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When Melody Standish arrives in the small town of Embden, Maine, to teach three middle school grades in a portable classroom, she has no idea what that will look like. The literary terms she plans to introduce, words like Foreshadow, Irony, Moral, parable, emerge inside and out side the classroom.
A revolving door of men enters Melody's life, all seemingly wanting something from her.
The serene background of a freshwater pond and a basket of...
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What's next? A common question asked by those in change. Are you asking, What's next? You could possibly be on an employment roller coaster or facing layoff or dissatisfied with your current career and thinking, "I need more!" or you've always dreamed of starting a business. Get started answering your What's next? Learn to shift fear to excitement, reignite your passion, honor your values and use your skills to create a life you love. Get off the...
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The high school or college English class offers a long list of technical terms: Symbolism, Irony, Metafiction, Allegory, Metaphor… With such a barrage, it can be tough to sort them all out. Yet here's the list, from Absurdity to Zeugma, all defined through the clever wordplay of Hamilton. In fact, musicals use all the rhythm and rhyme patterns of history's top poets, and the literary skill of crafting characters and straddling genre. Further, the...
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When Melody Standish arrives in the small town of Embden, Maine, to teach three middle school grades in a portable classroom, she has no idea what that will look like. The literary terms she plans to introduce, words like Foreshadow, Irony, Moral, parable, emerge inside and out side the classroom.
A revolving door of men enters Melody's life, all seemingly wanting something from her.
The serene background of a freshwater pond and a basket of pebbles...
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Education is the key to success, a belief that Dr Georgette Bertram has
Acknowledged, Achieved and Accomplished. Her lifelong commitment as an
Educator and Educational Manager has brought her ultimate success and
fulfilment over the past twenty five years.
Dr Bertram has had the experience of teaching in Jamaica, her home country
and in the United Kingdom where her specialism lies in Mathematics and
International Management and Administration...
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This book is about the life and times of Dr. Becky Rouse-Curry as an educator in the Twiggs County school system. She faced many trials and tribulations; however, her faith in God brought her through all her situations. She is retired now, but she appreciates each challenge because it made her stronger in the Lord.
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Criminal Class follows the journey of a teacher working inside the criminal justice system. This amazing story will both repel you, and at the same time, draw you in. The only door in the room was now closed and sitting before me was a murderer, a rapist, an armed robber and a guy serving six years for grievous bodily harm.Each of them had a sharpened pencil in their hands; a potential weapon. I had been forewarned yet I had handed them out willingly....
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An easy-to-implement collection of creative ideas and new strategies that inspire students with the power of growth mindset
Students who harness the power of growth mindset can succeed beyond their wildest imagination. The key is having a growth-mindset teacher who provides support, guidance, and encouragement. Packed with research-based teaching methods, this approachable guide for applying the growth mindset offers:• Tips for overcoming challenges•...
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The causes of teacher burnout are often systemic and best addressed with coordinated group support. So what tools do principals and other school leaders need to make a difference?
In Illuminate the Way: The School Leader's Guide to Addressing and Preventing Teacher Burnout, veteran teacher and instructional coach Chase Mielke outlines the three dimensions of burnout-exhaustion, cynicism, and inefficacy-and provides the methods to help foster agency,...
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Springer International Publishing
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2018
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This open access book illustrates a new type of formative intervention for in-service teacher training in entrepreneurship education. The book describes a Change Laboratory and shows how teachers and workshop assistants develop the idea of a multidisciplinary project entailing the design of a self-service and parking lot in a dismissed area close to the city centre. The multidisciplinary project is taken as example of how an idea is debated and turned...
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Springer Nature Singapore
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2023
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This is an open access book. Covering both theories and practices in Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) teacher development, this book provides up-to-date discussions and recommendations on issues relating to TVET teacher development in the digital age. It caters for the needs of in-service teachers and trainers, as well as TVET leaders who want to upscale their professional learning and development in terms of vision, knowledge, expertise,...
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Springer International Publishing
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2018
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This Open Access book is an excellent synthesis of the initial and continuing preparation for Mathematics Teaching in Bolivia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru, from which comparative analyses can be made that show similarities and differences, and highlight various perspectives.
In February 2016, the 5th Capacity and Networking Project (CANP) workshop of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) was held in Lima, Peru.
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2016
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This Open Access book is an excellent synthesis of the initial and continuing preparation for Mathematics Teaching in Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic and Venezuela, from which comparative analyses can be made that show similarities and differences, and highlight various perspectives.
In August 2012, a workshop of the Capacity and Networking Project (CANP) of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) was held in Costa...
In August 2012, a workshop of the Capacity and Networking Project (CANP) of the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI) was held in Costa...
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Parables of Jesus for a Meaningful Life: Walking in the Master Teacher's Footsteps!' is a transformative exploration of 40 of the most profound and timeless parables spoken by Jesus in the Bible. Each chapter presents a parable, offering not just the biblical verses but a detailed narrative, deep reflection points, practical applications, and life lessons. These stories from the Master Teacher resonate across time, offering insights into faith, compassion,...
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Embark on a transformative journey of discovery with 'No God? No Way!' as it unravels the misconception that science and religion are at odds. In a world often characterized by their perceived conflict, this enlightening book unveils the intricate threads that weave these two realms together. From the intricacies of cellular structures to the vast expanses of the cosmos, this narrative showcases how science and faith intertwine to illuminate the necessity...
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Balancing the Baton is based on Mark's thirty-five years of teaching experience with many types of classes and ensembles in a variety of settings at all levels. Within its pages you will find proven solutions to real-life situations so you can tackle the day-to-day challenges, as well as logistical concerns and unexpected issues you will face on your journey. After reading Balancing the Baton, you will be better equipped to approach your teaching...
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Chess has a history like no other game. It literally spans all cultural, national and political boundaries. During the height of the cold war, there was no disagreement between the U.S.S.R. and the U.S.A about chess. It was a great game.
Chess developed from the realm of kings and was a metaphor for war. The game started in India some 2500 years ago, traveled across Asia and into all parts of Europe, then sailed to the new world, where it kept...
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“You Are Your Own Best Teacher!” provides a remarkable variety of teachable antidotes to the punishing forces bearing down on youngsters from harmful marketing, the insidious grip of "virtual reality," and the tyranny of peer groups.
Apprehensive parents and burdened teachers will delight in the lessons of this book for tweens (nine to twelve-year-olds). It will spark their innate curiosity, imagination, and idealism.
Tweens, who are whipsawed...
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We all have been lost in our lives at one time or another. We stumble, we fall and we lose our way. So how do we get back up, try again and find our path on our lifelong learning journey?
After a 35-year career, high school Spanish teacher Linda grew so disillusioned with the education system that she chose to leave her beloved profession. Reckoning with a fractured sense of self in the wake of this upheaval, she decided to walk nearly 200 miles...
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