Thứ Năm, 26 tháng 10, 2017

Communication Affect and Learning in the Classroom 3rd Edition

Whether you are a K-12 teacher, a university professor, or a workplace learning and performance professional, this book will contain lots of useful information for your instructional practice.


While there are clear differences in instructional design that are necessary when differentiating between traditional students (kindergarten through higher education) and adult learners (learning in the workplace), the basic instructional communication process has been shown to be very consistent


Challenge to Think by Frank Christine with Rinvolucri Mario and Berer Marge

1-Challenge to Think by Frank Christine with Rinvolucri Mario and Berer Marge

Provocative, amusing, controversial, baffling. Challenge to Think is a fascinating compendium of English language puzzles, problems, thinking games, questions & issues, to give intermediate students practice in vital language skills.
Part 1 Speaking: spoken exercises promote the asking of correct questions, statement analysis, intensive discussion & creative thinking, with exercises such as Puzzle Stories, Causes & Consequences and Switch Sentences.
Part 2 Reading & Speaking: students read & share opinions about stories, problems & issues, practising comprehension, logical thinking and self- expression, Exercises include Deduction Puzzles, Contradictions and Lies,
All Lies!
Part 3 Writing & Speaking: written solutions provide a basis for shared oral work. Exercises include Creative Drills, Describe Yourself and Finish the Story. Class time for the exercises in each section varies from 10 minutes to an hour.
Many of the exercises, particularly in the preliminary reading & writing stages, may easily be adapted for homework. The emphasis throughout the book however, is on spoken English. The development of strong relationships within the group or class, based on the sharing of problems, ideas & experience, is at the core of the book.

CBEST California Basic Educational Skills Test Teacher Certification Exam

Prepare for the CBEST certification exam with the help of this comprehensive digital study guide from XAMonline. Ready for download and immediate use, this guide includes core competencies found on the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics portions of the CBEST such as:
 
Critical Analysis and Evaluation; Comprehension and Context;  Research and Reference Skills; Estimation and Measurement; Statistical Principles; Computation and Problem Solving; Numerical and Graphic Relationships; and Writing an Essay.
 
 
Test and enhance your understanding of key concepts with 125 sample-test questions,  an answer key with rigor table and full answer rationales. .
 

Longman Pre-Intermediate Reading Skill - Beneath the Surface

Beneath the Surface is the second in a three-book series designed to improve pre-intermediate students’ reading skills in English. The texts are from a variety of authentic sources.
 
 
The book consists of sixteen units. Each unit contains pre-reading activities, comprehension exercises, discussion points, vocabulary work, grammar practice and a related writing task. Though students will meet quite complex language, the tasks they are asked to do are at their level of ability.
 
 
A removable Answer Key is provided for the teacher and for students using the book on their own.
It should take one-class period (45-60 minutes) to do the basic cycle of work in class. The writing task may be assigned as homework. The vocabulary and grammar sections (indicated by a tint box in the margin) are outside the core lesson, and can be used as additional activities or homework.

Basics of APA Style Tutorial 6th Edition

1-Basics of APA Style Tutorial 6th Edition Book
This tutorial can be very useful for those students, teachers, etc. who have no previous knowledge of APA style (American Psychological Association).


It explains users how to structure and format their writing works, recommends different ways to reduce bias in language, it shows how to cite references in texts in order to avoid plagiarism and copyright infringements, and it provides several reference examples. It comes with audio and references.



Adventures

1-Adventures Starter Students Book
Highly motivating topics carefully chosen to appeal to teenagers. Clear syllabus with an analytical approach to grammar, as well as extensive and varied practice. Strong emphasis on skills development and study skills. Systematic approach to vocabulary building.


A variety of challenging and enjoyable activities which motivate students to participate fully in class. Optional "World of English" sections exploiting functional and everyday language, cross-cultural topics and authentic pop songs.















Aimed at teenagers, this is a topic-based four-level course that aims to build students' confidence through the use of grammar presentations, practice exercises, and guided skills work.


The optional 'World of English' sections exploit functional and everyday language, cross-cultural topics, and authentic pop songs. This is a topic-based course with four levels, perfect for maintaining the interest and motivation of young teenagers. Edition 2003

Administrative Assistants and Secretarys Handbook 3rd Edition

The most thorough career guide for administrative professionals addresses the latest issues in a new third edition. 
 
 
Between coordinating meetings, making travel arrangements, and running the phone lines, being a professional administrative assistant requires an astonishing and varied range of skills involving interpersonal communication, written presentations, and organizational ability. 
 
 
Written in a down-to-earth style, Administrative Assistant’s and Secretary’s Handbook provides readers with information on subjects including record keeping, telephone usage, office machines, mail, business letters, and computer software skills.
 
 
Now in its third edition, the book has been completely revised with expanded coverage of topics including electronic records management, interpersonal and communication skills, troubleshooting computer problems, time and stress management, customer service, event planning, web conferencing, math for office professionals, office management and supervision, transcription, and much more. 
 
 
Comprehensive and completely up-to-date, this is the book every administrative professional should own.

100 Words Every High School Freshman Should Know

This book in the 100 Words series focuses on the kinds of words that a successful middle school graduate can learn from rigorous coursework in a variety of subjects and that nearly every freshman will encounter over the course of the school year.
 
 
The words have been chosen with various criteria in mind. Some represent key concepts in important areas of the curriculum, while others are more familiar in meaning but present challenges of spelling or usage. All are words that students can expect to see regularly in their high school reading and beyond. And each word is fully defined as well as shown in typical contexts with example sentences and quotations, many of which are taken from award-winning authors such as Harper Lee, George Orwell, Katherine Paterson, and John Knowles. 
 
 
Together, these 100 words represent the increasingly sophisticated and complex vocabulary that freshmen must master as they continue their education at the next level. To learn them is not only to gain useful knowledge — it is to step into a broader world.

Wonderful World

1-Wonderful World 1 Students Book and Workbook
Wonderful World is an innovative six-level course for primary school children. It brings the world of English language learning to life through fun stories, breathtaking images and fascinating facts which will engage and entertain your learners, as they find out about the world around them.


It incorporates: Stunning National Geographic photography Texts inspired by Nationla Geographic content Authentic National Geograohic DVD material.