Methods category: 10193 books
Digital Vernacular
Architectural Principles, Tools, and Processes
Language: English
Release Date: June 26, 2015
Digital Vernacular addresses the why and how of digital fabrication in hundreds of step-by-step color images, illuminating a set of working principles and techniques that join theory with practice. Authors James Stevens and Ralph Nelson reconcile local traditions and innovations with globally accessible...
by Dr. Robert Rose
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2000
Language: English
Release Date: October 5, 2000
How does a teacher become a more creative teacher?
In THEY TOUCHED MY LIFE I demonstrated through the events as teaching stories what I considered the characteristics and behaviors necessary for being an effective teacher. I portrayed a situation, explained what I did, and then I offered brief...
The Classroom Chef
Sharpen Your Lessons, Season Your Classes, Make Math Meaningful
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2016
In The Classroom Chef, math teachers and instructional coaches John Stevens and Matt Vaudrey share their secret recipes, ingredients, and tips for serving up lessons that engage students and help them “get” math. You can use these ideas and methods as-is, or better yet, tweak them and create your...
by Zhenhai Guo, Xudong Shi
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2011
Concrete as a construction material goes through both physical and chemical changes under extreme elevated temperatures. As one of the most widely used building materials, it is important that both engineers and architects are able to understand and predict its behavior in under extreme heat conditions....
by Neil Mars
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: February 14, 2015
The world is changing rapidly, as well as the way we think and live. Meanwhile, while changes occur in the way we read, communicate and interact, absolutely nothing evolved regarding the educational system. Students are showing much less interest and motivation to learn nowadays, and we tend to attribute...
Sparking Student Synapses, Grades 9–12
Think Critically and Accelerate Learning
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Engaging methods for teaching 21st-century skills
Today’s students must be able to collaborate, innovate, and think critically to solve real-world problems. As content demands increase, how can teachers make time to teach these advanced skills? Find practical solutions in the story...
Library Reference Services and Information Literacy
Models for Academic Institutions
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2013
As classrooms and universities strive to adapt their instructional methods to an ever progressing technological age, it is imperative that academic libraries also revisit the ways in which reference and instruction services are organized and implemented. Library Reference Services and Information Literacy:...
Language and Communication in Mathematics Education
International Perspectives
Language: English
Release Date: March 27, 2018
This book considers some of the outstanding questions regarding language and communication in the teaching and learning of mathematics – an established theme in mathematics education research, which is growing in prominence. Recent research has demonstrated the wide range of theoretical and methodological...
Behind the Iron Curtain
A Teacher's Guide to East Germany and Cold War Activities
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2012
Behind the Iron Curtain: A Teacher’s Guide to East Germany and Cold War Activities discusses teaching Cold War activities through an East German perspective. The book is comprised of eight chapters that examine various pedagogical approaches and historical background associated with East Germany’s...
Explore Like a PIRATE
Engage, Enrich, and Elevate Your Learners with Gamification and Game-inspired Course Design
Language: English
Release Date: December 5, 2015
Are you ready to transform your classroom into an experiential world that flourishes on collaboration and creativity? Then set sail with classroom game designer and educator Michael Matera as he reveals the possibilities and power of game-based learning. In eXPlore Like a Pirate, Matera serves as...
Smart Buildings
Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology to Improve Energy-Efficiency and Environmental Performance
Language: English
Release Date: May 27, 2016
Smart Buildings: Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology to Improve Energy Efficiency and Environmental Performance presents a thorough analysis of the latest advancements in construction materials and building design that are applied to maximize building efficiency in both new and existing buildings.
After...
by Bruce Dixon
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: November 23, 2015
Reimagine school practices to meet the needs of modern learners. With today’s digitally rich classrooms and highly connected world, the context on which traditional schools are built must shift dramatically. The author challenges school administrators and leaders to let go of their assumptions about...
Towards Inclusive Learning in Higher Education
Developing Curricula for Disabled Students
Language: English
Release Date: September 27, 2006
It is widely recognised that the provision of an inclusive education is critical to maintaining high standards of learning and teaching for all students in higher education - a fact that is backed up by recent introduction of legislation and best practice guidelines around the world.
This book...
Social Justice Literacies in the English Classroom
Teaching Practice in Action
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
This timely book focuses on different social justice pedagogies and how they can work within standards and district mandates in a variety of English language arts classrooms. With detailed analysis and authentic classroom vignettes, the author explores how teachers cultivate relationships for equity,...