Learning Styles

There is a robust body of knowledge suggesting that early language and literacy experiences significantly impact on future academic achievement. However, relatively little has been written with respect to the early literacy development and experiences of...

"Teachers often can get frustrated when they think their students don't care. This book gives teachers a way to take ownership of the situation rather than blame students."-Lyneille Meza, Coordinator of Data and AssessmentDenton ISD, Denton, TX"This...

`The book is a pleasure to read and whether the model is adopted in whole or in part, as a lens through which to examine and understand what is going on in a learning community it has much to offer' - Improving Schools `As a head of department in a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781925644593Author Judith A HowardFormat PaperbackPage Count 268Imprint Australian Academic PressPublisher Australian Academic PressWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781612438016Author David LeeFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Ulysses PressPublisher Ulysses PressWeight(grams) 285g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783967160154Author Victor LangbehnFormat HardbackPage Count 90Imprint Personal Growth HackersPublisher Personal Growth HackersWeight(grams)...

How is expanding students' strengths more effective than improving their weaknesses? Why is creating a school where staff and students feel safe necessary for learning? How can anchoring with simple mindfulness practices prevent classroom behavioral...

Therapeutic Conversations with Adolescents takes readers into the office of a seasoned therapist, where they can be a fly on the wall of live therapy sessions. Full of actual dialogue and the processing behind the choice of responses and interventions,...

With 55% new material, the significantly revised second edition of this influential resource presents a refined coaching model and an expanded set of tools for helping K-12 students live up to their potential in school and beyond. The book describes how...

Many parents delight in their child's imaginary companion as evidence of a lively imagination and creative mind. At the same time, parents sometimes wonder if the imaginary companion might be a sign that something is wrong. Does having a pretend friend...

This textbook is a systematic and straightforward introduction to the interdisciplinary study of creativity. Each chapter is written by one or more of the world's experts and features the latest research developments, alongside foundational knowledge...

Psychology for the Classroom: Behaviourism describes and reflects upon the foundations of behaviourism and the proliferation of behaviourist techniques in common practice today. Through examples drawn from research, presentation of theory, description of...

Compassion-Based Practices for Secondary Traumatic Stress is a comprehensive guide that merges profound theoretical insights with practical compassion-based practices. Tailored for helping professionals working with survivors of trauma, this book...

'Sarma's book may be the most important work on education written this century' - SkepticAs the head of Open Learning at MIT, Sanjay Sarma has a daunting job description: to fling open the doors of the MIT experience for the benefit of the wider world...

What are the risks and benefits of non-parental care for young children? What are the short- and long-term effects of academically vs. play-focused environments for learning? How and when should we teach reading? What are the purposes of...

How teachers form and maintain classroom and staffroom relationships is crucial to the success of their work. A teacher who is able to accurately interpret the underlying relationship processes can learn to proactively, rather than reactively, influence...

Design and build online courses that you will deploy with joy Need to create a course for your learners and don't know where to begin? Creating eCourses For Dummies will guide you through the process of creating engaging content around objectives and a...

Historically, there has been an expectation that autistic children and adults should conform their behaviour to social norms, with strategies and interventions centred around navigating spaces and situations with minimal damage. This person-centred...

Far too often, our students attain only a superficial level of knowledge that fails to prepare them for deeper challenges in school and beyond. In Teaching for Deeper Learning, renowned educators and best-selling authors Jay McTighe and Harvey F. Silver...

During the past twenty-five years, researchers have made impressive advances in pinpointing effective learning strategies (namely, activities the learner engages in during learning that are intended to improve learning). In Learning as a Generative...

In order to learn, kids need to move! Grounded in best practices and current research, this hands-on resource connects the dots that link brain activity, movement, and early learning. The expert authors unveil the Kinetic Scale: a visual map of the...

A learning culture is essential to outperform the competition but how can Learning and Development (L&D) professionals achieve this? What habits do they need to develop in their workforce? Learning Habits is written by an author with over 20 years'...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781904312208Author Andrew BendefyFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint MX PublishingPublisher MX PublishingWeight(grams) 231gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781959073000Author School Days PublishingFormat PaperbackPage Count 106Imprint Empty Mind Publishing LLCPublisher Empty Mind Publishing LLCWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781952837005Author Peter GrayFormat PaperbackPage Count 164Imprint Alliance for Self-Directed EducationPublisher Alliance for Self-Directed...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781662926181Author Rod CourtneyFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Gatekeeper PressPublisher Gatekeeper PressWeight(grams) 263gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Sandra Smidt takes the reader on a journey through the key concepts of Lev Vygotsky, one of the twentieth century's most influential theorists in the field of early education. His ground-breaking principles of early learning and teaching are unpicked...

This is the second edition of a textbook that has met with enthusiastic acclaim since its publication in 1988. It explores in detail theories and discussions of how children think and learn. It also looks at the practical implications of research and...

This 2003 book comprehensively covers all major topics of Vygotskian educational theory and its classroom applications. Particular attention is paid to the Vygotskian idea of child development as a consequence rather than premise of learning experiences...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780880103923Author Rudolf SteinerFormat PaperbackPage Count 347Imprint SteinerBooks, IncPublisher Anthroposophic Press IncWeight(grams) 499gDimensions(mm)...

It has long been a matter of concern to teachers in higher education why certain students 'get stuck' at particular points in the curriculum whilst others grasp concepts with comparative ease. What accounts for this variation in student performance and,...

The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed explanation of the...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780646950433Author Dorte BladtFormat PaperbackPage Count 130Imprint Switched-On KidsPublisher Switched-On KidsWeight(grams) 327g

Solidly grounded in theory and research, but concise and practice-oriented, Adult Learning: Linking Theory and Practice is perfect for master's-level students and practitioners alike. Sharan Merriam and Laura Bierema have infused each chapter with...

Use your course's big ideas to accelerate students' growth as writers and critical thinkers The newly revised third edition of Engaging Ideas delivers a step-by-step guide for designing writing assignments and critical thinking activities that engage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781736196120Author Jesse TsaoFormat PaperbackPage Count 150Imprint Tai Chi HealthwaysPublisher Tai Chi HealthwaysWeight(grams) 272gDimensions(mm) 254mm *...

Play is a crucial component in the development of all children. In this fully updated and revised edition of his classic playwork text, Bob Hughes explores the complexities of children's play, its meaning and purpose, and argues that adult-free play is...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781585420513Author Thomas ArmstrongFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Jeremy P TarcherPublisher Penguin Putnam Inc

Chosen as one of the best homeschooling books to educate kids during lockdown by The Independent. The perfect guide for helping your child with phonics, containing over 40 fun, multi-sensory games and activities to bring phonics to life in the home...

***AS SEEN ON LORRAINE***This book is for everyone who longs to feel high on life - naturally'A hands-on manual for influencing human happiness through your own biology. It doesn't get any better than this!' Thomas Erikson, author of Surrounded by...