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How do we ensure that waste and inefficiency do not undermine the mission of publicly funded schools? Derek Neal writes that economists must analyze education policy in the same way they analyze other procurement problems. Insights from research on incentives and contracts in the private sector point to new approaches that could induce publicly funded educators to provide excellent education, even though taxpayers and parents cannot monitor what happens in the classroom.Information, Incentives,...

For courses in First-Year Orientation, Student Success, Study Skills, Extended Orientation, Freshman Year Experience. Filled with stories of inspiration, this book is founded on the hope that comes with education, goal-setting and determination and thus motivates students by concentrating on concrete academic and personal strategies which will help them navigate the changes they face. Utilizing Bloom's Taxonomy and SQ3R throughout, it is a text that actually uses reading and critical thinki...

This four text pack presents a whole series which provides physical education unit plans for early childhood movement programmes and junior physical education programmes. The units integrate movement concepts and skills into games, gymnastics and dance experiences that children will enjoy.

Strom ist leitungsgebunden. Daher mussen Anlagen zur Erzeugung von Strom aus Erneuerbaren Energien zwecks Einspeisung und Fortleitung des produzierten Stroms an das Netz der allgemeinen Versorgung angeschlossen werden. Ist das Netz in der vorgefundenen Situation nicht zur Abnahme des Stroms geeignet, muss der jeweilige Netzbetreiber unter bestimmten Umstanden die Kapazitat seines Netzes auf eigene Kosten erweitern. Die Arbeit untersucht die Rechtslage hinsichtlich dieser Pflicht zur Kapazitatser...

Dieses Buch wendet sich gleichermassen an Studierende und Praktiker der Betriebs- und Volkswirtschaft, der Wirtschaftsinformatik sowie an Wirtschaftsingenieure in allen Studienformen. Die Inhalte orientieren sich an der Nutzung mathematischer Sachverhalte und Methoden in den modernen Wirtschaftswissenschaften. In den Beispielen wird bewusst die breite Palette der praktischen Anwendungsfalle bedient. Die zahlreichen Bilder erleichtern den Zugang zu den mathematischen Modellen in der Wirtschaft. D...

The international conference "Sustainable Collaboration in Business, Technology, Information and Innovation (SCBTII) 2019" has brought together academics, professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, learners, and other related groups from around the world who have a special interest in theories and practices in the development of the field of digital economy for global competitiveness. Considering that, at present, technology and industry 4.0 are still a leading trend and offer great opportunitie...

Safety, Nutrition and Health in Child Care Centers will prepare child directors, assistant directors and teachers to deal with issues of children's safe environments and good nutrition and health, in a practical and realistic manner. It covers basic information, theory, and health assessment tools. In addition, the book includes practical applications, caregiving skills, cultural sensitivity and resources needed for working with children, families and staff. Organized to deliver the material so...

Thinking about entering the field of teaching? When you enter a teacher education program, be sure to read THOSE WHO CAN, TEACH, Thirteenth Edition. This book's state-of-the-art and reader-friendly approach will help you make an informed decision about becoming a teacher. Using multiple sources, including biographies, narratives, profiles, and interviews with top educators and scholars, the book exposes you to the realities of teaching. The acclaimed author team's direct, conversational tone inv...

Enable young children to hear and feel the letter sounds with modeled reading and writing strategies that help children identify and spell words with ease! You'll find easy-to-follow, illustrated steps for presenting each of the 26 letters of the alphabet using multisensory cues and charts, plus detailed directions and reproducible patterns. Developed and tested successfully in classrooms, this remarkable new resource gives you step-by-step guidelines, ready-to-use learning center activities, an...

This new edition of the popular textbook digs into the research behind different aspects of teaching in order to give students an informed understanding of what underpins high quality teaching. It explores what the evidence shows about the effectiveness of different approaches, drawing from a variety of educational schools of thought. New to this edition: enhanced discussion of what we can learn from cognitive science researchnew chapters on metacognition and thinking skills, teacher subject kno...

Like previous volumes in the "Educational Innovation in Economics and Business" series, this one is genuinely international in terms of its coverage. It reflects the worldwide interest in, and commitment to, innovation in business education with a view to enhancing the learning experience of both undergraduates and postgraduates. It should prove of value to anyone engaged directly in business education.