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The Catholic Church has a history that spans over 2,000 years, and it began with none other than Jesus Christ himself. At least, that is what modern popes believe. But at first, there was just one church, and there was no division between Catholics, Protestants, Eastern Orthodox, and other branches of Christianity. Christians all over the known world were united, and together, they made their spirituality bloom. Their religion took over the lives of villagers, nobles, kings, queens, and even newly arrived pagan armies that came to conquer Europe.

Are you stuck in the lecture-and-worksheet rut? Many teachers continue to struggle to break out of the corporate lesson-and-worksheet cycle to find fresh, meaningful ways to develop original, engaging and effective instruction. In The EduProtocol Field Guide, Jon Corippo and Marlena Hebern outline sixteen classroom-tested protocols to break up clichéd lesson plans, build culture, and deliver content to K–12 students in a supportive, creative environment.

Discover how you can revolutionize your online teaching with the power of Google Classroom! Are you struggling with organizing your lessons and managing your class? Have you thought about using online tools like G Suite before, but you’re not sure where to begin? Does the idea of all this technology seem daunting and impossible to learn? Then this book is for you! Google Suite offers countless opportunities for educators to master their lesson plans, supercharge their productivity, and stay on top of their classes. So many teachers are stuck struggling to manage their students in this new...

The true story of a young teacher attempting to change lives in a troubled educational system. According to Ilana Garon, popular books and movies are inundated with the myth of the "hero teacher" - the one who charges headfirst into dysfunctional inner-city schools like a firefighter into an inferno, bringing the student victims to safety through a combination of charisma and innate righteousness. The students are then "saved" by the teacher’s idealism, empathy, and faith. This is not that type of book....

Accomplished educator Kass Minor delivers an inspiring and practical exploration of what it means to be a just teacher in a system that actively incentivizes injustice. The author explains how to build joyful experiences even in the face of inevitable injustice and demonstrates how to accept the seemingly conflicting experience of joy in the face of heartbreak. In the book, you'll learn to be a catalyst for change, unlearning the patterns of school that have marginalized children while becoming aware of tenets of justice as they manifest in educational spaces.

Since it's inception in the 1990s, Howard Glasser's Nurtured Heart Approach has supported parents, caregivers, educators, and treatment professionals worldwide in guiding challenging children's intensity toward greatness. Transformational impact through this Approach has always involved internal transformation on the part of the adult applying it.

Technology has changed everything, transforming how we live, work, and connect... except for education, which seems stuck in time. Is there another way to educate today's kids, those who were born with a smartphone in hand and seem to speak a different language? The School in the Air boldly challenges traditional education, the kind that was designed for a world that no longer exists. With heartwarming stories and eyebrow-raising data, Diana Pineda takes us on her journey to create a school relevant for the digital generation—a school in the air! From painting to entrepreneurship, ...

Unlock the potential of educating your child at home with "Education at Home," a comprehensive eBook designed to guide you through the rewarding journey of home-based learning. As a growing trend, home education offers unique benefits and flexibility, allowing you to tailor learning experiences to fit your child's needs and interests. Start by exploring the foundational aspects of creating the perfect home learning environment in Chapter 2, where you'll discover how to set up an inspiring space, gather essential tools, and cultivate a positive atmosphere that encourages your child to thrive...

In 101 Activites and Resources for Teaching English Online, you'll get dozens of ideas to use in your own virtual classroom. The highly-detailed descriptions will show you exactly how to use the activities during your lessons. Jackie's clearly and concisely explained activities will help you add instructional variety and put the focus back on your students. If you're extremely busy or you're simply out of new ideas, Jackie's book makes it easy to try out new and exciting activities your students will love! It's easier than ever to have better TEFL online classes today

This book brings practical tools and insights from experiential learning, developmental theory, and group dynamics into the classroom or seminar room. Teachers, group facilitators, seminar leaders and consultants will find a compendium of field-tested exercises and learning experiences that they can use to make the experience of learning more lively and memorable. There is also much good practical psychology in these pages--to assist those not trained in psychology to design their curriculum so that it meets actual felt needs of the learners. Readers will find detailed steps for conducting ...

