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Teaching $169 The world-wide reform movement has now been in process for thirty years and it is therefore perhaps an appropriate point to consider its implications for the work of teachers thus far and to ponder on the future. It would be widely agreed that the reform movement in general, and in relation to teachersa (TM) work in particular, has brought advantages and disadvantages. It has stimulated teacher development and increased the accountability of teachers to clients a" including the state as client. On the other hand, it has led to the intensification of teachersa (TM) work and to the deprofessionalisation as well as professionalisation of teachers. Moreover, it has increased the power of managerialism over the influence of professionalism. This book addresses these issues from different perspectives and in relation to different contexts. It also considers possible solutions to two problems in particular: how to achieve accountability without intensification, and how to ensure that school management and leadership functions to support and enhance teachers as professionals.

Teaching and Learning $129.95 Drawing on educational and psychological research and adhering closely to QTS standards, trainee teachers will find this easy-to-read book an invaluable guide to child psychology and the psychology of teaching. a realistic and in-depth account of different kinds of learning; summarises reliable knowledge about how teaching can aid learning in schools; addresses issues of interest to all teachers – including the repertoire of teaching, the main phases of learning, the classroom environment, keeping order, and lesson planning – in a practical and accessible manner; also covers more complex topics such as intelligence, special educational needs, bullying, child abuse, gender, ethnicity, teacher expectations and assessment; gives examples of practice across all four key stages and different school subjects; would form a suitable part of the government-led continuing professional development project: Excellence and Enjoyment – A Strategy for Primary Schools.

Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching $44 Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching looks at current issues across the three key areas of policy, learning and practice. It will help you to think critically on your Education course, and to make connections between the processes of learning and the practicalities of teaching. The book addresses key issues in primary, secondary and special education, and includes examples from all four countries of the UK. The contributors reflect on current thinking and policy surrounding learning and teaching, and what it means to be a teacher today. Looking at the practice of teaching in a wider context allows you to explore some of the issues you will face, and the evolving expectations of your role in a policy-led environment. The book focuses on core areas of debate including: – education across different contexts and settings – teaching in an inclusive environment – Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for practitioners. Each chapter follows the same accessible format. They contain case studies and vignettes providing examples and scenarios for discussion; introduction and summary boxes listing key issues and concepts explored in the chapter; key questions for discussion reflection; and further reading. This essential text will be ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate courses, including BEd//BA degrees, initial teacher-training courses, and Masters in Education programmes. All editors and contributors are based in the Faculty of Education at Glasgow University, UK.

Teaching Geography 11-18 $47 This book examines geography's key concepts, and provides teachers with a theoretically robust and practical approach to curriculum planning using a concept-led approach.

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BBC Muzzy Spanish Early Advantage Set Language Course for Children $240.00 Double case includes: Two (2) video cassettes in foreign language, two (2) video cassettes in english, two (2) audio cassettes in foreign language, a multilingual video script book, parent’s instructional guide, mulitilingual interactive CD-Rom, plus bonus video cassette Vocabulary Builder with instructional guide….

Learning Resources LER6900 Time Tracker Programmable Electronic Timer $23.99 It’s never been easier or more fun to keep kids on track with this unique lighted electronic timer. You can easily program green, yellow and red sections and six sound effects to indicate that time is running out. With 180 degree viewing, it teaches time management. Perfect for: Study sessions, Projects, Tests, Experiments, Practice sessions, Classroom Assignments, Cooking, Hearing impaired and hu…

Phrase By Phrase Guitar Method – Led Zeppelin: Exploring The Iconic Guitar Style Of Jimmy Page $23.19 Learn what it is really like to play guitar for Led Zeppelin! This issue of Phrase By PhraseTM explores the popular guitar style of Jimmy Page from the Led Zeppelin albums I, II, III, IV, Houses of the Holy and Physical Graffiti. Learn the most intricate details of the impressive guitar work of Jimmy Page, covering solos, rhythms, overdubs and variations all while improving your own playing and…

Phrase by Phrase Guitar Method: Classic Van Halen $19.87 With the Classic Van Halen Phrase by Phrase DVD, you’ll learn what it’s really like to play guitar for Van Halen. Instructor Mark John Sternal dissects Eddie Van Halen’s inventive guitar style which redefined how rock guitar was played. Learn to play all of the leads, rhythms, and fills to popular songs from the albums Van Halen, Van Halen II, Women and Children First, Fair Warning, and 1984.The P…

The Various Features Of LED Light Bulbs

As the compact florescent light bulb has started to quickly replace the aging incandescent light bulb in recent years, another type of bulb is emerging which will replace them both. The light emitting diode (LED) bulb has advantages that make it a superior technology.

Whereas the incandescent bulb generates light in a vacuum and the compact florescent bulb does so inside a tube, the LED is referred to as solid-state lighting. It is solid state since it makes use of solid matter, a semiconductor, to produce light.

