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World Yearbook of Education 2025: The Teaching Profession in a Globalizing World: Governance, Career, Learning (World Yearbook of Education)
by Lynn Paine Xavier Dumay Tore Bernt SorensenThe World Yearbook of Education 2025 analyzes teacher policies and the governance of the teaching profession in the contemporary context of major societal changes and globalizing processes.The first volume dedicated to an overview of globalized teacher policies and their implications for the status of the teaching profession across the world, this book reflects the ambition to advance the debate on the challenges and opportunities associated with the teaching profession. It recognizes that teacher policy is situated at the crossroads of three logics that have changed and become more complex due to globalization processes since the 1970s: the logic of teacher policy regulation has shifted from state-centric government toward pluriscalar global governance; the logic of employment relations has shifted to a flexibility paradigm; the logic of teacher education has shifted from the transmission of knowledge in teacher education to teachers’ lifelong learning. In line with the objective to analyze the governance of the teaching profession in the contemporary context of major societal changes and globalizing processes, this book is organized into three parts, focusing on: teacher policies as global governance and public policy; teacher labor markets, employment relations, and careers and the institutional transformations in the world of work and employment; and the reconfiguration of teachers’ work and the learning of teachers Its contributors use different methodological approaches to draw on a range of case studies and analyses of national, regional, and global patterns. A timely and important contribution to discussions of the future of the teaching profession across the world, the World Yearbook of Education 2025 is ideal reading for policymakers, the professional teaching community, researchers, graduate students, and anyone interested in education policy-related areas such as public policy, comparative education, and sociology of education.
World as Family: A Journey of Multi-Rooted Belongings
by Vishakha N. DesaiA Vedic phrase asks us to “treat the world as family.” In our age of global crises—pandemics, climate crisis, crippling inequality—this sentiment is more necessary than ever. Solutions to these seemingly insurmountable problems demand new approaches to thinking and acting locally, nationally, and transnationally, sometimes sequentially but often simultaneously. This is the mentality of the immigrant, the exchange student, the global native, and all who have made a life in a new place by choice or by necessity. Yet we suffer from a lack of the truly capacious thinking that is so urgently needed.Vishakha N. Desai uses her life experiences to explore the significance of living globally and its urgency for our current moment. She weaves her narrative arc from growing up in a Gandhian household in Ahmedabad to arriving in the United States as a seventeen-year-old exchange student and her subsequent career as a dancer, curator, institutional leader, and teacher against the broad sweep of political and social changes in the two countries she calls home. Through her personal story, Desai reframes the idea of what it means to be global, considering how to lead a life of multiple belongings without losing local and national affinities. Vividly conjuring the complexities and exhilaration of a life that is rooted in many places, World as Family is a vital book for everyone who aspires to connect across borders—real and perceived—and bring to fruition the ideal of a global family.
World of Ideas: Essential Readings for College Writers (9th Edition)
by Lee A. JacobusThe first and bestselling reader of its kind, A World of Ideas introduces students to great thinkers whose ideas have shaped civilizations throughout history. When students hear names like Aristotle, Martin Luther King, Jr., or Sigmund Freud, they recognize the author as important — and they rise to the challenge of engaging with the text and evaluating it critically. No other composition reader offers a comparable collection of essential readings along with the supportive apparatus students need to understand, analyze, and respond to them.
World of Reading Disney Buddies: Budderball's First Fair (World of Reading)
by Jodie ShepherdRead along with Disney! The Buddies go on a brand-new adventure in this Level 2 reader with word for word narration! This brand-new series of early readers features original stories and adorable illustrations of the Disney Buddies. The books are perfect for audiences who already know the charismatic Buddies, plus those who are just discovering them! Budderball can't wait to go to the town fair. When he and the Buddies arrive, there are games to play, rides to go on, and races to win. But Budderball is most excited about the food: cotton candy, popcorn, peanuts--it all sounds so delicious! When the hungry pup stumbles upon a pie-eating contest, he knows he's found a fair event made for him.
