Top Education General & Other eBooks

65 Successful Harvard Business School Application Essays, Second Edition eBook by Sullivan, Lauren

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

YOUR LIFE . . . IN 300 WORDS OR LESSIt's a daunting task. Even the most seasoned professionals find business school application essays to be among the hardest pieces they ever write. With a diverse pool of talented people applying to the nation's top sc

Basic Statistics For Educational Research eBook by Kaufhold, John A

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

John A. Kaufhold shown with his wife, Sumita, at Stratford-Upon-Avon, is a Professor of Educational Leadership at Gardner-Webb University in North Carolina. He is the author of three books and numerous articles in the fields of Education and Civil War history.

A Mind at a Time: America's Top Learning Expert Shows How Every Child Can Succeed eBook by Levine, Melvin D.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

Different minds learn differently, writes Dr. Mel Levine, one of the best-known education experts and pediatricians in America today. And that's a problem for many children, because most schools still cling to a one-size-fits-all education philosophy. As a result, these children struggle because their learning patterns don't fit the schools they are in. In A Mind at a Time, Dr. Levine shows parents and others who care for children how to identify these individual learning patterns.

Classroom Instruction That Works: Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement eBook by Marzano, Robert J., Pickering, Debra J., Pollock, Jane E.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

What works in education? How do we know? How can teachers find out? How can educational research find its way into the classroom? How can we apply it to help our individual students? Questions like these arise in most schools, and busy educators often don't have time to find the answers. Robert J. Marzano, Debra J. Pickering, and Jane E. Pollock have examined decades of research findings to distill the results into nine broad teaching strategies that have positive effects on student learning: * Identifying similarities and differences. * Summarizing and note taking. * Reinforcing effort and providing recognition. * Homework and practice. * Nonlinguistic representations. * Cooperative learning. * Setting objectives and providing feedback. * Generating and testing hypotheses. * Questions, cues, and advance organizers. This list is not new. But what is surprising is finding out what a big difference it makes, for example, when students learn how to take good notes, work in groups, and use graphic organizers. The authors provide statistical effect sizes and show how these translate into percentile gains for students, for each strategy. And each chapter presents extended classroom examples of teachers and students in action; models of successful instruction; and many "frames," rubrics, organizers, and charts to help teachers plan and implement the strategies.

Attention Games: 101 Fun, Easy Games That Help Kids Learn To Focus eBook by Sher, Barbara

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

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.

Comprehensive Crisis Intervention Manual: Crisis Intervention for School and Community Personnel eBook by White, Peter F.

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

This comprehensive Manual provides guidelines and practical interventions to plan for crises and to intervene, if necessary. Accidents, sudden loss, violence, suicide and large-scale disasters are addressed.

Australian Animals Short Stories and Printable Extension Activities eBook by Faust, Sally Ellen

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

101 Reasons Why You Should Not Become A Cop eBook by Warner, James Richard

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

The real world of law enforcement often bears little similarity to the action-packed police dramas depicted on television and in the movies. Many people who are drawn into a career in law enforcement have little knowledge about the trials and tribulations faced by police officers in contemporary society. Author James Warner offers an objective point of view on this crisis in his insightful book 101 Reasons Why You Should Not Become A Cop.

With a diverse background including over nineteen years of experience as a police officer, traffic officer, police supervisor, and field-training supervisor, Warner delivers an honest portrayal of the negative aspects of law enforcement. He has spent numerous years collecting true-life experiences from present and retired officers-and from ex-police officers who resigned from the force. Some of the stories include:

The Heavy Badge Syndrome
Injuries on the Job
The Quasi-Military Nature of Law Enforcement
Marriage Is a Hobby

101 Reasons Why Not To Become A Cop is a valuable resource for anyone considering a career in law enforcement, as well as a source of humor and comfort for veteran officers.

Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom eBook by Fisher, Douglas, Frey, Nancy

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

What teacher hasn't sometimes believed that the entire class understands a lesson, even though only a few students are nodding their heads and answering questions? Later, the teacher is dismayed when many students fail a related test. Why aren't students getting it? And, just as important, why didn't the teacher recognize the problem? In Checking for Understanding, Douglas Fisher and Nancy Frey show how to increase students' understanding with the help of creative formative assessments. When used regularly, these types of assessments enable every teacher to determine what students know, what they need to know, and what type of instructional interventions are effective. Fisher and Frey explore a variety of engaging activities that can build understanding, including: interactive writing, portfolios, multimedia presentations, audience response systems, interactive hand signals, public performances, and much more. Checking for Understanding further explores how teachers can effectively use traditional tests and collaborative assessments to improve instruction and increase students' comprehension. Rubrics and charts help teachers check their own understanding as they work with students. Whether you are preparing students to read a Shakespearian sonnet or create their next science project, Checking for Understanding will help you refocus your teaching and enable all students to get the most out of their classroom experience. Douglas Fisher is a professor of language and literacy education at San Diego State University and the codirector for the Center for the Advancement of Reading. He is the author of numerous articles and books including the ASCD best-seller Creating Literacy-Rich Schools for Adolescents with Gay Ivey. Nancy Frey is an associate professor of literacy at San Diego State University. She teaches a variety of courses on elementary and secondary literacy in content-area instruction and supporting students with diverse learning needs. She has coauthored several books on literacy.

