Thứ Tư, 17 tháng 5, 2017

Inspiring Active Learning a Complete Handbook for Todays Teachers 2nd Edition

This book brings good news to teachers. No longer need teaching be so stressful. No longer need we struggle with our unmotivated students and passive learners.


No longer must we abandon so many of our ideals. We now know how we can run our classrooms so students will want to cooperate, will want to do good work, will in fact want to do the very best they can for us.


Idiomactive English

The objective of this book is to lead students of English to free, conversational use of idiomatic expressions. The frequency of idioms in everyday situations can make nonnative students feel at a loss.


Their knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary may not help in understanding the meaning of an idiom, and definitions and translations may lead to inaccuracies and more confusion. This book is designed to bring students into direct contact with idioms through illustrations. 

Enhancing Learning Through Technology Research on Emerging Technologies and Pedagogies

This book is a collection of research work done in different parts of the worldwith one common goal – to enhance teaching and learning through technology. Content interaction and learning support are some of the key issues in the book.


Many of the contributors worked together, so to speak, in cyber space as a result of technological advances. Many got to know one another through conferences we attended since the late 90’s. Many of the ideas in the book were presented at ICT2006 and ICT2007.


The conference attracted about 300 researchers and practitioners around the world annually. One of the authors of Chapter One was indeed a keynote speaker from the conference.

Building Intelligent Interactive Tutors Student-Centered Strategies for Revolutionizing E-learning

These are exciting and challenging times for education. The demands of a global society have changed the requirements for educated people; we now need to learn new skills continuously during our lifetimes, analyze quickly, make clear judgments, and exercise great creativity.


We need to work both independently and in collaboration and to create engaging learning communities. Yet the current educational establishment is not up to these challenge; students work in isolation on repetitive assignments, in classes and schedules fi xed in place and time. Technologic and scientific innovations promise to dramatically enhance exiting learning methods.


Attention Games 101 Fun Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus

If you want to focus children's attention, you first have to capture their interest. Attention Games is filled with interesting and child-tested activities that can help children of all ages become better at focusing and paying attention.


By sharing the upbeat, joyful activities in Attention Games, you can enhance your child's intelligence, boost his confidence, increase his ability to concentrate on one thing for long periods, and show that you care.


Developed by Barbara Sher—parent, teacher, play therapy specialist and pediatric occupational therapist—these activities are specially designed to encourage kids to expand their powers of attention in ways that will help them throughout their lives.


An Introduction to Classroom Observation 2nd Edition by E C Wragg

The first edition of this book was a bestseller, and is generally regarded as the most widely used and authoritative text on this topic.
 
 
 
This completely revised and updated second edition takes into account the latest changes in educational practice, and includes coverage of recent developments in teacher appraisal and school inspection procedures.
 
 
 
The author is an international expert on research into teaching and learning, but has always been someone who writes with teachers in mind. 
 
 
You will find a combination of case studies, photographs and illustrations used here to show how various people study lessons for different purposes and in different contexts. He explains a number of approaches in clear language and gives examples of successful methods that have been employed by teachers, student teachers, researchers and pupils.
 
 
 
This book is essential reading for anyone serious about becoming a good teacher or researcher in education. 

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Washington DC

Drawing on the same standards of accuracy as the acclaimed Eyewitness Travel Guides,  Top 10 Washington DC uses exciting photography and excellent cartography to provide a reliable and useful travel companion.


Dozens of Top 10 lists provide vital information on each destination, as well as insider tips, from avoiding the crowds to finding out the freebies, The DK Top 10 Guides take the work out of planning any trip.