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A foremost "New Yorker" and "New York Times" journalist reverses three decades of thinking about what creates successful children, solving the mysteries of why some succeed and others fail--and of how to move individual children toward their full potential for success.
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A student's entire journey along the educational spectrum is affected by what occurs-and, crucially, by what does not occur-before the age of eight or nine. Yet early learning has never received the attention it deserves and needs. In his latest book, education expert Gene Maeroff takes a hard look at early learning and the primary grades of schooling. Building Blocks offers a concrete and groundbreaking strategy for improving early education. Filled...
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Dr. Glasser discusses how coercive management is the main problem in schools and suggests that we replace “bossing” that turns students and staff into adversaries, with a system of management that brings them closer together. He claims we must stop settling for minimal goals and start convincing students there is quality both in what they are asked to do and how they are asked to do it.
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There exists, of course, few more famous figures in the field of psychology than Sigmund Freud. As the founding father of psychoanalysis, or the clinical method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst, his impact on the field of psychology cannot be overstated. In 1898 Sigmund Freud published a short essay on the psychology of forgetfulness. It is from this essay that the following work would grow out of....
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Drawing on her over 25 years' experience as a school psychologist, educator and student coach, the author identifies the skill deficits and counterproductive behaviors of disintegrating students and provides a complete toolbox of techniques and strategies to combat them.
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Kohn argues against the practice of offering people rewards in order to persuade them to get good grades, do good work, or behave in a certain manner, presenting evidence that shows the practice often has a negative effect, and discusses alternative methods of influencing behavior.
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This second edition speaks to the concept of "trauma-informed" early childhood education and includes many activities to help fragile children process and heal from stressful events, including natural disasters, community and family violence, extensive medical treatments, complicated family dynamics, deployment of a parent in the military, and more.
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Still-vital lectures on teaching deal with psychology and the teaching art, the stream of consciousness, the child as a behaving organism, education and behavior, and more. The three addresses to students are "The Gospel of Relaxation," "On a Certain Blindness in Human Beings," and "What Makes a Life Significant?" Preface. 2 black-and-white illustrations.
9) How we think
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"How We Think" by John Dewey is a groundbreaking exploration of the process of thinking and its role in education and problem-solving. In this influential work, Dewey delves into the nature of intelligence, inquiry, and reflective thought, offering valuable insights into how individuals can enhance their thinking abilities and engage in meaningful learning experiences. The book begins by challenging traditional notions of thinking as a passive, linear...
10) Beautiful Child
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From the bestselling author of One Child comes this amazing, true story of a mute and withdrawn seven—year—old girl and the special education teacher determined never to abandon a child in need.
Seven-year-old Venus Fox never spoke, never listened, never even acknowledged the presence of another human being in the room with her. Yet an accidental playground "bump" would release a rage frightening
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"Perhaps the readers may find something here which may wake a latent genius and direct the studies of a willing mind."
How accurate Isaac Watts was in that statement! For this book inspired the father of electromagnetism, Michael Faraday, and guided his way of thinking through all his scientific accomplishments. Given his great achievements from a limited starting point, isn't it worth discovering what Faraday found?
This is a guide on how to learn,...
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Many gifted adults were not recognized as being gifted as children simply because knowledge of giftedness did not exist or was unavailable. Many gifted people experience challenges in dealing with others and with themselves. How can they learn to acknowledge and develop their potential in a world that rarely understands them?
Giftedness is not always recognized or considered relevant in situations at work or in care. As a result, gifted people often...
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En este segundo tomo del libro Formar-se en psicología: Conversaciones con maestros de la disciplina, de nuevo hemos invitado a renombra¬dos autores de la psicología que han hecho contribuciones relevantes en asuntos epistemológicos, teóricos, metodológicos y de formación de varias generaciones de psicólogos, y hemos conservado el espíritu y el aliento con que elaboramos el volumen inicial: que personas, tanto del campo de la psicología...
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I am "that guy". I know why they ran. I made them uncomfortable. I am the reason a lot of people don't answer their phones. I have been fired, kicked out of school, in debt, separated, fired, evicted, in deeper debt, lost a business, kicked out of school again, fired, divorced, even deeper debt, kicked out of a band, labeled as "un-hirable", closed another business, fired, unable to buy groceries, oh-my-goodness-how-far-into-debt-are-they-going-to-let-me-go…And...
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Sarah has been in the field of education for the past twenty-three years, beginning her teaching career in a small Catholic High School, with the responsibility of teaching 4 different grade levels, 9-12. Following that experience, she took a position as Pre-K Principal with a diverse student population. Once she completed her leadership position, Sarah went back into the classroom to continue her teaching career. Her educational career includes teaching...
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A comprehensive reference for parents and educators explains the origins of substance abuse while offering advice for how to identify risk factors and take steps to prevent vulnerable teens from developing an addiction disorder.
Lahey was born into a family with a history of alcoholism and drug abuse; despite her desires to thwart her genetic legacy, she didn't find sobriety until her early forties. Now she provides a comprehensive resource parents...
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El pensamiento nos lleva a todas partes y a ninguna. El pensamiento es un gran decisivo. Por el momento, el pensamiento es libre. Cuando se encuentre encadenado, también estaremos encadenados. Pero, paradójicamente, el pensamiento está condicionado y crece a partir de condiciones que no son libres. Por lo tanto, se debe argumentar que nuestros pensamientos están condicionados y libres. Todos disfrutan de una taza tranquila de té o café. ¿Por...
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This book provides a practical, evidence-based guide to teaching introductory Women's and Gender Studies courses. Based on the findings of a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning project that analyzed 72 Intro students' written work, the authors equip instructors with key principles that can help them adapt their pedagogy to a range of classroom environments. By putting student learning at the center of course design, the authors invite readers to...
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Esta guía es una herramienta de apoyo a familias, cuidadores y profesores de niños y niñas que ingresan al grado al preescolar o a los primeros grados de básica primaria.
Propone una serie de recomendaciones, estrategias y actividades, en un formato sencillo, de preguntas y respuestas, con el fin de contribuir a que los niños y niñas antes de ingresar al colegio se preparen y reduzcan el posible impacto que se pueda generar al enfrentarse a...
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