This book is a must for anyone interested in the teaching of diplomacy. Co-published with the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy.
Finally, ideas for successful ways to go to bat, or battle, against those inconsiderate, unruly, unusual, or downright obnoxious neighbors. In this hands-on guide you'll find ways to cope with problems through apartment walls or over back fences, among owners or renters. Whether the situation calls for a friendly negotiation or an all-out war, Outwitting the Neighbors is the source to call on.
Here's a fast, down and dirty guide that offers you sound advice and solid information for anything-and everything-you could possibly want to buy. Smart shopping takes on a whole new meaning with Trade Secrets, an all-encompassing, fact-filled compendium on how to make the right buying decisions every time. From minute details about dozens of products to tips on dealing with merchants who hand you the inside skinny on how to get the most value for your money, including such topics as: Doing Y...
The tools used in data collection have the ability to influence the ways information is perceived and generated. Analyzing research processes is a concept that can be overlooked, though is as important as the information itself. Methods and Paradigms in Education Research addresses the innovative formulaic approaches taken in research to challenge their effectiveness. Featuring coverage on selection, forms, and analytical procedures of data, this publication is essential for researchers, studen...
International Research on the Impact of Accountability Systems
International Research on the Impact of Accountability Systems: Teacher Education Yearbook XV presents multiple perspectives from well-known teachers and researchers involved in the creation and maintenance of accountability systems, both nationally and globally. These essays will help readers make well-informed and productive decisions when designing and assessing these kinds of systems. Accountability systems can direct or redirect entire educational systems-supporting and strengthening or lim...
For many years, new teachers have complained that they were not well prepared for many of the daily realities of classroom teaching. Based on Singer's personal experience as a teacher, dean, counselor, and administrator, this book will provide specific tools and insights to help new teachers become successful in assisting students with a variety of issues including drug abuse, legal matters, and communication with parents. Intended for beginning teachers.
Cognition and Complexity uses the techniques of cognitive science to provide an innovative new way to cope with information. Thinking and knowing actually mean systematic comprehension (knowing the relationships and interdependencies between facts, processes and contexts) rather than accumulating data and facts. Reeves surveys the various models that organize complex information and synthesizes key aspects into a unified, hierarchical model. He leads readers step by step through a hypothetical s...
James L. Conro's study on best practices used by teachers features real-life classroom examples, do's and don'ts of classroom management, critical components of teaching and learning, and observations of successful teachers in action. The Faculty Parking Lot Is Not for Planning is an important tool for every new teacher as well as for teacher mentors, department chairs, directors of instruction, and building administrators.
Updated annually, East & Southeast Asia provides just enough historical background on the evolution of Modern East & Southeast Asia to help students gain a thorough understanding-in one semester-of contemporary developments in this vital region. Broad introductory regional and comparative chapters are followed by distinct sections on each country in the region. The combination of factual accuracy and up-to-date detail along with its informed projections make this an outstanding resource for rese...
Arkansas Education in Perspective (Arkansas Education in Perspective)
Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, Environment & Natural Resources 2018
by Peterson's
Peterson's Graduate Programs in the Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Agricultural Sciences, the Environment & Natural Resources 2018lists more than 2,900 graduate programs in disciplines such as: Agriculture and food sciences Astronomy and astrophysics Chemistry Environmental sciences and management Geosciences Mathematical Sciences Marine sciences and Oceanography Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences Natural resources Physics This long-awaited 52nd edition profiles graduate progra...
Creativity and Writing
by Teresa Grainger, Kathy Goouch, and Andrew Lambirth
This clear yet authoritative book affirms the vital role of creativity in writing and considers and encourages flexible, innovative practices in teaching. Importantly, the book reflects upon teachers' imaginative and artistic involvement in the writing process as role models, collaborators, artists, and as writers themselves. Arguing that children's creative use of language is key to the development of language and literacy skills, this book focuses on the composition process and how children c...
Mechatronics: A Technology Forecasts
by John H. Vanston, Henry Elliott, Jim Brazell, Eliza Evans, James A Irwin, Michael A Bettersworth, Jim Brodie Brazell Irwin & Bettersworth, Elliott Vanston, and Irwin Evans
AP English: Language, Literature, and Composition Exam, 2018 Edition (College Test Preparation)
by Jessica Egan, Heather Hilliard, and Sharon A Wynne
Study Abroad
University of Nebraska (College Prowler: University of Nebraska Off the Record)
by Aaron Eske
Covering 356 periodicals in psychology and education, this international guidebook offers information about where to submit papers for publication and which journals to read or subscribe to. For each journal, the author gives journal title, publisher, editor, manuscript, and notes. The journal title heading contains information on the focus of the journal, content of articles, special features, and recent topics covered. Editor and publisher headings list these addresses. The manuscript head...
Complete Your Dissertation or Thesis in Two Semesters or Less
by Evelyn Hunt Ogden
This newly updated guide describes how to effectively and efficiently manage the dissertation or thesis process in two semesters or less. Written for doctoral and master's degree students enrolled in on-campus programs and students pursuing accelerated and online-based degree programs, this book demystifies the seemingly daunting process. From choosing a topic and advisor, to efficient researching and the actual writing and defense, Complete Your Dissertation or Thesis in Two Semesters or Less p...