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Provides examples & analysis of the negotiation of critical literacy in specific pedagogical sites (actual classrooms-elementary through adult). Practical classroom focus appropriate for teachers and professional development. International scope.
This multiple award-winning e-book, written for anyone working with young people, is life-changing. It shows how to have young people influence themselves to become more responsible by implementing three practices and by using the Raise Responsibility System. Bribes in the form of rewards, threats, and/or imposed punishments are not necessary. By showing how to promote responsibility, rather than aiming at obedience, you become more effective, improve relationships, promote responsibility, and reduce stress for all. Winner of the Mom’s Choice Award Winner of the Eric Hoffer Book Award Winner of the International Book Award Winner of the ForeWord Reviews Book Award Winner of the USA Book News Best Books Award
In line with the overall perspective of the Handbook series, the focus of Vol.9 is on language-related problems arising in the context of linguistic diversity and change, and the contributions Applied Linguistics can offer for solutions. Part I, “Language minorities and inequality,” presents situations of language contact and linguistic diversity as world-wide phenomena. The focus is on indigenous and immigrant linguistic minorities, their (lack of) access to linguistic rights through language policies and the impact on their linguistic future .Part II “Language planning and language change,” focuses on the impact of colonialism, imperialism, globalisation and economics as factors th...
Unstoppable is the story of a woman who worked tirelessly for the betterment of society. Propelled by passion, purpose, significant values and an outstanding work ethic she provided innumerable activities for youth, men and women to help them lead successful happy lives and contribute effectively to the community, society and the world. Nothing stopped her from achieving the best for all the organisations with which she was associated. Courageously she spoke up and advocated for change to improve the lives of men, women and children. She was loyal. She was dedicated. She was responsible. She was enthusiastic. She was bold. She was committed to helping others. Her life has been exciting. Read about the foundation provided by her parents, the education she received, the work she did, the love of her life, the people she met, the friends she made and the humorous, fun incidents she experienced. Hers is a life of joy, of great pleasure and much happiness.
The aim of the Handbook is to present readily accessible, but scholarly sources of information about educational research in the Asia-Pacific region. The scale and scope of the Handbook is such that the articles included in it provide substantive contributions to knowledge and understanding of education in the Asia region. In so doing, the articles present the problems and issues facing education in the region and the findings of research conducted within the region that contribute to the resolution of these problems and issues. Moreover, since new problems and issues are constantly arising, the articles in the Handbook also indicate the likely directions of future developments. The differen...
In the World Library of Educationalists series, international experts themselves compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces - extracts from books, key articles, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions - so the world can read them in a single manageable volume. In a career spanning four decades, S. Gopinathan is considered by many to be a pillar of teacher education in Singapore. He has played a key role in the establishment and transformation of Singapore's education system, pioneering many programmes and advising on policy both nationally and internationally. In the process, he has contributed over 25 books (authored, co-aut...