Are you struggling to get your head around John Dewey's educational pragmatism? What exactly is Jean Piaget saying about cognitive development? Maybe you're running out of time & patience making sense of Carol Dweck's mindsets? Have you reached breaking point reading Daniel T Willingham on educational neuroscience? Written for busy teachers trainers managers & students this dip-in dip-out guide makes theories of learning accessible & practical It explores over 100 classic & contemporary learning theorists in an easy-to-use bite-sized format with clear relevant illustrations on how each theory will benefit your teaching & learning Each model or theory is explained in less than 350 words many with accompanying diagrams & the how to use it' sections in less than 500 words Every entry
Includes: Do it steps in order to apply the theory or model Reflection points & challenges to develop your understanding of how to apply it Analogies & metaphors from which understanding & meaning can be drawn Tips for the classroom Further reading if you want to explore a theory in greater depth
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For future student affairs professionals & higher education administrators the supervised practice experience is where theory learned in the classroom is put into practice Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs assists students in applying leadership advising conflict management & planning skills to their practice This important book explores the theories that foster learning & understanding of higher education organizations while exercises reflection activities & case studies illuminate the skill areas that students must develop to become successful practitioners This Revised Edition

Includes:: Reflection activities to engage students & foster critical thinking Expanded attention to diverse populations & cultural differences Updated legal references & case law related to daily practice Broadened discussion of professional standards & alignment with the CAS standards & ACPANASPA's Joint Statement on Professional Competencies A new chapter addressing campus politics & organizational culture Learning through Supervised Practice in Student Affairs bridges the gap between theory & practice assisting students & site supervisors in constructing a practicum or internship experience that successfully contributes to learning & professional development

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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Isabel Coixet directs this comedy starring Ben Kingsley & Patricia Clarkson Wendy (Clarkson) a book critic in New York is oblivious to the infidelties of her husband When the marriage deteriorates after 21 years Wendy who relied on husband Ted (Jake Weber) for driving realises she must restate her independence & learn herself & so contacts Sikh driving instructor Darwan (Kingsley) Behind the wheel the pair form a close friendship & confide in each other about their personal lives including Darwan&s upcoming arranged marriage to Jasleen (Sarita Choudhury) a woman travelling from his village in India to New York ...

Discover the truth behind the headlines in Victoria Beckham's fascinating memoir Learning to Fly' Juicy & compelling' Heat' Extraordinary compelling & honest devastatingly frank like a rummage through a close friend's private diary' Daily Mail' The sensational autobiography of one of the most photographed & talked-about women in the world' Mail on Sunday From the time she saw the movie Fame Victoria wanted to be a star A line from the theme song stayed with her
- 'I'm gonna live for ever I'm gonna learn how to fly' With this amazing book she gives us the chance to fly alongside her on her journey from lonely teenager to international star This is the real Victoria Beckham telling us what it's like to be part of the most watched couple in Britain Standing up for herself David & Brooklyn & setting the record straight about controversies that have surrounded her She reveals the truth behind the beginnings of the Spice Girls her wedding her health & the terrifying kidnap & death threats & what it took for little Victoria Adams to become the star she is today & why she wanted it so much Incredibly frank & told with coruscating humour Victoria Beckham's autobiography Learning to Fly is more compelling than any novel Victoria Beckham rose to fame as a member of the Spice Girls who have sold over 55 million records world-wide She is now an internationally recognized style icon with her own denim brand called d Vd Style a range of sunglasses & fragrances named Intimately Beckham & has also produced a range of handbags & jewelry Victoria has published two bestselling books Learning to Fly & That Extra Half an Inch She is married to footballer David Beckham & they have four children
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This book which has now established itself as a classic study of working class boys describes how Paul Willis followed a group of 'lads' as they passed through the last two years of school & into work The book explains that for 'the lads' it is their own culture which blocks teaching & prevents the realisation of liberal education aims This culture exposes some of the contradictions within these formal aims & actually supplies the operational criteria by which a future in wage labour is judged Paul Willis explores how their own culture can guide working class lads on to the shop floor This is an uncompromising book which has provoked considerable discussion & controversy in educational circles throughout the world
- it has been translated into Finnish German French Swedish Japanese & Spanish
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Learning to teach involves hard work & careful preparation To become an effective teacher requires pedagogical & subject knowledge an understanding of your pupils & how they learn & the confidence to respond to dynamic classroom situations Learning to Teach in the Secondary School is the market leading text for all undergraduate postgraduate & school-based routes to qualified teacher status It offers an in-depth & practical introduction to the knowledge skills & understanding needed to become a confident & effective teacher With a focus on evidence-based practice the book

