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The Predatory Paradox - Ethics, Politics, And Practices In Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

by Amy Koerber, F. Kee Kerk, Jesse C. Starkey, Karin Ardon-Dryer, Lyombe Eko e R. Glenn Cummins

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 In today’s ‘publish or perish’ academic setting, the institutional prizing of quantity over quality has given rise to and perpetuated the dilemma of predatory publishing. Upon a close examination, however, the definition of ‘predatory’ itself becomes slippery, evading neat boxes or lists which might seek to easily define and guard against it. This volume serves to foreground a nuanced representation of this multifaceted issue. In such a rapidly evolving landscape, this book becomes a field guide to its historical, political, and economic aspects, presenting thoughtful interviews, legal analysis and original research. Case studies from both European-American and non-European-American stakeholders emphasize the worldwide nature of the challenge faced by researchers of all levels. This coauthored book is structured into both textual and supplemental materials. Key takeaways, discussion questions, and complete classroom activities accompanying each chapter provide opportunities for engagement and real-world applications of these concepts. Crucially relevant to early career researchers and the senior faculty, library scholars, and administrators who mentor and support them, &#39;The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing&#39; offers practical recommendations for navigating the complex and often contradictory advice currently available. University instructors and teaching faculty will also find the reading essential in order to properly prepare both graduate and undergraduate students for the potential pitfalls endemic to scholarly publishing.
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Higher Education For Good - Teaching And Learning Futures

by Laura Czerniewicz

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 After decades of turbulence and acute crises in recent years, how can we build a better future for Higher Education? Thoughtfully edited by Laura Czerniewicz and Catherine Cronin, this rich and diverse collection by academics and professionals from across 17 countries and many disciplines offers a variety of answers to this question. It addresses the need to set new values for universities, trapped today in narratives dominated by financial incentives and performance indicators, and examines those “wicked” problems which need multiple solutions, resolutions, experiments, and imaginaries. This mix of new and well-established voices provides hopeful new ways of thinking about Higher Education across a range of contexts, and how to concretise initiatives to deal with local and global challenges. In an unusual and refreshing way, the contributors provide insights about resilience tactics and collective actions across different levels of higher education using an array of styles and formats including essays, poetry, and speculative fiction. With its interdisciplinary appeal, this book presents itself as a provocative and inspiring resource for universities, students, and scholars. Higher Education for Good courageously offers critique, hope, and purpose for the practice and the trajectory of Higher Education.
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A Relational Realist Vision For Education Policy And Practice

by Basem Adi

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 This volume argues that relational realism can help us to make better educational policy that is more effective in practice. Basem Adi draws on critical realism to thoroughly re-examine fundamental assumptions about how government policymaking works, developing an ontological basis from which to examine existing government approaches and imagine an alternative approach based on a relational realist-informed critical pedagogy. Adi casts familiar issues in a new light by drawing on a less familiar theoretical and meta-theoretical tradition, offering a critique that can be productively engaged with by many educational organizations to tackle the issues they face. A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice will be of great interest to academics of sociology, critical realism, sociological theory and education, as well as policymakers and educators seeking a theoretical perspective on their work.
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Dire Straits-Education Reforms - Ideology, Vested Interests And Evidence

