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El prisma, como elemento conceptual educativo, transmite la idea de confluencia, diversidad, inclusión y transformación. La educación se presenta como luz blanca que nos orienta para la transformación social y personal. Una luz que impulsa el conocimiento, la tolerancia, el respeto, las competencias, y promueve la convivencia y el cambio. La intervención socioeducativa como prisma de la transformación social es una obra interdisciplinar que aúna especialistas de diversos campos de conocimiento tales como pedagogía, educación social, didácticas, educación secundaria, etc., que investigan e innovan orientados hacia la intervención y la generación de entornos de transformación soc...
Escuela de llanto y risa: Teatro, pedagogía y transformación social es una obra de referencia para aquellos profesionales que quieran integrar el teatro como herramienta de intervención socioeducativa tanto dentro de la enseñanza reglada como en ámbitos no formales. Con este libro queremos cubrir una necesidad formativa demandada por profesionales del magisterio, profesorado de enseñanzas medias y universitarias, así como otro tipo de educadores que se quieran adentrar en el fascinante mundo teatral.A lo largo de sus páginas se pretende formar a estos profesionales en la pedagogía del teatro, no solo ofreciendo unas bases epistemológicas sólidas y fundadas, sino también dando a c...
Los sujetos o colectivos pueden ser altamente vulnerables, esto queda patente de varias formas, bien sea como fragilidad e indefensión ante cambios en el entorno, como desamparo institucional o como debilidad interna para afrontar los cambios necesarios del individuo. Y es en el ámbito educativo y social, dónde los profesionales se van a encontrar con colectivos que despliegan un abanico amplio de conductas poco favorecedoras para el aprendizaje. Para ello, se presenta un elenco de capítulos donde se desarrollan modelos pedagógicos que hacen emerger intervenciones educativas y sociales innovadoras, dirigidas a grupos en situaciones de vulnerabilidad. Combinando aspectos teóricos y prá...
Drawing from cultural developments as diverse as modernist art and Asian philosophy, minimalism in interior design is nothing less than a celebration of the perfect expression of space. Minimalist Interiors presents 26 examples of residences from around the world that perfectly balance essential elements of shape, light, and form to create truly unique living spaces. From a glass house to a house without walls, from an extention of a single-family home to apartment renovations, this book presents solutions and ideas for all types of residences. Interiors for every room in the house are included, in varying sizes, all from well-known architects and designers who specialize in minimalist treatment Through exquisite photography, technical plans, and innovative design, Minimalist Interiors will inspire home design enthusiasts to achieve the same effects -- creating an intensely personal oasis of tranquility in their own home.
This primer for teachers (prospective and practicing) asks readers to question the historical present and their relation to it, and in so doing, to construct their own understandings of what it means to teach, to study, to become "educated" in the present moment. Curriculum theory is the scholarly effort – inspired by theory in the humanities, arts and interpretive social sciences – to understand the curriculum, defined here as "complicated conversation." Rather than the formulation of objectives to be evaluated by (especially standardized) tests, curriculum is communication informed by academic knowledge, and it is characterized by educational experience. Pinar recasts school reform as ...
Seventeen-year-old Miguel Angel spends every minute after school at the Packing Shed, working out with the Alisal Boxing Club. He dreams of becoming a champion so he can get his mother and five siblings out of their cramped one-bedroom apartment in one of Salinas’ poorest barrios. But suddenly his life gets more complicated. The city is threatening to take the Packing Shed away from Coach, and without a place to train he won’t be able to avoid the gangbangers in his neighborhood. His childhood friend, Beto, has succumbed to the wiles of easy money and expensive cars, and Miguel Angel wonders if he’ll be able to resist his friend. Meanwhile, beautiful blonde Britney from Pebble Beach ha...
Constructing new buildings with retrieved surplus materials is a practical and inspiring book about recycling superfluous stuff in architecture.
The creation of a sustainable and accessible higher education systems is a pivotal goal in modern society. Adopting strategic frameworks and innovative techniques allows institutions to achieve this objective. The Handbook of Research on Administration, Policy, and Leadership in Higher Education is an authoritative reference source for the latest scholarly research on contemporary management issues in educational institutions and presents best practices to improve policies and retain effective governance. Addressing the current state of higher education at an international level, this book is ideally designed for academicians, educational administrators, researchers, and professionals.
This exciting guide is perfect for all students, especially those new to Higher and Further Education. How to be a student helps tackle the challenges and opportunities associated with life at university and college. 100 actionable ideas, strategies and tactics help you to make the most of your time, including: -Turning up to your lectures and what to do while you’re there -Knowing what plagiarism is and learning to develop belief in your own voice -Making presentations with confidence and style -Being more creative -Spotting signs that you need to take a break -Dealing with boredom -Preventing small obstacles from becoming big problems -Not letting money issues get in the way -Remembering (people thought that) Einstein was a slow learner -Treating your CV as a working document And much more! Drawing from the real experiences of students, this book presents ideas and suggestions that you can use to enhance your time at university and to improve the quality of your learning life.