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The current curricular emphasis on analytical writing can make it feel risky to teach creative writing in ELA classrooms. But the opportunity to write fiction in school opens many doors for young people: doors the author argues are critical to the development of our students, our education system, and even our democracy. This book will delight English teachers weary of focusing relentlessly on argument and information writing.

Teachers spend a lot of time with their pupils - talking and listening to them, observing and guiding them. What can we learn from teachers about helping kids become compassionate, contented and successful grown-ups, as well as conscientious global citizens? In Lessons in Life, Andria Zafirakou - the 2018 Global Teacher Prize winner - talks to 30 of the best teachers in the world willing to share their insight and wisdom, gained from years of working with children of all ages.

THE BULLYING EPIDEMIC: STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTION AND INTERVENTION The Bullying Epidemic: Strategies for Prevention and Intervention is a comprehensive guide for educators, parents, and community members on preventing and addressing bullying behavior. This book covers a range of topics related to bullying, including the different types of bullying, the signs and symptoms of being bullied, and the roles of parents, teachers, and communities in prevention efforts. In addition to providing practical strategies for creating a safe and inclusive learning environment, this book also addresses the ...

This practical and entertaining book shows teachers how they can specifically bring more humor into students' lives, both live and in virtual settings because when they are laughing, they are learning. In Jamie Mason Cohen's super, easy-to-listen and entertaining style he applies the stories from his time at Saturday Night Live to his decade-long award-winning teaching career. It is a book that inspires yet is grounded in actionable strategies.

This book chronicles the second, third and fourth years of these adventures, including the day-to-day life of a teacher at The American School of Kinshasa from 2007-2009 who deals with a marginal infrastructure while facing the everyday challenges of living in a war-torn third-world country, and has some great adventures in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Uganda and Zanzibar.

A dying mentor tells true stories of entrepreneurship and life lessons. The book is a guide on the attributes of successful entrepreneurs how to apply the attributes and the proven science behind them. I was away when I heard of Connie Giles’ passing. She was a mentor, colleague and most of all, a friend. I think she would be comforted to know that 100% the proceeds of this book will go to her favorite cause, education. This book has Connie as the storyteller but these stories are from real entrepreneurs, and these stories are theirs. Connie is to the book what she was to me and to many ...

ln a satirical style reminiscent of Dave Barry or Andy Borowitz, "The Novice Teacher Survival Guide" takes a tongue-in-cheek look at education’s sacred cows. Topics (targets) include classroom management, effective teaching, state standards, lesson planning, high-stakes testing, and much more. On a more serious note, the final chapter is filled with a wealth of resources that will make any teacher’s life easier. A great gift for veteran teachers, too!

It requires a village to raise and educate students. Parents, teachers, and community stakeholders should be intentional about ensuring students have the necessary tools to achieve academic success. Students in underserved communities face many obstacles, challenges, and/or barriers to receiving a high-quality education. Inspired Minds: Educational Strategies for Underserved Students provide guidance on how to achieve academic success for at-risk students or students from underserved communities. There are things that parents, teachers, and stakeholders can control, such as leveraging the ...

Looking for more effort and commitment from your team? Want to be a superior leader? Whether you are a Hellhound or a Hyena, this guide will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and improve your ability to lead. In this leadership guide, explore the seven different dog personalities—and learn how the same characteristics come out in people. If you want to create a cohesive “pack” in the workplace, you’re in the right place. Written from the perspective of personalities in a pack of dogs, Hellhound: 7 Leadership Styles Explained in Doggy Terms breaks down characteristics ...

Nick Smith charts his journey from trainee teacher through to inspiring head across his near thirty-year career, with fascinating insights into the educational system along the way. The catalogue of incidents ranges from the embarrassing to the ridiculous, hilarious to the heart-breaking, and together they illustrate the daily grind of life at the whiteboard face in UK schools. Head Trauma is more than an amusing look at the trials of teacherdom—it's a call to arms for parents, teachers and pupils alike.

Gerade eben war alles perfekt. Die Schüler sind konzentriert und aufmerksam, der gut vorbereitete Unterricht fließt fast wie von selbst und so könnte es immer weitergehen. Tut es aber nicht, denn im Klassenzimmer nebenan wird bekannt, dass der Englisch-Test ausfällt, der Kollege ist krank. Drüben bricht die Hölle los. Vor Freude wird geschrien, Stühle krachen auf den Boden. Dahin ist der perfekte Flow in Ihrer Klasse, die Schüler sind abgelenkt, machen Bemerkungen, werden unruhig. Was jetzt?

