Education Books

A touching and humorous story about a ten-year-old boy on the run! Foster chil... A touching and humorous story about a ten-year-old boy on the run! Foster child Bud Caldwell, during the height of the Great Depression in 1936 leaves Flint, Michigan on a humorous adventure where he meets many interesting characters. When Bud... more

A teacher-created, deluxe planner with larger planning pages, sturdy storage p... A teacher-created, deluxe planner with larger planning pages, sturdy storage pockets, and helpful resource pages, including a multi-year calendar, reproducible forms, student planning pages, national standards, Bloom's Taxonomy, and much more!... more

Fellowes® Standard Footrest offers dual-position height adjustment with a Free... Fellowes® Standard Footrest offers dual-position height adjustment with a Free-Floating platform that encourages lower leg movement to help reduce fatigue. A textured surface massages the soles of your feet for stress reduction. For use in the... more

This book contains suggestions for and reflections on the teaching learning an... This book contains suggestions for and reflections on the teaching learning and assessing of mathematical modelling and applications in a rapidly changing world including teaching and learning environments. It addresses all levels of education from... more

Higher education provision is an essential component (socially as well as econ... Higher education provision is an essential component (socially as well as economically) of modern social structures. The British Labour Party and Higher Education focuses on the development of the Labour Party s policy on higher education from 1945... more

Society continues to change rapidly but schools are slow to keep up. This book... Society continues to change rapidly but schools are slow to keep up. This book explores numerous issues related to transforming and modernizing our educational systems; it offers practical insights on how to prepare students with 21st century skills. more

Lutron 120 volt - 1.5 amp - White - Wall Switch - Single-Pole / 3-Way - Toggle... Lutron 120 volt - 1.5 amp - White - Wall Switch - Single-Pole / 3-Way - Toggler - 3-Speed - Ariadni | Lutron Fan Control (AYFSQ-F-WH ARIADNI QUIET FAN WHITE 70647) more

Lutron 120 volt - 1000 watt - Ivory - Wall Switch - Preset Dimmer - Incandesce... Lutron 120 volt - 1000 watt - Ivory - Wall Switch - Preset Dimmer - Incandescent / Halogen Compatible - Single-Pole - Toggler - Diva� | Lutron Dimmer Switch (DV-10PH-IV DIVA INC 1000W IVORY CLM 74808) more

The high level Douro seminars are now a well-established tradition in the annu... The high level Douro seminars are now a well-established tradition in the annual activities promoted by Hedda a European consortium of nine centres and ins- tutes devoted to research on higher education and CIPES its Portuguese associated centre. At... more

How is information and communication technology (ICT) changing teaching and le... How is information and communication technology (ICT) changing teaching and learning practices in secondary schools worldwide in the 21st century? This is the central question addressed by researchers involved in the series of surveys comprising the... more

Are you prepared to serve and teach all students? The second edition of Specia... Are you prepared to serve and teach all students? The second edition of Special Education for Today s Teachers: An Introduction not only will provide a solid foundation for being a teacher in today s classroom but also will help you to truthfully... more

Better than Best Practice offers a new way of thinking about classroom practic... Better than Best Practice offers a new way of thinking about classroom practice professional development and improving teaching and learning. This companion book and website together offer a selection of rich and realistic video-based case studies... more

This ground-breaking and exhaustive analysis of university ranking surveys scr... This ground-breaking and exhaustive analysis of university ranking surveys scrutinizes their theoretical bases methodological issues societal impact and policy implications providing readers with a deep understanding of these controversial... more

This compendium of thorough literature reviews on a diverse array of topics in... This compendium of thorough literature reviews on a diverse array of topics in the field assesses research findings on each topic critiques the research literature both conceptually and methodologically and sets out an agenda for future research. more

Processes of knowledge production and dissemination are increasingly set in an... Processes of knowledge production and dissemination are increasingly set in an international context. In research and higher education the links between local actors and the international environments are both proliferating and intensifying.... more

The primary mission of this text is clarifying many of the misconceptions abou... The primary mission of this text is clarifying many of the misconceptions about Paulo Freire s theories concepts and his implications for education. It revisits his ideas and explains more fully the philosophical influences that shaped concepts such... more

Richard Hickman considers effective teaching across the curriculum examining t... Richard Hickman considers effective teaching across the curriculum examining the notion that successful teachers of art and design are amongst the best teachers of any subject with much to offer outside their discipline in terms of pedagogy. The... more

The issue of leadership the need for good insightful and decisive leaders is a... The issue of leadership the need for good insightful and decisive leaders is a prominent theme in Education. Yet few can define exactly what leadership is. This book examines the phenomenon of leadership in post-compulsory education through the... more

Oxford the Collegiate University addresses the possible shift in balance of au... Oxford the Collegiate University addresses the possible shift in balance of authority at one of the world s greatest universities and arrives at a positive conclusion. Oxford will continue to remain an effective collegiate university and while its... more

Socio-scientific issues (SSI) are open-ended multifaceted social issues with c... Socio-scientific issues (SSI) are open-ended multifaceted social issues with conceptual links to science. They are challenging to negotiate and resolve and they create ideal contexts for bridging school science and the lived experience of students.... more