Looks at some of the most common unfounded beliefs - and their alternative scientific explanations. This title shows readers how to find a gently persuasive way of steering people away from unfounded beliefs, bogus cures, and conspiracy theories.
Simple, easy and effective ways to improve performance
A practical guide containing 50 different quality improvement and quality assurance approaches to help improve practice. * Helps staff to improve the quality of the products and services offered * Includes practical ideas for internal and external quality assurance activities (IQA/EQA) * Helps staff to prepare for external inspections and EQA visits * Readable, relevant and easy to understand * Provides valuable ideas and tips for new and experienced quality staff * Uses simple language to explain each approach * Can help promote outstanding teaching and learning
Simple, easy and effective ways to improve performance
A practical guide containing 50 different quality improvement and quality assurance approaches to help improve practice. * Helps staff to improve the quality of the products and services offered * Includes practical ideas for internal and external quality assurance activities (IQA/EQA) * Helps staff to prepare for external inspections and EQA visits * Readable, relevant and easy to understand * Provides valuable ideas and tips for new and experienced quality staff * Uses simple language to explain each approach * Can help promote outstanding teaching and learning
Presenting fifty commonly heard reasons people often give for believing in a God, the author raises legitimate questions regarding these reasons, showing in each case that there is much room for doubt. He shows that, despite the prevalence of belief in God, in the end there are no unassailable reasons for believing in a God.
Offers a friendly and conversational inquiry about basic Christian beliefs from a sceptical viewpoint. This book poses fifty simple questions about Christianity that will hopefully foster mutual understanding between Christians and non-Christians. It is designed to promote constructive dialogue on the subject.
Simple, easy and effective ways to engage learners and measure their progress
This reader-friendly and accessible text introduces 50 teaching and learning approaches and explores how they work in practice by taking an honest look at the advantages and disadvantages of each one. For each approach, the authors include in-practice examples taken from a range of teaching contexts. The text also offers clear support for teachers on how they can assess learners' progress when using each approach. This focus on the need to see and measure the learning that is taking place supports the reader to concentrate on the learning and not be distracted with the newness of different approaches.
Simple, easy and effective ways to engage learners and measure their progress
This reader-friendly and accessible text introduces 50 teaching and learning approaches and explores how they work in practice by taking an honest look at the advantages and disadvantages of each one. For each approach, the authors include in-practice examples taken from a range of teaching contexts. The text also offers clear support for teachers on how they can assess learners' progress when using each approach. This focus on the need to see and measure the learning that is taking place supports the reader to concentrate on the learning and not be distracted with the newness of different approaches.
The ultimate to-do list for Mainers and visitors alike What better way to celebrate 50 years of book publishing than to celebrate the greatest things Maine has to offer. Following the popular trend in "bucket list" books, this experiential guide will help visitors and residents alike discover everything there is to do here. Taken all together, ......
"Each of the 50 strategies explains what the strategy is, why it is important, and how it can be implemented. This book will be a tremendous resource for educators." -Cole Pugh, Superintendent Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD, TX "The strategies are a well-designed balance of central office support and site-based implementation that guides leaders through curriculum alignment, mastery learning, and resource allocation in this age of NCLB accountability." -Joe Bazenas, Principal Booker Middle School, Sarasota, FL Clear, updated guidelines for increasing academic performance and providing educational equity for all students! Confronting gaps in school achievement requires a systematic examination of the entire school system and a comprehensive problem-solving approach. Written for school leaders, this completely revised and expanded edition outlines 50 detailed, researched-based strategies for developing high-performing schools. Emphasizing the provision of equal educational opportunities for all learners, this book is organized around six critical standards: Teach a well-crafted, focused, valid, and clear curriculum Align assessments, programs, and instructional resources with curriculum Promote student equality and equity Focus on mastery learning and effective teaching strategies Provide resources for establishing curriculum expectations, monitoring, and accountability Institute effective district and school planning, staff development, and resource allocation to create a quality learning environment With field-tested best practices and an expanded bibliography and research base, this hands-on guide provides school leaders with strategies that give all learners the opportunity to succeed.