"An exceptional resource for PE teachers, coaches, and parents. This book expertly blends the art and science of movement development in a practical, usable format to help beginners thru advanced athletes." Andy Stone Wrestling Coach and P.E. Teacher. "Makes no difference Willand is an ocean away from Elizabeth Public Schools. Some things just go better with an English accent- and James Marshall taught me Physical Literacy may be one of them. His professional development transcends language and culture and can be applied anywhere & in every environment. As soon as he begins speaking, you ...

Candle making has always been one of the more popular hobbies that people can start and enjoy with very little cost, and you will be surprised at what you can find and achieve once you start. Candles are becoming more and more valuable, and thousands of them are being sold online. Within this book, I will tell you the best methods and ways to make your candles, ensuring they are of the highest quality.

Now in its third edition, this best seller has remained popular, relevant, and a must-have for new teachers, mentors, administrators, and staff development professionals. Appropriate for individual or collaborative study, this book provides simple, practical solutions to the challenges experienced by both new and veteran teachers, including:

Teaching students with special needs requires a unique set of skills and strategies. In "Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies for Teaching Students with Special Needs," educators will find a comprehensive guide to teaching and supporting students with diverse learning needs. The book covers a wide range of topics, including understanding learning disabilities, effective teaching strategies, inclusion and classroom management, assistive technology, individualized education programs (IEPs), and special education law and policy. The book also includes strategies for teaching specific subject areas...

How would you like to attract revenue and make an impact even before your podcast or book is done? If you’re a leader, speaker, coach, consultant, entrepreneur, or small business owner, this book is like nothing you’ve ever read before. Let’s debunk the biggest myths, mistakes, and misperceptions and get you unstuck. Then you can skip the bad decisions that cost people a dozen years and a couple of million dollars (at least). It’s easier than ever to create a global, thought leadership masterpiece and amplify your message while elevating your business. And that’s extra good news ...

“I couldn’t come to class because my car was possessed.” Gone are the days of telling the teacher, “My dog ate my homework.” Students are creating increasingly creative excuses—many of which boggle the mind of any sane, logical person. Conversation with a Student chronicles such interactions between today’s students and a college professor. Some of the conversations are humorous, some are outrageous, and some border on the frightening side of life.

Are you ready to transform your classroom with embodied AI while keeping the human touch at the heart of teaching? Take the first step to discover your pedagogical approach to promote enactive learning experiences that blend innovative technology with body–mind hands-on learning to make AI in education come alive. Written by Dr. Johnna Haskell, an educator with over 18 years of experience and a PhD in curriculum studies, Embodied AI Integration in Education: A Thoughtful Implementation Guide for Innovative Teaching offers a groundbreaking approach where teaching with AI opens spaces to ...

Curious about inquiry? Hundreds of thousands of elementary teachers are. Smokey Daniels travels the country supporting well-planned and organized inquiry teaching. The Curious Classroom shares a ladder of 10 inquiry structures. Begin with briefly modeling your own curiosity or start on a higher rung as you gradually move toward units driven by kids' own questions.

Like so many other American institutions, public education stands at a crossroad. It can either continue down a destructive path of conformity and standardization, or it can open up to the unique gifts that each student and teacher brings to the educative process. Pockets of Freedom champions the latter and proposes that educators, guided by their hearts' powerful intuition, create "pockets of freedom" within their teaching/learning environments to support the shift toward student-centered learning.

Are you passionate about making an impact on your students’ lives? Everyone remembers that one teacher in school who inspires, encourages, and makes learning incredibly fun! Even when you couldn’t rely on the education system, you could turn to that special teacher who gave you the means to reach your maximum potential. If you’ve been feeling a tad insecure before entering your classroom, The Intriguing Case of the Fulfilled Teachers can guide you through every nook and cranny of the craft.