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Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts
by Douglas Fisher Diane LappNow in its fifth edition, the Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts--sponsored by the International Literacy Association and the National Council of Teachers of English--remains at the forefront in bringing together prominent scholars, researchers, and professional leaders to offer an integrated perspective on teaching the English language arts and a comprehensive overview of research in the field. Reflecting important developments since the publication of the fourth edition in 2017, this new edition is streamlined and completely restructured around "big ideas" in the field related to theoretical and research foundations, learners in context, and new literacies. Addressing all the language arts within a holistic perspective (speaking/listening, viewing, language, writing, reading), it covers new and important topics, such as online learning, multimodalities, culturally responsive learning, and more.
Handbook of Teaching Competency Development in Higher Education
by Jiangang Cheng Wei Han Qian Zhou Shuyan WangThis is an open access book. It draws from relevant theories and approaches to teachers’ professional development (TPD) and innovative and inspiring TPD practices in higher education. It first lays a solid foundation for the rest of the book, through critiquing prevalent theories, approaches, and teaching competency frameworks guiding TPD in higher education, and defining the key concepts related to TPD. The book then develops a standard framework and assessment instrument of teaching competencies as well as ways of using this framework by institutions, departments at different levels, and individual teachers. It also proposes strategies for improving teachers’ teaching competencies by reviewing what has been achieved to date in TPD in terms of national-level policies and strategies, institutional-level interventions, and teachers’ self-directed professional development. Finally, it also presents case studies of typical practices in TPD in different countries.
Handbook of Technical and Vocational Teacher Professional Development in the Digital Age (SpringerBriefs in Education)
by Xibin Han Qian Zhou Ming Li Yuping WangThis is an open access book. Covering both theories and practices in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teacher development, this book provides up-to-date discussions and recommendations on issues relating to TVET teacher development in the digital age. It caters for the needs of in-service teachers and trainers, as well as TVET leaders who want to upscale their professional learning and development in terms of vision, knowledge, expertise, and industry skills needed in the transition to the digital era.What is particularly useful to TVET teachers/trainers are the proposed competency development framework, competency indicators, and the assessment instrument. Drawing on extensive research regarding TVET teachers’ competency development and today’s industry needs, the proposed framework and indicators can be readily used to inform the self-assessment of one’s professional competency level, so as to plan one’s career trajectory accordingly. Teachers and trainers may also find the exemplary cases of teachers’ professional development from various countries inspiring and motivating. The book also serves as a useful reference for TVET leaders, administrators and teacher trainers. The book's competency framework, indicators, and strategies are an adaptable reference for planning professional development policies, evaluation mechanisms, and programs for teachers.
Hansel and Gretel and the Witch's Cat: Independent Reading Turquoise 7 (Reading Champion #517)
by Damian HarveyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the original fairy tale, Hansel and Gretel find a cottage made of sweets. A witch lives there, and she wants to eat Hansel! Luckily, the witch has a cat ...
Happiness According to Humphrey (Humphrey #13)
by Betty G. BirneyEveryone's favorite classroom pet is unsqueakably thrilled to be in a NEW-NEW-NEW novel to celebrate the Humphrey series&’ 20th anniversary!Humphrey is unsqueakably excited—a special guest is coming to Room 26! But when he sees who it is, he&’s SHOCKED-SHOCKED-SHOCKED. The guest is a big dog! And Mrs. Brisbane doesn&’t seem worried at all!Luckily, this dog is very gentle. His name is Happy, and he&’s come to help Humphrey&’s classmates with their reading. Then they hear about more dogs—a friendly one who can do tricks and sing, and a beloved pet who has gone missing. Of course everyone wants to help find her.Good thing Humphrey is so good at helping kids solve their problems. And he pawsitively loves to solve a mystery—even one involving a dog!With a fresh voice and an engaging hamster&’s-eye view of school, families, and treats to hide in a cheek pouch, Betty G. Birney&’s Humphrey will elicit laughter and a new appreciation for classroom hamsters everywhere.