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Blame It on the Rain (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! In this Level 1 reader, Alma's stuffed cow, Moo Moo, gets soaked when she is left outside in the rain. Alma is sad and Moo Moo is mooo-serable! Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out how Doc can help.
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Blame It on the Rain (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! In this Level 1 reader, Alma's stuffed cow, Moo Moo, gets soaked when she is left outside in the rain. Alma is sad and Moo Moo is mooo-serable! Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out how Doc can help.
World of Reading Doc McStuffins: Starry, Starry Night (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! One starry, starry night, Doc's friend, Henry, brings his brand-new toy telescope, Aurora, to Doc's house to watch a meteor shower. Right before the shower begins, Henry discovers that his telescope isn't working—all he can see is a cloudy blur! Follow along with the word-for-word narration to discover the Doc diagnosis!
World of Reading Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Surfin' Turf (World of Reading)
by Disney PressSurf-abunga! When Captain Hook steals Jake's surfboard, Jake and the crew rush to retrieve the board before it goes over Rainbow Falls and becomes a pile of splintered wood. In this Level 1 Reader with picture reading, word repetition and short, simple sentences, children will be able to enjoy this Jake reader on their own!
World of Reading Jake and the Never Land Pirates: The Key to Skull Rock (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Peter Pan''s back in Never Land in this Level 1 reader featuring Jake and the Never Land Pirates. A note from Peter Pan sends Jake and his crew on a treasure hunt to Skull Rock. A special treasure is locked away there, and Peter has given Jake the key! But that old codfish Hook takes the key and leads Jake on a chase across the Never Sea. Will Jake and the Never Land pirates get the key back and claim their treasure? Yo ho, let''s go!
World of Reading Jake and the Never Land Pirates: The Key to Skull Rock (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Peter Pan''s back in Never Land in this Level 1 reader featuring Jake and the Never Land Pirates. A note from Peter Pan sends Jake and his crew on a treasure hunt to Skull Rock. A special treasure is locked away there, and Peter has given Jake the key! But that old codfish Hook takes the key and leads Jake on a chase across the Never Sea. Will Jake and the Never Land pirates get the key back and claim their treasure? Yo ho, let''s go!
World of Reading Mickey & Friends: A Perfect Picnic (World of Reading)
by Disney PressIt's springtime, and what better way to celebrate than with a picnic? Come along with Mickey Mouse and friends as they enjoy the beautiful day with great food and even better company. This level 2 reader is fun for all!
World of Reading Mickey & Friends: Goofy at Bat (World of Reading)
by Disney PressIt's baseball season, and Goofy can't wait to try out for the team. If only he knew how to play baseball! Join in the fun as Goofy's friends teach him how to bat, run the bases, and catch in this rhyming level 1 reader.
World of Reading Mickey & Friends: Goofy's Sledding Contest (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! The snow is falling, and Goofy can't wait to go sledding! But when Goofy invites his friends to join him in a sledding contest, he becomes obsessed with finding the fastest way down the hill. Soon Goofy is trying everything . . . a sled . . . a surf board . . . banana peels! But as Goofy slides into victory, he realizes the best way down the hill is on his stomach! Kids are sure to love this silly adventure, featuring word for word narration, as they guess at the next attempt Goofy is going to make.
World of Reading Mickey & Friends: Mickey's Birthday (World of Reading)
by Disney PressIt's Mickey Mouse's birthday, and he's sure his friends are throwing him a party. There's just one problem . . . there are no signs of a party. Have Mickey's friends forgotten all about his big day? Find out in this level 2 reader.
World of Reading Minnie: A Walk in the Park (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Walking dogs can be RUFF! Minnie, Daisy, and Cuckoo-Loca are having a tail-waggin' good time with their pups at the park. That is until the pups see—and smell—the hot dog cart. And so begins a wild dog chase! Will Minnie get this dog walk under control in time? Follow along with word-for-word narration in this Level Pre-1 reader to find out!
