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"Raising an Active Reader explains research on reading aloud with children who are in early elementary school (grades K-3). Upon completion, adults will know how read aloud works for children who are learning to read, and how the ABCs of Active Reading (Ask questions, Build vocabulary, and make Connections) build important reading skills"--
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"Read with me outlines the ABCs of active reading (ask questions, build vocabulary, and connect to the child's world) to make these behaviors clear and easy to implement for parents and teachers. Learn skills to engage children aged 2 to 5"--Adapted from cover.
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Publisher
Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
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"In this book you'll learn how to : tap into your passion as a teacher - even when you're less than excited about the subject ; develop creative presentations that capture your students' interest ; establish rapport and a sense of camaraderie in your classroom ; transform your class into a life-changing experience for your students"--Back cover.
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Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
The Agency by Design guide to implementing maker-centered teaching and learning Maker-Centered Learning provides both a theoretical framework and practical resources for the educators, curriculum developers, librarians, administrators, and parents navigating this burgeoning field. Written by the expert team from the Agency by Design initiative at Harvard's Project Zero, this book Identifies a set of educational practices and ideas that define maker-centered...
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Publisher
ATD Press
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
There are more similarities than differences between how artists and scientists work. Both ask countless questions. Both search in earnest for answers. Both are dedicated to reaching the best results. Not so different from today's trainers, are they? Elaine Biech, one of the most highly regarded names in talent development, has set out to identify the perfect blend of content mastery and audience insight. The result is this highly informative book.The...
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Feiwel and friends book/Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
22 cm.
Language
English
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Readers of Mo O'Hara's New York Times bestselling My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish series take center stage in this new activity book as they solve puzzles, write comics, and help thwart a new evil plan! Ever since Tom zapped Frankie the Goldfish back to life as a BIG FAT ZOMBIE GOLDFISH with incredible hypnotic powers, they have been working together with Tom's best friend Pradeep to stop his evil scientist big brother Mark and Mark's cute (but evil)...
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Publisher
Harriman House Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"How did we conclude that the best way to prepare kids for the future is to cluster them into classrooms by age and grade, forcing them to learn the same things, at the same time and pace, seven hours a day, five days a week, for twelve years? We trust the school system to prepare our kids for the future. We get excited when they get good grades, or disappointed if they don’t. But we rarely stop to question whether school is teaching our children...
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Basic Books, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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"A decade ago, James Lang banned cell phones in his classroom. Frustrated by how easily they could sidetrack his students, Lang sought out a distraction-free environment, hoping it would help his students pay attention to his lessons. But after just a few years, Lang gave in. Not only was his no-cellphones policy ineffective (even his best students ignored it), he realized that he, like many of his fellow teachers, was missing an important point....
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Harvard University Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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"College still looks like it did a century ago, with instructors delivering lectures to silent halls of students. Yet the science of education shows unambiguously that active learning is more effective. The New Classroom details the evidence and offers hands-on guidance for teachers in every discipline and institution, so that students can excel"--
"College instruction is stuck in the past. If a time traveler from a century ago arrived on today's...
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