The semiconductor consists of both a positively and negatively charged component. The positive layer has small openings for the free electrons from the negative component to go through. When an electric charge is applied to the semiconductor, a stream of excited electrons passing through the holes emits a light.

The 2 excellent advantages of LED light bulbs are their very Long Life and energy efficiency. They only utilize around one tenth as much electricity as normal bulbs and therefore offer enormous financial savings in power costs and a decreased carbon footprint. This makes them both cost effective and environmentally friendly.

Their solid state structure and very low heat emissions give them a much longer lifespan. LED light bulbs drastically outlive even compact florescent bulbs and may easily last for a decade or longer in regular use. This not only saves on the cost of the bulb, but it additionally saves time and replacement costs. Much better suited to survive rough handling and outside conditions, a LED light bulb could be relied on to work when needed most.

Since they attain their full brightness nearly immediately and are mercury free, LEDs clear up two major problems that compact fluorescent bulbs have (mercury content as well as lag time in reaching total brightness).

LED light bulbs are designed to emit a very directional light so the light could be aimed precisely where it's needed. Also, their light is closer to the color of daylight, which research indicate helps people stay alert.

Till recent changes in the technology, the construction of the LED caused a lot of the light to be trapped inside. This in addition to the bluish light they usually emitted caused a dimmer light that made LEDs unsightly for home use.

LEDs are now a lot brighter though and may emit the same soft, white light regular bulbs do.

One disadvantage with LEDs that has not been rectified yet is cost. While their power savings and very long life mean LEDs are cost-effective and save money in the long run, they're not likely to achieve mass consumer acceptance until their prices come more in line with other sorts of bulbs. Though their costs are coming down, LED light bulbs are still comparatively expensive.

As soon as their prices come down more, LEDs are more likely to become the standard and dominate lighting until a better technology appears.

BACKGROUND MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS, Old Testament Bible Survey Course, Genesis -- Esther $19.22 BACKGOUND MATERIAL FOR TEACHERS, Book One, surveys the first seventeen Old Testament books for Bible teachers of youth and adults. Teachers must build a firm foundation for studying/teaching the Old Testament by answering ten questions:What is the Old Testament? Who wrote the Old Testament? Where, When, Why and How was the Old Testament written? What are three major features of the Old Testament: Revelation, Inspiration and Preservation? How should we study the Word of God? Why should you memorize the Word of God? When should one read the Word of God?Teachers must also build a personal knowledge through surveying the Old Testament utilizing four areas of study: INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL for the first two sections of the Old Testament; BACKGROUND INFORMATION about the author and book; "TEACHER'S STUDY GUIDE" for each of the 17 books; PRESENTATION MATERIAL for teachers [a teaching survey presented by a Scripture verse or passage].Following high school, a Bachelor of Science degree was received from Piedmont College, Demorest, GA plus a Georgia Teacher's Professional Certificate. Then came the Army Security Agency and three years later came employment with the National Security Agency, Washington, DC. Meeting Edith Campen from North Carolina led to marriage, February 1, 1957.A year after marriage, God called me to the ministry. Graduating from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX with a Bachelor of Divinity (updated to Masters of Divinity) and Masters in Religious Education (updated to Masters of Arts), God directed me to serve Him.For some 50 years, it was a pleasure to serve God and people in churches and classrooms as Minister of Youth, Minister of Education, Minister of Education/Administration, and Minister of Pastoral Care. It was a joy to teach this Old Testament Bible Survey Course to ninth grade students at Cypress Community Christian School, Houston, TX

24 Hours That Changed the World $9.2 DVD with Leader GuideA Video Journey Through the Last Day of Christ’s Life based on Adam Hamilton’s powerful book 24 Hours That Changed the World In his inspiring book 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton guided us, step by step, through the last day of Jesus’ life. Now, in a companion DVD that also functions beautifully on its own, we travel to the Holy Land with Adam Hamilton to visit the sites where those earth-shaking events took place. We walk where Jesus walked and see what he may have seen, along the road that led to the pain and triumph of the cross.The enclosed Leader Guide is designedto facilitate small group discussion about the content in the printed resource and the companion DVD. In addition to the questions and exercises keyed to each session, the Leader Guide features two format options (60-minute and 90-minute) and suggestions of ways to make the study a meaningful experience for any group. Additonal leader's guide can be downloaded here.Video sequences of Adam teaching from the Holy Land were made possible by Educational Opportunities Tours. For more information, visit www.eo.travelwithus.comAdditional resources available at www.AdamHamilton.Cokesbury.comVisit Facebook for worship planning helps Watch the Video Journey IntroWatch the Book TrailerWatch the Sermon Series Promo Adam Hamilton is pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. Named by PBS’s Religion and Ethics Newsweekly as one of the top “Ten People to Watch,” Hamilton is the author of Enough, Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, Selling Swimsuits in the Arctic, Confronting the Controversies, Making Love Last a Lifetime, Unleashing the Word, Leading Beyond the Walls, Christianity and World Religions, and Christianity’s Family Tree, all published by Abingdon Press.For an