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World Peace and Other 4th-Grade Achievements
by John Hunter&“His ideas will help anyone who has the courage to understand that a real education must go beyond filling in circles on a standardized test form.&” —Rafe Esquith, New York Times-bestselling author of Teach Like Your Hair&’s on Fire Can playing a game lead to world peace? If it&’s John Hunter&’s World Peace Game, it just might. In Hunter&’s classroom, students take on the roles of presidents, tribal leaders, diplomats, and military commanders. Through battles and negotiations, standoffs and summits, they strive to resolve a sequence of many-layered, interconnected scenarios, from nuclear proliferation to tribal warfare. Now, Hunter shares inspiring stories from over thirty years of teaching the World Peace Game, revealing the principles of successful collaboration that people of any age can apply. He offers not only a forward-thinking report from the frontlines of American education, but also a generous blueprint for a world that bends toward cooperation rather than conflict. In this deeply hopeful book, a visionary educator shows us what the future of education can be. &“The World Peace Game devised by fourth-grade teacher Hunter has spread from a classroom in 1978 to a documentary, a TED Talk, the Pentagon, and now finally a book, in which he describes the ways his students have solved political and ecological crises that still loom large in the world of adults . . . Hunter&’s optimism is infectious.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Inspired, breath-of-fresh-air reading.&” — Kirkus Reviews &“Hunter proves the value of &‘slow teaching&’ in this important, fascinating, highly readable resource for educators and parents alike.&” — Booklist
World Perspectives in Education (Routledge Library Editions: Comparative Education #9)
by Edmund J. KingOriginally published in 1962. In this book the main problems of contemporary education are illustrated with fresh material from many countries and assessed in a context of rapid change in technology, society, and politics. Familiar educational concerns are carefully considered; but the altered status of schools, teachers and homes in relation to competing influences receives particular attention. Recent reforms in the Soviet Union, and the development of education in Asia and Africa, are assessed vis-a-vis topical questions and proposals in Great Britain, the United States, and several Western European countries. The book is therefore useful both for ‘problem' studies in comparative education, and for an up-to-date review of principles and practices in a critically formative period. It is also intended to present a study of education that will be widely educative and contribute to world understanding.
World Regional Geography
by Caitlin FinlaysonWorld Regional Geography by Finlayson provides a concise and accessible introduction to the major concepts in Geography through an exploration of the world's regions. This innovative textbook, which has been downloaded over 15,000 times in more than 30 countries, approaches geography as experts understand the discipline, focusing on connections between places and an in-depth understanding of core themes. This thematic approach provides students with an introduction to thinking geographically and an in-depth understanding of the geography of our world. Table of Contents: 1. Introduction 2. Europe 3. Russia 4. North America 5. Middle and South America 6. Sub-Saharan Africa 7. North Africa and Southwest Asia 8. South Asia 9. East and Southeast Asia 10. Oceania
World War I (SparkNotes History Notes)
by SparkNotesWorld War I (SparkNotes History Note) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes History Guides help students strengthen their grasp of history by focusing on individual eras or episodes in U.S. or world history. Breaking history up into digestible lessons, the History Guides make it easier for students to see how events, figures, movements, and trends interrelate. SparkNotes History Guides are perfect for high school and college history classes, for students studying for History AP Test or SAT Subject Tests, and simply as general reference tools.Each note contains a general overview of historical context, a concise summary of events, lists of key people and terms, in-depth summary and analysis with timelines, study questions and suggested essay topics, and a 50-question review quiz.
World War II (SparkNotes History Notes)
by SparkNotesWorld War II (SparkNotes History Note) Making the reading experience fun! SparkNotes History Guides help students strengthen their grasp of history by focusing on individual eras or episodes in U.S. or world history. Breaking history up into digestible lessons, the History Guides make it easier for students to see how events, figures, movements, and trends interrelate. SparkNotes History Guides are perfect for high school and college history classes, for students studying for History AP Test or SAT Subject Tests, and simply as general reference tools.Each note contains a general overview of historical context, a concise summary of events, lists of key people and terms, in-depth summary and analysis with timelines, study questions and suggested essay topics, and a 50-question review quiz.
World War II in the Pacific: History Of World War Ii In The Pacific
by William A. Renzi Mark D. RoehrsWorld War II laid the groundwork for much of the international system that exists today, especially in the Pacific Rim. This brief but comprehensive survey of the War in the Pacific incorporates both United States and Japanese perspectives, providing a global approach to the Asian theater of the conflict. Drawing on decades of new scholarship and written in an engaging, narrative style, this book traces United States-Japanese relations from the late nineteenth century to the war's end in 1945. It covers every aspect of the war, and gives special attention to ongoing historical debates over key issues. The book also provides new details of many facets of the conflict, including expansionism during the 1930s, events and policies leading up to the war, the importance of air power and ground warfare, military planning and strategic goals, the internment of Japanese-Americans in the U.S., Allied plans and disputes over Russian participation, the decision to drop the atomic bomb, and conditions for surrender.
World Works, Level F: Nature, Technology, Food
by McGraw-HillExplore how things work through high-interest, engaging informational nonfiction!Improve reading comprehension of informational nonfiction, encourage student inquiry with high-interest topics, and prepare students for high-stakes assessments with the World WorksTM series from Jamestown Education. World WorksTM brings the world to life. Each four-color, consumable book of the 6-book series features 9 informational articles focused on how things work. Each unit within a book covers one of the following topics; Everyday Things, Law, Health, Food, Technology, or Nature. All categories are covered at each reading level. Each article answers the question, "How Does it Work?" Each informational article includes a graph, chart, or diagram, along with an after-reading critical-thinking questions on interpreting charts and graphs.
