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An in-depth examination of the regulatory, entrepreneurial, and organizational factors contributing to the expansion and transformation of China\'s supplemental education industry.Like many parents in the United States, parents in China, increasingly concerned with their children\'s academic performance, are turning to for-profit tutoring businesses to help their children get ahead in school. China\'s supplemental education industry is now the world\'s largest and most vibrant for-profit education market, and we can see its influence on the US higher education system: more than 70% of Chinese students studying in American universities have taken test preparation classes for overseas standardized tests. The Fruits of Opportunism offers a much-needed thorough investigation into this industry. This book examines how opportunistic organizations thrived in an ambiguous policy environment and how they catalyzed organizational and institutional changes in this industry.A former insider in China\'s Education Industry, sociologist Le Lin shows how and why this industry evolved to become a for-profit one dominated by private, formal, nationally operating, and globally financed corporations, despite restrictions the Chinese state placed on the industry. Looking closely at the opportunistic organizations that were founded by marginal entrepreneurs and quickly came to dominate the market, Lin finds that as their non-compliant practices spread across the industry, these opportunistic organizations pushed privatization and marketization from below. The case of China\'s Education Industry laid out in The Fruits of Opportunism illustrates that while opportunism leaves destruction in its wake, it can also drive the formation and evolution of a market. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 2023, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

The difficulties that students with individual education plans (IEPs) encounter in general education classrooms are rarely impossible to overcome. What is required to help them succeed is figuring out the individualised supports they need, whether that involves accessing technology, receiving assistance from a peer or adult, or curricular and assignment adaptations. In this comprehensive handbook, James R. Thompson synthesises the work of a team of experts to provide a roadmap for that problem-solving process. The Systematic Supports Planning Process is structured around three central questions that lead to identifying different types of support: \"What to teach?\"—curricular adaptations\"How to teach?\"—instructional supports\"How to promote participation?—participation supports Packed with easy-to-follow guidelines, as well as implementation tools and examples, this book is a one-stop reference for planning, delivering, monitoring and evaluating the supports that students with IEPs require. Σελίδες: 264, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1005, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

\'A fantastic book to support developing restorative work in schools.... quality advice and guidance for developing RP which can be applied to settings outside of the school environment too such as youth groups and social settings.\' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\'Great overview of the change process as well as Implementing Restorative Practices in Schools\' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Implementing Restorative Practice in Schools explains what has to happen in a school in order for it to become truly restorative, and why it matters! Section 1 explains the potential of restorative practice in schools, describing the positive outcomes for students and teachers. It also outlines the measures that need to be in place in order to embed restorative practice. Section 2 examines the process of understanding and managing change, providing realistic and pragmatic guidance on the practical and emotional barriers that may be encountered. Finally, Section 3 provides in eight practical steps, strategic guidance for achieving a restorative culture that sticks.Featuring useful pro formas and templates, this book will be an indispensable guide for educators, administrators and school leaders in mainstream and specialist settings. Σελίδες: 232, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0828, Διαστάσεις: 15x15cm

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This practical, research-based guide provides a wealth of tools and strategies for implementing social skills training in school or clinical settings. Numerous case examples illustrate common social difficulties experienced by children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and Asperger syndrome; the impact on peer relationships, school performance, and behavior; and how social skills training can help. Chapters delve into the nuts and bolts of teaching and reinforcing core skills in classroom, small-group, or individual contexts, emphasizing ways to tailor interventions to each individual\'s needs. Reproducible forms and worksheets can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2 x 11 size. Σελίδες: 182, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

Get ready for ACT test day with Barron’s and crush your goals. Barron\'s ACT is the most up-to-date and comprehensive guide available to students who want to showcase their college readiness, earn top scholarships, and gain admission to the most competitive universities. Internationally known expert-author and tutor, Brian W. Stewart, a Princeton graduate and perfect ACT score holder, puts his 30,000 plus hours of teaching and tutoring experience to work for you. He gives you the same clear and concise advice to excel on the ACT that has helped his students from all ability levels earn perfect ACT scores and admission to Ivy League universities.  This fully updated guide includes over 2,000 practice questions and a wide-ranging review of ACT subject material to target your weak areas and enhance your strengths. 4 full-length practice tests, including a diagnostic test with a self-assessment to target specific question types for your customized study 2 additional full-length practice tests online for further practice  Key things to know about the enhanced, shorter ACT starting in April 2025: test changes, new strategies, and advice on how to prepare Detailed overview of the ACT with comprehensive answers to frequently asked questions and detailed advice for students who have extended time accommodations Study plan recommendations based on the amount of time you have to prepare Review of all the concepts tested on the ACT and in-depth grammar instruction, including punctuation, parallelism, and wordiness Advanced drills to practice the toughest types of problems you will face on test day Proven strategies to help you with time management, minimizing careless mistakes, avoiding overthinking, and why determining “to read or not to read” is essential for a successful approach to ACT science passage The 4-C method for answering ACT reading questions and how to adjust your ACT reading technique for literary narratives and informational passages ACT Writing strategies with plenty of sample prompts accompanied by high-scoring responses  Publisher\'s Note: Products purchased from 3rd party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entities included with the product. Σελίδες: 736, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0313, Διαστάσεις: 21.3x21.3cm