Jet and Ryder are 6 year-old non-identical twins. Seattle is their 9 year-old sister. They love spending time at their grandparent's house. They chat about sports and Grandpa tells them about the coming Jewish holidays, including Pentecost. They ask what Pentecost means and the story of Twin Pentecosts begins. In three separate sessions, the grandkids learn some amazing things about Pentecost - past, present and future. They learn about the many different twins of Pentecost. This is a fiction book, but the characters are real. And the question was actually asked by Seattle, "Grandpa, what ...

"Teoribogen" giver et hurtigt og præcist overblik over og indblik i kendte og grundlæggende pædagogiske tænkere. Et teoretisk overblik som du kan anvende direkte, både når du skal skrive en opgave, eller et projekt, og når du skal til en mundtlig prøve, og naturligvis når du skal i praktik.

Fühlen Sie sich ausgelaugt in Ihrem Beruf? Machen Ihnen Ihre Schüler das Leben zur Hölle? Fällt es Ihnen schwer, morgens aufzustehen, weil Sie sich vor dem Schulalltag fürchten? Dann kann Ihnen mit diesem Buch geholfen werden. Der Job eines Lehrers ist nicht leicht. Störungen und provozierende Schüler können Ihnen den Schulalltag maßgeblich erschweren und jeglichen Spaß am Unterrichten rauben. Besonders in diesem Berufsfeld ist die Gefahr eines Burn-outs nicht zu unterschätzen.

We often talk about the challenges of teacher recruitment and retention, about new initiatives and political landscapes, but day in, day out, teachers and schools are delivering exceptional teaching, and most of it is invisible. Ross uncovers, celebrates, and disseminates best practice in teaching. This is supported by case studies and research undertaken by Ross in 10 primary and secondary schools across Great Britain, including a pupil referral unit and private, state and grammar schools, as well as explanations from influential educationalists as to why and how these ideas work.

Trials and Successes gives a homeschool mom's personal and honest account of the trials, successes, and lessons learned while home teaching her African American sons. Trials and Successes offers insight into the role of being a home educator, the different methods and strategies that can be used to home teach, and the advantages of parents taking complete responsibility of their children's education.

If you listen to the books and essays by the great success author Dr. Joseph Murphy, it will take some time to distill and codify his teachings into a workable understanding. Herein is the best condensation of the prosperity ideas that have been produced by this award-winning success author. If you have not already heard any of his books, it may be best to listen to one so that you may enjoy this short audio VIP summary even more. May you be blessed and prospered in your journey.

Este volume convida os educadores a conhecerem a importância da educação socioemocional para o desenvolvimento cognitivo, físico e social dos estudantes. Trata-se de um estudo voltado para identificar as contribuições socioemocionais no processo de ensino e aprendizagem dos discentes e de como a compreensão e aquisição dessa habilidade contribuirá de modo gradativo para a aprendizagem. A Educação Socioemocional está relacionada com o modo como o professor atua em sala de aula, desenvolvendo aspectos da afetividade, autoconhecimento, autonomia, socialização, desenvolvimento e comunicação no processo de aprendizagem do estudante.

This book is for instructors of media writing. Students can explore media writing as a means of improving their research and writing skills or to pursue a print-journalism focus in the communication major. Students will learn how to develop and organize ideas, adapt their writing for specific audiences, and revise and polish their prose style. The book is divided into eight lessons.

Deine Noten sind im Keller oder könnten besser sein, obwohl du stundenlang büffelst? Dir fehlt es beim Lernen an Motivation und Struktur? Andere lernen viel weniger und haben dennoch bessere Ergebnisse? Doch wovon hängen gute Noten wirklich ab? Viele Studien konnten bereits beweisen, dass die richtigen Lerntechniken und -Methoden der Schlüssel zu Topleistungen in der Schule und im Studium sind. Hinter dem Erfolg der Einserschüler und Studenten verstecken sich häufig also sehr effektive, aber absolut simple Methoden anstatt reine Intelligenz.