The Undecided College Student: An Academic And Career Advising Challenge by: Virginia N. Gordon – George E. Steele ISBN-10: 039809067X ISBN-13: 9780398090678 Edition: 4 Publication date: June 10, 2015 Paperback: 308 pages List Price95 Book Description The world of technology is advancing at a rapid pace. New career fields are emerging, new interdisciplinary majors are being developed, and new college majors are being formed to prepare students for an ever-changing workplace. This revised e...
Thinking Collaboratively: Leaing in a Community of Inquiry by: D. Randy Garrison ISBN-10: 1138824313 ISBN-13: 9781138824317 Publication date: June 23, 2015 Hardcover: 158 pages 0 Book Description Thinking Collaboratively is a theoretical and practical guide to thinking and leaing in deep and meaningful ways within purposeful communities of inquiry. Critical thinking has long been recognized as an important educational goal but, until now, has largely been conceived and operationalized as an indi...
All before Them: Student Opportunities and Nationally Competitive Fellowships ISBN-10: 155728685X ISBN-13: 9781557286857 Edition: 1 Publication date: July 9, 2015 Paperback: 150 pages List Price Book Description Advisors face quite a challenge as they sort through the daunting and ever-changing world of nationally competitive undergraduate and graduate fellowships in order to assist talented students searching for funding for exceptional academic opportunities. This collection of essays helps ad...
Swimming Upstream: Black Males in Adult Education: New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education, Number 144 (J-B ACE Single Issue .. Adult & Continuing Education) ISBN-10: 1119021804 ISBN-13: 9781119021803 Edition: 1 Publication date: December 22, 2014 Paperback: 104 pages Book Description Here is an introduction to salient topics and issues affecting Black males as they engage in adult basic education programs, pursue employment, and obtain higher education. The chapters include academ...
Observing Young Children: The role of observation and assessment in early childhood settings (Essential Guides for Early Years Practitioners) by: Sandra Smidt ISBN-10: 1138823554 ISBN-13: 9781138823556 Edition: 2 Publication date: May 28, 2015 Hardcover: 108 pages 0 Book Description This fully revised second edition of Observing, Assessing and Planning for Children in the Early Years provides a detailed analysis of what is meant by the observation of young leaers and why this is so vital to earl...
Restorative Practice and Special Needs by: Margaret Thorsboe ISBN-10: 1849055432 ISBN-13: 9781849055437 Edition: 1 Publication date: June 21, 2015 Paperback: 208 pages List Price Book Description Restorative Practice (RP) is an effective approach to discipline that has the potential to transform behaviour by focusing on building and restoring relationships. This practical guide explains how to implement restorative approaches with young people with special needs in educational or residential set...
Question Everything: The Rise of AVID as America’s Largest College Readiness Program by: Jay Mathews ISBN-10: 1118438191 ISBN-13: 9781118438190 Edition: 1 Publication date: April 27, 2015 Hardcover: 272 pages List Price Book Description How AVID levels the playing field, helping underserved students come out ahead In Question Everything, award-winning education writer Jay Mathews presents the stories and winning strategies behind the Advancement Via Individual Determination program (AVID)....
Affirmative Action at a Crossroads: Fisher and Forward: ASHE Higher Education Report, Volume 41, Number 4 (J-B ASHE Higher Education Report Series (AEHE)) by: Edna Chun – Alvin Evans ISBN-10: 1119124921 ISBN-13: 9781119124924 Edition: 1 Publication date: June 2, 2015 Paperback: 144 pages Book Description The urgency of developing workable race-neutral admissions strategies that maximize the benefits of student diversity has increased. This practical guide offers: • concrete recommendations...
Affirmative Action at a Crossroads: Fisher and Forward: ASHE Higher Education Report, Volume 41, Number 4 (J-B ASHE Higher Education Report Series (AEHE)) by: Edna Chun – Alvin Evans ISBN-10: 1119124921 ISBN-13: 9781119124924 Edition: 1 Publication date: June 2, 2015 Paperback: 144 pages Book Description The urgency of developing workable race-neutral admissions strategies that maximize the benefits of student diversity has increased. This practical guide offers: • concrete recommendations...