Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice: Emerging Research and Opportunities
Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Author: Brown, Susannah

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2017-12-30

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1522540660

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Teaching and learning practices that are interconnected and value all subject areas benefit K-12 students by supporting creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly resource that presents detailed information on the benefits and implementation of STREAMSS (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies), an interdisciplinary curriculum that meets K-12 students’ diverse needs by placing equal emphasis on multiple avenues of learning. Highlighting topics such as educational science and technology, curriculum development, and instructional design, this book is an ideal resource for students, academicians, researchers, and librarians seeking current information on interdisciplinary education.

Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice
Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice

Author: Susannah Brown

Publisher: Information Science Reference

Published: 2017-12-30

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781522540670

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Teaching and learning practices that are interconnected and value all subject areas benefit K-12 students by supporting creativity, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Curriculum Integration in Contemporary Teaching Practice: Emerging Research and Opportunities is an essential scholarly resource that presents detailed information on the benefits and implementation of STREAMSS (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies), an interdisciplinary curriculum that meets K-12 students' diverse needs by placing equal emphasis on multiple avenues of learning. Highlighting topics such as educational science and technology, curriculum development, and instructional design, this book is an ideal resource for students, academicians, researchers, and librarians seeking current information on interdisciplinary education.

Handbook of Research on Emerging Practices and Methods for K-12 Online and Blended Learning
Handbook of Research on Emerging Practices and Methods for K-12 Online and Blended Learning

Author: Heafner, Tina Lane

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-01-11

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 1522580107

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National efforts have been made to encourage technology integration in teacher preparation with expectations for frequent and successful applications with K-12 learners. While online learning has become pervasive in many fields in education, it has been somewhat slow to catch on in K-12 settings. The Handbook of Research on Emerging Practices and Methods for K-12 Online and Blended Learning is a collection of innovative research on the applications of technology in online and blended learning environments in order to develop quality courses, explore how content is delivered across disciplines and settings, and support the formation of relationships and enrichment opportunities. While highlighting topics including learning initiatives, institutional policies, and program structures, this book is ideally designed for teachers, principals, early childhood development centers, university faculty, administrators, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners.

Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and Aging
Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and Aging

Author: Pande, Rekha

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1522547738

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As people grow older, cultural issues arise. Recognizing how social influences guide and restrict people leads to a better understanding of one’s self and helps people as they age. The Handbook of Research on Multicultural Perspectives on Gender and Aging provides emerging research on midlife issues, physical aspects of aging, and the emotional value in the context of the culture in which people are living. While highlighting topics such as elderly disabilities, quality of life, and gender dimensions, this publication explores self-esteem in older members of society. This book is an important resource for academicians, healthcare professionals, professionals, researchers, and students seeking current research on the social and cultural characteristics of growing old.

Advanced Strategies and Models for Integrating RTI in Secondary Schools
Advanced Strategies and Models for Integrating RTI in Secondary Schools

Author: Epler, Pam L.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2019-01-18

Total Pages: 376

ISBN-13: 1522583238

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To better identify and assist struggling students and avoid unnecessary placement into special education services, the service delivery model response to intervention (RTI) is used with the general education population. Even though RTI has been studied in elementary schools for many years, further research on its use at the secondary academic level is scarce. Advanced Strategies and Models for Integrating RTI in Secondary Schools provides emerging research exploring the advanced theoretical and practical aspects of the use of RTI to assist teachers in providing research-based instructional strategies to students who are failing their academic subjects. Featuring coverage on a broad range of topics such as behavioral response, progress monitoring, and career readiness, this book is ideally designed for educators, researchers, and academic professionals seeking current research on the most effective models in place to promote positive student academic achievement.

Exergaming Intervention for Children, Adolescents, and Elderly People
Exergaming Intervention for Children, Adolescents, and Elderly People

Author: Khan, Shahnawaz

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-05-02

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1668463229

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As our dependence on technology increases, technology has imbibed itself even in our everyday routines, from checking our heart rate to keeping tabs on our diets. We are dependent on this technology, but when it comes to gaming, it is always considered to be something that one must avoid so that one can utilize that time for something productive. However, when one adds gamification logic to the health sector, it adds value by helping improve the health of the user. Exergaming Intervention for Children, Adolescents, and Elderly People tackles social problems via technology intervention using gamification as a medium. This book includes various theoretical and experimental breakthroughs on new methodologies and technologies. Covering topics such as digital aids, learning tools, and serious games, this premier reference source is an excellent resource for game developers, medical professionals, hospital administrators, administrators and educators of both K-12 and higher education, pre-service teachers, students of higher education, teacher educators, librarians, researchers, and academicians.

