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Connections - An Encyclopaedic Explanation Of The Universe And Our Place In It

by Ph.D. Susan Haradon e Susan Haradon

3,95€ + 10% CARD

 I am a practicing psychotherapist with over fifty years of experience, still actively seeing patients in the San Diego area. I currently specialize in those needing treatment for long-term care, chronic conditions, and PTSD. I returned to my roots in writing Connections. I expanded upon the developmental frameworks I taught in my UCSD courses; my students encouraged me to adapt these core psychological constructs into a matrix encompassing my other passions, like physics and spirituality. I believe we need an ongoing inner Renaissance if we hope to spark one in the wider world.
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Instilling Ethical Excellence Vol 2 - A Guide For Instilling Ethical Excellence In Our Children

by S Rutherford Mcdill Jr.

3,95€ + 10% CARD

 The question is: What kind of world do we want to live in? The question appears time and again in the pages that follow. It is not a trifling one. We make the world we live in one act and one decision at a time, small and not so small. Few of us pause long enough to think deeply as we go about our everyday lives, busily meeting our everyday needs. It has taken far longer than it should have, but finally the field of applied ethics has expanded its horizons to return to the teaching of ethics across the age spans of elementary school-age children. In the early to mid-1800s, William Holmes McGuffey created a series of books (McGuffey's Readers) that taught character development lessons to lay a foundation of moral and ethical precepts in very young hearts. Several generations of teachers fed the lessons of the Readers into several generations of their students, only to find their Readers falling into subsequent disuse. We are returning to the old to do something new. Taking ethics education farther and farther back into younger and younger student cohorts is no longer out of fashion. Philosopher ethicists are stepping out of their academic ivory towers to create new and innovative age-correlated ethics teaching resources. Education has gotten increasingly technical to the abandonment of the ethical. But all is not lost. Research in early childhood development shows that kids as young as two years old possess rudimentary forms of "morality" relating to judgements such as good/bad, right/wrong, and fair/unfair, among others. As publications multiply, focusing on the expanding domain of applied ethics, educational resources are needed to assist teachers in their classroom ethics teaching activities. Today, more than ever, we need resources to raise ethically minded adults-in-the-making able to stand well above today's cultural currents, see dangers, and make fine-grained decisions as to the right and wrong of things.
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A Practical Guide To Teaching Neurodivergent College Students

by Jennifer L. Pusateri

~~25,93€~~ 23,34€ 10% OFF

 A transformative approach to college teaching that creates more inclusive, effective learning environments A Practical Guide to Teaching Neurodivergent College Students by Jennifer L. Pusateri is a practical handbook designed for higher education faculty and educational developers who are ready to embrace neuroinclusive instruction in their classrooms. Drawing on both research and lived experience, Pusateri, a neurodivergent author and seasoned educational consultant, guides college teachers through understanding, supporting, and amplifying the successes of neurodivergent college students. This accessible and engaging guide blends personal narrative, research, and actionable strategies to demystify neurodivergence and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The book first clarifies essential concepts, unpacks the strengths and challenges faced by students with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and more, and challenges deficit-based thinking about neurodiversity in academia. Instructors will find three practical UDL-aligned instructional planning approaches, complete with templates and real-world examples, that can be immediately applied to course design. The final section features 30 field-tested strategies targeting six common areas of difficulty for neurodivergent learners, empowering readers to implement inclusive changes right away. Whether you are a department chair, instructional designer, or individual faculty member, this book provides the clarity, tools, and inspiration needed to create equitable, flexible, and welcoming college learning environments.
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Child And Adolescent Development For Educators

