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Cliffsnotes praxis II Cliffsnotes praxis II Sandra K. McCune A new guide in the best-performing Praxis II test-prep series on the market Thirty states require aspiring teachers to pass the Praxis II Middle School Mathematics test. This book provides focused… OL109889W
Into the classroom Into the classroom Thomas Hatch "Based on the development of the Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, Into the Classroom clearly shows the advantages of bringing teaching into the public arena and making i… OL11636018W
Stand for the best Stand for the best Thomas M. Bloch Thirteen years ago, Tom Bloch was CEO of H&R Block, the groundbreaking tax organization. The son of the company's founder, he was a happily married 41-year-old executive, but something was missing fr… OL11777306W
The teacher's survival guide The teacher's survival guide Marc R. Major Based on extensive research as well as the author's own teaching and mentoring experience, this lively book covers best practices in the essentials of teaching-from organizational tips to proven peda… OL11825911W
The truth about teaching The truth about teaching Coleen Armstrong A beautiful gift book that offers encouragement, comfort, and inspiration for new (and veteran) teachers This beautifully designed book is a celebration of the joys and challenges of the teaching li… OL12948399W
Teaching with classroom response systems Teaching with classroom response systems Derek Bruff "There is a need in the higher education arena for a book that responds to the need for using technology in a classroom of tech-savvy students. This book is filled with illustrative examples of quest… OL13648712W
Understanding emotions in the classroom Understanding emotions in the classroom Claudia Shelton,Robin Stern,Claudia Marshall Shelton Helps teachers to better understand how to deal with everyday classroom experiences where effective management of emotions (both the teachers and students) can play a critical role in fostering emoti… OL13696159W
Literacy development in the storytelling classroom Literacy development in the storytelling classroom Diane Williams,Sherry Norfolk,Jane Stenson,Sherry Norfolk Consisting of a series of essays written by storytellers who work in the classroom, as well as teachers who use storytelling in the classroom, this title addresses specific curriculum areas, and incl… OL13773482W
Lay down my sword and shield Lay down my sword and shield James Lee Burke This is a very interesting book. Especially for someone like me who has a Southern background.I don't know how Burk keeps it up but am glad he does.His fiction is believible. OL15109511W
My Six Book My Six Book Jane Belk Moncure Little Six introduces the concept of "six" by interacting with six of a variety of things. OL15124984W
Teaching Teaching Sharleen L. Kato This book has a simple title -- Teaching. Teaching implies action. This is a book about how and why you should take action to become a teacher -- not just any teacher, but a well-prepared, committed,… OL15627016W
Guía de clásicos de la literatura infantil y juvenil 2 Guía de clásicos de la literatura infantil y juvenil 2 Luis Daniel González This guide discusses more than two hundred classics of children's and young adults' literature written after 1955. The information is structured with a view to being useful to any parent or educator … OL15857301W
Urban teaching in America Urban teaching in America Andrea J. Stairs "Urban Teaching in America: Theory, Research, and Practice in K-12 Classrooms is a brief but comprehensive text that provides undergraduate and graduate students in Education with an overview of urba… OL15951594W
Enhancing practice through classroom research Enhancing practice through classroom research Caitriona McDonagh "Enhancing Practice through Classroom Research addresses the growing trend in educational contexts for teachers to engage in CPD and develop as excellent practitioners. It a guide for teachers, by te… OL16014484W
An Innocent Abroad An Innocent Abroad David M. Addison When, in 1978, as a participant in a teacher exchange programme, the author, accompanied by his wife and young family, exchanged his boring existence in Grangemouth in central Scotland for life in Mi… OL16086008W
Reclaiming reading Reclaiming reading Richard J. Meyer,Kathryn F. Whitmore "Inviting teachers back to the role of reflective advocates for thoughtful reading instruction, this book presents theory and pedagogical possibilities to reclaim and build upon the knowledge base th… OL16212310W
Graphic inquiry Graphic inquiry Annette C. Lamb "This full-color book provides a practical approach to incorporating graphic inquiry across the curriculum for school library media specialists, technology coordinators, and classroom teachers. We li… OL16215385W
Creative learning for inclusion Creative learning for inclusion Edward Sellman "Creative Learning to Meet Special Needs explores the crucial role that creativity can play in inclusive education. It outlines a number of practical challenges faced by teachers working in both main… OL16282806W
ACSM's resources for the group exercise instructor ACSM's resources for the group exercise instructor Grace DeSimone "ACSM's Resources for the Group Exercise Instructor gives you the knowledge and the skills you need to effectively lead group exercise. You'll learn how to take advantage of group dynamics to improve… OL16568783W
Teaching history creatively Teaching history creatively Hilary Cooper "History is one of the most extensively taught and enjoyed of the non-core primary school subjects. However, many practitioners have limited understanding of the skills of historical enquiry. Where t… OL16769192W
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