World Yearbook of Education 1965: The Education Explosion (World Yearbook of Education)
by George Z. F. Bereday Joseph A. LauwerysPublished almost every year since its beginnings four decades ago, The World Yearbook of Education has become one of the most established and respected international publications in education. Each edition focuses on a particular key issue and includes contributions from leading scholars. Now reprinted for 2006, all these classic references have become available to buy again.
World Yearbook of Education 1966: Church and State in Education (World Yearbook of Education)
by George Z. F. Bereday Joseph A. LauwerysFirst published in 2005. Broadly speaking, church-state relations in education turn nowadays upon two chief issues: I. Should religion be taught in state schools? And if so, may the state interfere with the teaching? 2. In countries where separate schools, under church control, exist should they have a share of public funds? Church and state issues flare up anew whenever there appears a repressive government action or a dynamic drive of the churches for a larger share of privileges. Both occur frequently enough to make this World Year Book a lively read.
World Yearbook of Education 1967: Educational Planning (World Yearbook of Education)
by Mark Blaug George Z. F. Bereday Joseph A. LauwerysFirst published in 2005. By focusing on planning this Year Book follows a tradition well established in Comparative Education. This year book hopes that by drawing together into one volume contributions from many distinguished specialists, it hopes to help in the necessary organization and systematization of a field which is full of promise.
World Yearbook of Education 1968: Education Within Industry (World Yearbook of Education)
by Joseph A. Lauwerys David G. Scanlon"First Published in 2005, Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company."
World Yearbook of Education 1969: Examinations (World Yearbook of Education)
by Joseph A. Lauwerys and David G. ScanlonFirst Published in 2005. Almost everywhere policies designed to broaden access to education and to promote equality of opportunity are now pursued. In consequence the importance of examinations grows, since success in them determines entry to higher education and thus to professional posts. They are therefore a major instrument of social mobility and promotion which affects social structure by applying criteria of selection nearly always accepted unconsciously and uncritically. The aim of this text in selecting Examinations as the theme of the 1969 WORLD YEAR BOOK, was to present a comparative analysis of the way in which examinations are devised, administered and assessed, to find out why we are examining, and to look at the ways in which we examine to see if these are efficient, relevant and reliable.
World Yearbook of Education 1970: Education in Cities (World Yearbook of Education)
by Joseph A. Lauwerys David G. Scanlon"First Published in 2005, Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company."
World Yearbook of Education 1971/2: Higher Education in a Changing World (World Yearbook of Education)
by W. R. Niblett Brian Holmes David G. ScanlonPublished in the year 2005, the World Yearbook of Education 1971/2 is a valuable contribution to the field of Major Works.
World Yearbook of Education 1972/3: Universities Facing the Future (World Yearbook of Education)
by Brian Holmes W. Roy Niblett R. Freeman Butts|Published in the year 2005, World Yearbook of Education 1972/3 is a valuable contrubtion to the field of Major Works.
World Yearbook of Education 1974: Education and Rural Development (World Yearbook of Education)
by Philip Foster James R. SheffieldPublished in the year 2005, World Yearbook of Education 1974 is a valuable contribution to the field of Major Works
World Yearbook of Education 1979: Recurrent Education and Lifelong Learning (World Yearbook of Education)
by Tom Schuller Jacquetta MegarryPublished in the year 2005, World Yearbook of Education 1979 is a valuable contribution to the field of Major Works.
World Yearbook of Education 1980: The Professional Development of Teachers (World Yearbook of Education)
by Eric Hoyle Jacquetta MegarryPublished in 2005, "World Yearbook of Education 1980" is an important contribution to the Major Works Series.
World Yearbook of Education 1981: Education of Minorities (World Yearbook of Education)
by JACQUETTA MEGARRY, STANLEY NISBET and ERIC HOYLEFirst Published in 2005. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
World Yearbook of Education 1982/3: Computers and Education (World Yearbook of Education)
by Jacquetta MegarryThe World Yearbook of Education was first published by the Evans Brothers in 1965 in association with the University of London Institute of Education and Teachers College, Columbia University. Since then it has become established as one of the most important forums for work in comparative education in the world. Each volume addresses a major issue in comparative education and includes contributions from a range of leading international scholars. Subjects covered include: The impact of IT on education Gender, race and class in education Higher education Special educational needs and inclusive education Educational management
World Yearbook of Education 1984: Women and Education (World Yearbook of Education)
by Sandra Acker Eric Hoyle Jacquetta Megarry Stanley NisbetPublished in the year 2005, World Yearboook of Education 1984 is a valuable contribution to the field of Major Works.
World Yearbook of Education 1985: Research, Policy and Practice (World Yearbook of Education)
by Jacquetta Megarry Stanley Nisbet John NisbetPublished in the year 2005, World Yearbook of Education 1985, is a valuable contribution to the field of Major Works.
World Yearbook of Education 1986: The Management of Schools (World Yearbook of Education)
by Eric Hoyle Agnes McmahonPublished in the year 2005, World Yearbook of Education is a valuable contribution to the field of Major Works.
World Yearbook of Education 1987: Vocational Education (World Yearbook of Education)
by Jacquetta Megarry Stanley Nisbet John TwiningThe World Yearbook of Education was first published by the Evans Brothers in 1965 in association with the University of London Institute of Education and Teachers College, Columbia University. Since then it has become established as one of the most important forums for work in comparative education in the worldEach volume addresses a major issue in comparative education and includes contributions from a range of leading international scholars. The World Yearbook was originally published by Evans Brothers, then by Kogan Page and is now published by Routledge. It has not appeared in every year since its initial publication. This current collection will reprint all titles not currently available, from 1965