Professional development of educators is an complex process through which teachers strive continuously for pedagogical improvement. In that sense, professional growth benefits learners and teachers wh
This timely resource analyzes home visits as a primary intervention for at-risk families with infants and young children and details innovative programs for home service delivery. Focusing on family v
This book presents a discipline-based teaching and learning center (TLC) as an effective model for providing professional development to faculty and graduate students. It provides a theoretical and pr
An in-depth study of the good practices in teacher support systems around the world!What do rural school teachers need and how can they be supported in their continuing professional development? How c
'This book clearly approaches the "21st century skills-issue" ... Hands-on, reflective, thorough: a definite must-have for students, professionals and HE institutions.'- Nieke Campag
"This book discusses the integration of digital social networking into library practices, highlighting the advantages and challenges faced by libraries in the application of social media"--
Creating a Streaming Video Collection for Your Library covers the main processes associated with streaming video, from licensing to access and evaluation, and will serve as a key reference and source
This collection focuses on the ways in which policy relating to professional development and professional learning in teacher education is changing across Europe. The chapters examine how policies cha
"This book brings into focus the new responsibility libraries have in meeting patron needs, specifically with the use of emerging technologies, highlighting the concepts of collection management, libr
"This book examines the best practices for executing technology applications and the utilization of distance education techniques, serving as a reference for academics and instructors running distance
As the areas of community education and professional development continue to expand, the technologies that are utilized in these programs are also progressively advancing. However, it can sometimes be
In this work for students, pre-service and in-service teachers, and teacher educators, Tarrant (University of Edinburgh) encourages readers to reflect on their professional practice and uses the voice
This book makes a major contribution to knowledge and theory by drawing implications of teacher effectiveness research for the field of teacher training and professional development. The first part of
Lesson play is a novel construct in research and teachers’ professional development in mathematics education. Lesson play refers to a lesson or part of a lesson presented in dialogue form—inspired in
Contributing to the guidance on digitalization, librarians and information specialists focus on building and managing resources and records, for the benefit of people working in libraries and archives
"This book presents a platform for the approaches and implementations of actor-network theory and its relationship with technology development, providing understanding of the usefulness of the social
International librarianship: cooperation and collaboration (Scarecrow, 2001), by Frances Carroll and John Harvey, $115 cloth, 384 pages. LTD sales: 391 ($20,902 net) International and comparative stud
The work presented here is a large-scale evaluation of a theory-driven school reform project in New Zealand, which focuses on improving the educational achievement of Maori students in public secondar
Sutterby (U. of Texas at Brownsville) compiles seven essays that examine the implementation of professional development for early childhood educators in the US and models for various settings and mean
Educators in the professions have always had unique demands placed upon them. These include the need to keep pace with rapidly evolving knowledge bases, developing skills and attitudes appropriate to
Winner of the prestigious FEEM 20th Anniversary Prize for its contribution to the field of environmental economics, Resources for the Future is the pre-eminent research institution devoted exclusively
"Power Outlets "provides a collection of Bible-based musical programs designed for both Christians of all faiths, and non-Christians with even a slight curiosity about Christianity. Each of the thirte
New qualifications for those teaching and training in the FE sector became effective in September 2007. The reform of initial teacher training and the professionalisation of the workforce in the secto
Teaching is a rewarding, yet demanding profession, one in which a person needs to be fully prepared. This book focuses on the applied psychological skills, strategies, and resources, which will help
The revised classic for designing mathematics and science professional development presents an updated planning framework and many professional development strategies and emphasizes continuous progra
Studying PGCE Geography at M Level is for all students undertaking their PGCE, those working to gain Masters credits, and experienced teachers who wish to broaden their understanding of geography educ
The 15 chapters of this resource present the authors' current research and experiences in teacher professional development, addressing theoretical and practical issues, including new developments and
Becoming a student again can be a daunting prospect, particularly if it has been a while. Written specifically for health care professionals undertaking continuing professional development and for tho
This workbook contains a series of professional exercises for students who want to use their training in anthropology to develop a career in anthropology and other fields.
Build a community in your school and improve learning outcomes with this one-stop sourcebook that features the latest educational issues, new research-based strategies and activities, and more!
This new book explores how the professions responsible for enhancing the built environment's sustainability seek to deliver this new agenda, offering multi-perspective case studies and discussion to a
With ever greater provision of resources in electronic formats, formal recognition is increasingly being given to the growing awareness within the information profession that it is a moral duty as wel
Social settings have enormous power to promote or hinder positive youth development. Researchers and practitioners know a great deal about features of schools and programs for youth that affect develo
Since the publication of the first edition of this volume, many new certification programs have begun in private and community colleges, including a course designed by the author for Boston University
Schott (library director, West Virginia University-Charleston) explores corporate downsizing and other company-wide events in this training manual designed to help medical librarians prepare for chang
Appearing simultaneously as The Acquisition Librarian volume 15, number 30 (2003), this book serves as a librarian's guide to building or revising collection development policies. It features eleven p
The Language Teacher's Portfolio: A Guide for Professional Development is written for use by both preservice and inservice teachers. It links elements of educational practice and theory that students
