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Author
Publisher
Beacon Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"When the Light Goes On helps us dig through the discord and fragmentation of school politics and policy to reclaim the mind and heart of education. Through various students' stories and his own, Rose provides an urgent reminder of the core purpose of education: to learn about ourselves and the world around us, to spark new interests, and to experience with guidance both the fulfillment and the uncertainty of exploring our limits-all in the service...
Author
Publisher
Jossey-Bass, a Wiley brand
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
"Explores whether or not we are truly instilling lifelong reading habits in our students and provides practical strategies for teaching 'wild' reading. Based on survey responses from over 900 adult readers and classroom feedback, [the book] offers ... advice and strategies on how to develop, encourage, and assess key lifelong reading habits, including dedicating time for reading, planning for future reading, and defining oneself as a reader"--
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Written by a cognitive psychologist who has spent decades studying low we learn, OUTSMART YOUR BRAIN is the definitive guide to help students master the skills of understanding material and retaining information. In clear, accessible prose, Dan Willingham lays out the techniques necessary for students at any stage to succeed and thrive when learning, studying, and taking exams. When studying, the tendency is to focus on the mental tasks that we control...
Author
Publisher
Citadel Press, Kensington Publishing Corp
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Drawing on her over 25 years' experience as a school psychologist, educator and student coach, the author identifies the skill deficits and counterproductive behaviors of disintegrating students and provides a complete toolbox of techniques and strategies to combat them.
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Por qué aprender es difícil y cómo puedes hacerlo fácil En esta revolucionaria, completa y accesible guía sobre cómo aprende el cerebro, descubrirás cómo estudiar de manera más eficiente y efectiva, podrás evitar el estrés de los exámenes y, lo que es mejor, disfrutarás aprendiendo. Cuando estudiamos, tendemos a centrarnos en aquellas tareas que controlamos más fácilmente -como subrayar y releer-, pero estas prácticas sólo nos proporcionan...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Language
English
Description
An updated version of his best seller, Sax delves into the scientific literature and draws on his vast clinical experience to propose an entirely original view of why boys and young men are continuing to fail in school and at home. He argues that a combination of social, cultural, and biological factors is creating an environment that is literally toxic to boys, ranging from environmental estrogens to the over-prescription of ADHD drugs. And he presents...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books, Hachette Book Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"A decade ago, James Lang banned cell phones in his classroom. Frustrated by how easily they could sidetrack his students, Lang sought out a distraction-free environment, hoping it would help his students pay attention to his lessons. But after just a few years, Lang gave in. Not only was his no-cellphones policy ineffective (even his best students ignored it), he realized that he, like many of his fellow teachers, was missing an important point....
14) Coach Carter
Publisher
Paramount Pictures
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
Inspired by a true story, this inspirational account of a high school basketball coach who received high praise, and staunch criticism, for benching his entire undefeated team due to their poor academic performances.
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