13 Lucky Steps to Writing a Research Paper eBook by Garbato, Kelly, A

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

"13 Lucky Steps to Writing a Research Paper" walks you through the process of choosing, researching, and writing about a topic in just - you guessed it - thirteen painless steps. You'll learn how to: choose a broad topic; conduct preliminary research; narrow your focus; conduct in-depth research; read through your sources and take notes; develop a working thesis; prepare a simple outline; conduct last-minute research; compile a reference list; create a working outline; write a rough; revise your paper; and put the finishing touches on your final draft. Written by a nerd for the average student, it's a can't-miss guide to writing a superior college paper!

Adult English Language Learners Prop Box Theme Box Idea Series Food Topic eBook by

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

Adult English Language Learners Prop Box Theme Box Idea Series Food Topic is part of an adult education curriculum series.

32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny: Life Lessons from Teaching eBook by Done, Phillip

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

Phillip Done fixes staplers that won't staple, zippers that won't zip, and pokes pins in the caps of glue bottles that will not pour. He has sung "Happy Birthday" 657 times.

A witness to the joys of discovery, Done inspires readers with the everyday adventures and milestones of his 32 third graders in this irresistible collection of bite-sized essays. From the nervous first day of school to the hectic Halloween parade to the disastrous spring musical, Done connects what happens in his classroom to the universal truths that touch us all. He reminds us of the delight of learning something for the first time and of the value of making a difference.

32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny is for anyone who has ever taught children -- or been to third grade. It is a testament to the kids who uplift us -- and the teachers we will never forget. With just the right mix of humor and wisdom, Done reveals the enduring promise of elementary school as a powerful antidote to the cynicism of our times.

Assessing the Value of E-Learning Systems eBook by Levy, Yair

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

Assessing the Value of E-Learning Systems provides an extensive literature review pulling theories from the field of information systems, psychology and cognitive sciences, distance and online learning, as well as marketing and decision sciences. This book provides empirical evidence for the power of measuring value in the context of e-learning systems. Assessing the Value of E-Learning Systems offers a set of benchmarking tools, such as the Value-Satisfaction grids and LeVIS index, to help administrators of e-learning programs realize the key effective characteristics of their program. The book concludes with a ''cook book' guidelines approach on how to implement the proposed theory and tools in the reader's own e-learning program.

After School Printable Activities eBook by Faust, Sally Ellen

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

Foster children's imagination and creativity with the numerous learning experiences, craft activities and colouring templates while enhancing their gross and fine motor skills. Immerse children in real life maths experiences with the many cooking, counting and puzzle activities. QuickCraft also caters for those important emerging reading skills, with activities that promote letter-sound and alphabet recognition to inspire a joy of literacy. These printable activities are quick and easily accessible, to do cooperatively with children or to just free up some valuable personal time. These templates draw upon years of experience in the educational field and will become a valuable asset in planning fun learning experiences for children. Features of the QuickCraft Range: Hundreds of activities and templates Straightforward and simple to use Hours of fun and entertainment Educational and learning based Valuable resources for teachers and parents For Children aged 4-13 years-Over 200 pages of printable activities for children to make and do, simply print and hand to children ready to begin creating. Plus craft and cooking recipes, teacher/parent resources and after school poems. Activities include Aussie Animal Craft Sewing Sheets, School Holiday Journals, Holiday Certificates, Get to know me activity sheets, Birthday Balloons, Thumb Print Alphabet, Fun Alphabet, Name Tags, Mixed Borders for Newsletters, Cellophane Sharks, Circus Crepe Paper Art, Bookmarks, Recipes, Hand Horses, Hide and Seek Activities, Hygiene Activity Sheets (Tooth Care and hand washing), Join the dot dinosaurs, Make your own easy puzzles, Masks, Multi Cultural Pasta Flags, Printable Snap game, Outer space finger puppets, Printable Board Games, Printable Door Hangers, Printable Cool Sunglasses, Weaving Activity Sheets, Weekly Calendar and so much more! All printable to A4 ready to hand to child to begin creating. The After School care cd offers hours of fun and endless printable activities for children after school and during the school holidays. A fantastic resource for busy parents and After School and Holiday programs. For use year after year.

A Mind Shaped by Poverty eBook by Rawlinson, Regenia M

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 48:11:19 GMT

Many students living in poverty enter school with barriers that interfere with learning and make it more difficult for them to achieve. In the fundamental education guide A Mind Shaped by Poverty: Ten Things Educators Should Know, author and educator Regenia M. Rawlinson explores how poverty affects academic success and what educators can do to solve the problem.

The poverty mindset is one of the most pervasive obstacles to overcome, one that can infiltrate the classroom and mask destructive and self-defeating behaviors. Educators must help students overcome the poverty mindset to foster success. In A Mind Shaped by Poverty, Rawlinson shares details from her poverty-stricken childhood, and how it shaped her beliefs about herself. She provides examples of how these feelings play out in the classroom and offers strategies to help students overcome the effects of a poverty mindset.

Rawlinson provides teachers the guidance they need to confront the scourge of poverty and banish the influence of a mindset that has led many to frustrating and unproductive lives. A Mind Shaped by Poverty can help you enhance students' confidence and improve academic achievement.