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Education, Indigenous Knowledges, and Development in the Global South
Contesting Knowledges for a Sustainable Future
Language: English
Release Date: February 11, 2013
The book's focus is the hegemonic role of so-called modernist, Western epistemology that spread in the wake of colonialism and the capitalist economic system, and its exclusion and othering of other epistemologies.
Through a series of case studies the book discusses how the domination of Western...
Speaking of Fourth Grade
What Listening to Kids Tells Us About School in America
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Fourth grade is ground zero in the fierce debates about education reform in America. It’s when kids (well, some of them) make the shift from learning to read” to reading to learn,” and tomes have been written about the fourth-grade year by educators, administrators, philosophers, and pundits....
by Richard Smith
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: August 8, 2014
The study skills in this booklet should enable students to: -1) Know what type of Conclusion to write2) Write a clear Conclusion related to the Assignment3) Draw up a well-structured 'Addendum'4) Understand the purpose of Appendices and Footnotes5) Design...
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Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2005
Language: English
Release Date: January 15, 2005
This volume inserts the place of the local in theorizing about language policies and practices in applied linguistics. While the effects of globalization around the world are being discussed in such diverse circles as corporations, law firms, and education, and while the spread of English has come...
Transitioning from a Theological College to a Christian University
A Multi-Case Study in the East African Context
Language: English
Release Date: October 14, 2017
The decision for ministerial training institutions to become broader educational institutions that offer courses outside the traditional areas of theology is certainly not unique to a specific geographical context. While there are many examples of notable institutions making this transition in North...
Can Educators Make a Difference?
Experimenting with, and Experiencing, Democracy in Education
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2012
As the title of this book suggests, how we understand, perceive and experience democracy may have a significant effect on how we actually engage in, and with, democracy. Within the educational context, this is a key concern, and forms the basis of the research presented in this volume within a critical,...
The Superintendent and the CFO
Building an Effective Team
Language: English
Release Date: November 3, 2015
Building a strong relationship with the CFO is essential for superintendents seeking to build sustainable educational programs for all students. Benzel and Hoover use their CFO and superintendent experience to identify what future leaders in both roles need to know and be able to do with respect to...
The Intersection of Cultures
Multicultural Education in the United States and the Global Economy
Language: English
Release Date: September 29, 2017
The Intersection of Cultures: Multicultural Education in the United States and the Global Economy, Fourth Edition offers a unique, problem-solving approach to the complex issues involved in educating culturally and linguistically diverse students. Perfect for any course devoted wholly or in part to...
Schools That Succeed, Students Who Achieve
Profiles of Programs Helping All Students to Learn
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2010
Schools That Succeed, Students Who Achieve compares the academic achievements of students in the United States to those of students in other countries. Examining fundamental questions and educational issues, James Deneen identifies what all students should learn and discusses what American students...
by Frederick M. Hess, Michael B. Horn
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
The growth of for-profit providers in the K–16 education sector has generated more than its share of controversy. From the emergence of charter schools to post-secondary options like the University of Phoenix, for-profit providers have been lauded for their capacity to serve historically underserved...
by Joel Spring
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: January 12, 2011
Turning his distinctive analytical lens to the politics of American education, Joel Spring looks at contemporary educational policy issues from theoretical, practical, and historical perspectives. This comprehensive overview documents and explains who influences educational policy and how, bringing...
Our School
Searching for Community in the Era of Choice
Language: English
Release Date: December 15, 2009
Almost every major American city is experimenting with school choice—a deeply controversial idea that is dramatically reshaping public education. Will the wider array of school options help parents and educators identify better strategies for helping all children learn? Or will the high stakes...
Outstanding Lesson Ahead
A guide to creativity, engagement and motivation in the classroom.
Language: English
Release Date: December 17, 2014
Second Edition.
Most teachers will admit they are like magpies, always looking for some new and shiny teaching ideas to apply in their classroom. If you too cannot go to a budget shop without buying something you think you could adapt in your classroom, if you are always looking for inspiration,...
by Christian Lefebvre
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: March 16, 2017
Ever wonder why you cannot afford to go to college? Do you find that you never have enough money to cover your expenses each month? I may not have all the answers to help you, but this short booklet is free and it is my hope this will benefit SOME people wanting to take college classes.