World of Reading Minnie: Minnie's Pet Salon (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! Minnie and friends get ready to pamper their pets at Minnie's Pet Salon! It's a spa day like no other for Pluto, Figaro, Bella, Butch, and Mr. Pettibone! In this Level 1 Reader with simple text, word repetition, and word for word narration, children will be able to enjoy this Minnie and friends story on their own. Based on the Disney Junior movie event airing in mid-November 2013!
World of Reading Oz The Great and Powerful: The Land of Oz (World of Reading)
by Disney PressOscar Diggs travels from dusty Kansas to magical Oz. There, he meets Munchkins, Winkies, Flying Monkeys, and three very powerful Witches. Will Oscar be able to figure out who is good and who is evil in time to save everyone in Oz?
World of Reading Phineas and Ferb: Boogie Down (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! The trendy dancing competition "Let''s All Dance ''Till We''re Sick" has come to Danville, and Candace is determined that she and her crush Jeremy will win. There''s just one problem: Jeremy can''t dance! So it''s up to Phineas and Ferb to teach him how to boogie. Can the boys help him dance away with the grand prize? Featuring exciting full-color art from the show and word for word narration.
World of Reading Phineas and Ferb: Lights, Camera, Perry? (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! When Phineas and Ferb enter Perry in a contest to be a company mascot, he quickly rises to fame. But soon Perry's image is plastered around town wearing the same fedora he uses as Agent P! Will Perry's 15 minutes of fame spell disaster for his secret identity? Find out in this reader featuring word for word narration and exciting full-color art from the show.
World of Reading Sofia the First: Just One of the Princes (World of Reading)
by Jill BaerRead along with Disney! Sofia wants to try out for a spot on Royal Prep's Flying Derby team, but Amber, Prince Hugo, and the rest of her classmates tell Sofia that Flying Derby is not a "princess thing." Follow along with word-word narration to see Sofia and her small, worry-prone flying horse, Minimus, prove that anything can be a princess thing!
World of Reading Sofia the First: Just One of the Princes (World of Reading)
by Jill BaerRead along with Disney! Sofia wants to try out for a spot on Royal Prep's Flying Derby team, but Amber, Prince Hugo, and the rest of her classmates tell Sofia that Flying Derby is not a "princess thing." Follow along with word-word narration to see Sofia and her small, worry-prone flying horse, Minimus, prove that anything can be a princess thing!
World of Reading Sofia the First: Welcome to Royal Prep (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Disney! It''s Open House at the Royal Preparatory Academy, and the students are excited to show their families everything they''ve learned. Amber picks a special painting to show her dad and mom, but James accidentally spills paint all over it! Will Sofia be able to help Amber before Open House begins? Follow along with the word for word narration and find out!
World of Reading Spider-Man: This is Spider-Man (World of Reading)
by Disney PressRead along with Marvel! Meet Peter Parker, a science-loving high school student. But that's not all he is... Peter is secretly the web-slinging, crime-fighting Spider-Man. Follow along with the word-for-word narration to find out how he does it!
World of Reading Star Wars Rebels: Hera's Phantom Flight (World of Reading)
by Elizabeth SchaeferRead along with Star Wars! Hera is a pilot. She can fly any ship. But her favorite ship is the Phantom, a small ship that is the perfect size for secret missions! One day, Hera is on a mission to pick up supplies when the Phantom suddenly starts leaking fuel! Without any fuel, Hera is trapped! Follow along with word-for-word narration as Hera forms an escape plan and saves the day!
World of Reading Star Wars: Use The Force! (World of Reading)
by Michael SiglainRead along with Star Wars! Before Luke can be a Jedi, he needs to learn from Yoda! This level 2 reader, featuring word for word narration, retells the classic scenes from The Empire Strikes Back where Luke learns to use the force for the very first time.