by Jose Ignacio Wert e Montserrat Gomendio

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 Responding to an ‘educational emergency’ generated largely by the difficulties of implementing education reforms, this book compares education policies around the world in order to understand what works where. To address the key question of why education reforms are so difficult, the authors take into account a broad range of relevant factors, such as governance, ideology, and stakeholder conflicts of interest, and their interactions with one another. Drawing on their experiences as policymakers in the Spanish government and as governmental advisors worldwide, Montserrat Gomendio and Jose Ignacio Wert produce a publication like no other, shifting the usual Eurocentric narrative and shedding light on frequently overlooked educational policies from elsewhere. In this context, they dive deeper into details of educational failures and successes, the processes of implementation and investment priorities in different countries. They provide revealing accounts of stakeholder conflicts of interest and the challenges of implementing educational reform during a financial crisis. The authors also investigate why the evidence from international large-scale assessments (ILSAs) has, contrary to expectation, not generated improvements in most education systems. Gomendio and Wert investigate the evolution of different education systems, closely examining their advances or declines. Gomendio and Wert’s expert voices illuminate the current state of global education systems and the necessary changes to ensure long-awaited improvements. This is a revelatory and informative resource for policymakers, teachers and academics alike.
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Learning, Marginalization, And Improving The Quality Of Education In Low-Income Countries

by Daniel A. Wagner

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 Improving learning evidence and outcomes for those most in need in developing countries is at the heart of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal on Education (SDG4). This timely volume brings together contributions on current empirical research and analysis of emerging trends that focus on improving the quality of education through better policy and practice, particularly for those who need improved &#39;learning at the bottom of the pyramid&#39; (LBOP). This volume brings together academic research experts, government officials and field-based practitioners. National and global experts present multiple broad thematic papers – ranging from the effects of migration and improving teaching to the potential of educational technologies, and better metrics for understanding and financing education. In addition, local experts, practitioners and policymakers describe their own work on LBOP issues being undertaken in Kenya, India, Mexico and Ivory Coast. The contributors argue persuasively that learning equity is a moral imperative, but also one that will have educational, economic and social impacts. They further outline how achieving SDG4 will take renewed and persistent effort by stakeholders to use better measurement tools to promote learning achievement among poor and marginalized children. This volume builds on the second international conference on Learning at the Bottom of the Pyramid (LBOP2).* It will be an indispensable resource for policymakers, researchers and government thinktanks, and local experts, as well as any readers interested in the implementation of learning equity across the globe. *The first volume Learning at the Bottom of the Pyramid (LBOP1), may be obtained at: http://www.iiep.unesco.org/en/learning-bottom-pyramid-4608
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Like Nobody'S Business - An Insider'S Guide To How Us University Finances Really Work

by Andrew C. Comrie

6,99€

 How do university finances really work? From flagship public research universities to small, private liberal arts colleges, there are few aspects of these institutions associated with more confusion, myths or lack of understanding than how they fund themselves and function in the business of higher education. Using simple, approachable explanations supported by clear illustrations, this book takes the reader on an engaging and enlightening tour of how the money flows. How does the university really pay for itself? Why do tuition and fees rise so fast? Why do universities lose money on research? Do most donations go to athletics? Grounded in hard data, original analyses, and the practical experience of a seasoned administrator, this book provides refreshingly clear answers and comprehensive insights for anyone on or off campus who is interested in the business of the university: how it earns its money, how it spends it, and how it all works.
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Language Arts, Grade K

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 In Interactive Notebooks: Language Arts for kindergarten, students will complete hands-on activities about short vowel sounds, sight words, nouns, antonyms, punctuation, parts of a book, and more. The Interactive Notebooks series spans kindergarten to grade 5. Each 96-page book contains a guide for teachers who are new to interactive note taking, lesson plans and reproducibles for creating notebook pages on a variety of topics, and generic reproducibles for creating even more notebook pages. The books focus on grade-specific math or language arts skills and are aligned to current state standards.
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Elementary And Middle School Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally, Global Edition

by Jennifer M. Bay-Williams, John Van De Walle e Karen S. Karp

52,99€ + 10% CARD

 Elementary and Middle School Mathematics illustrates how children in PreK to 8th grade learn math, and then shows the most effective methods of teaching math using problem-based activities. Examples of real student work and common challenges help you visualize developmentally appropriate mathematics instruction and assessment that supports and challenges all learners. Clear discussions detail how to teach each topic, what a learning progression for that topic might be, and what worthwhile tasks look like. Hundreds of classroom-ready activities show how you can engage students with the concepts. A valuable reference to consult throughout your teaching career, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics helps you develop pedagogical strategies now, and in your future teaching. The 11th Edition, Global Edition, reflects the Common Core State Standards and NCTM''s Principles to Actions, as well as current research and the latest teaching technology.
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The Education Debate

