Brian J : 404 books
Reading Romans after Supersessionism
The Continuation of Jewish Covenantal Identity
Language: English
Release Date: August 20, 2018
The Letter to the Romans explains the way Paul thought Jewish covenantal identity continued now that the messianic era had begun. More particularly, Paul addresses the relevance of Abraham for Jews and gentiles, the role of Torah, and the way it is contextualized in Christ. All too often, however,...
“Remain in Your Calling”
Paul and the Continuation of Social Identities in 1 Corinthians
Language: English
Release Date: November 7, 2011
Remain in Your Calling explores the way the Apostle Paul negotiates and transforms existing social identities of the Corinthian Christ-followers in order to extend his gentile mission. Building on the findings of Tucker's first monograph, You Belong to Christ: Paul and the Formation of Social Identity...
Defining Sport
Conceptions and Borderlines
Language: English
Release Date: December 14, 2016
Defining Sport: Conceptions and Borderlines is not about the variations of usage of the term “sport.” It is about the concept, the range of activities in the world that we unite into one idea—sport. It is through the project of defining sport that we can come to understand these activities better,...
by Lyn Worthen, A.A. Azariah-Kribbs, Amber Fallon
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 7, 2018
The works of Poe were dark and often disturbing. From dismembered corpses, rivals bricked behind cellar walls, murders in back alleys, laments for lost loves, obsessions that drive men - and women! - to madness, his stories have had a profound impact on both the horror and mystery genres to this day.
In...
The Learning Community Experience in Higher Education
High-Impact Practice for Student Retention
Language: English
Release Date: May 25, 2017
Offering an interdisciplinary qualitative approach, this book examines and evaluates the role and benefits of a Learning Community (LC), a high-impact practice for student retention in higher education. Grounded in in-depth case studies and first-person student experiences, the authors studied four...
Bridging the High School-College Gap
The Role of Concurrent Enrollment Programs
Language: English
Release Date: June 30, 2016
Concurrent enrollment programs offer high-achieving high school students the opportunity to take college credit-bearing courses taught by college-approved high school teachers. This low-cost, scalable model brings accelerated coursework to urban, suburban, and rural students. In this book, scholars...
Toward a Culture of Consequences
Performance-Based Accountability Systems for Public Services
Language: English
Release Date: August 10, 2010
Performance-based accountability systems (PBASs) link incentives to measured performance to improve services to the public. Research suggests that PBASs influence provider behaviors, but little is known about PBAS effectiveness at achieving performance goals. This study examines nine PBASs that are...
The Adult Learner
Some Things We Know
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Discover strategies that work with the adult learner!
Based on the authors' 20 years of combined experience, this illuminating text examines the challenge of teaching adults and reveals what really works when leading professional development training for educators. Ideal for new and aspiring...
From Staff Room to Classroom
A Guide for Planning and Coaching Professional Development
Language: English
Release Date: March 24, 2017
The tips and tricks you need to know to make transfer happen!
This resource offers sure-fire tools and strategies for delivering professional learning that answers the question, “How can I use this in my classroom?” Gain indispensable guidance on:
Effectively reaching and teaching...
by Robin J. Fogarty, Brian Mitchell Pete
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
An essential repertoire for beginning and developing teachers, these nine teacher-tested techniques can significantly increase student achievement through cognitive and cooperative efforts.
Close the Achievement Gap
Simple Strategies That Work
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2005
Discover basic strategies that promote student achievement in low-performing classrooms!
This invaluable research-based guidebook illustrates how quality teaching can overcome the impact of low socioeconomic conditions and improve student performance dramatically. The authors present instructional...
How to Differentiate Learning
Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
Language: English
Release Date: March 5, 2007
Learn how to boost students' success with a differentiated instructional approach!
The authors introduce the elements of the differentiated learning model and provide ways for educators to teach to the brain by considering student readiness levels, interests, and learning styles as they design...
by Robin J. Fogarty, Brian Mitchell Pete
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2003
Make instructional decisions that optimize learning!
Presenting a unique collection of twelve brain principles, the authors illustrate how the brain learns best and demonstrate how teachers can enhance students' learning potential. Conversational and user friendly, this resource describes how...
A Look at Transfer
Seven Strategies That Work
Language: English
Release Date: January 1, 2004
Help adult learners transfer professional development content into their classrooms.
Using teacher-tested techniques, the authors present research-based strategies for professional developers that foster content transfer from the staff training setting directly into the classroom. Listing the...