This revised and updated edition of Open and Distance Learning in the Developing World sets the expansion of distance education in the context of general educational change and explores its use for ba
Education in Edge City, Second Edition is a unique collection of cases designed to provide preservice teachers with opportunities for realistic decision making. A hypothetical city, residential commu
Explores themes that shape online education, and examines key settings for online learning such as K-12 schools, higher education, corporations, and government agencies. Describes online applications
Part critique of existing policy and practice, part call-to-action, Technology and Literacy in the Twenty-First Century explores the complex linkage between technology and literacy that has come to ch
* When should children start using computers? * How should schools incorporate computer use into their curriculum? * Which types of computer software programs should be avoided? * Are children who don
Classroom drama is now a widespread component of the language arts. Yet there has not been an overall analysis of theory, practice, and assessment until the publication of this book by Gavin Bolton.
Ethnographic Eyes extends ethnography beyond the work of university researchers and proves what an accessible and instructive observation tool it can be for inservice and preservice teachers.
Help students soar in reading, writing, social studies, science, math, and more with this giant collection of fun, easy-to-use graphic organizers. Includes 50 classroom-tested, reproducible templates
You study hard. You memorize. You work at a problem over and over until it feels like your head is going to explode. You think, finally I'm ready for the big test. And you still don't make the grade.
This enlightening source shows parents how to utilize a "learning styles" approach to help their kids live up to their potential and find success in life.
Although Montessori's name is almost universally known in education circles today, and there are countless nursery schools throughout the world using the "Montessori Method," the real core of her thin
When nearly everyone else is telling kids no-"No, do it this way....No, I don't want to hear what you think....No, sit down and pay attention"-Judy Logan says yes, to a child's passions, interests, an
Instructional theory describes a variety of methods of instruction (different ways of facilitating human learning and development) and when to use--and not use--each of those methods. It is about how
Grounded in the solid strengths of its first edition, this updated and revised second edition, collates recent and important articles that address the relationships of museums and galleries to their a
Grounded in the solid strengths of its first edition, this updated and revised second edition, collates recent and important articles that address the relationships of museums and galleries to their a
The author argues for collaborative learning at the college and university level, a method which engenders interdependence among peers rather than cultivating passivity, authoritarianism, irresponsibi
The seven steps in this practical, user-friendly workbook will help parents facilitate productive homework time for their children. Concepts discusssed include how to avoid the common traps of helping
How can teachers incorporate drama into the curriculum?What drama activities are especially successful?How do teachers know when students are learning in, through and about drama?Teachers who are new
