teaching students to think critically guide for faculty

Great Source Math at Hand: Teacher's Resource Book

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Mah / Great Source, PUBLISHER: Great Source, - A reference guide to empower students to become more responsible for their own learning, reviewing, relearning, and researching- Explanations and examples to complement any textbook and teach difficult topics- Cross curricular resources packed with conversion tables, time zones, map reading, and more

Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bastable, Susan B., PUBLISHER: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Nurse as Educator: Principles of Teaching and Learning for Nursing Practice prepares nurse educators, clinical nurse specialists, and nurse practitioners for their ever-increasing roles in patient teaching, health education, health promotion, and nursing education. Designed to teach nurses about the the development, motivational, and sociocultural differences that affect teaching and learning, this text combines theoretical and pragmatic content in a balanced, complete style. Nurse as Educator is used extensively in nursing educations courses and programs, as well as in both institutional and community-based settings.

Fundamentals of Java Programming Lab Companion (Cisco

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cisco Systems, Inc / Cisco Systems Inc / Cisco, Networking Academy Program, PUBLISHER: Cisco Press, The only authorized lab companion for the Cisco Networking Academy Program's Fundamentals of Java Programming online course. Maps to the Web-based Java programming course sponsored by Sun Microsystems, Inc. Provides students with an introduction to Java programming from a universally recognized leader in IT education. Helps prepare students for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform exam. Approved and recommended by Cisco Systems, Inc. for the Cisco Networking Academy. "The Fundamentals of Java Programming Lab Companion," along with the Fundamentals of Java Programming Companion Guide, complements the Fundamentals of Java course through the Networking Academy. This lab manual supplements the Companion Guide and offer labs to reinforce and support what the student has learned. It will allow the student the opportunity to perform all the lab tasks related to the Java Programming Web-based course, including the individual course project. The overall approach will be to provide students with a conceptual understanding of Object-Oriented programming, and to teach them how to use this technology to solve business problems through the use of hands-on labs. Students will learn how to create classes, objects, and applications using the language. This book also includes labs that will cover the language fundamentals and the Java language API (application programming interface). Upon completion of the course and through the use of this lab manual, students will understand the Java environment and the use of the Java Development Kit, Java language keywords and syntax. They will be able to create statements, implement Javadoc feature in their souce files, understand code writingthat implements 00 principles and design pattern, and write code to invoke and define. This title will help prepare the student for the Sun Certified Programmer for Java 2 Platform exam.

Write Great Essays and Dissertations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Hutchison, Hazel, PUBLISHER: Hodder & Stoughton, An invaluable guide for students who want to improve their assessed written work Whether a student is in desperate need of help or just wants advice on improving their writing style, this book will prove useful throughout their academic career and beyond. It explains how to express main arguments clearly, use language to best effect, and get the most out of sources. This guide also covers general study skills, including how to make notes and convert them into usable material, how to reference correctly, and time management skills.

The Courage to Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Palmer, Parker J., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, "This book is for teachers who have good days and bad -- and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to harden their hearts, because they love learners, learning, and the teaching life." -- Parker J. Palmer from the Introduction] For many years, Parker Palmer has worked on behalf of teachers and others who choose their vocations for reasons of the heart but may lose heart because of the troubled, sometimes toxic systems in which they work. Hundreds of thousands of readers have benefited from his approach in THE COURAGE TO TEACH, which takes teachers on an inner journey toward reconnecting with themselves, their students, their colleagues, and their vocations, and reclaiming their passion for one of the most challenging and important of human endeavors. This book builds on a simple premise: good teaching cannot be reduced to technique but is rooted in the identity and integrity of the teacher. Good teaching takes myriad forms but good teachers share one trait: they are authentically present in the classroom, in community with their students and their subject. They possess "a capacity for connectedness" and are able to weave a complex web of connections between themselves, their subjects, and their students, helping their students weave a world for themselves. The connections made by good teachers are held not in their methods but in their hearts -- the place where intellect, emotion, spirit, and will converge in the human self -- supported by the community that emerges among us when we choose to live authentic lives. BONUS: Includes an audio CD featuring a 45-minute conversation between Parker Palmer and his colleagues, Marcy Jackson and Estrus Tucker from the Center for Courage & Renewal. They reflect on what they have learned from working with thousands of teachers in their "Courage to Teach" program (www.CourageRenewal.org)and with others who yearn for greater integrity in their professional lives.

Character Education Grades 7-8: Teaching Values for Life

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Freeman, Sara / Johnson, Marc, PUBLISHER: Instructional Fair/Ts Denison, Each of the six building blocks of character is explored through discussions, activities, literature, and projects. This series offers teaching ideas, practical activities, and real-life problem solving that stimulates students character awareness and development.