Happy Teacher Revolution: The Educator's Roadmap to Claiming and Sustaining Joy
by Danna ThomasPreserve your mental health while meeting the demands of the education profession using proven tools and research Happy Teacher Revolution helps educators address burnout and jumpstart their own practices to claim joy. Using the latest developments in neuroscience and her experience as a teacher, author Danna Thomas introduces you to self-care practices that help you prioritize your wellbeing while handling the difficulties of a demanding profession. This research and evidence-based handbook amplifies the voices of a wide range of changemakers, providing data and deliberate action steps to support well-being on both an individual and systemic level in order to enact transformational change. Realize increased self-worth and learn to decrease prolonged stress by pushing back on expectations of time, money, and emotional capacity. You will: Access tools and videos that explore caregiver burnout, vicarious trauma, and the importance of self-care in the field of education Understand why it’s essential to claim happiness as your own "best practice" to help students Discover practical techniques for identifying your limits and authentically setting boundaries Learn to support peers in your community and work together to address the social-emotional and intellectual demands of teachingEducators, including both teachers and school leaders, will appreciate the practical and person-centered approach in Happy Teacher Revolution. With the techniques in this book, you can build a more resilient classroom, a more resilient community, and, most importantly, a happier you.
Hare and Tortoise Have a Race: Independent Reading Green 5 (Reading Champion #517)
by Katie WoolleyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the traditional Aesop fable The Hare and the Tortoise, Hare and Tortoise decide to have a race. Hare has a fast car and Tortoise has a slow bike. Hare is sure he will win!
Harmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist: An Imaginative Approach
by Gary MotleyHarmonic Development and Contrapuntal Techniques for the Jazz Pianist serves as a guide for harmonic expansion and development for jazz piano, offering pianists both a rationale and methods to improve contrapuntal hand techniques. The text focuses on the relationship between theory and execution and both of those components’ usefulness in creating a jazz sound at the piano. This kinaesthetic method provides the learner with a systematic approach to harmonic movement, revealing options that may not have been otherwise apparent. This method will allow pianists to add depth and dimension to their chord voicings in the same way that vocalists and wind instrumentalists give character and shape to the notes they create. Key features include musical examples ranging from singular chord construction to sophisticated harmonic progressions and song application. Performance exercises are provided throughout the text. Learners and instructors are encouraged to create their own exercises. Related ancillaries at harmoniccounterpoint.com include: Musical examples Audio tracks Performance exercises Written assignments Intended for the learner who is reasonably familiar with essential jazz harmony, this textbook will be both a significant resource for the advanced player and a fundamental component for the learner in a structured academic musical setting.
Harmony at the Piano: Using Keyboard Harmony to Learn Advanced Piano Music
by Ken JohansenHarmony at the Piano adapts the traditional study of keyboard harmony to the practical needs of modern piano students, using innovative exercises to help students practice their repertoire more deliberately, consciously, and creatively. The author introduces the essential elements of harmony through extensive examples from real piano music. Rooted in the understanding that the language of tonal harmony is best assimilated at the keyboard, this textbook: Gives students effective practice methods for learning repertoire, including techniques for memorizing music in a deliberate, analytical way. Connects harmony to musical expression, enabling students to make interpretive decisions based on their understanding of harmony. Contains extensive practice drills in each chapter, including chord progressions, figured bass, melody harmonization, reduction techniques, transposition, repertoire study, and more. Designed to support a full college or conservatory course in keyboard harmony, this book clearly connects the study of harmony to practical musicianship and keyboard skills, providing an essential resource for all instructors and students of advanced piano music. Extensive online resources complement this textbook, including suggested realizations of the figured bass exercises, the original scores of the melody harmonization and fill-in-the-blank exercises, as well as additional exercises and examples.
Harry's Helpers-Climate Change
by Elisabeth DaubeClimate Change made kid-friendly! Learn about causes and impacts of Climate Change! Discover nature and Earth’s diverse inhabitants! Learn how you can help save the Earth and become a Harry’s Helper! Engage in fun activities and experiments!
Hattie Hook Goes to School
by A. M. HoustonStarting school is a huge hurdle for many children. Anxious parents look on and worry about how their precious little ones will settle into this big new adventure. Some parents or carers might wonder how their mischievous offspring will manage in the confines of a classroom with strict routines. Reading all about starting school is useful in helping children to adjust to a new but also very interesting and fun routine in a big new world of learning. In Hattie Hook Goes to School, meet capable and caring Mrs. Gulliver; the lovely early years teacher, who knows just how to manage shy Hattie, tearful Pip and lively Nigel. Come into Mrs. Gulliver’s interesting classroom and find out how Hattie, Pip and Nigel manage on their very first day at school. They discover that school is not at all scary but really rather fun. Look and see how the children learn all about the importance of helping and of holding hands. Learn how Mrs. Gulliver is well prepared for little five-year-old mishaps. Finally, discover how the children in Classroom 1 just might return for more school tomorrow!