by Alysia D. Roehrig, Christine B. Mccormick e David G. Scherer

~~87,44€~~ 78,70€ 10% OFF

 Focusing on what educators need to know about child and adolescent development, the revised third edition of this established text incorporates timely issues and research advances. The book reviews major theories of development and presents cutting-edge knowledge about key areas--language development, intelligence and intellectual diversity, motivation, family and peer relationships, gender role development, and mental health. Factors influencing academic achievement and social-emotional growth are identified, and applications for instruction and intervention highlighted. The text's utility is enhanced by chapter summaries, bolded key terms with definitions, and topic boxes.New to This EditionReflects key developments in cognitive science, neuroscience, genetics, and other areas; nearly 25% of the research citations are new.Expanded coverage of executive functioning, dyslexia, social-emotional learning, character education, ethnic-racial identity development, and gender diversity.Practical discussions of timely topics: social media and mental health, cyberbullying, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.\Instructors requesting a desk copy receive a supplemental test bank with objective test items and essay questions for each chapter.
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Music Education Sins Redeemed

by Estelle R. Jorgensen

~~43,21€~~ 38,89€ 10% OFF

 In a time in which too many musicians, teachers, and students experience exploitation and overwork, a tyranny of ideologies that often opposes their values and leaves them feeling powerless, animosity toward and disrespect of education, women, and people of color, a digital environment that spreads misinformation, and an increasingly polarized public, Music Education Sins Redeemed offers a vision of humane music education that points toward freedom and common good.Revisiting her previous analysis of values in music education, author Estelle R. Jorgensen describes seven sins—sloth, exclusion, forgetting, rage, discomfort, liberalism, and conservatism—to examine the notion of evil in contemporary music education and its possible redemption. With this new analysis, Music Education Sins Redeemed stands as an invitation to take a broad view of the values grounding ideas and practices in music education—as well as a warning to avoid letting views become too narrow. Exemplifying an approach whereby educators can rethink what counts as values, defend their views, and determine the implications for music education policy and practice, this book is essential reading for music educators.Through the metaphors of "sin" and "redemption," Music Education Sins Redeemed examines those qualities that many well-meaning music teachers regard as evil to find the implicit values each can afford for a vision of education that is humane, generous, transformative, and liberatory.
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Becoming A Mean, Teen Parenting Machine

by Katie Millar Wirig

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 Creating a happy and an emotionally healthy teenager begins with interactions with parents. The Parenting Machine reveals the keys to transforming your relationship with your adolescent children. Teenagers are a maze of emotions and many parents are throwing up their arms wondering what happened to their sweet, obedient child. Taking it back to the basics, mother and educator Katie M. Wirig demonstrates how to implement tried and true principles that will ensure results. Break free from reactive parenting by focusing on topics such as:<ul><li>How to have hard conversations</li><li>How to build reciprocal trust</li><li>Preventing emotional burnout in your teens  </li></ul>Using real life experiences from parents and educators alike. Those who apply these principles will enjoy happier and more peaceful homes.About the Author:Katie Millar Wirig is a former actress and Top 10 Miss America contestant. She knows the thrill of the spotlight, but prefers mountains and hiking boots. When her children were born, Katie intentionally chose to step away from the cameras and devote herself to raising her five children. She holds advanced degrees in psychology and has used these skills to educate families on becoming more deliberate in their relationships. Katie and her family reside in Utah.
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Foundations Of Human Learning

by Dr. Asheotsala A. Alaku

9,99€ + 10% CARD

 This foundational work provides a panoramic exploration of the science of human learning, blending classical theories, modern educational psychology, and motivational dynamics into a cohesive guide for educators, psychologists, and students alike. Drawing from the influential works of Pavlov, Skinner, Bandura, Ausubel, Maslow, Rogers, and many others, the book dissects how humans acquire, retain, and apply knowledge across different contexts and life stages. Beginning with the neurological and behavioral bases of learning, the book moves through comprehensive analyses of learning types—motor, verbal, conceptual, attitudinal—and key learning theories, including Classical and Operant Conditioning, Observational Learning, Meaningful Learning, and Cognitive Development. Special emphasis is placed on motivational theories that drive learning, from intrinsic and extrinsic dynamics to models like Self-Determination Theory, Expectancy-Value Theory, and Flow. This text further engages with practical strategies in education such as reinforcement, reward and punishment, and psychological resilience-building through motivation. By bridging theoretical foundations and applied insights, this book is an essential resource for mastering the psychological processes behind human learning and fostering impactful educational environments.
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Understanding And Using Educational Theories

