Education - Curricula

Unleash the power of creativity for young children and yourself. Follow the authors of Cultivating Creativity in Young Children on a journey of curiosity as they unlock the secrets of creativity, deepening understanding of the what of creativity, its connections to child development, and...

Ofsted Guidance for Inspectors This publication includes: Guidance for inspectors 1) Education inspection framework (EIF) 23 July 2021. 2) Inspecting the curriculum 14 May 2019. 3) Inspecting safeguarding in early years, education and skills settings 24 August 2021. - This version includes pages for...

This book invites us to critically reflect on the value of research in, on and for teacher education. It explores the nature and role of teacher education research and identifies ways to enhance its value for policy and practice. It gathers together studies that...

"No Size Fits All" makes the current all-or-nothing debates over public school policy pass? by offering a bold and novel "third way" that could revolutionize American education.Author: Richard Striner, L. Michelle JohnsonISBN-10: 1839980729ISBN-13: 9781839980725Publisher: Anthem PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/11/2021Pages: 122Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.37lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w...

If your tween is struggling with social science, then this book is for you; the short book covers the topic and also contains 10 discussion questions, 10 activities, and 20 quiz style questions. This subject comes from the book "Seventh Grade Social Science (For...

This volume demonstrates that Critical Friendship Theory can help distinguish education doctorate (EdD) programs from research doctorates (education PhDs). Drawing on multiple, detailed case studies of CFT implementation at universities, it covers curriculum and implementation, online and in-person education, challenges, and strategies for success.Author:...

In this provocative and timely book, education writer Natalie Wexler argues that the best way to end the "reading wars" is to recognize that learning to read is inextricably linked to learning in general. The science of reading movement has done much to improve...

In recent decades, TV has depicted schooling in wildly different ways. During this time, the field of Curriculum Studies has evolved with the generation and incorporation of different theories. This book puts those theories to work by providing examples of how they could be...

Up Your Teaching Game offers K-12 teachers an intuitive and refreshingly fun pathway for creating immersive, story-based games that encourage students to experience the curriculum through play. Regardless of their technical abilities, design acumen, grade level, or domain, today's teachers have fresh opportunities to...

This book aims to advance language program evaluation and practice, building on the author's previous work in Blended Language Program Evaluation (Palgrave Macmillan, 2016). The book is based in theory, yet incorporates case study examples throughout each chapter. The conceptual framework is grounded in...

Embrace the cycle of the seasons with children. Sit at the edge of the bush with Dr. Hopi Martin, Waabizheshi Oshkaabewis (Ojibwe Marten Clan Sacred Helper, Messenger, Fire Keeper, Lodge Caretaker) and educator, and bring a richer way of living with the land to...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Do you have a wiggly learner who just cannot sit still? It's time to embrace all that excess energy and turn it into a fun method to develop spelling skills This book is a full grade 5-8 spelling curriculum perfectly designed for kinetic learners...

Essentially a complete teacher's manual for the novel, this LitPlan Teacher Pack includes lesson plans and reproducible resource materials for Letters From Rifka by Karen Hesse. It includes: Daily Lessons, Short answer study questions, Multiple choice quiz questions, Vocabulary worksheets for each reading assignment,...

This is the first edited collection to focus on women, gender, and history education in Canada. The aim of this edited collection is threefold: to offer a historical analysis of women and gender in K-12 teaching and learning of history; to provide an examination...

Education is not just a matter of policy; it's a fundamental human right. Today, inclusive education stands as a paramount goal. Educators aim to provide equitable learning opportunities for all students, addressing varying needs, and fostering supportive school cultures, irrespective of their backgrounds or...

As higher education institutions grapple with the rapid evolution of technology, they are faced with a myriad of challenges in effectively integrating these innovations into teaching, learning, and student support services. From navigating the complexities of instructional design to addressing issues of student engagement...

Each Puzzle Pack contains a variety of puzzles, worksheets, and games to reinforce important content like characters' names, places, symbols, and important details as well as vocabulary words within the text. Includes: Crosswords - Word Searches - Matching - Fill In The Blanks -...

A foundation of materials for teaching a work of literature, LitPlan Teacher Packs from Teacher's Pet Publications have everything you need for a complete unit of study. Download, print, and teach. Developed and used by respected teaching professionals, these manuals incorporate the IRA/NCTE standards...

This comprehensive textbook looks at current issues in learning and teaching across the three key areas of policy, learning and practice. It will help you to think critically on your Education course, and to make connections between the processes of learning and the practicalities...

This book explores analogue game-based learning in the context of the Anthropocene, addressing an urgent need for educational approaches beyond traditional scholastic boundaries. In the context of a complex world, the book emphasises the inadequacies of current educational methods and the potential of game-based...

Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC). The purpose of the journal is to promote the scholarly study of teaching and curriculum. The aim is to provide readers with knowledge and strategies of...

Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue is a peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the American Association for Teaching and Curriculum (AATC). The purpose of the journal is to promote the scholarly study of teaching and curriculum. The aim is to provide readers with knowledge and strategies of...

With this anthology of hand-chosen poems written by well-known, beloved poets, you can introduce poetry to your students in the classroom and beyond. Poetry is a powerful tool for teaching phonics, fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, and a love of reading. Curated specifically for students in...