HBCU Made: A Celebration of the Black College Experience
by Ayesha RascoeIn this joyous collection of essays about historically Black colleges and universities, alumni both famous and up-and-coming write testimonials about the schools and experiences that shaped their lives and made them who they are today. With a distinguished and diverse set of contributors, including Oprah Winfrey, Stacey Abrams, and Branford Marsalis, HBCU Made is the only book of its kind, illuminating and celebrating the experience of going to a historically Black college or university—for proud alumni, their loved ones, current students, and anyone considering an HBCU. In moving and candid essays about the schools that nurtured and educated them, a wide range of famous alums share their accounts of how they chose their HBCU, their first days on campus, the dynamic atmosphere of classes where students were constantly challenged to do their best, the professors who devoted themselves to the students, the marching bands and majorettes and how they were shaped by their rigorous training. For some contributors, the choice to attend an HBCU was an easy one as they followed in the footsteps of their parents or siblings. For others, it was a carefully considered step away from a predominantly white institution to be educated in a place where they would never have to justify their presence. And for all, it was an HBCU that took them in and cared for them like family, often helping them to overcome a rough patch. A collection that brims with insight and school spirit, HBCU Made is a perfect gift for each generation of prospective students and graduates to come.
HCI in Business, Government and Organizations: 11th International Conference, HCIBGO 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14720)
by Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah Keng Leng SiauThis two-volume set of HCIBGO 2024 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11h International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA. Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCIBGO conference. The first covers topics related to Digital Commerce and Marketing, Artificial Intelligence in Business, and Workplace, Well-being and Productivity. The second focuses on topics related to Teleworking and Virtual Collaboration, and Improving User Experience and Service Efficiency.
HCI in Business, Government and Organizations: 11th International Conference, HCIBGO 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29 – July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14721)
by Fiona Fui-Hoon Nah Keng Leng SiauThis two-volume set of HCIBGO 2024 constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11h International Conference on HCI in Business, Government and Organizations, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in from June 29 - July 4, 2024 in Washington DC, USA. Two volumes of the HCII 2024 proceedings are dedicated to this year’s edition of the HCIBGO conference. The first covers topics related to Digital Commerce and Marketing, Artificial Intelligence in Business, and Workplace, Well-being and Productivity. The second focuses on topics related to Teleworking and Virtual Collaboration, and Improving User Experience and Service Efficiency.
HCI in Games: 6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14731)
by Xiaowen FangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The two volume set of HCI-Games 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Volume 14730: Part I: Game Design and Gamification; Part II: Game-based Learning; Part III: Games and Artificial Intelligence. Volume 14731: Part I: Advancing Education Through Serious Games; Part II: Player Experience and Engagement.
HCI in Games: 6th International Conference, HCI-Games 2024, Held as Part of the 26th HCI International Conference, HCII 2024, Washington, DC, USA, June 29–July 4, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14730)
by Xiaowen FangThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 6th International Conference on HCI in Games, held as part of the 26th International Conference, HCI International 2024, which took place in Washington DC, USA, during June 29 - July 4, 2024. The total of 1271 papers and 309 posters included in the HCII 2024 proceedings was carefully reviewed and selected from 5108 submissions. The two volume set of HCI-Games 2024 proceedings were organized in the following topical sections: Volume 14730: Part I: Game Design and Gamification; Part II: Game-based Learning; Part III: Games and Artificial Intelligence Volume 14731: Part I: Advancing Education Through Serious Games; Part II: Player Experience and Engagement
Health and Wellbeing in Childhood
by Susanne Garvis Donna PendergastHealth and Wellbeing in Childhood provides a fundamental introduction for educators in key priority areas of health and wellbeing education, including physical education, promoting health in childhood, and strengthening social and emotional learning in young children. It approaches each topic with childhood diversity and complexity in mind. The fourth edition has been comprehensively updated and continues to explore relevant standards and policies, including the revised Early Years Learning Framework. It includes a new chapter on executive functions in early childhood, focusing on the development of higher-order skills required for children to engage in purposeful and goal-directed behaviours. Each chapter features case studies that exemplify practice; spotlight boxes that provide further information on key concepts; and pause and reflect activities, end-of-chapter questions and learning extensions that encourage readers to consolidate their knowledge and further their learning.