by Alison Riley e Karl Aubrey

~~77,79€~~ 70,01€ 10% OFF

 An accessible guide to the theories of 20 major educational thinkers, the strengths and limitations of their ideas, their relevance today and how they can be used in the classroom and other educational settings.
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Human Skills For The Automated Future - Being Human As The Key Eligibility For Future Workplaces

by Yang Li

~~33,60€~~ 30,24€ 10% OFF

 Imagine sitting across from an advanced AI system that can analyze terabytes of data in seconds, create art that rivals the masters, and solve complex problems at lightning speed. Now ask yourself: What can you offer that this technology cannot?This book addresses this existential challenge. This isn't just another book about artificial intelligence or the future of work-it's a powerful exploration ofwhat makes humans as irreplaceable workplace resource in the times of automation.As you turn book pages, you'll discover why the narrative of "humans versus machines" misses the point entirely. The true opportunity lies in the partnership between human ingenuity and technological capability-a symphony rather than a competition.As the organizations worldwide are reimagining their workforces, educational institutions are questioning their curricula, and individuals are reconsidering their career paths, this book comes at the right time. Whether you're a CEO exploring digital transformation in your company, a teacher preparing studentsfor jobs that don't yet exist, or a professional seeking to future-proof your career, this book contains practical insights backed by scientific evidence.With this book, you'll learn about the strategies for:<ul><li>Strengthening your critical thinking in the high times of AI-led automation</li><li>Using technology as a tool for creativity rather than a replacement for it</li><li>Developing the emotional intelligence that differentiates effective leaders from efficient managers</li><li>Building collaborative environments where human skills and AI technologies complement each other</li></ul>This book is your guide to not just surviving but growing alongside AI. It offers a vision where technology handles the routine while humans focus on whatmatters most: creativity, connection, critical analysis, and compassionate leadership.
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Learning, Behavior, And Your Classroom - How To Create An Environment That Sets Students Up For Success (Classroom Management Strategies For Student Engagement)

by Staci M. Zolkoski

~~46,38€~~ 41,74€ 10% OFF

 Cultivate a thriving classroom and reignite a love of teaching. Gain effective strategies to understand student behavioral patterns in relation to brain development. With thoughtful suggestions on how to implement and adapt proposed strategies as needed, K-12 teachers will create and manage a classroom environment that maximizes learning and student engagement, makes students eager to attend class, and causes teachers to feel renewed professionally. K-12 teachers can use this book to:<ul><li>Gain insights into psychological development and its impact on student behavior</li><li>Cultivate positive classroom environments that nurture learning and independence</li><li>Develop classroom management plans that set clear expectations for student behavior</li><li>Establish support networks of students, families, and communities to enhance learning</li><li>Mitigate the effects of burnout through simple self-care practices and strategies</li></ul> Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Understand Student Behavior and How They Think Chapter 2: Cultivate a Positive Classroom Environment Chapter 3: Communicate Expectations and Establish Boundaries Chapter 4: Provide Additional Support for Students Who Need More Chapter 5: Promote Student Independence and Learning Chapter 6: Support Students by Building Bridges Within the School Community Chapter 7: Practice Self-Care Epilogue References and Resources Index
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Towards Culturally Appropriate Behaviour Support - Teacher Attitudes And Strategies To Support Australian Indigenous Students

