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This Fifth Edition of the underground classic This Book Is Not Required: An Emotional and Intellectual Survival Manual for Students, by Inge Bell, Bernard McCrane, John Gunderson, and Teri Anderson, breaks new ground in participatory education, offering insight and inspiration to help undergraduates...

Currently, society is becoming increasingly involved in self-directed learning for both intellectual and professional development. As such, it is imperative that both researchers and educational professionals update themselves on the current research on self-directed learning and how it has created...

The second edition of the popular Handbook of Self-Regulation of Learning and Performance responds to and incorporates the wealth of new research that the first edition inspired on the subject. At the same time, it advances meaningful perspectives on the scholarship and history that originally shaped...

¿Pueden los niños reforzar su aprendizaje de modo lúdico, durante sus vacaciones? ¿Pueden lograrlo mejor, en colaboración con sus hermanos, primos, amigos, etc.? La autora, educadora con larga trayectoria, madre y abuela, ofrece su experiencia durante la convivencia en verano con sus nietos,...

Dicas para Lembrar Mais e Esquecer Menos, Simples, Prático e de “Bom Senso” Você está aqui porque sua memória não é tão boa quanto você gostaria. Por que isso acontece? Bem, a internet tem todos os dados que precisamos na ponta dos dedos. Neste caso, câmeras armazenam nossas...

Writing for Publication deals with a number of generic issues around academic writing (including intellectual property rights) and then considers writing refereed journal articles, books and book chapters in detail as well as other, less common, forms of publication for academics. The aim is to demystify...

This innovative book takes a practical, no-nonsense approach to all areas of undergraduate life, from getting started and maximizing learning opportunities to making choices, mastering time management and succeeding in exams. It also covers the wider aspects of the university experience including...

Key Concepts in Medieval Literature introduces students to the major authors, themes and genres of the English Middle Ages. These are discussed in concise focused essays, accompanied by summaries and recommendations for further reading, highlighting the need to see texts in context, both historically and linguistically.

Complementing the student's primary reading, Key Concepts in Sociology presents a comprehensive glossary of the key terms, concepts and figures that dominate the sociological landscape. Organized alphabetically and cross-referenced for ease of use and accessibility, the book also provides suggestions for further reading to consolidate learning.

You no longer have to sit in a traditional and, perhaps, boring classroom in order to earn a high school diploma. You no longer have to sit with students who are half your age. You no longer have to be tied to one geographical location. Online high schools are now an option for students of all ages...

Learn how to use technology to improve your homeschool, gain more freedom, and connect better with your kids with inside tips from an experienced homeschool dad!Do you struggle to connect with your kids through technology?Do you have a student that gets bored with their studies?Does...

As the title of this book is ambitious, and the sub-title may not suffice to indicate its limitations, it is well to warn the reader that he will find no exhaustive treatment of English speech sounds. That would have required knowledge greater than mine, and more space than was at my disposal. The...

Natürlich kann man die Dinge nehmen, wie sie kommen. Man kann sie aber auch hinterfragen: Erwerben Kinder und Jugendliche an der Schule tatsächlich Kompetenzen, die ihnen auch ausserhalb nützlich sind? Eine Illusion, sagt Andreas Müller. Der Autor zeigt in seinem neuen Buch Lehr-Lern-Illusionen...

DESCRIPTION: Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 Maths: Book 1 of 2 provides in-depth studies of: Number Algebra Its content material is appropriate for pupils from Year 5 to the end of Year 10 approximately. It contains good, clearly-explained teaching text, worked examples and exercises accompanied...