History and Educational Philosophy for Social Justice and Human Rights
History and Educational Philosophy for Social Justice and Human Rights

Author: Chowdhury, Jahid Siraz

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2024-03-22

Total Pages: 311

ISBN-13: 1668499541

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In the complex landscape of educational philosophy and policy, a difficult challenge arises — the entwined issues of racism and other demographic differences, and evolving education policies. Traditional historical accounts fall short of addressing the broader historical patterns that underscore these challenges, particularly their colonial legacy. The need for a fresh perspective becomes evident, one that transcends chronology and delves into the intricate dynamics shaping contemporary educational thought. History and Educational Philosophy for Social Justice and Human Rights emerges as a groundbreaking solution to this conundrum. Through a broad developmental and historical lens, the book provides a fresh perspective on the role of differences as the core, content, and subject of education. It advocates for cultural resistance and a permanent political struggle by political-cultural minorities and social movements, while also challenging public institutions, especially schools, to actively embrace and utilize differences in their foundational work. By engaging with the tensions and struggles around differences, the book contends that institutions can transform, becoming agents of positive change, and contributing to the foundation of an inclusive and participatory democracy. This book invites scholars and educators to not only understand the challenges but to actively participate in shaping a future where differences are not merely acknowledged but celebrated within the realms of education and society at large.

Implementing Sustainable Development Goals in the Service Sector
Implementing Sustainable Development Goals in the Service Sector

Author: Nadda, Vipin

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2023-12-21

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13:

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"This book will examine the various digital technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Blockchain and their applications in the service sector to promote economic growth, create new job opportunities, and improve access to essential services such as education, healthcare, and financial services"--

Cultivating Inclusive Practices in Contemporary K-12 Education
Cultivating Inclusive Practices in Contemporary K-12 Education

Author: O'Connor Jr., Johnny R.

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2018-10-12

Total Pages: 323

ISBN-13: 1522557288

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Due to state and federal policies, there has been an increased emphasis on educating students with disabilities along with their nondisabled peers. This can significantly impact the way that educators view instructional design as well as influence the academic program planning of school districts. There is an apparent need for resources that provide additional insight and perspective into plans that facilitate these types of programs. Cultivating Inclusive Practices in Contemporary K-12 Education is an essential reference source that discusses comprehensive methods for teaching students across a broad spectrum of capabilities. The chapters within extend the knowledge base of inclusion by encompassing a variety of elements necessary for training and organizational development, ensuring that each student is placed within his/her least restrictive environment. Featuring research on topics such as educational environments, support frameworks, and teaching strategies, this book is ideally designed for educators, administrators, policymakers, consultants, and academicians seeking coverage on comprehensive methods for teaching students across a broad spectrum of capabilities.

Teaching Humanities & Social Sciences
Teaching Humanities & Social Sciences

Author: Rob Gilbert

Publisher: Cengage AU

Published: 2019-10-17

Total Pages: 520

ISBN-13: 0170424162

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Teaching Humanities and Social Sciences, 7e prepares teachers to develop and implement programs in the humanities and social sciences learning area from F-10. It successfully blends theory with practical approaches to provide a basis for teaching that is engaging, inquiry-based and relevant to students’ lives. Using Version 8.1 of the Australian Curriculum, the text discusses the new structure of the humanities and social sciences learning area. Chapters on history, geography, civics and citizenship, and economics and business discuss the nature of these subjects and how to teach them to achieve the greatest benefit for students, both as sub-strands within the Year F-6/7 HASS subject and as distinct Year 7-10 subjects. Throughout, the book maintains its highly respected philosophical and practical orientation, including a commitment to deep learning in a context of critical inquiry. With the aid of this valuable text, teachers can assist primary, middle and secondary students to become active and informed citizens who contribute to a just, democratic and sustainable future.