Ideal for preparing SLPs and other clinicians to make sound decisions, this casebook gives readers in-depth, real world demonstrations of today\'s evidence-based interventions for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Developed as a companion to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder textbook-but equally useful as a standalone casebook-this resource offers 14 realistic case studies that walk readers through common clinical challenges and help them hone their planning and problem-solving skills.Aligned with the 14 intervention chapters in the companion text, the case studies each include:A complete profile of the child\'s strengths and needs, with a special focus on communication and social skillsAn overview of assessment practices that inform communication treatment planning A discussion of the clinical problem-solving processes used to identify treatment goals and strategies An intervention plan used to achieve the child\'s goals, with details on implementation and modifications A report on the child\'s outcomesA set of learning activities to help readers apply their knowledgeA one-of-a-kind practical resource developed by clinical experts, this casebook will help both current and future professionals understand today\'s widely used autism interventions-and prepare to implement them effectively in their own practice. GET THE BUNDLE: Buy this casebook as a bundle with its companion textbook, Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Second Edition. The new edition of this essential text gives SLPs the foundation they need to evaluate, select, and implement 14 of today\'s widely used interventions. Σελίδες: 200, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

This book explains how the brain, as a social organism, learns best throughout the lifespan, from our early schooling through late life. Positioning the brain as distinctly social, Louis Cozolino helps teachers make connections to neurobiological principles, with the goal of creating classrooms that nurture healthy attachment patterns and resilient psyches. Cozolino investigates what good teachers do to stimulate minds and brains to learn, especially when they succeed with difficult or “unteachable” students. He explores classroom teaching from the perspectives of social neuroscience and interpersonal neurobiology, showing how we can use the findings from these fields to maximize learning and stimulate the brain to grow. The book will have relevance to anyone concerned with twenty-first century learners and the social and emotional development of children. Σελίδες: 448, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1207, Διαστάσεις: 16.8x16.8cm

This practical K-12 teacher resource explains the \"whats,\" \"whys,\" and \"how-tos\" of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement. Thorough yet concise, the book shows how to plan lessons using both narrative and expository texts, formulate open-ended Queries, and guide class discussions around them. The authors discuss how QtA has evolved over many years of classroom application and include innovative ideas for integrating vocabulary instruction and writing prompts into QtA lessons. Also provided are steps for gradually transitioning from teacher-led instruction to independent reading. The book features extended examples of teachers implementing QtA, as well as four complete texts that can be downloaded and printed for classroom use. Σελίδες: 192, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

*Presents an effective research-based program developed through studies in public schools. *Needed: there are few resources--and, until now, no cohesive intervention model--for providing services to adolescents with ASD. *Comprehensively covers academics, social engagement, independence, and transition planning. *Practical--includes strategies, teaching approaches, case examples, and downloadable tools for educators, school psychologists and counselors, school administrators, speech-language pathologists, and other service providers. Σελίδες: 216

An effective evidence-based programme, this practical handbook provides everything schools need to make the transition from primary to secondary school as smooth and successful as possible for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).The first part of the book explains how to create individualised transition plans for each child, and describes how school staff can collaborate successfully with parents and carers. Part two contains a wealth of practical, photocopiable resources for use directly with pupils on the autism spectrum that help to address their most frequent support needs, including sensory sensitivities, anxiety issues and difficulties with planning and organisation. The resources can be used in a pick and choose way based on the individual needs of the child.Developed and trialled extensively by the Social Communication Disorders Clinic at Great Ormond Street Hospital, this handbook will be an invaluable resource for SENCOs, teachers, autism support workers, educational psychologists and other professionals working with pupils with ASD. Σελίδες: 208, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0121, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K-12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children\'s literature suggestions, \"Your Turn\" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book\'s utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors\' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K-3. Σελίδες: 210, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