The Health Care Handbook: A Clear and Concise Guide to the United States Health Care System
by Elisabeth T. Askin Nathan MooreDescribed in the New York Times as “an astonishingly clear ‘user’s manual’ that explains our health care system and the policies that will change it,” The Health Care Handbook, by Drs. Elisabeth Askin and Nathan Moore, offers a practical, neutral, and readable overview of the U.S. health care system in a compact, convenient format. The fully revised third edition provides concise coverage on health care delivery, insurance and economics, policy, and reform—all critical components of the system in which health care professionals work. Written in a conversational and accessible tone, this popular, highly regarded handbook serves as a “one stop shop” for essential facts, systems, concepts, and analysis of the U.S. health care system, providing the tools you need to confidently evaluate current health care policy and controversies.
Health T Level: Occupational Specialism
by Alison BurtonBegin your path to a career in Adult Nursing with the only textbook available for the Health T Level occupational specialism, created in partnership with NCFE.Covering all the units for the Adult Nursing specialism, this accessible and engaging textbook will equip you with a confident understanding of the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in this qualification.- Track and strengthen your knowledge using learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and Test Yourself questions throughout- Improve your understanding of important terminology and key terms, plus contextualise your learning with case studies and reflection tasks- Prepare for your placement with tips on best practice and health and safety in the workplace, alongside 'what if' scenarios to place your learning into real-life contexts- Support the final assignments with practical activities, and use our assessment practice to develop your understanding and build confidence- Trust in our author's experience, with over 20 years of teaching and industry expertise
Health T Level: Occupational Specialism
by Alison BurtonBegin your path to a career in Adult Nursing with the only textbook available for the Health T Level occupational specialism, created in partnership with NCFE.Covering all the units for the Adult Nursing specialism, this accessible and engaging textbook will equip you with a confident understanding of the knowledge and skills you need to be successful in this qualification.- Track and strengthen your knowledge using learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and Test Yourself questions throughout- Improve your understanding of important terminology and key terms, plus contextualise your learning with case studies and reflection tasks- Prepare for your placement with tips on best practice and health and safety in the workplace, alongside 'what if' scenarios to place your learning into real-life contexts- Support the final assignments with practical activities, and use our assessment practice to develop your understanding and build confidence- Trust in our author's experience, with over 20 years of teaching and industry expertise
Health T Level: Core Second Edition
by Stephen Hoare Judith Adams Mary RileyBegin your path to a career in Health with our second edition T Level textbook that covers the core content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles, concepts, theories, and skills that will give you a solid foundation to support you during your industry placement.Created in partnership with NCFE and written by highly respected authors Judith Adams, Stephen Hoare and Mary Riley, feel confident knowing you can rely on the insights and experience these experts.- Stay on track throughout the course, using the learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and the 'Test yourself' questions throughout. - Improve your understanding of important terminology with a 'Key Terms' feature, as well as a detailed glossary.- Develop a deeper understanding of each topic with case studies, reflection tasks and practice points, which contextualise the content within the healthcare industry.- Reinforce professional skills with helpful tips and guidelines for good practice.- Feel confident going into the exams with opportunities to consolidate and test your learning with lots of practice questions.- Prepare for assignments with practical tasks and model answers, with relevant knowledge that will be useful to know highlighted throughout.For the September 2023, Version 3.0 specification.
Health T Level: Core Second Edition
by Stephen Hoare Judith Adams Mary RileyBegin your path to a career in Health with our second edition T Level textbook that covers the core content you will need to understand to be successful in your qualification. Develop your knowledge and understanding of the key principles, concepts, theories, and skills that will give you a solid foundation to support you during your industry placement.Created in partnership with NCFE and written by highly respected authors Judith Adams, Stephen Hoare and Mary Riley, feel confident knowing you can rely on the insights and experience these experts.- Stay on track throughout the course, using the learning outcomes at the beginning of every unit and the 'Test yourself' questions throughout. - Improve your understanding of important terminology with a 'Key Terms' feature, as well as a detailed glossary.- Develop a deeper understanding of each topic with case studies, reflection tasks and practice points, which contextualise the content within the healthcare industry.- Reinforce professional skills with helpful tips and guidelines for good practice.- Feel confident going into the exams with opportunities to consolidate and test your learning with lots of practice questions.- Prepare for assignments with practical tasks and model answers, with relevant knowledge that will be useful to know highlighted throughout.For the September 2023, Version 3.0 specification.