Includes:: a wealth of examples to demonstrate how to successfully apply theory to practice & how to critically analyse your practice to maximise pupil learning This 7th edition is fully updated in light of the latest initiatives evidence & research in the field offering comprehensive coverage unit by unit of the key concepts & skills addressed on initial teacher education courses in preparation for work in schools The wide range of pedagogical features support both university based work
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Think your Mac is powerful now? This practical guide shows you how to get much more from your system by tapping into Unix the robust operating system concealed beneath OS X's beautiful user interface OS X puts more than a thousand Unix commands at your fingertips-for finding & managing files remotely accessing your Mac from other computers & using freely downloadable open source applications If you're an experienced Mac user this updated edition teaches you all the basic commands you need to get started with Unix You'll soon learn how to gain real control over your system Get your Mac to do exactly what you want when you want Make changes to your Mac's filesystem & directories Use Unix's find locate & grep commands to locate files containing specific information Create unique super commands to perform tasks that you specify Run multiple Unix programs & processes at the same time Access remote servers & interact with remote filesystems Install the X Window system & learn the best X11 applications Take advantage of comm&-line features that let you shorten repetitive tasks ...

This new edition uniquely integrates text discussions with learning activities including fill-in-the-blank puzzle & matching exercises Newly updated to reflect the latest terminology this best-selling text now features numerous new & revised pedagogical features that make it an excellent resource both in the classroom & for self-study Br&-new additions include several new appendices new anatomical drawings & a more extensive index Many sections have been completely rewritten for consistency & greater reader comprehension & review sections now include more thought-provoking questions & multiple-choice tests Logical organization & an extensive illustration program make it an excellent resource both in the classroom & in clinical practice Integrated review sections featuring fill-in-the-blank & matching exercises Glossaries at the end of each chapter Useful appendices featuring common abbreviations veterinary specialties & much more Several new appendices devoted to terminology specific to various veterinary specialties pathology pharmacology surgery & more Greater attention paid to writing style throughout resulting in a more consistent easier-to-read text Complete rewrite of review sections to include critical thinking questions as well as more multiple-choice questions Numerous new anatomical drawings place many terms in their proper visual perspective A more extensive index ensures that it can be used with complete confidence as a comprehensive reference on the job New exotics chapter ...

As virtual reality approaches mainstream consumer use a vibrant development ecosystem has emerged in the past few years This hands-on guide takes you through VR development essentials for desktop mobile & browser-based applications You'll explore the three go-to platforms-Oculus VR Gear VR & Cardboard VR-as well as several VR development environments programming tools & techniques If you're an experienced programmer familiar with mobile development this book will help you gain a working knowledge of VR development through clear & simple examples Once you create a complete application in the final chapter you'll have a jumpstart on the next major entertainment medium Learn VR basics for UI design 3D graphics & stereo rendering Explore Unity 3D the current development choice among game engines Create native applications for desktop computers with the Oculus Rift Develop mobile applications for Samsung's Gear VR with the Android & Oculus Mobile SDKs Build browser-based applications with the Web VR Javascript API & Web GL Create simple & affordable mobile apps for any smartphone with Google's Cardboard VR Bring everything together to build a 360-degree panoramic photo viewer ...

Do you want to build web pages but have no prior experience? This friendly guide is the perfect place to start You'll begin at square one learning how the web & web pages work & then steadily build from there 700 pages Robbins Jennifer Niederst ...