by Dr Linda Llewellyn

~~20,16€~~ 18,14€ 10% OFF

 Towards Culturally Appropriate Behaviour Support delves into the pressing issue of understanding and responding to student behaviour, with a focus on Indigenous students. Drawing from more than two decades of teaching experience, Dr Linda Llewellyn explores the unique challenges faced in classrooms and the stark reality of disproportionate suspensions and exclusions of Indigenous students. This book is grounded in the author's first-hand experiences and extensive research, providing insights into the cultural differences that significantly impact teaching effectiveness. Featuring excerpts from interviews with Indigenous teachers, teacher aides, liaison officers and family members, the book highlights the crucial role of understanding and respect in creating supportive learning environments.At the heart of the book are the TASSAIS Themes (Teacher Attitudes and Strategies to Support Australian Indigenous Students), a set of attitudes and strategies developed through rigorous research and collaboration with Indigenous communities. These themes offer practical guidance on building strong teacher-student relationships, understanding cultural contexts, and implementing effective pedagogical and behavioural strategies. By emphasising the importance of self-reflection and cultural awareness, the author provides a comprehensive framework for educators to enhance their teaching practices and foster equitable educational outcomes for Indigenous students.
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Creating Emotionally Safe Schools, Second Edition - (Cultivate Emotional Safety And Belonging For Students And Staff)

by Jane Bluestein e Tom Hierck

~~50,35€~~ 45,32€ 10% OFF

 Whether students feel stressed or supported has a profound impact on their success, sense of belonging, and behavior. Designed as a guide for education professionals and parents, this book explores emotional safety, its effect on learning, and practical strategies for fostering well-being. Discover how to shape students’ emotional responses by modeling healthy expression, building community, and nurturing self-awareness and self-management. K-12 administrators and teachers can use this book to:<ul><li>Foster emotional safety and belonging in schools</li><li>Address how stress and anxiety impact the learning environment</li><li>Address students’ emotional needs and cultivate positive relationships in the classroom</li><li>Strengthen classroom management with healthy approaches and practices</li><li>Maintain authority while balancing structure with freedom</li></ul> Contents: Introduction Part I: Dimensions of a Very Big Picture Chapter 1: What Safety Is Chapter 2: The Heart of the Matter—Feelings and School Chapter 3: Safety—It’s a Brain Thing Chapter 4: Learning and the Brain Chapter 5: Body and Mind Chapter 6: Where Children Are Coming From—Stress and Adaptation Chapter 7: Over the Edge—A World of Violence Chapter 8: Brave New World—The Changing Role of the School Chapter 9: All Are Welcome Here—The Need for Community Chapter 10: Snags in the Tapestry Chapter 11: More Welcome Than Others—Discrimination and Belonging Chapter 12: How Does Your Garden Grow? More Diversity, More Discrimination Part II: The Toolbox Chapter 13: Academic Safety—Learning and Success Chapter 14: Emotional Safety—Personal and Character Development Chapter 15: Social Safety—Belonging and Interpersonal Competence Chapter 16: Behavioral Safety—Discipline and Cooperation Chapter 17: Physical Safety—The Student Body Part III: The Grownups Chapter 18: Teacher Safety—Protecting the Protectors Chapter 19: The Collaborators—Parents and Community Epilogue: Are We Almost There Yet? Appendix References and Resources Index
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Masculinities In Schools

by Lewis Wedlock

~~26,49€~~ 23,84€ 10% OFF

 Educator and social scientist Lewis Wedlock enables schools and teachers to grow their confidence in exploring masculinities with young people.
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Doing Good Science In Middle School, Expanded 2nd Edition - A Practical Stem Guide

by Olaf Jorgenson

38,56€ + 10% CARD

 “We are among those who have come to enjoy the blossoming intellects, often comical behaviors, and insatiable curiosity of middle schoolers—and choose to work with them! With more than 130 years of combined experience in the profession, we’ve gathered a lot of ideas to share. We know from our interactions with educators around the country that precious few quality resources exist to assist science teachers ‘in the middle,’ and this was a central impetus for updating Doing Good Science in Middle School.” —From the preface This lively book contains the kind of guidance that could only come from veterans of the middle school science trenches. The authors know you’re crazy-busy, so they made the book easy to use, whether you want to read it cover to cover or pick out sections to help you with lesson planning and classroom management. They also know you face new challenges, so they thoroughly revised this second edition to meet the needs of today’s students. The book contains: • big-picture concepts, such as how to understand middle school learners and explore the nature of science with them; • a comprehensive overview of science and engineering practices, STEM, and inquiry-based middle school science instruction, aligned with A Framework for K–12 Science Education and the Next Generation Science Standards; • 10 new and updated teacher-tested activities that integrate STEM with literacy skill-building; • information on best instructional practices and professional-development resources; and • connections to the Common Core State Standards in English language arts and mathematics. If you’re a new teacher, you’ll gain a solid foundation in how to teach science and engineering practices while better understanding your often-enigmatic middle-grade students. If you’re a veteran teacher, you’ll benefit from a fresh view of what your colleagues are doing in new times. Either way, Doing Good Science in Middle School is a rich opportunity to reaffirm that what you do is “good science.”
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New Psychology Its Message, Principles And Practice

