe as having
hidden childhood memories that are the key to understanding his
current problems. The fact that his childhood hometown was flooded
many years earlier by a hydroelectric project is just the beginning
of Joe's troubles. Joe begins a difficult process of self-discovery
but quickly finds himself falling in love with his beautiful
therapist. He also finds that others are strangely interested in
his damaged psyche, and that their motivations are far from
innocent. Joe's efforts to uncover the mystery of his childhood
memories go awry when the people he seeks out begin to die in
spectacular fashion. With the body count quickly increasing, and
his own life and freedom in jeopardy, Joe makes a fateful decision
in an all or nothing gamble to understand the past and banish his
personal demons. In doing so, a far more ancient mystery will be
uncovered, one that people will to kill to discover. To survive the
epic battle with unknown enemies and the darker aspects of his own
soul, Joe must use every trick and resource at his disposal,
whether legal or extra-legal. With only his wits and his faithful
dog Shovelhead to count on, Joe's chances of success are slim. In
the end, he finds you can go home again. But you might not survive
the journey.
Bryne McAllister, a renowned scientist, found signs of an ancient
civilization hidden beneath the Antarctic ice shelf. Soon after, he
began to gather scientists for an archeological dig that would take
place during the Antarctic winter. Though his plans took a sudden
turn when he met a young linguist, Rachel Madison. Irrationally
drawn to her, he invited Rachel to join the dig, giving the team
the impression that his intentions were not entirely scientific.
Soon after the team arrived, it soon became clear there was no
turning back. After studying the ruins, no one except Rachel
realized that the ancient ruins were those of the Biblical
civilization, Babel. This knowledge allowed her to recognize the
presence of evil that science might have caused, and could not
necessarily ablate. As the team members are slowly changed by
something within the ruins, McAllister has to realize that a God he
did not believe in, the God so important in Rachel's life, might be
their only hope for survival.
Street lit, also known as urban fiction, addresses with unflinching
grit the concerns and problems of city living. Controversial in
some quarters, it is also wildly popular, and this readers'
advisory by street lit expert Morris* Sketches out the rich history
of the genre, shwoing why it appeals so strongly to readers and
providing a quick way for street lit novices to get up to speed*
Covers a variety of subgenres in terms of scope, popularity, style,
major authors and works, and suggestions for readers' advisory*
Serves as a tool to improve library customer service by
strengthening the relationship between library staff and patrons
who may be new to using public librariseEmphasing an appreciation
for street lit as a way to promote reading and library use, Morris'
book helps library staff establish their "street cred" by giving
them the information they need to provide knowledgeable guidance.
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