by Stephen J. Ball

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 This extensively updated fourth edition by the key author in the field will maintain its place as the most important text on education policy and makes essential reading for all students and anyone interested in education policy more generally.
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Monitoring, Evaluation And Learning Processes In The Public Sector: Spotlight On Lagos, Nigeria

by John M. O. Ekundayo Phd Mnse R.Eng

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 This treatise on emerging trends in Research, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning with specific focus on the public sector is timely as most economies of sub-national and national Governments are currently endangered through the ravaging Covid 19 pandemic and other socio - economic and political constraints cum challenges of this season. The dire need confronting Governments globally is getting value for money expended on programmes and projects. Hence, it is high time modern tools were deployed through effective and efficient practice of Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) to monitor and measure results. This book, written by season professionals practising MEL in the public sector within the context of Lagos, Nigeria, squarely, succinctly and saliently espouse to students, scholars, professionals, top level management, political office holders, researchers, evaluators, etc. the crucial and core ingredients of MEL needed to be measured, mixed and matched to ensure and sustain value for money. This book is plainly and lucidly written for all to comprehend and apply the contents within any given context in the public or private sector particularly the Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) which need the MEL content to thrive in dealing with partners and donors globally.
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Campus Beyond, A - The Story Of A University That Dared To Be Different

by J Satrijo Tanudjojo

~~19,21€~~ 17,29€ 10% OFF

 A Campus Beyond traces how a university was born from the courage to think differently and to act beyond convention, and how it has grown into an international institution firmly rooted in Indonesia. Through a range of distinctive features that define its identity—such as the use of English as the medium of instruction across all academic activities, a full-year internship program, a two-semester Economic Survival course, and the requirement for first-year students and international students to live on campus—the book offers valuable lessons on innovation, leadership, and the courage to keep evolving.Written in a flowing narrative style, A Campus Beyond is not merely the story of a university's founding, but also a reflection on a new direction in higher education—one that dares to move beyond convention, think across disciplines, and focus on real-world solutions. As noted by the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, 'This book inspires us all—educators, students, and future leaders—to continue daring to dream and to work hard toward one shared goal: making education a source of progress, self-reliance, and national dignity.'This book serves as a mirror of a university's ongoing journey to push boundaries and open new horizons for a model of higher education that is increasingly relevant to the demands of both the present and the future.This is the story of President University, born from the bold vision of Dr. (HC) Setyono Djuandi Darmono and its fellow founders.Contents: <ul><li>Foreword: Education as a Force for Change</li><li>Foreword: Forming Architects of the Future</li><li>Author's Note</li><li>Prologue: A Unique University</li><li>Falling Behind, but Not Destined to</li><li>Time to Move Beyond the Status Quo</li><li>Think Big, Start Small, Move Fast</li><li>Forged in an International Environment</li><li>University as a Fortress of Character</li><li>Discipline: A Key to Success</li><li>Good to Great</li><li>Graduate Fast, Make an Impact</li><li>Forged into Gold</li><li>Trusted and Emulated</li><li>Brick by Brick: The Making of President University</li><li>Doctor Ratio: 1 per 1,000</li><li>Teacher Education</li><li>Where Tomorrow's Leaders Come Together</li><li>The ABG Synergy</li><li>Foundation for the Public Good</li><li>Alumni and Regeneration</li><li>Innovation and University City</li><li>Epilogue: Excellent Accreditation Status</li><li>About the Author</li></ul>Readership: Educators, academic leaders, ...
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Attraction Advantage: Maximize Your Professional Potential With 200 Powerful Affirmations