Hearing the Message of Habakkuk: Living by Faith in a Violent World
by Christopher J. WrightWhat does it mean to be faithful disciples in a violent and unjust world?Habakkuk described an era of rampant moral and social evil among his own people, and a vision of the rapid rise of the Babylonian empire under Nebuchadnezzar. The world he described is familiar in so many eras of human history, including our own. The frightening international tensions, confusion about political alignments and alliances, fractured moral and religious traditions, and social dissolution and degradation cause the same fear and anxiety today as they did back then.Confusing is a mild world for it--international, political, religious, moral confusion. It was (and still is) a world of national wickedness and international turmoil and violence, a world in which God appears to be asleep on his watch and yet claims to be "working a work" in Habakkuk's day and ours.Hearing the Message of Habakkuk walks through the questions the prophet asked God about injustice and the jaw-dropping answers he received. This popular-level exposition addresses:God's silence.God's sovereignty.Living by faith.God's judgement.Trusting God's Word.What we learn from Habakkuk's dialogue with God can help us today as we struggle to work out what it means to believe in God's sovereignty, justice, and love, and to live as faithful disciples in an unjust world.
Heart at the Center: An Educator's Guide to Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy
by Mike TinocoIn Heart at the Center: An Educator’s Guide to Sustaining Love, Hope, and Community Through Nonviolence Pedagogy, high school teacher Mike Tinoco examines what it means to reimagine classrooms and schools as spaces that humanize, resist violence and injustice, and center love.Offering both a framework and a set of practices that are grounded in different nonviolence traditions, Heart at the Center asks readers to consider what a pedagogy of nonviolence looks like, sounds like, and feels like in the classroom.Written with warmth, expertise, and humility, Mike Tinoco invites us into his classroom, drawing on stories from his own life and powerful examples from civil rights movement leaders to explore questions such as: How do we create classrooms and schools that are grounded in needs and match our vision for the kind of world we dream of? How can we challenge conventional classroom management practices, welcome conflict, and nurture relationships with and amongst our students to foster positive peace? How can we embed love in our curriculum and be inclusive of our students’ lives, centering community, healing, and justice? How can we slow down and take care of ourselves without compromising the urgency to fight for justice? When can voluntary suffering meet our needs and empower us? How can educators navigate conflict, build community with one another, and create their own professional development opportunities that support collective care? Heart at the Center is a book for educators who believe that a different kind of classroom, a different kind of school, and a different kind of world are possible.
The Heart-Centered Teacher: Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility in Uncertain Times
by Regie Routman"I will speak to you of what I’ve learned and what I’m still struggling with, professionally and personally, not just as a teacher and colleague but also as a wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, friend, and concerned citizen. I want to lift you up—to nourish your heart, mind, and spirit." --Regie Routman How do we find hope and possibility in challenging times? How do we bring our truest selves into our teaching and personal lives? In this unique, inspiring book, beloved author Regie Routman artfully blends stories and strategies to show how we can introduce more joy and gratitude in our classrooms and in our lives. Regie invites us to focus on what matters most in our work and in our relationships with those we hold dear. She shares ideas and practical takeaways for teaching, learning, and living: Seeing and celebrating each learner’s gifts and strengths Creating a storytelling culture Ensuring equitable opportunities for all Co-creating welcoming spaces and routines Developing professional knowledge Championing the reading-writing connection Fostering resilience and hope Taking care of ourselves and our students Making a worthy difference. "Here’s what I know for sure," writes Regie. "Living a good life is about developing, nurturing, and sustaining caring relationships—in our teaching lives, our home lives, and in the happy intersection of both." Wherever you are on your journey, no matter what loss or hardship you may face, The Heart-Centered Teacher will offer you a refreshing chance to pause, take a breath, and reflect on how you and your students can live more compassionate, generous, and authentic lives.