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An authoritative look at recent developments in China’s approach to educating its young--and what it means for the rest of the world Covering psychological ideology, moral education, and current reforms, The History of Chinese Modern Educational Thought summarizes recent developments in Chinese...

A unique photography and educational book, created for young people anywhere in the world, who want to improve their own lives. Complete with “how to” proven techniques. The four themes of the book encourage interaction with others. Shows readers how to learn and care more about today’s...

Does this makes sense to you? FOLKLORE: Necessity is the Mother of Invention. A Loaf of Bread is a Necessity. A Locomotive is an Invention. THEREFORE: A Loaf of Bread is the Mother of a Locomotive. Of course not. But lately, what in our society does make sense? Acclaimed...

Those who work with children—teachers and home-schooling parents, continually search for print material and media resources that will “help me help my kids!” Five Skills to Learning How to Learn provides practical materials and easy to follow activities to help educators and parents nurture,...

What does it mean to understand a religion? How should the concept of truth be addressed in the contemporary classroom? What is the proper subject matter of religious education and how does it relate to other subjects and the school curriculum as a whole? Despite the prevalence of literature...

Inspired by the life and work of Bill Ayers—particularly his advice to “teach into the contradiction”—Diving In reflects the intellectual adventures that Ayers has always encouraged those around him to undertake. Written by leading educators and activists, the collected chapters...

Surviving the Move and Learning to Thrive: Tools for Success in Secondary Schools, Grades 6-12 is collection of seven chapters that provide tools for all students, especially struggling and reluctant learners, to find a better path to learning while moving through middle and high school. Each chapter...

The question at the heart of the book is what might an education with self-care and care-for-others look like? Juxtaposing self-understanding through the method of currere and the historical character of hakbeolism (a concept indigenous to Korea referring to a kind of social status people achieve...

A Toolkit for College Professors is designed to give new and established faculty members the skills they need in order to do their jobs more effectively. Combining case studies, scenarios, practical advice, and problem-solving activities, this book offers college professors a valuable resource for...

New Perspectives in Philosophy of Education seeks to build a bridge between philosophical reflection and socio-political action by developing a range of critical discussions in the areas of ethics, politics and religion. This volume brings together established authorities and a new generation of scholars...

Who should read this book? Anyone who is touched by public education teachers, administrators, teachereducators, students, parents, politicians, pundits, and citizens ought to read this book. It will speak to educators, policymakers and citizens who are concerned about the future of education and...

In this book you will learn how to make money online. This is not another one of the get rich quick' type of book, but rather you will get an honest and good overview of what works online to create a second income for yourself. From my Experience' This book is written by Robby Emmanuel, Editor...

Anyone who wants to know what is really happening in schools - behind all the hype and political rhetoric about the privatizing reforms in education - should read this book. It clarifies how private interests are influencing the public education process and investigates Labour's successes and failures. In...

The purpose of this empirical inquiry of staterecognized “Honor Schools of Excellence” was to explore how these schools of distinction are (or are not) promoting and supporting both academic excellence and systemic equity for all students. In Phase One, quantitative data were collected through...