In this new edition of the classic work one of the nation's most highly regarded authorities on effective college teaching offers a comprehensive introduction to the topic of learner-centered teaching in the college & university classroom including the most up-to-date examples of practice in action from a variety of disciplines an entirely new chapter on the research support for learner-centered approaches & a more in-depth discussion of how students' developmental issues impact the effectiveness of learner-centered teaching Learner-Centered Teaching shows how to tie teaching & curriculum to the process & objectives of learning rather than to the content delivery alone ...

Bev (Jessica Hynes SPACED) is a downtrodden wife & learner driver who has failed her driving test eight times Bev decides to no longer be taught by her impatient husband & enrols in a driving school leading to Bev developing a crush on her driving instructor (David Tennant DR WHO) ...

Agile has revolutionized the way teams approach software development but with dozens of agile methodologies to choose from the decision to go agile can be tricky This practical book helps you sort it out first by grounding you in agile's underlying principles then by describing four specific
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- agile methods Scrum extreme programming (XP) Lean & Kanban Each method focuses on a different area of development but they all aim to change your team's mindset
- from individuals who simply follow a plan to a cohesive group that makes decisions together Whether you're considering agile for the first time or trying it again you'll learn how to choose a method that best fits your team & your company Understand the purpose behind agile's core values & principles Learn Scrum's emphasis on project management self-organization & collective commitment Focus on software design & architecture with XP practices such as test-first & pair programming Use Lean thinking to empower your team eliminate waste & deliver software fast Learn how Kanban's practices help you deliver great software by managing flow Adopt agile practices & principles with an agile coach


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The new edition of this comprehensive textbook on learning & memory offers an engaging & enhanced pedagogy Instructors can assign the chapters they want from four distinctive modules
- introduction learning memory & integrative topics Each chapter addresses behavioural processes then the underlying neuroscience then relevant clinical perspectives The book is further distinguished by its full-colour presentation & coverage that

Includes:: comparisons between studies of human & nonhuman brains & extended coverage of animal learning With its modular organization consistent chapter structure & contemporary perspective this groundbreaking survey is ideal for courses on learning & memory & is easily adaptable to courses that focus on either learning or memory


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Much-loved Calleshire research chemist Derek Tridgell has been ill for some time On his deathbed his incessant but unintelligible mutterings culminate in a very clear cry of foul murder Detective Inspector Sloan & Detective Constable Crosby are brought in to investigate whether these are just the ramblings of a man at death's door or a real confession at the final hour Their enquiries uncover three tragic deaths that may or may not be linked to the deceased's last words an accidental drowning at a rival chemist manufacturer; an old friend of Derek's killed in a caving expedition whose body was never retrieved; Derek's son Paul walking away unscathed from a fatal car accident that killed one & left others irrevocably injured With a tight-lipped Paul knowing more than he's letting on Sloan & Crosby have their work cut out if they're going to untangle this complex case ...

Includes: Learning Ladder Pre-School which covers symmetry numbers & shapes Learning Ladder Year 3 which teaches reading
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Learning Ladder Year 4 Devised to develop children&s skills in literacy & numeracy learning ladder forms a complete learning system for your child This disk covers the vital school subjects of Maths English & introduces basic scientific concepts in a fun 3D environment Woody the pencil encourages & motivates children through the interactive lessons & tests Learning Ladder Year 5 Devised to develop children&s skills in literacy & numeracy learning ladder forms a complete learning system for your child This disk covers the vital school subjects of English Maths & introduces basic scientific concepts in a fun 3D environment Woody the pencil encourages & motivates children through the interactive lessons & tests Learning Ladder Year 6 Devised to develop children&s skills in literacy & numeracy learning ladder forms a complete learning system for your child This disk covers the vital school subjects of English Maths & introduces basic scientific concepts in a fun 3D environment Woody the pencil encourages & motivates children through the interactive lessons & tests Learning Ladder Year 4 covers fractions decimals comparisons & shapes English section focuses on punctuation grammar spelling & comprehension Interactive science world covers curriculum topics of forces materials light & sound Learning Ladder Year 5 covers ratios shapes space & symmetry English section focuses on note making vocabulary & reading comprehension Iteractive science world covers curriculum topics of forces materials light & sound Learning Ladder Year 6 covers properties of shapes co-ordinates multiplication & division English section focuses on sentence construction improving writing & understanding grammar The interactive science world covers curriculum topics of forces materials light & sound ...

This is step two of Dorling Kindersley&s powerful curriculum-based learning system Woody the pencil takes you on an incredible learning adventure involving Supports Key Stage 1 of the National Curriculum Stimulating activities A huge variety of fun exercises Monitor progress Essential literacy & numeracy skills Supports the scholl curriculum Ages 5-7 ...

Learning Latin Through Mythology uses mythology to capture the interest & imagination of primary or prepatory school pupils so that they will want to know more about Latin & the classical world The book consists of thirteen units each including a short English version of a myth an illustrated Latin version with vocabulary explanations a related Latin grammar activity plus related writing & open-ended projects It captures students' interest in Latin through the myths motivating them to translate the Latin & complete the other activities ...

Written by leading authors with extensive experience in both teaching & practice this established & trusted title equips the student with all the techniques of legal research analysis & argument they will need for their law course & beyond The 9th edition has been fully updated to include recent debates such as the future of the Human Rights Act in the UK; it also continues to provide dedicated coverage on complex areas such as the operation of precedent effective statutory interpretation & European legal method Holland & Webb take an engaging & practical approach with examples & exercises throughout which allow students to develop their knowledge & their reasoning skills making this an ideal text for first year students Learning Legal Rules is accompanied by an Online Resource Centre complete with a test bank of 200 multiple choice questions for use by lecturers & self-test questions for students ...