College Of Education: 9 books
Creating a Culture for High-Performing Schools
A Comprehensive Approach to School Reform and Dropout Prevention
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2011
A high-performing school is described as one where student achievement is high and student and teacher absenteeism is low. Student behavior is such that teachers seldom have to control them or tell them what to do. This results in greater time on task, higher teacher morale, low teacher absenteeism,...
Leadership for Rural Schools
Lessons for All Educators
Language: English
Release Date: April 19, 2002
More than 50% of America's schools today exist in rural settings. This book addresses the distinctiveness of rural school leaders, identifies issues encountered by administrators, faculty, and students, and concludes by proposing new standards for rural schools in general and their leaders. This book...
School Climate and Culture vis-à-vis Student Learning
Keys to Collaborative Problem Solving and Responsibility
Language: English
Release Date: July 30, 2016
The purpose of School Climate and Culture vis-à-vis Student Learning is to describe a reform that improves test scores, reduces dropouts and decreases bullying behavior. There are six areas that must be improved in order to accomplish this purpose. These six areas are the following: discipline, basic...
Enhancing a High-Performing School Culture and Climate
New Insights for Improving Schools
Language: English
Release Date: October 4, 2016
The purpose of our book is to share with our readers some insights we have acquired over the years in our administrative experience implementing change and reforms. Two areas that are critical for any reform to succeed are the way communications and conflicts are handled. We have included a chapter...
Cultivating Curious and Creative Minds
The Role of Teachers and Teacher Educators, Part I
Language: English
Release Date: January 16, 2010
Cultivating Curious and Creative Minds presents a plethora of approaches to developing human potential in areas not conventionally addressed. Organized in two parts, this international collection of essays provides viable educational alternatives to those currently holding sway in an era of high-stakes...
Finding, Preparing, and Supporting School Leaders
Critical Issues, Useful Solutions
Language: English
Release Date: December 16, 2010
With dwindling funds and resources, tougher state and federal standards, and fatigue from more regulations and testing, many school administrators are giving up _or 'crashing' and leaving their posts. This book examines the process of preparing, encouraging, and retaining quality leaders at the school...
by Roberts, David (Lecturer in English, Worcester College of Higher Education)
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2013
Language: English
Release Date: January 11, 2013
This text is divided into two sections: a core element focusing on basic skills which everyone needs to master in writing essays, and a subject-based section which takes the student to a more advanced level.
Schooling and Equality
Fact, Concept and Policy
Language: English
Release Date: October 16, 2013
This text covers the range of equality issues in school level education from the perspective and needs of educators, trainee teachers and students of education. It uses a blend of issues, concepts, facts and research to open up key issues and consider policy developments in the field.
Engaging Musical Practices
A Sourcebook for Middle School General Music
Language: English
Release Date: March 22, 2012
Middle school general music may be a student’s last encounter with school music. A practical book with accessible pedagogical resources on middle school general music is needed for methods courses and music practitioners' use. The book Engaging Musical Practices: A Sourcebook for Middle School General...