Education Theory

William I. Thomas was an innovative sociologist who wrote during the first half of the 20th century. Sex and Society is a collection of essays that explore the biological difference between the sexes, as well as the psychology and sociological aspects of sexuality. Thomas offered a progressive perspective on gender and sexuality, pushing the boundaries of scientific exploration with regard to human affairs. The AudioLearn version is preceded by a summary which includes a biography of the author and an exploration of the background of the work itself.

When Norman Pearlstine - as editor in chief of Time Inc. - agreed to give prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald a reporter's notes of a conversation with a "confidential source", he was vilified for betraying the freedom of the press. But in this hard-hitting inside story, Pearlstine shows that "Plamegate" was not the clear case it seemed to be, and that confidentiality has become a weapon in the White House's war on the press - a war fought with the unwitting complicity of the press itself.

In Soar, Banks shares the experiences of individual kids from the Eagle Academy as well as his own personal story. He discusses the specific approach he and his team use to drive students, from tapping into their natural competitiveness and peer-sensitivity to finding teachers who know firsthand the obstacles these students face.

The aim of this book has been to provide students, educators, and administrators alike with valuable insights into the disruptive, yet beneficial, transformation which will occur in the global education system during the next three to five years and beyond. Although these trends will not happen immediately, their impact will be far-reaching and global in nature.

Welcome to "AI for Educators: Personalizing Education with Artificial Intelligence," your comprehensive guide to harnessing AI in the classroom. This audiobook equips educators at all tech levels with the necessary tools and knowledge to effectively integrate AI, enhancing teaching and personalizing learning experiences for every student. Dive into practical strategies, understand ethical considerations, and explore the transformative possibility of AI in education.

Colleges and universities have become increasingly costly and - except for a handful of highly selective, elite institutions - unresponsive to 21st century needs. But for the past few years, technology-fueled innovation has begun to transform higher education, introducing new ways to disseminate knowledge and better ways to learn - all at lower cost. In this impassioned account, Richard DeMillo tells the behind-the-scenes story of these pioneering efforts and offers a road map for transforming higher education.

For the first time, a collection of dissents from the most famous Supreme Court cases. Lively and accessible, I Dissent offers a radically fresh view of the judiciary in a collection that is essential listening for anyone interested in American history.

Most Americans consider a free press essential to democratic society - either as an independent watchdog against governmental abuse of power or as a wide-open marketplace of ideas. But few understand that far-reaching public policies have shaped the news citizens receive. In an age when mass communication ranges from independent cable channels to the Internet, it is essential to assess these policies and their effects if we want the media to continue fulfilling their role.

In Enemy of the People, Marvin Kalb, an award-winning American journalist with more than six decades of experience both as a journalist and media observer, writes with passion about why we should fear for the future of American democracy because of the unrelenting attacks by the Trump administration on the press.

The Watergate scandal began with a break-in at the office of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Hotel on June 17, 1971, and ended when President Gerald Ford granted Richard M. Nixon a pardon on September 8, 1974, one month after Nixon resigned from office in disgrace. Effectively removed from the reach of prosecutors, Nixon returned to California, uncontrite and unconvicted, convinced that time would exonerate him of any wrongdoing and certain that history would remember his great accomplishments—the opening of China and the winding down of the Vietnam War.

Award-winning author John Ferling is a leading authority on the American Revolution. His entertaining and enlightening histories have greatly improved our understanding of early America and the Founding Fathers. Now Ferling opens a window to the past and explores the contentious presidential election of 1800.

Jean Piaget, Lev S. Vigotski e Henri Wallon são os três maiores teóricos estudados no universo da educação e da psicologia. Nesta obra, consagrada por crítica e público, Yves de La Taille, Marta Kohl de Oliveira e Heloysa Dantas traduzem para o ouvinte o pensamento vivo desses autores.

Colleges, universities, and seminaries do more than just transfer knowledge to students. They sell themselves as "experiences" that transform young people in unique ways. The conservative evangelical Protestant network of higher education has been no different. In Fundamentalist U, Adam Laats shows that these colleges have always been more than just schools; they have been vital intellectual citadels in America's culture wars. These unique institutions have defined what it has meant to be an evangelical and have reshaped the landscape of American higher education.

¿Estás listo para la que se avecina? Descubre cómo la tecnología está transformando la manera en que tus hijos aprenden y crecen, y cómo puedes ser un guía consciente en este nuevo panorama educativo. Entenderás el impacto profundo de la IA en el día a día de tus hijos, incluyendo herramientas y aplicaciones para que se beneficien al máximo de estas innovaciones .Este libro te ofrecerá conocimientos y estrategias para aprovechar las oportunidades que la tecnología ofrece y enfrentar sus desafíos sin miedos ni temores.

Through historical newspaper accounts and the personal letters of soldiers, the events leading up to the battle and the battle itself are stunningly recreated. You will enter the mind of Robert E. Lee as he makes the fateful decision to cross the Potomac River and take the offensive. You will feel the frustration of Abraham Lincoln as he struggles to convince George McClellan to fight. And you will stand side-by-side with foot soldiers as the peaceful Maryland countryside explodes.

Radio DJs and producers utilize tricks of the trade and skills to keep their audiences engaged, tuned in, and wanting more. Teach Like a DJ will provide you with stories, examples, and professional tools that can be used directly in the classroom and provide results. Teach Like a DJ reveals experiences, environments, and opportunities for all students to be engaged more than ever. Engage your students from bell to bell from the first day of your class until the break and beyond.

Numerous enterprises have leveraged literary works spanning across eras to steer their Artificial Intelligence down the path of comprehending human existence, with a more distinct focus on crafting top-tier human-like prose. In the realm of education, AI has ingeniously generated an array of refined intellectual compositions.

Judicial decisions assessing the constitutional rights of students in the nation’s public schools have consistently generated bitter controversy. The Schoolhouse Gate gives a fresh, lucid, and provocative account of the historic legal battles waged over education and illuminates contemporary disputes that continue to fracture the nation.

So wird Zusammenarbeit im Unterricht zum Kinderspiel. Haben Sie schon einmal etwas über das kooperative Lernen gehört? Möchten auch Sie erfahren, welche Vorzüge diese Lernform gegenüber andern Lernmethoden hat? Möchten Sie wissen, wie Sie das kooperative Lernen im Unterricht konkret umsetzen können? In diesem Hörbuch bringe ich Ihnen die wissenschaftlichen Vorzüge des kooperativen Lernens und dessen Umsetzung im Unterricht näher. Dafür erhalten Sie umfassende, theoretisch fundierte Erkenntnisse, die diese Zusammenhänge erläutern.

Passar em um concurso público é o sonho de muitas pessoas: estabilidade, boa remuneração e excelentes benefícios. Mas a concorrência é grande, o que exige perseverança, dedicação, prática com as provas anteriores e muitas horas de estudo do candidato. Thiago de Luca traz nesta obra conceitos administrativos que são cobrados em diversas provas para cargos públicos de todo o país. De forma didática, explica as teorias administrativas e apresenta mais 271 questões, 137 questões respondidas e comentadas e 134 para que o ouvinte pratique o que aprendeu.