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Educational Psychology Casework is a practical, accessible guide to working with children, outlining the basic skills needed and practical strategies to promote positive change and obtain the best results for children.The book covers how to develop skills such as establishing rapport, gaining a child\'s trust and respect, interviewing skills and techniques, and interpreting children\'s responses. The author outlines the theoretical background and how this translates into practical work and includes case examples which demonstrate the theory in practice. This fully updated second edition includes new chapters on problem-solving versus solution-focused work and also on measures of impact.This book is essential reading for all trainee and practising educational psychologists. Σελίδες: 272, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0415, Διαστάσεις: 15.3x15.3cm

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This book is an in-depth exploration of the curriculum of the first Waldorf school, expanding on the original \'Lehrplan\'.Divided into sections, the book outlines Steiner\'s comments on schools and lessons in general, as well as many details on his thinking on specific issues ranging from different age groups to classroom decoration and arrangement.This important book for all Steiner-Waldorf teachers gets to the heart of Steiner\'s ideas on education and child development. Σελίδες: 336, Διαστάσεις: 20.3x20.3cm

An essential guide for teachers and parents that\'s destined to become a classic, The Art of Teaching Children is one of those rare and masterful books that not only defines a craft but offers a magical reading experience.After more than thirty years in the classroom, award-winning teacher Phillip Done decided that it was time to retire. But a teacher\'s job is never truly finished, and he set out to write the greatest lesson of his career: a book for educators and parents that would pass along everything he learned about working with kids. From the first-day-of-school jitters to the last day\'s tears, Done writes about the teacher\'s craft, classrooms and curriculums, the challenges of the profession, and the reason all teachers do it-the children. Drawing upon decades of experience, Done shares time-tested tips and sage advice: Real learning is messy, not linear. Greeting kids in the morning as they enter the classroom is an important part of the school day. If a student is having trouble, look at what you can do differently before pointing the finger at the child. Ask yourself: Would I want to be a student in my class? When children watch you, they are learning how to be people, and one of the most important things we can do for our students is to model the kind of people we would like them to be. Done tackles topics you won\'t find in any other teaching book, including Back to School Night nerves, teacher pride, the Sunday Blues, Pinterest envy, teacher guilt, and the things they never warn you about in \"teacher school\" but should, like how to survive recess duty, field trips, and lunch supervision. Done also addresses some of the most important issues schools face today: bullying, excessive screen time, the system\'s obsession with testing, teacher burnout, and the ever-increasing demands of meeting the diverse learning needs of students. But The Art of Teaching Children is more than a guide to educating today\'s young learners. These pages are alive with inspiration, humor, and tales of humanity. Done welcomes us like visitors at Open House Night to the world of elementary school, where we witness lessons that go well and others that flop, periods that run smoothly and ones that go haywire when a bee flies into the room. We meet master teachers and new ones, librarians and lunch supervisors, principals and parents (some with too much time on their hands). We get to know kids who want to hold a ball and those who\'d rather hold a marker, students with difficult home lives and children with disabilities, youngsters who need drawing out and those who happily announce (in the middle of a math lesson) that they have a loose tooth. With great wit and wisdom, irresistible storytelling, and boundless compassion, The Art of Teaching Children is the new educator\'s bible for teachers, parents, and all who work with kids and care about their learning and success. Σελίδες: 464, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

What makes a great teacher great? Who are the professors students remember long after graduation? This book, the conclusion of a fifteen-year study of nearly one hundred college teachers in a wide variety of fields and universities, offers valuable answers for all educators.The short answer is—it’s not what teachers do, it’s what they understand. Lesson plans and lecture notes matter less than the special way teachers comprehend the subject and value human learning. Whether historians or physicists, in El Paso or St. Paul, the best teachers know their subjects inside and out—but they also know how to engage and challenge students and to provoke impassioned responses. Most of all, they believe two things fervently: that teaching matters and that students can learn.In stories both humorous and touching, Ken Bain describes examples of ingenuity and compassion, of students’ discoveries of new ideas and the depth of their own potential. What the Best College Teachers Do is a treasure trove of insight and inspiration for first-year teachers and seasoned educators. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0430, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm

At a time when pornography is more accessible than ever and many young people are inadvisably turning to pornography to learn about sex and relationships, this book explores what pornography is, the politics behind pornography, how it can affect both sexual and non-sexual relationships and the effects of pornography on mental health. The book also covers the important wider topics of the making and sharing of inappropriate images and over exposure to porn contributing to what is becoming known as \'rape culture\'. It includes full lesson plans, activities, photocopiable materials and clear information on how to implement the programme, including outlines for staff CPD sessions and parent workshops.This book will be vital for PSHE teachers, senior leadership teams, pastoral care teams, school counsellors, youth workers, school nurses, and anyone who might be involved in sex education provision for young people. Σελίδες: 256, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0621, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

Educators all over the country are waking to a collective realisation: The hope and compassion they have for their students is not enough to counteract the inequitable policies and practices of the school system. Students and communities who have been historically disenfranchised along lines of race and disability continue to face predictable barriers to opportunity and independence. In Build Equity, Join Justice, the authors present a new path forward that leads away from deficit-focused policies and toward strengths-based practices. The authors’ ten equity-advancing principles, based on the ground-breaking work of the SWIFT Education Center in multiple school districts, are designed to address the learning needs and social concerns of all students without requiring them or their advocates to “ask permission” to be included. Complete with practical tools and reflective activities throughout, this book empowers educators at every level to transform their schools into equity-advancing, justice-centred institutions. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0530, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

Going beyond other bullying prevention resources, this book presents an approach grounded in evidence-based best practices, together with concrete guidance for weaving it sustainably into the fabric of a school. The authors describe a range of ways to support the development of prosocial skills in K-12 students, make data-based decisions to respond to bullying, and build partnerships across students, staff, and families. Of crucial importance, the book explains how to ensure that bullying prevention efforts are implemented with fidelity and do not fade away over time. An in-depth case study illustrates what effective implementation looks like in the school setting. The large-size format facilitates photocopying; reproducible tools to support implementation can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas. Σελίδες: 240

This now-classic guide to taking charge of your child’s education is the number-one resource for parents and students who home-school or want to supplement. This revised edition gives access to a new supplemental website with additional resources, answers questions about home education and provides advice on practical matters. Σελίδες: 848, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0909, Διαστάσεις: 16.5x16.5cm

This accessible volume helps school leadership teams accomplish the crucial yet often overlooked task of improving universal instruction--Tier 1 within a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS). Strong universal instruction reduces the numbers of PreK-12 students who may need additional services and supports. Providing clear action steps and encouraging guidance, the expert authors present a roadmap for evaluating the effectiveness of Tier 1, identifying barriers to successful implementation, and making and sustaining instructional improvements. In a large-size format for easy photocopying, the book includes 27 reproducible checklists, worksheets, and forms. Purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas. Σελίδες: 220

*Ideal companion to the bestselling Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents, Third Edition (9781462535316). *Shows how to build an EF-oriented pedagogy; instead of implementing strategies for 5- to 13-year-olds (grades K-8), teachers guide students to build their own EF toolkits. *Research based and accessible--provides realistic, flexible guidance illustrated with engaging vignettes from diverse classrooms. *Great potential for professional development, professional learning communities, or schoolwide book groups. *Authors (including Peg Dawson, a leading EF expert) are active workshop presenters in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. Σελίδες: 222

Now in its fully updated fourth edition, the bestselling Descriptosaurus continues to help improve students\' creative writing, confidence and facility with sentence construction.It provides young writers with a language toolkit with which to expand their descriptive vocabulary, experiment with language and sentence structure and build up narratives based around settings, characters and creatures. Its inspiring, original and proven approach encourages use of the correct grammatical structures, and helps children add colour to their writing through evaluation and experimentation.This expanded edition has been tailored to the needs of children aged 9-12. It includes new vocabulary for non-fiction topics such as volcanoes, mountains and caves and an additional chapter to cover the popular primary topic of cold climates and polar exploration. Also new guidance is provided on how word clines can be used to expand vocabulary and explore shades of meaning and new tools provided to support the teaching of sentence construction using imitation, combining and expansion techniques.Accompanied by Instructor and Student Resources containing all the games, planning sheets and vocabulary builders from the book, it is written for English teachers, literacy coordinators and PGCE students, particularly Primary PGCE with English specialism. Σελίδες: 358, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

