J Brian: 404 books
Toward a Culture of Consequences
Performance-Based Accountability Systems for Public Services
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2010
Performance-based accountability systems (PBASs) link incentives to measured performance to improve services to the public. Research suggests that PBASs influence provider behaviors, but little is known about PBAS effectiveness at achieving performance goals. This study examines nine PBASs that are...
The Return Of The Mentor
Strategies For Workplace Learning
Language: English
Release Date: September 2, 2003
This is a book on the good practice of mentoring written by scholars and practitioners in education, health and industry. It considers the roles of the mentor-mentee in changing workplaces affected by external forces including technology, the economy and the dismantling of middle- management structures,...
The Adult Learner
Some Things We Know
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Discover strategies that work with the adult learner!
Based on the authors' 20 years of combined experience, this illuminating text examines the challenge of teaching adults and reveals what really works when leading professional development training for educators. Ideal for new and aspiring...
From Staff Room to Classroom
A Guide for Planning and Coaching Professional Development
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
The tips and tricks you need to know to make transfer happen!
This resource offers sure-fire tools and strategies for delivering professional learning that answers the question, “How can I use this in my classroom?” Gain indispensable guidance on:
Effectively reaching and teaching...
by Robin J. Fogarty, Brian Mitchell Pete
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
An essential repertoire for beginning and developing teachers, these nine teacher-tested techniques can significantly increase student achievement through cognitive and cooperative efforts.
Close the Achievement Gap
Simple Strategies That Work
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Discover basic strategies that promote student achievement in low-performing classrooms!
This invaluable research-based guidebook illustrates how quality teaching can overcome the impact of low socioeconomic conditions and improve student performance dramatically. The authors present instructional...
How to Differentiate Learning
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2007
Learn how to boost students' success with a differentiated instructional approach!
The authors introduce the elements of the differentiated learning model and provide ways for educators to teach to the brain by considering student readiness levels, interests, and learning styles as they design...
by Robin J. Fogarty, Brian Mitchell Pete
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Make instructional decisions that optimize learning!
Presenting a unique collection of twelve brain principles, the authors illustrate how the brain learns best and demonstrate how teachers can enhance students' learning potential. Conversational and user friendly, this resource describes how...
A Look at Transfer
Seven Strategies That Work
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Help adult learners transfer professional development content into their classrooms.
Using teacher-tested techniques, the authors present research-based strategies for professional developers that foster content transfer from the staff training setting directly into the classroom. Listing the...
by Brian Henderson-Sellers, Jolita Ralyté, Matti Rossi
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: June 3, 2014
While previously available methodologies for software – like those published in the early days of object technology – claimed to be appropriate for every conceivable project, situational method engineering (SME) acknowledges that most projects typically have individual characteristics and situations....
Micro- and Nanoscale Fluid Mechanics
Transport in Microfluidic Devices
Language: English
Release Date: July 26, 2010
This text focuses on the physics of fluid transport in micro- and nanofabricated liquid-phase systems, with consideration of gas bubbles, solid particles, and macromolecules. This text was designed with the goal of bringing together several areas that are often taught separately - namely, fluid mechanics,...
The Alignment Premium
Benchmarking Australia’s Student Achievement, Professional Autonomy and System Adaptivity
Language: English
Release Date: August 1, 2018
It is time for a new narrative on schools in Australia. The Alignment Premium proposes its major features. Analysis of approaches in 13 countries, including most of the world’s top-performers, provides 15 benchmarks against which Australia’s performance is assessed. Findings include:- Alignment...
Creating an Excellent School
Some New Management Techniques
Language: English
Release Date: May 11, 2018
Originally published in 1989. The pursuit of excellence is much discussed with reference to education, but the question remains, ’How can a school become excellent?’ This book demonstrates that excellence depends on good management which, in turn, depends not only on a clear understanding of good...
Right to Be Literate, The
6 Essential Literacy Skills
Language: English
Release Date: July 2, 2015
Literacy skills are of paramount importance to students in the digital age. In this book, teachers and administrators will explore the six comprehensive skill areas essential to 21st century literacy—reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing, and representing. Learn practical strategies for...