Fluency in Distance Learning (PB)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fenton, Celeste / Watkins, Brenda, PUBLISHER: Information Age Publishing, Fluency in Distance Learning offers a practical, hands-on, workshop style approach to creating an effective distance learning course. Full of specific ideas and strategies, the authors guide you through the process from beginning to end. Specific instructions are provided for setting up a course home page, developing interactive content, and utilizing a variety of multimedia resources. Chapters are focused on the following topics: Introduction: Insights into Distance Learning Chapter 1: KSA: Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Effective Distance Learning Instructors Chapter 2: Active Learning in Online Courses Chapter 3: Multimedia in Online Teaching: Creating Dynamic Content Chapter 4: Communication is Key Chapter 5: Assessment doesn't have to be a four letter word: TEST Chapter 6: Organizing and Designing Course Pages Fluency in Distance Learning distinguishes itself from other publications on distance learning with its straightforward, practical workshop format. Specific strategies and examples of effective distance learning course materials help instructors to build a quality distance learning course quickly and effectively regardless of the learning management system being used. A companion website contains multimedia files and interactive exercises to enhance the reader's learning and understanding of distance learning pedagogy and content development for online courses. In addition, all the necessary media files for trainers to deliver a series of professional development workshops on distance learning, are also available. Potential audiences include: Instructors in need of a textbook for a course focused on distance learning pedagogy; Instructors in need of a textbook for distance learning certification courses; Instructors desiring to transform traditional instructional materials to an effective distance learning delivery format; Administrators with a need to provide professional development training to distance learning faculty; Professional development staff who provide training in distance learning pedagogy, content development, and facilitation strategies. Instructional designers with responsibility of working with faculty to develop online course(s)

Journalism

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Cates, Jo A. / Rettig, James, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, This critically annotated guide to English-language reference literature of print and broadcast journalism covers sources from the late s through , with some from . Annotations are descriptive and evaluative, containing exhaustive cross-references. Nearly 90% of the entries are new or substantially revised, and there is a new chapter on commercial databases and Internet sources. Arranged by type of reference work, the other chapters include bibliographies and bibliographic guides; encyclopedias; dictionaries; abstracts, indexes, and databases; biographical sources; directories and yearbooks; review sources; catalogs; handbooks and manuals; stylebooks and books of English-language usage; core periodicals; miscellaneous sources; professional organizations; and research centers. Written for librarians in search of a collection development tool and for students and other beginning researchers in journalism, the book is also useful for print and broadcast journalists wanting to learn more ab

Finding the College That's Right for You!

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Palladino, John, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Companies, While every parent would like to see his or her child head off to Harvard, Princeton, Yale or Columbia, the reality is that very few students are Ivy League material. Many parents overestimate or simply neglect to evaluate their child's academic qualifications. 150 Great Colleges for Mid-Range Students is designed to help parents and their children realistically assess the child's scholastic ability and select the most suitable college. The book: Defines just who the average or mid-range student is Uses clear criteria for the selection of the 150 best mid-range colleges Provides detailed descriptions of all the featured colleges Bad matches between colleges and students have led to a 30 percent freshman dropout rate and an even higher percentage of transfers and delayed graduations. 150 Great Colleges for Everyday Students equips parents and students with the information they need to make the right decision.

Technical Writing. a Guide for Effective Communica

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bombard Sols, Carme / Edicions Upc, Upc, PUBLISHER: Edicions Upc, The authors are lecturers of the Technical University of Catalonia (UPe at the faculties of Telecommunications, Engineering and Nautical Studies, respectively. They have a wide experience teaching technical communication and have carried out research within the field of English for academic and specific purposes. This book is intended to be a practical and clear guide to engineering students who need to familiarize themselves with the characteristics of technical writing in order to become efficient writers in their future technical professions. To this purpose, it includes authentic texts and reference materials from different degrees (general engineering, telecommunications, computing, civil engineering, etc.) and fosters extensive writing practice through a rich variety of tasks. Besides, this guide develops active learning methods adapted to the European Higher Education Area framework. The book follows three approaches (process, product and genre), the process approach being the central one to which the other two are subsumed. This is reflected in the organization of the contents, which have been basically divided into three main parts. The first is a thorough introduction to technical communication. The second includes three practical chapters that fully develop the main stages of the writing process (pre-writing, writing and post-writing) and the third offers a useful handbook. Acquista Ora

Kaplan PMBR: Law School Flowcharts

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kaplan, PUBLISHER: Kaplan Publishing, Until now, law school students had to spend hours creating flowcharts for their first- and second-year courses, which are also the topics covered by the multistate bar exam. They have a proven NEW shortcut With "Kaplan PMBR Law School Flowcharts," 1Ls and 2Ls get a comprehensive and convenient study tool created by Kaplan PMBR's renowned faculty and multistate bar exam experts. These flowcharts provide a start-to-finish overview of each course, and students can add class-specific notes to create a solid study roadmap. Course coverage includes: - Civil Procedure - Constitutional Law - Contracts - Corporations - Criminal Law - Criminal Procedure - Evidence - Property - Torts "Kaplan PMBR Law School Flowcharts "are a law school essential from orientation to graduation day--and beyond.