Gunilla Gerland\'s extensive experience of the autism spectrum means she is expertly placed to offer a fresh perspective on working with autism as well as a wealth of effective tools and interventions to use in practice. In a highly readable style, with many inspiring examples, this book offers original explanations of the impairments associated with autism, showing how to discover the root cause of behaviours that are challenging, not just how to manage them superficially. It looks objectively and non-judgementally at the common pitfalls and difficulties that autism professionals may encounter, explaining how to deal with these and transition to more effective working relationships. An important section on ethics and reflection equips the reader with the knowledge and skills needed to grow professionally in the field. Packed with original insights and practical, hands-on tools and strategies, this is essential reading for teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, counsellors, social workers and anyone else working with individuals of any age on the autism spectrum. Σελίδες: 384, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1215, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

This easy-to-use tool provides an observation checklist which enables staff to identify behavioural patterns in children with social and emotional difficulties, analyse the underlying emotional difficulties and establish what kind of help and support the children need. Behavioural responses are categorised within clearly outlined topics, including:* behaviour and relationship with peers* attachment behaviours* emotional state in the classroom* attitude to attendance Checklists and diagrams identify different \'styles\' of relating, to help school staff to respond appropriately to the individual needs of each child. A range of handouts include activities designed to provide emotional support, to focus and regulate behaviour and enable the child to develop important social and emotional skills.Suitable for use with children aged 11+, this tool will be an invaluable resource for teachers, teaching assistants, learning support staff, school counsellors and educational psychologists. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 1021, Διαστάσεις: 21.7x21.7cm

This BDA developed guide assists you in supporting children and students with dyslexia and specific learning difficulties through their education. Designed specifically for candidates on Level 5 diploma courses in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties, this hands-on guide is the perfect training companion for those wanting to know more about dyslexia and how to support individuals with dyslexia.As an authoritative, entry-level resource covering both theory and practice, the methods, resources, and expert contributors in this book empower your learning as an educator - towards better self-understanding, confidence and how to better support students in specialist and classroom settings. Σελίδες: 240, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0621, Διαστάσεις: 21x21cm

The modern university was born in Germany. In the twentieth century, the United States leapfrogged Germany to become the global leader in higher education. Will China challenge its position in the twenty-first?Today American institutions dominate nearly every major ranking of global universities. Yet in historical terms, America’s preeminence is relatively new, and there is no reason to assume that US schools will continue to lead the world a century from now. Indeed, America’s supremacy in higher education is under great stress, particularly at its public universities. At the same time Chinese universities are on the ascent. Thirty years ago, Chinese institutions were reopening after the catastrophe of the Cultural Revolution; today they are some of the most innovative educational centers in the world. Will China threaten American primacy?Empires of Ideas looks to the past two hundred years for answers, chronicling two revolutions in higher education: the birth of the research university and its integration with the liberal education model. William C. Kirby examines the successes of leading universities—The University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin in Germany; Harvard, Duke, and the University of California, Berkeley, in the United States—to determine how they rose to prominence and what threats they currently face. Kirby draws illuminating comparisons to the trajectories of three Chinese contenders: Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, and the University of Hong Kong, which aim to be world-class institutions that can compete with the best the United States and Europe have to offer.But Chinese institutions also face obstacles. Kirby analyzes the challenges that Chinese academic leaders must confront: reinvesting in undergraduate teaching, developing new models of funding, and navigating a political system that may undermine a true commitment to free inquiry and academic excellence. Σελίδες: 504, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0705, Διαστάσεις: 15.6x15.6cm

Demonstrating the benefits of mindfulness for both educators and students in PreK-12, this book presents flexible models for implementing and sustaining schoolwide initiatives. Compelling case studies show how mindfulness practices can enhance students\' academic and social-emotional functioning as well as teacher effectiveness. Chapters review the evidence base for available programs, reflect on lessons learned in real schools, and provide guidance for planning and decision making. The roles of school leaders, teachers, counselors, and parents in creating a more supportive and compassionate school climate are discussed. Also described are innovative approaches to professional development and preservice teacher training. Σελίδες: 271, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

*Hot topic: First book on structured literacy interventions for students with reading difficulties. *Effective and evidence based: Renowned experts provide explicit, systematic approaches for teaching different components of literacy. *Comprehensive, accessible, user-friendly guide that helps educators design and target interventions for students aged 5 to 11 (grades K-6) depending on their needs. *Practical features include case studies, lesson plans, sample intervention activities, and application activities. Σελίδες: 244, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

*From expert authors, a much-needed resource on implementing equitable, unbiased reading assessments. *Presents 28 formative assessment strategies that measure students\' background knowledge, strengths, comprehension, decoding skills, and more. *Easy to use--features step-by-step methods, vivid examples, and 30 reproducible forms. *For any K-5 classroom: more or less diverse, resource rich or poor, native English speaking or multilingual. Σελίδες: 340, Διαστάσεις: 17.8x17.8cm

