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Interest in learning at work has captured the attention of many people around the world, often taking centre stage in policy debates about improving economic performance, prosperity and well-being. Th
What's the problem with literacy at college? How might everyday literacy be harnessed for educational ends?Based on the first major study of literacy practices in colleges in the UK, this book explore
Pupil consultation can lead to a transformation of teacher-pupil relationships, to significant improvements in teachers' practices, and to pupils having a new sense of themselves as members of a commu
Performance Through Learning is a practical guide to the key issues surrounding knowledge management from a human resource perspective and provides incisive insights into developing a strategy linked
This timely book addresses the need for increasing multi-agency capacity in schools, as the success of initiatives such as ‘Every Child Matters’ or ‘personalised learning’ depe
Received the ‘highly commended’ award by the Society for Educational Studies for books published in 2010.What is learned in universities today? Is it what students expect to learn? Is it w
While many books explore the possibilities for developing inclusive practices in schools, and ‘inclusion’ is widely regarded as a desirable goal, much of the literature on the subject has been narrowl
With reports from several studies showing the benefits of teaching young children about morphemes, this book is essential reading for anyone concerned with helping children to read and write. By break
Modern societies demand high levels of literacy. The written word is pervasive; individuals with poor literacy skills are deeply disadvantaged; and governments are increasingly pre-occupied with the c
Improving Your Spelling Skills Book 7 has been designed to increase a student's desire and enjoyment of learning to spell. This book is designed specifically for the Christian school. The lessons hav
Thinking Lessons for Thinking Classrooms will help primary schools looking for ways to promote children's thinking. Focusing on skills such as: information processing, reasoning, enquiry, being creati
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This book focuses on developing methods for constructing learning paths in terms of “learning resources” (learning contents), “learning approaches” (learning method), and “learning quality” (learning
The first bid in a bridge auction impacts the bidding, play and defense of the entire deal. There's more to valuing a hand than adding up the high-card and length points. This book shares tips to impr
Interactive Student Centered Learning: A Cooperative Approach to Learning concentrates on Student Centered Learning (SCL) which encompasses Active Learning (AL), Cooperative Learning (COL), Collaborat
Interactive Student Centered Learning: A Cooperative Approach to Learning concentrates on Student Centered Learning (SCL) which encompasses Active Learning (AL), Cooperative Learning (COL), Collaborat
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING READER, ENVIRONMENT: OUR IMPACT ON THE EARTH is part of a ground-breaking new National Geographic Learning series that brings learning to life by featuring compelling imag
Bernice Wong's Learning about Learning Disabilities was the first text to give equal attention to the intellectual, conceptual, and practical aspects of learning disabilities. The Third Edition of thi
E-Learning or electronic learning refers to the practice of teaching and learning using digital technology and multimedia. E-Learning technologies use flash and PowerPoint software to develop interact
Powerful smart applications using deep learning algorithms to dominate numerical computing, deep learning, and functional programming.Key FeaturesExplore machine learning techniques with prominent ope
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LEARNING READER: DIVERSITY OF AMERICA is part of a ground-breaking new National Geographic Learning Reader series that brings learning to life by featuring compelling images, media
Planning and Enabling Learning is a core unit of the Lifelong Learning teaching qualifications. This popular text addresses all the required learning outcomes and content of that unit, specifically t
In the field of machine learning, semi-supervised learning (SSL) occupies the middle ground, between supervised learning (in which all training examples are labeled) and unsupervised learning (in whi