Kids Can Talk to God

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: George, Denise, PUBLISHER: Woman's Missionary Union, Kids Can Talk to God provides encouragement and creative answers for teaching children to pray. Through inspirational stories and Scriptural guidelines, Denise George teaches parents how to make prayer a habit for every family. Prayer time tips are included.

A Leader's Guide to What Young Children Need to Succeed:

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Roehlkepartain, Jolene L. / Leffert, Nancy, PUBLISHER: Free Spirit Publishing, The "Leader's Guide" includes five ready-to-use workshops, all adaptable for different audiences, and 50 reproducible handout masters.

Bridges to Better Writing

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nazario, Luis / Borchers, Deborah / Lewis, William, PUBLISHER: Wadsworth Publishing Company, BRIDGES TO BETTER WRITING makes the writing process less daunting to students by guiding them through each step, giving them only what they need to know for a specific writing task. Throughout the text, the authors incorporate the writing process and grammar into their discussion of the methods of development so that students can connect the skills all at once. With writing samples from each method that illustrate how writing is relevant to students' academic, personal, and future professional lives, BRIDGES TO BETTER WRITING motivates students to take control of their future by developing better writing skills.

Behavior in Organizations

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Shani, Abraham B. / Lau, James / Shani Abraham, (Rami), PUBLISHER: Irwin/McGraw-Hill, Behavior in Organizations, 8/e, by Shani and Lau, is a paperback text that takes a hands-on, experiential approach to organization behavior. The majority of the exercises, role-playing simulations, and cases were developed in and for management training workshops. The cases themselves represent different industries and organizations around the globe with diverse size, product, service, and cultures. Instructors appreciate the multiple interactive teaching methods for each teaching module. Experiential methods provide a powerful stimulus for learning, growth, and change by helping participants focus on their own behaviors and reactions as data. The text begins with structured, less personal exercises that are readily recognized as relevant to human effectiveness in organizational settings. Personal growth and self-understanding activities are introduced later in the text, after students have had enough experience to become more comfortable and ready for them.

Quick and Dirty Secrets of College Success - A Professor

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Watkins, Boyce Dewhite, PUBLISHER: Blue Boy Publishing, Written by Dr. Boyce Watkins, a Finance Professor at Syracuse University, this book summarizes secrets for success of all college students. The information is presented in a down-to-earth manner, with hip-hop style rhymes and anecdotes to drive the points home to the MTV generation. Watkins is also the author of "Everything you ever wanted to know about college - A guide for minority students." He was not only the top student at his university, but he is also the author of several academic research papers and an educational consultant. He gives seminars throughout the US on college success and readiness and inspires youth to pursue higher education.

Writing Teaching Learning Math

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meier, John / Rishel, Thomas / Rishel, Thoams, PUBLISHER: Mathematical Association of America (MAA), Meier and Rishel explore the hows and whys of writing in mathematics. How to get started? How to grade assignments? How to introduce good writing into a maths course, and why you should care to do this? And most importantly, why is it so important to get students speaking and writing about mathematics anyway? This book should provide anybody involved in the teaching of mathematics with useful and constructive tools to examine the assignments they are using and the goals they hope to accomplish with them.

Faculty Workload Studies: Perspectives, Needs, and Future

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fife, Jonathan D. / Meyer, Katrina A., PUBLISHER: Jossey-Bass, Summarizes state studies of faculty workload and research on faculty productivity. Discusses problems with existing study designs and their results. Offers solutions with greater potential for improving productivity, with a focus on student learning, curricula, and mission.

Exploring Microsoft Office Word Introductory

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Grauer, Robert T. / Poatsy, Mary Anne / Hulett, Michelle, PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, For introductory computer courses on Microsoft Office or courses in computer concepts with a lab component for Microsoft Office applications. The goal of the "Exploring" series has been to move students beyond the point and click, helping them understand the why and how behind each skill. The "Exploring "series for Office also enables students to extend the learning beyond the classroom. Students go to college now with a different set of skills than they did five years ago. With this in mind, the "Exploring" series seeks to move students beyond the basics of the software at a faster pace, without sacrificing coverage of the fundamental skills that everybody needs to know. A lot of learning takes place outside of the classroom, and the "Exploring "series provides learning tools that students can access anytime, anywhere.