In Jews, Judaism, and Success, Robert Eisen attempts to solve a long-standing mystery that has fascinated many: How did Jews become such a remarkably successful minority in the modern Western world? Eisen argues that Jews achieved such success because they were unusually well-prepared for it by their religion - in particular, Rabbinic Judaism, or the Judaism of the rabbis. Rooted in the Talmud, this form of Judaism instilled in Jews key values that paved the way for success in modern Western society: autonomy, freedom of thought, worldliness, and education. The book carefully analyses the evolution of these four values over the past two thousand years in order to demonstrate that they had a longer and richer history in Jewish culture than in Western culture. The book thus disputes the common assumption that Rabbinic Judaism was always an obstacle to Jews becoming modernized. It demonstrates that while modern Jews rejected aspects of Rabbinic Judaism, they also retained some of its values, and these values in particular led to Jewish success. Written for a broad range of readers, Jews, Judaism, and Success provides unique insights on the meaning of success and how it is achieved in the modern world. Σελίδες: 488, Διαστάσεις: 15.2x15.2cm

This manual contains a 12-week curriculum designed to incorporate a multi-sensory approach to developing the critical and basic aspects of Theory of Mind (ToM). The activities are designed to be used with children aged 5-9, who have been diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or who have related social challenges.By building on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy principles, this book shows how teaching ToM to young children can help them to better understand the emotions and actions of people around them. This curriculum has been designed to enhance the development of ToM and skills such as imitation, joint attention and pretend play. These building blocks help social development in children with ASD and help them navigate relationships and social situations. As well as practical advice and supplementary materials such as worksheets and photocopiable flash cards, this book includes reinforcement activities to be carried out at home with parents and care givers.Written by Dr Kirstina Ordetx, an experienced Developmental Psychologist and CBT specialist, this book is essential reading for teachers and other professionals working with children with ASDs and related social difficulties, including SENCOs, behavioural therapists, speech and language therapists and occupational therapists, wanting to explore the benefits that ToM can bring to pre-adolescent children. Σελίδες: 144, Διαστάσεις: 21.6x21.6cm

Visual supports have been proven to be a highly effective way to communicate with, and teach, a student with an autism spectrum disorder or other learning difficulty.This book is packed with simple, effective tools to assist in the education of students with special education needs. They can be adapted to be used with young children and older learners with a range of educational needs, including nonverbal learners. Based on the author\'s years of teaching experience, the book covers how the classroom environment is laid out, how to use schedules and time planning aids, different education approaches and the teaching of social rules and appropriate behavior. All the visual supports are clearly explained alongside examples and photos showing them in use in the classroom. The supports are also included with the accompanying online downloadable content as blank templates. This will be a welcome resource of easy-to-use ideas for mainstream and special education teachers. Therapists, parents and anyone working with students with learning difficulties will also find many of the ideas useful. Σελίδες: 224, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0930, Διαστάσεις: 17.4x17.4cm

How colleges and universities can respond to legal pressures while remaining true to their educational missions.Not so long ago, colleges and universities had little interaction with the law. In the 1970s, only a few well-heeled universities even employed in-house legal counsel. But now we live in the age of tenure-denial lawsuits, free speech battles, and campus sexual assault investigations. Even athletics rules violations have become a serious legal matter. The pressures of regulation, litigation, and legislation, Louis Guard and Joyce Jacobsen write, have fostered a new era in higher education, and institutions must know how to respond.For many higher education observers and participants, including most administrators and faculty, the maze of legal mandates and potential risks can seem bewildering. Guard, a general counsel with years of higher education law experience, and Jacobsen, a former college president, map this unfamiliar terrain. All the Campus Lawyers provides a vital, up-to-date assessment of the impact of legal concerns on higher education and helps readers make sense of the most pressing trends and issues, including civil rights; free speech and expression; student life and wellness; admissions, advancement, and community relations; governance and oversight; the higher education business model; and on-campus crises, from cyberattacks to pandemics.As well as informing about the latest legal and regulatory developments affecting higher education, Guard and Jacobsen offer practical guidance to those in positions of campus authority. There has never been a more crucial time for college and university boards, presidents, inside and outside counsel, and other higher education leaders to know the law and prepare for legal challenges. Σελίδες: 352, Έτος Έκδοσης: 0416, Διαστάσεις: 14x14cm