by Asher L. Cross

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 Are you tired of feeling stuck in your career, endlessly searching for opportunities but never quite finding the breakthrough you need? Do you long for greater satisfaction, success, and abundance in your professional life? Imagine waking up each day feeling empowered, confident, and ready to conquer any challenge that comes your way.In "The Attraction Advantage," we dive into a transformative journey crafted to unlock your full potential and propel you toward the professional success you've been dreaming of. This book serves as your guide to achieving your career aspirations by harnessing the power of affirmations and the law of attraction.What will you discover in this book?- Building a Strong Personal Brand: Learn how to showcase your unique skills and talents to stand out in a competitive job market.- Networking with Purpose: Master the art of authentic networking to forge meaningful connections and uncover valuable opportunities.- Attracting Abundance: Tap into the law of attraction to manifest a wealth of career opportunities and abundance.- Leveraging Success in Job Search and Interviews: Ace your job interviews and secure the ideal position by aligning your energy with your goals.- Creating an Empowering Career Vision Board: Visualize your professional aspirations and witness them materialize into reality.- Enhancing Emotional Intelligence: Cultivate resilience, confidence, and emotional intelligence to gracefully navigate challenges.- Balancing Work and Personal Life: Achieve harmony between your professional ambitions and personal fulfillment for a truly enriching life.- Manifesting Leadership Qualities: Develop leadership skills to inspire others and lead with purpose.- Harnessing the Power of Positive Affirmations: Transform your mindset and beliefs to achieve professional growth and fulfillment.- Cultivating Resilience and Adaptability: Embrace change, overcome obstacles, and thrive in dynamic professional environments.Are you ready to unlock your true potential, unleash your inner greatness, and create the career of your dreams? Download your copy of "The Attraction Advantage" now and embark on this life-changing journey toward professional success and fulfillment.
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Loving Pedagogy Explained

by Tamsin Grimmer

~~21,19€~~ 19,07€ 10% OFF

 This book highlights the importance of developing a loving pedagogy and explains key terms used within this approach. Part of the Key Concepts in Early Childhood Series, this is essential reading for early years practitioners and students that want to know and understand the importance of adopting a loving pedagogy within early childhood.
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Perspectives Of Educational Developers Of Color

~~63,59€~~ 57,23€ 10% OFF

 This seminal collection of essays captures and celebrates the distinct insights, experiences, and accomplishments of Educational Developers of Color (EDC) across the USA and Canada.
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Creativity For Teachers - A Cognitive Science Approach

by Claire Badger e Jonathan Firth

~~27,81€~~ 25,03€ 10% OFF

 This exciting new book explores how creativity is something that is infused throughout learning, relevant to every subject and student. Taking a cognitive science approach, it presents creativity in terms of building competencies and challenges the view that schools kill creativity or that only some types of tasks count as creative.
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Object Lessons - Teaching Math Through The Visual Arts, K-5

by Caren Holtzman e Lynn Susholtz

~~42,39€~~ 38,15€ 10% OFF

 When Caren Holtzman and Lynn Susholtz look around a classroom, they see â€œa veritable goldmine of mathematical investigationsâ€ involving number, measurement, size, shape, symmetry, ratio, and proportion.
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New Words, New Meanings: Supporting The Vocabulary Transition From Primary To Secondary School

by Alice Deignan e Marcus Jones

~~27,81€~~ 25,03€ 10% OFF

 Based on a major research project, this book explains the nature of the language challenge students face in early secondary school and shows teachers how they can make the language of their subject less daunting and more accessible for all students.
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Maths Anxiety - Solving The Equation

by Heidi Kirkland e Thomas Hunt

~~29,14€~~ 26,23€ 10% OFF

 Maths Anxiety is a very common experience, reported by people around the world. This book will help all teachers of Maths, from primary education to secondary and beyond, to better understand Maths Anxiety and learn how we can address this within our classrooms, creating a more positive learning environment for all.
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Becoming A Sensory Aware School - A Toolkit To Develop A Whole School Approach For Sensory Wellbeing

by Alice Hoyle e Tessa Hyde

~~45,04€~~ 40,54€ 10% OFF

 This practical book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory needs of all students and staff within the school environment. With a wealth of strategies and resources, it is essential reading for school leaders, SENDCOs and teachers who are keen to develop an ethos of supporting sensory needs.
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Using Generative Ai Effectively In Higher Education - Sustainable And Ethical Practices For Learning, Teaching And Assessment