Spectrum Language Arts, Grade 6

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Spectrum, PUBLISHER: School Specialty Publishing, Our proven Spectrum Language Arts grade 6 workbook features 184 pages of fundamentals in grammar and sentence structure. Recently updated to current national standards, including tips for clearer writing, proofreading activities, and combining sentences. This workbook for children ages 11 to 12 includes exercises that reinforce mechanics and punctuation to assist in developing proficiency. Language Arts skills include: -Gerunds -Colons and semicolons -Double negative -Writer's guide Our best-selling "Spectrum Language Arts" series features age-appropriate workbooks for Kindergarten to grade 6. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in language arts fundamentals to ensure successful learning

Notebook Know-How: Strategies for the Writer's Notebook

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Buckner, Aimee / Fletcher, Ralph, PUBLISHER: Stenhouse Publishers, A writer's notebook is an essential springboard for the pieces that will later be crafted in writers' workshop. It is here that students brainstorm topics, play with leads and endings, tweak a new revision strategy, or test out a genre for the first time. In "Notebook Know-How," Aimee Buckner provides the tools teachers need to make writers' notebooks an integral part of their writing programs. She also addresses many of the questions teachers ask when they start using notebooks with their students, including: How do I launch the notebook? What mini-lessons can be used throughout the year to help students become more skilled in keeping notebooks?How do I help students who are stuck in writing ruts with notebooks? How do I help students use their learning from notebooks for other writing? How do I organize notebooks so that the design is flexible, yet still allows students to access information easily?How can writers' notebooks help students become better readers? How do I assess notebooks? This compact guide is packed with lessons, tips, and samples of student writing to help teachers make the most of writers' notebooks, without sacrificing time needed for the rest of the literacy curriculum. In fact, "Notebook Know-How" shows how smart and focused use of writers' notebooks enhances and deepens literacy learning in both reading and writing for students in grades 3-8.

Ten Minutes to the Pitch: Your Last-Minute Guide and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Abbott, Chris, PUBLISHER: Tallfellow Press, An insider's guide to selling your script, story or idea to the "powers that be." Includes Last Minute Checklist for success.

The Doctor's PDA and Smartphone Handbook: A Guide to

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Al-Ubaydli, Mohammad, PUBLISHER: Royal Society of Medicine Press, Handheld computers, or PDAs, are computers small enough to hold in your hand or fit into your pocket. Smartphones are PDAs which also allow the user to make and receive phone calls. For doctors, PDAs are possibly the most clinically appropriate of all the computer devices created. This is an essential guide for doctors wishing to maximise the potential of their PDA or smartphones and is the only book available to address the specific needs of doctors in relation to PDAs and smartphones. The Doctor's PDA & Smartphone Handbook is a step by step guide which introduces readers to the basics of PDAs. Comprehensive in its approach and easily accessible to those with no technical knowledge, the first few chapters demonstrate how the devices are used and how effective they can be in day-to-day clinical care and in training activities. Communication and sharing data and clinical information is enhanced if the full team is equipped with PDAs, and later chapters discuss more advanced uses and issues that should be considered if planning to equip the whole team. The text is accompanied by invaluable teaching videos and vignettes illustrating how teaching points covered in each chapter can be applied to realistic scenarios.

Simple Statistics for Library and Information Professionals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Stephen, Peter / Hornby, Susan, PUBLISHER: Library Association Publishing (UK), Librarians and students of library and information studies, confident and able in other areas, often show reluctance to study statistics, assuming that they will have difficulty because they were "no good at math at school." Yet statistical techniques offer valuable and necessary management aids for the measurement and evaluation of library and information operations. This guide to using statistics in the workplace is written with the conviction that statistical methods are within the reach of all practicing library professionals. Its easily-learned tools and techniques, straightforward descriptions of statistical terms, and intuitive, commonsense tone make this an accessible and invaluable text both for students in departments of information and library studies, and for all practicing professionals needing to brush up their skills.

Math for the Anxious

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Proga, Rosanne / Proga Rosanne, PUBLISHER: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math, Math for the Anxious: Building Basic Skills is written to provide a practical approach to the problem of math anxiety. By combining strategies for success with a pain-free introduction to basic math content, students will overcome their anxiety and find greater success in their math courses. The first two chapters not only explain the sources of math anxiety, they more importantly outline pragmatic steps students can take to reduce it. In each of the following eight chapters, strategies are implemented for learning a particular topic such as fractions that may have frustrated students in the past but can now be digested and mastered through hints, patient explanations, and revelations of how students already encounter the topic on an everyday basis. The final chapter brings all the strategies together and prepares students to encounter future math topics with newfound confidence and finely tuned techniques at their disposal.

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