by William Walker Atkinson

~~1,31€~~ 1,18€ 10% OFF

 The New Psychology delves into the principles of the New Thought movement, an early form of "New Age" philosophy that gained immense popularity around the turn of the 20th century. The focus is on how individuals can become stronger, more capable, and efficient by cultivating positive emotional states and innovative modes of thinking. Drawing from a blend of scientific and spiritual insights, the work explores how willpower, imagination, and self-suggestion can be harnessed to transform one's life. It emphasizes the idea that individuals have the power to influence their own destinies through the use of these mental faculties. The book, with its brisk and confident approach, encourages readers to tap into their innate abilities to achieve personal growth and success. By employing the strategies outlined, individuals can create positive changes in their lives, making this classic work just as relevant and valuable today as it was over a century ago. It serves as a practical guide to using mental and emotional resources to unlock one's full potential and live a more fulfilled and empowered life.
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Suspended Futures - Transforming Racial Inequities In School Discipline

by Richard O. Welsh

~~27,81€~~ 25,03€ 10% OFF

 An incisive examination of the school discipline crisis and a strategic, evidence-driven playbook for educational decision-makers who aim to resolve disciplinary disparities
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Music On Mars - Why Creativity Is Tomorrow'S Critical Ability, And How To Develop Yours Today

by Neil Moore

~~7,68€~~ 6,91€ 10% OFF

 All human beings, without exception, are profoundly musical. Even you!As ever-increasingly advanced technologies redefine life on Earth, and redefine what it means to be human, developing our creative capability is more important now than at any other time in history.As technology transforms our world, music education is also being transformed. New thinking and new perspectives are giving us a new opportunity to reconnect with something humanity created over 60,000 years ago-the ability to play music.Music on Marsexplores the importance of creativity. It examines how a breakthrough in music education, accessible to everyone, can provide critical neurological nutrition that contributes to brain growth, increases neural connectivity, and directly impacts creative capability.Its intention is to help you prepare for your future by recognizing that musicianship powerfully impacts critical and creative thinking, and deserves a higher priority in your life and the lives of your children.
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Classwide Positive Behavioral Interventions And Supports - A Guide To Proactive Classroom Management

by Brandi Simonsen e Diane Myers

~~47,69€~~ 42,92€ 10% OFF

 Now in a revised and updated second edition with an expanded focus on culturally responsive and inclusive practice, this established classroom resource is written by leaders in positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS).
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Responsive Circles - A Guide To Resolving Student Conflict And Building School Community (A Step-By-Step Guide To Restorative Classroom Management)

by Jr Entsminger

~~42,40€~~ 38,16€ 10% OFF

 In Responsive Circles, author JR Entsminger equips educators with practical strategies to address conflict and improve student behavior through restorative practices. The book emphasizes using responsive circles to repair harm, foster empathy, and address student conflict while reducing reliance on traditional punishment. It also explores bias, social-emotional learning, and integrating restorative practices or approaches into school culture for a healthier community schoolwide. K-12 administrators and educators can use this book to: <ul><li>Benefit from leader- and teacher-specific implementation guidance</li><li>Understand which facilitation tools to use and why</li> <li>Receive the five steps and necessary tools for facilitating a responsive circle</li><li>Learn to navigate responsive circle resistance and resource limitations</li><li>Address underlying behavior issues and learn alternatives to excluding students from their school community </li></ul> Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Important Things to Remember About Student Behavior Chapter 2: Traditional Punishments Versus Consequences Chapter 3: Responsive Circle Facilitation Chapter 4: Circle Types and Tools Chapter 5: Resistance and Resource Constraints Epilogue References Index
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Reducing Stress In Schools - Restoring Connection And Community

by Ingrid L Cockhren, Julie Kurtz, Julie Nicholson, Mathew Portell e Tyisha J Noise

