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Category : Teaching
Languages : en
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Hatch Developing Young Minds
Author: Creating Curious Young Minds
Author: Jeanne BarkerPublisher:
ISBN: 9780757597473
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Makeology
Author: Kylie PepplerPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317537084
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
Makeology introduces the emerging landscape of the Maker Movement and its connection to interest-driven learning. While the movement is fueled in part by new tools, technologies, and online communities available to today’s makers, its simultaneous emphasis on engaging the world through design and sharing with others harkens back to early educational predecessors including Froebel, Dewey, Montessori, and Papert. Makers as Learners (Volume 2) highlights leading researchers and practitioners as they discuss and share current perspectives on the Maker movement and research on educational outcomes in makerspaces. Each chapter closes with a set of practical takeaways for educators, researchers, and parents.
The New Microfinance Handbook
Author: Joanna LedgerwoodPublisher: World Bank Publications
ISBN: 0821389289
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 533
Book Description
The New Microfinance Handbook provides a detailed overview of client financial service needs, the various providers and financial products and services that meet those needs, and the supporting functions that allow the financial market system to provide better, more appropriate financial services to the poor sustainably.
Zion's Young People
Author: Unlocking Young Minds
Author: Amelie NovakPublisher: via tolino media
ISBN: 3759245692
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 67
Book Description
Unlocking the potential of young minds is one of the most rewarding yet challenging tasks for educators, parents, and anyone involved in the development of children. "Unlocking Young Minds: Understanding and Nurturing Cognitive Development" is a comprehensive guide that delves deep into the intricate processes of how children learn, think, and grow. This book is essential reading for those seeking to understand the fundamental aspects of cognitive development and apply practical strategies to support children in reaching their full potential. Understanding Cognitive Development: At the heart of this book lies a detailed exploration of cognitive development, covering key theories from renowned psychologists like Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky. Readers will gain insights into Piaget’s stages of cognitive development and how these stages influence a child's ability to think logically, solve problems, and understand the world around them. Additionally, Vygotsky’s sociocultural theory will be examined, highlighting the importance of social interactions and cultural context in shaping cognitive growth. Language Acquisition and Memory Development: Language is a crucial component of cognitive development. This book offers an in-depth look at how children acquire language, develop memory, and use these skills to navigate their environment. Through real-world examples and case studies, readers will understand the connection between language and cognitive growth, and how memory plays a pivotal role in learning and problem-solving. The Role of Environment: Environmental factors significantly impact cognitive development, and this book explores these influences in detail. From the role of play in fostering creativity and critical thinking to the effects of different cultural contexts on cognitive processes, readers will discover how varied environments contribute to a child’s cognitive abilities. The book also addresses the importance of creating supportive educational settings that encourage exploration and learning. Practical Educational Strategies: "Unlocking Young Minds" goes beyond theory to offer practical, evidence-based strategies for educators and parents. Whether you are teaching in a classroom or guiding your child at home, this book provides actionable techniques to enhance cognitive development. ---- Created with ChatGPT ---- Community worldwide
Harper's Young People
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Category : Children's periodicals, American
Languages : en
Pages : 898
Book Description
What Will Hatch?
Author: Jennifer WardPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802735673
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Jelly, jiggly. What will hatch? Wiggly, squiggly. . . tadpole. What is more exciting than waiting for an egg to hatch? Creatures of all varieties begin inside an egg-and those eggs also come in all shapes and sizes. From a squiggly tadpole to fuzzy robin to a leathery platypus, this charming text and unique illustrations show eight different animals as they begin life. With a cut-out on each page readers will have fun guessing... what will hatch?
A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing - E-Book
Author: Edward Alan GlasperPublisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN: 070206503X
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 738
Book Description
This innovative textbook provides a concise and accessible guide for undergraduate students specializing in children and young people’s nursing in the UK and further afield. Each chapter has been fully updated to reflect current knowledge and practice. The wide range of topics covered includes all the essentials, such as contemporary child health policy and legal issues; knowledge and skills for practice; and caring for children with special needs. Students will learn how to recognize the deteriorating child, use procedural play and distraction, and consider the mental health of children and young people. A Textbook of Children's and Young People's Nursing is written by multidisciplinary experts, rooted in child-centred healthcare within a family context, and draws upon best contemporary practice. It is an invaluable resource that will help nursing students provide effective, evidence-based care. Key points, summary boxes and clearly defined aims, objectives and learning outcomes to support learning Conversation boxes to enliven the text Patient scenarios to relate theory to practice New chapters on skin health and the use of therapeutic play Suggestions for seminar discussion topics to help teachers Resource lists and online resources for further study or research Online slides to complement chapters within book
Understanding How Students Learn
Author: P. Karen MurphyPublisher: Corwin Press
ISBN: 1483361306
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
Recognize and promote exceptional teaching based on how students learn! To improve teaching, school leaders must understand how students learn. Authors P. Karen Murphy and Patricia Alexander explore key psychological dimensions of learners and explain how these dimensions can be incorporated into more effective teaching strategies. Their accessible overview of classic and current educational research is part of the Leadership for Learning initiative of the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). Understanding How Students Learn provides guiding principles that school leaders can use to help their teachers develop a learner-centered approach to instruction that enables all students to learn at high levels and do well on common measures of academic achievement. Concepts explored in-depth include: Learner growth and development Acquiring knowledge and understanding Cultivating learner motivation Strategic teaching and strategic learning The power of shared learning In addition to outlining specific guidelines for research-based action, the authors provide leaders with an understanding of student learning that empowers them to work more productively with teachers, parents, community leaders, and students. Designed for principals and school administrators who have assumed the role of instructional leader, this book will also be an invaluable resource for those contemplating a career in school administration or teachers concerned with improving academic performance.