New Directions for Research in Foreign Language Education brings together contributions by reputed scholars that examine the challenges, opportunities, and benefits of teaching and learning forei
Winner of the Cengage Learning Award for Innovative Excellence in the Teaching of Chinese as a Foreign Language, 2014.Action! China is a practical guide for intermediate to advanced students of Chines
The best professional development for teachers focuses on issues they encounter in the classroom. It is collaborative, school-based, learning-focused and supports teachers in solving problems of pedag
Enhancing and Extending Intercultural Learning through Study Abroad addresses the connections in recent intercultural learning research, innovation and theory to investigate interventions, discuss the
Enhancing and Extending Intercultural Learning through Study Abroad addresses the connections in recent intercultural learning research, innovation and theory to investigate interventions, discuss the
Problems of classroom management and control are a recurring concern for many teachers. Disruptive behaviour and inattention hinder effective learning and impose a constant drain upon the teachers’ em
Originally published in 1977, Psychology for the Classroom is offered as an aid to people who are learning themselves and helping other people to learn: that is, to parents, students and particularly
The last decade has seen a rapid growth in our understanding of mathematical learning and performance and an increased recognition of the importance of the topic. The book traces the development of ma
The last decade has seen a rapid growth in our understanding of mathematical learning and performance and an increased recognition of the importance of the topic. The book traces the development of ma
Raise the level of rigor in your school and dramatically improve student learning with the tools in this book! In Rigor in Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders, Second Edition, each illuminating exercis
Raise the level of rigor in your school and dramatically improve student learning with the tools in this book! In Rigor in Your School: A Toolkit for Leaders, Second Edition, each illuminating exercis
Confidence, independence and resilience are critical for young people’s long term success in learning and in life. This book reveals how you can help your students develop these characteristics explor
Learn how to create innovative, student-centered learning environments for your middle and high school students. In this new book, Nancy Sulla provides a powerful framework for designing Learner-Activ
Learning strategies and academic performance have been extensively investigated but relatively few studies were conducted in East Asia. This volume presents a reflection on the current status of metac
This indispensable guide brings together an eclectic mix of industry innovators and experts to show how you can bring the world of coding to your primary school practice. Just like learning to play an
This indispensable guide brings together an eclectic mix of industry innovators and experts to show how you can bring the world of coding to your primary school practice. Just like learning to play an
First Steps in Research and Statistics is a new, very accessible approach to learning about quantitative methods. No previous knowledge or experience is assumed and every stage of the research process
Growing numbers of babies are surviving into infancy and beyond with profound and multiple learning difficulties and disabilities. The conditions and abilities that characterise their lives are the su
Written specifically for Level 1 of the EAL Diploma in Electrical Installation (601/0409/0), this book has a chapter dedicated to each unit of the syllabus. Every learning outcome from the syllabus is
How can ballet teachers foster a dynamic environment of collaborative learning, curiosity, and creativity in their classrooms? How can they encourage their students to not only refine their technique,
Key Issues in Chinese as a Second Language Research presents and discusses research projects that serve as theoretical grounding for improving the teaching and learning of Chinese as a second language
This text offers an innovative approach to learning about crime scene investigation, taking the reader from the first response on the crime scene to documenting crime scene evidence and preparing evid
There is clear evidence that the quality of children's learning in school is very dependant on the style of the teacher's approach and the learning environment he or she creates. This, in turn, is a
Learning About Language is an exciting and ambitious series of introductions to fundamental topics in language, linguistics and related areas. The books are designed for students of linguistics and th
This third edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5–11 has been fully updated to provide a synthesis of research and best practice in teaching and learning that focuses on successful ways to enga
This comprehensive guide to teaching sociology successfully carefully combines insightful anecdotes and practical activities with key theoretical concepts on planning, learning styles and assessment,
This comprehensive guide to teaching sociology successfully carefully combines insightful anecdotes and practical activities with key theoretical concepts on planning, learning styles and assessment,
This book is part of the Teach, Coach, Play series, emphasizing a systematic learning approach to sports and activities. Both visual and verbal information are presented so that readers can easily und
As qualitative researchers incorporate computer assistance into their analytic approaches, important questions arise about the adoption of new technology. Is it worth learning computer-assisted method
College Student Leadership Development introduces the idea that we all play a part in producing leadership and that learning how to participate in the process of leadership is something that all colle
College Student Leadership Development introduces the idea that we all play a part in producing leadership and that learning how to participate in the process of leadership is something that all colle
For middle and high school teachers of mathematics and science, this book is filled with examples of instructional strategies that address students’ readiness levels, interests, and learning preferenc
Analysis is fundamental to every decision made which will affect the landscape. The authors, all experienced teachers of landscape architecture, explain how to take those first steps in learning how t
This book provides a comprehensive and critical overview on learning accounting. It illustrates that when learners need to mentally integrate two or more distinct items of information, it places unnec
This book is an attempt to show that preservice teacher knowledge is substantive and should be part of the wider database of knowledge about teaching and learning in the field of teacher education. Fr
Discipline-Specific Writing provides an introduction and guide for students and trainee teachers on how to teach this topic.Writing remains a central area of learning, research and teaching at the uni
Discipline-Specific Writing provides an introduction and guide for students and trainee teachers on how to teach this topic.Writing remains a central area of learning, research and teaching at the uni
A just culture is a culture of trust, learning and accountability. It is particularly important when an incident has occurred; when something has gone wrong. How do you respond to the people involved?
Digital devices, such as smart phones and tablet computers, are becoming commonplace in young children’s lives for play, entertainment, learning and communication. Recently, there has been a great dea
Each of the book's five chapters evokes a colonial Mexican cultural and intellectual sphere: the library, anatomy and medicine, spirituality, classical learning, and publishing and printing. Using an