~~26,49€~~ 23,84€ 10% OFF

 Essential, accessible guidance for using trauma-informed practices to relieve student and educator stress in schools
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Tools Not Rules(R) - Developing Self-Regulation For Improved Student Behavior In Grades K-8 (Discover The Tools Not Rules Approach To Better Student Behavior.)

by Claudia Bertoloni-Smith

~~42,40€~~ 38,16€ 10% OFF

 Engage your students in monitoring, understanding, and improving their behavior using the Tools Not Rules (TNR) approach. By limiting isolation, shame, and judgment from the choices students make, this approach allows students to honestly assess and effectively regulate their behaviors. With helpful strategies and thoughtful language, teachers using TNR can create a welcoming and encouraging environment for students to learn, improve, and excel. K-8 teachers and administrators can use this book to: <ul><li>Promote a healthy educator mindset that recognizes students are more than the choices they make</li><li>Increase positive connections with students by helping them diminish behaviors getting in the way of academic success</li><li>Develop an effective and reliable plan for working with behaviors that hinder student learning</li><li>Encourage honesty to develop students’ accountability regarding their behavior choices</li><li>Employ diverse strategies to promote students’ behavior awareness and self-regulation</li><li>Improve the classroom community and learning environment through the use of a novel approach to changing whole class and individual student behavior</li><li>Adopt thoughtful language that facilitates constructive self-assessment and improvement</li><li>Build an empathetic community among students, recognizing that everyone can choose unproductive behaviors and then change to more effective ones</li></ul> Contents: Introduction Chapter 1: Ensuring Honesty Above Anything Else Chapter 2: Establishing That You Are Not Your Behavior Chapter 3: Adopting the Tools Not Rules Language Chapter 4: Teaching and Using the Tools Not Rules Language With Students Chapter 5: Changing the Most Challenging Behaviors With the Star Chart Chapter 6: Overcoming Implementation Challenges and Realizing Possibilities Epilogue: Moving Forward Appendix: The Tools Not Rules Study References and Resources Index
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Edpsych Modules

by Cheryl Cisero Durwin, Marla J. Reese-Weber e Marla Reese-Weber

~~107,56€~~ 96,80€ 10% OFF

 EdPsych Modules by Cheryl Cisero Durwin and Marla Reese-Weber uses an innovative modular approach, integrating case studies drawn from real-life classroom situations to address the challenge of effectively connecting theory and research to practice. The text features succinct, stand-alone modules organized into themed units, offering the flexibility to tailor content to the specific needs of a course. Each unit opens with case studies written for early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms, showing students the dynamics influencing the future students they plan to teach. All 25 modules highlight diversity, emphasizing how psychological factors adapt and change based on external influences such as sex, gender, race, language, disability status, and socioeconomic background. The Fifth Edition includes over seven hundred new references across all 25 modules, with thorough coverage of the latest developments in education, such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, the latest neuroscience research, and updated coverage of disabilities.
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Educational Psychology

by Antony D. Norman, Bruce W. Tuckman (Deceased), Bruce Wayne Tuckman e Steven R. Wininger