This book presents a framework for conceptualizing and enacting dialogic approaches to teaching literature and reading in your classroom. Dialogical approaches have often been used in secondary classrooms for teaching writing by incorporating students' lives and experiences into the English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum....

This engrossing family history traces the Livesay family of Grayson County, Virginia, from their origins in colonial America to the present day. With extensive genealogical information, personal anecdotes, and historical context, The Livesays of Grayson County, Virginia is an invaluable resource for anyone interested...

This practical book addresses the consistent questions that were posed by secondary social studies teachers during professional learning sessions. In particular, it examines ways to break through the inclination and perception expressed by many teachers that "my kids cannot do that." Drawing on 22...

Formerly published by Peytral PublicationsThis user-friendly resource provides the theory for improving students′ reading skills through visual imagery, plus actual lesson plans to use independently or alongside your language arts program.Author: Karen Patricia KellyISBN-10: 1890455040ISBN-13: 9781890455040Publisher: Corwin PublishersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/01/2006Pages: 96Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.64lbsSize: 10.90h...

How to Teach the Research Report contains a step-by-step plan for teaching the research report. Teachers can begin teaching the steps for research report writing by modeling the research report with one-paragraph reports. The students can then practice the steps repeatedly until they have...

What is the condition of the field of Physical Education? How is it adapted to the rise of kinesiology, sport and exercise science and human movement studies over the last thirty years? This Handbook provides an authoritative critical overview of the field and identifies...

Comparative research on higher education in developing and transitional countries is often focused on such issues as access, finance, student mobility and the impact of globalization, but there has been little attention to curriculum and the forces that shape it. Confronting Challenges to the...

Writing Centers have traditionally been viewed as marginalized facilities within their institutions. At the same time, faculty in all disciplines have come to stress the importance of good writing, and institutions have created Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Programs to address this concern. Often,...

Prepare with the Power of Classroom Practice.- Complete Assignments and Activities to apply text content to real classroom situations.- Authentic classroom video shows real teachers and students interacting, and helps prepare you for the classroom.- Explore the Building Teaching Skills and Dispositions exercises to...

We, the Students and Teachers shows history and social studies educators how to make school classrooms into democratic spaces for teaching and learning. The book offers practical strategies and lesson ideas for transforming democratic theory into instructional practice. It stresses the importance of students...

The Success with Phonics: Letters and Sounds workbooks help children to learn the most common sounds in English and their spellings. Workbook 8 introduces children to more long vowels, r-controlled sounds, and diphthongs: ay ea igh ow ue, ew, ui oi ou er au...

This book, the second of two volumes, focuses on the conceptualization of Indigenous Knowledge and Curriculum, Ethiopian/African Philosophy and the possibilities of Indigenization/Africanization of African Education. Its main purpose is to overview African Education and its curriculum development with particular emphasis on Indigenization and...

Amidst the escalating demand for online education, the issue of inclusivity in digital learning environments has become increasingly prominent. The main challenge is to guarantee equitable access to effective educational experiences for learners with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and learning preferences. Traditional educational approaches prove...

School leaders are busy, overwhelmed, and may not always be cognizant of the latest cutting-edge theories and practices in the field of instructional improvement. Drawing from research, Creating a Culture of Excellence is a resource that serves as a guide to the best practices...

First Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.Author: Joe WinstonISBN-10: 1843120593ISBN-13: 9781843120599Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/29/2005Pages: 160Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.58lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.34d

Originally published in 1988, The Holistic Curriculum addresses the problem of fragmentation in education through a connected curriculum of integrative approaches to teaching and learning. John P. Miller, author of more than seventeen books on holistic education, discusses the theoretical foundations of the holistic...

This book contends with the question of how to decolonise criminology and discusses a number of key aspects of the debate. It sets out to consider differing aspects of criminology, including its history as a discipline, its context within the empire, its location within...

America's schools are constantly in the news today for safety concerns, contested curricula, teacher quality, test scores, and a variety of other topics. Although most people spend at least 12 years in school systems, they know little of the history or evolution of American...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

"Cursive Handwriting Workbook for Kids: Practice makes perfect, so make sure you give children plenty of opportunities to practice their cursive handwriting skills abc workbooks for kindergarteners, workbooks for preschoolers, k workbook age 5. Very easy workbook to enhance cursive writing skills. Our Cursive...

Economics for kids lesson plans paired with fun chapter mysteries. Teach real-life economics with stories that your kids will love Economics doesn't have to be a difficult topic to teach to elementary students. Using the Striker Jones mystery series, you can introduce the topics...

Many primary school teachers find science a difficult subject to teach. Not only do teachers need to develop their own knowledge of a complex subject, they also need to know how to bring this subject to life in the primary classroom. Science Fix is...

Many primary school teachers find science a difficult subject to teach. Not only do teachers need to develop their own knowledge of a complex subject, they also need to know how to bring this subject to life in the primary classroom. Science Fix is...

This John Dewey reader was designed specifically for teachers, teacher educators, and education students. Using carefully selected articles, lectures, book chapters, and other brief writings from Dewey's collected works, it covers major concepts and ideas from his extensive research and reflections on education and...