~~29,14€~~ 26,23€ 10% OFF

 Using Generative AI Effectively in Higher Education explores how higher education providers can realise their role and responsibility in harnessing the power of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) ethically and sustainably.
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Teaching In The Sciences - Learner-Centered Approaches

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 Gain a clear understanding of what effective teachers doand how successful students learnOver the past 20 years, a greater concentration on research aimed at both teaching and learning has revealed that chalk and talk teaching, copying notes, and cookbook practical lessons offer little challenge to students. Teaching in the Sciences: Learner-Centered Approaches steers the learning process away from traditional modes of instruction to a more student-centered, activity-based curriculum that makes science relevant, engaging, and interesting. This innovative book helps educators bring out the best in their studentsand themselvesby identifying and meeting students needs and providing environments that encourage active, strategic learning. Helpful tables and figures make complex information easy to access and understand. Rather than focusing on teaching methods that merely deal in the content of life science, Teaching in the Sciences: Learner-Centered Approaches promotes a deep learning designed to develop critical and skilled learners. This collection of frank and thoughtful empirically based papers places greater emphasis on learning environments and social interaction patterns, assessment processes, and perceptions of students and teachers in a range of learning and teaching settings in the life sciences. The book presents strategies for mentoring and assessing students, assessments of learning outcomes, innovative approaches to curriculum design, constructivist approaches to teaching science, how to use technology to support learning, and practical examples of learner-centered teaching that mark important steps on a journey to transform the learning process.Teaching in the Sciences: Learner-Centered Approaches examines: using broadband videoconferencing for distance learning in tertiary science assessing for learning in the crucial first year of university studies using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in molecular science applying ICT to provide student feedback teaching biostatistics in the environmental life sciences developing metacognition and problem-solving skills in students the evolution of metAHEAD, an online resource that supports strategy development and self-monitoring in problem solving the development of a problem-based learning approach (PBL) for students in environmental science and natural resource management and much more! While largely centered on the context of undergraduate science instruction, Teaching in the Sciences: Learner-Centered Approaches is filled with valuable lessons for all educators working with students in the pursuit of powerful, effective, and lasting learning.
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Impact In Doctoral Education - Product, Person And Process

by Colin Pilbeam e Emma Parry

~~31,79€~~ 28,61€ 10% OFF

 Demonstrating how impact can be created and derived from doctoral programmes, this book focuses on their influence on academic knowledge, policy and practice. Significantly it highlights the crucial impact of these programmes on the individual and the enduring consequences of this.
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Why Learning Fails (And What To Do About It)

by Alex Quigley

~~21,19€~~ 19,07€ 10% OFF

 In this book bestselling author Alex Quigley presents eight key reasons why learning fails, alongside concepts from cognitive science and research evidence explained concisely and accessibly. Chapters span issues of pupilsâ€™ limited memory, their patchwork prior knowledge, struggles with independent learning, limits of attention and more.
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Finding Your Leadership Edge - Balancing Assertiveness And Compassion In Schools

by Brad Johnson e Jeremy Johnson

~~29,14€~~ 26,23€ 10% OFF

 As a school leader, do you ever have trouble striking a balance between being agreeable and pleasing your staff, while also being assertive and making the hard decisions? In this empowering book, you'll discover the tools and insights to fine-tune your leadership style and maximize your effectiveness while still building a great culture.
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