~~107,56€~~ 96,80€ 10% OFF

 Educational Psychology distills the latest research into actionable steps, guiding students in building solid, evidence-based teaching plans as they prepare to enter the classroom. Employing a meta-cognitive approach, it encourages them to think about their dual role as both teachers and learners, understanding not just "what" to do in the classroom, but the "why" behind it. Motivation is a central theme, with the authors providing a practical framework to help teachers enhance student motivation and connect it to key themes and concepts throughout the text. Rather than taking an encyclopedic approach, the authors group chapters by topic, enabling readers to remember concepts and connect best practices to big ideas in educational psychology. By blending scholarship with application through vignettes, examples, case studies, and practical teaching strategies, this text equips students to be both methodical and creative in their future classrooms. This text is offered in Sage Vantage, an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. Instructors, see how Vantage works! <a class="btn btn-primary" href="https://sage.navattic.com/pq1i0oa3?g=cmg6wrpph001e04joeaghdk8d&s=0?utm_source=navattic" target="_blank">Take a brief self-guided tour with our interactive demo</a>
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La Metamorfosi Nell'Adolescenza - Comprendere Ed Aiutare I Propri Figli Nella Fase Più Delicata Della Vita

by Aa. Vv.

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 Le mamme si sentono spesso incapaci di capire i loro ragazzi quando si avvicina l'età della pubertà. Il loro bambino pareva tanto luminoso nei primi anni. L'adolescente è diventato invece un enigma penoso: non riescono più ad indovinare quello che pensa; molti fatti della sua evoluzione fisiologica e psicologica rimangono per esse ignoti o almeno molto misteriosi. Su questo problema il grande educatore, Pierre Dufoyer, mette a loro disposizione la sua vasta conoscenza e la sua capacità di divulgare con estrema chiarezza e con rara precisione i risultati degli ultimi ritrovati della scienza e dell'esperienza. Esamina perciò il carattere dell'adolescente quale risultato di tre fattori: l'ereditarietà, l'ambiente sociale e familiare, lo sforzo personale. Poi accompagna le mamme e le educatrici attraverso il gioco delle trasformazioni fisiologiche e soprattutto psicologiche che di un bambino fanno un uomo. L'adolescenza è una età di crisi. Il lettore trova qui, raccolti in breve, con sicurezza scientifica e con chiari intenti morali, molti dati necessari per capire l'animo dell'adolescente e viene condotto, senza sforzo, ad apprezzare quei consigli, molto sublimi del resto, che conducono la trattazione. È studio teorico che conduce al pratico. Quello delladolescenza è il momento in cui molte mamme, prigioniere di questa sensazione di impotenza a capire i loro ragazzi, sentendosi superate dalla situazione, smettono, almeno parzialmente, di seguire da vicino l'educazione dei loro figli. Hanno l'impressione di sentirsi crudelmente inferiori ai nuovi compiti educativi che impone loro la crescita dei loro figli.Pertanto avanzano a tastoni e senza sicurezza, riducendo al minimo i loro interventi. Si guardano bene dall'affrontare con loro tutto ciò che riguarda i problemi psicologici, affettivi o morali e nei loro confronti si mantengono in un riserbo prudente, in un atteggiamento di attesa, alla soglia dell'anima e forse anche fuori. Niente di strano in questo atteggiamento della maggior parte delle mamme. Questo volumetto non ha alcuna pretesa di insegnamento scientifico. Non è un'opera di scienza, ma di utilità pratica. Le nozioni che verranno date sul carattere, le sue origini, i suoi aspetti generali e particolari sono ben lungi dall'essere esaurienti. Si è preferito fare un'opera incompleta e semplificata, ma utilizzabile. La madre di famiglia che avrà letto queste pagine avrà acquistato, questa è almeno la speranza e l'ambizione degli autori una miglior comprensione dei suoi figli e quindi la possibilità di aiutarli più efficacemente.Il punto di partenza è questo: bisogna accettare di veder diventare grande il proprio bambino. Non sarà mai più un bimbo: diventa un uomo.Non bisogna scoraggiarsi, bisogna adattarsi, armarsi di pazienza, trovare il momento opportuno per parlare; bisogna richiamare con dolcezza; suggerire spesso; incoraggiare costantemente; bisogna far ragionare il proprio figliuolo sul suo modo di sentire e di comportarsi.
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