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Paulo Friere, the Brazilian educator and social theorist, offers a very different notion of the teacher-student relationship that, in this book, looks forward to raising up of poor people everywhere to make them a viable force for change in the 21st century.

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Provides a reflection and reevaluation on Freire's central principles of pedagogy and praxis. This title explores whether Freire's revolutionary work has stood the test of time and it's relevance to educational discourses - discourses that frequently contest the ontological and historical aspects of human development.

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Easy-to-digest, down-to-earth practical strategies for doing peer assessment without the normal challenges that face educators. Building trust and creating buy-in are essential to the success of peer assessment. Teacher moderation to ensure learning outcomes match is a centra...

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Fifteen chess-enhanced lesson plans address National Council for the Social Studies standards for grades 4-8 and help prepare students to succeed in University Interscholastic League (UIL) Chess Puzzle.

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The concept of pay for performance for public school teachers is growing in popularity and use, and it has resurged to once again occupy a central role in education policy.

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Based on the philosophy that all schools have the capacity to improve, Performance is Key provides insight into the leadership strategies. This book contains skills for leaders to implement real systemic change in fulfilling the mission of every school- Excellence!

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Based on the philosophy that all schools have the capacity to improve, Performance is Key provides insight into the leadership strategies. This book contains skills for leaders to implement real systemic change in fulfilling the mission of every school- Excellence!

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Performance-Based Funding in Higher Education examines the aims of higher education policies over the past thirty years. This book addresses how job creation and increased graduation rates has distracted educators, students, and surrounding communities from an educator's traditional and valued role as the promoter of democracy and critical citizenship.

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Permissible Computing in Education defines and investigates the relationship between computer applications and current values and assumptions regarding computers. He examines present assumptions in educational computing and describes the evaluation of educational and computer needs.

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An inspirational guide to personal and professional development for teachers.

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A guide to supporting personal, social and emotional development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It is suitable for trainee and qualified early years professionals.

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A guide to supporting personal, social and emotional development in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) that promotes a holistic approach and sharing good practice. It is suitable for trainee and qualified early years professionals.

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Gifted students can exhibit extreme variance in both their abilities and their interests, yet they are often treated within schools as one homogeneous, specialized population. Personalized Learning in Gifted Education helps educators strengthen their differentiation of both instruction and services for advanced students.

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The success of personalizing learning in schools depends on the cohesive working between all parties that form the education system. Offering a perspective based upon practice examples, this book examines the roles and responsibilities of the key stakeholders: the government, local authorities, partnerships of schools and the industry.

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Although administrators have many responsibilities, none is more critical to their school, students, and personal success than hiring, supervising, and evaluating teachers. Excellent teachers make the difference in how well students achieve and this book offers the formula for hiring the best teachers available.

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Although administrators have many responsibilities, none is more critical to their school, students, and personal success than hiring, supervising, and evaluating teachers. Excellent teachers make the difference in how well students achieve and this book offers the formula for hiring the best teachers available.

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Perspectives and Reflections for the Superintendent emphasizes the importance of acquiring a strong foundation in education before specializing in school administration. The superintendent's effective leadership and communications are paramount, as are positive school board re...