This book was written as a guide to parents or guardians of students who might be struggling with academics. Struggling with academics can lead to much frustration for both the students and parents. It can also lead to school anxiety and generalized anxiety. This book should serve as a guide for understanding these students and knowing what kind of help to seek. Hopefully, this book will answer questions for those struggling to get help for their children. Questions such as, why is my child struggling, what kind of help is best, what can I expect from the school, how does this affect my child, what can I expect for the future?
This book offers multi-method case studies of course-based tutoring and one-to-one tutorials in developmental first-year writing courses at two universities. The author makes an argument for more peer-to-peer learning situations for developmental writers and more detailed studies of what goes on in these peer-centered environments.
Informal language learning beyond the classroom plays an important and growing role in language learning and teaching. This Handbook brings together the existing body of research and unites the various disciplines that have explored this area, in order to present the current state of knowledge in one accessible resource. Much of adult learning takes place outside of formal education and for language learning, it is likely that out-of-class experiences play an equally important role. It is therefore surprising that the role of informal language learning has received little attention over the years, with the vast majority of research instead focusing on the classroom. Researchers from a range of backgrounds, however, have started to realise the important contribution of informal language learning, both in its own right, and in its relationship with classroom learning. Studies in the areas of learner autonomy, learning strategies, study abroad, language support, learners’ voices, computer-mediated communication, mobile-assisted language learning, digital gaming, and many others, all add to our understanding of the complex and intersecting ways in which learners construct their own language learning experiences, drawing from a wide range of resources, including materials, teachers, self-study, technology, other learners and native speakers. This Handbook provides a sound and comprehensive basis for researchers and graduate students to build upon in their own research of language learning and teaching beyond the classroom.
Before you buy "Beyond 9 to 5: Creative Ways to Boost Your Income," let me paint a picture of what awaits within these pages. In today's fast-paced world, the traditional 9 to 5 job may not always provide the financial freedom and flexibility we desire. Whether you're looking to supplement your income, explore new opportunities, or pursue your passions outside of the conventional workday, this book is your roadmap to unlocking creative ways to boost your income and achieve greater financial independence. Inside "Beyond 9 to 5," you'll discover a treasure trove of practical strategies, innovative ideas, and actionable insights to help you harness your skills, interests, and resources to generate extra income. From exploring online opportunities to leveraging your assets, diving into investment options, and uncovering passive income streams, this book offers a comprehensive guide to expanding your earning potential and building a more prosperous future. But "Beyond 9 to 5" is more than just a list of income-generating ideas. It's a journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and transformation. As you immerse yourself in these pages, you'll gain valuable insights into your strengths, interests, and aspirations, and learn how to turn them into lucrative opportunities for financial growth and fulfillment. Whether you're a freelancer, entrepreneur, or aspiring side hustler, this book is your companion on the path to financial success. With practical tips, real-life examples, and expert advice, "Beyond 9 to 5" equips you with the knowledge, tools, and inspiration you need to take control of your finances, unleash your creativity, and chart your own course to prosperity. So, if you're ready to break free from the confines of the traditional 9 to 5 grind and explore the vast world of income-boosting possibilities, then "Beyond 9 to 5" is your ticket to a brighter, more prosperous future. Get ready to unlock your full earning potential and embark on a journey of financial empowerment like never before.
Research papers on Collaborative Work / Working Together / Teams, Control, Audit, and Security, Curriculum Issues, Decision Making / Business Intelligence (DM/BI), Distance Education & e-Learning, Doctoral Studies, Economic Aspects, Education / Training, Educational Assessment & Evaluation, Ethical, and Social, & Cultural Issues
Most of what we know about writing in a second or foreign language (L2) is based on conclusions drawn from research on L2 writing in English. However, a significant quantity of L2 writing and writing instruction takes place in languages other than English and so there is a need for studies that look beyond English. The chapters in this book focus on languages other than English and investigate curricular issues, multiple languages in contact/conflict in L2 writing instruction and student attitudes toward pedagogical practices. The collection as a whole makes a valuable contribution to the study of L2 writing, and it will also prove an essential resource for instructors of second and foreign language writing.
Knowledge remains timely in education. The need for academics to contemplate its relevance, worth, use and everything in-between deems a continuous intellectual project, rather than a conundrum to be solved. This book takes the South African context by the horns as it challenges the often dormant and traditionalist ways in which higher education spaces see knowledge. Through original research and the voices of academics and students, this book argues for repurposing knowledge generation, knowledge sharing and critical pedagogy so that more inclusive teaching and learning environments can be both imagined and sustained. The contentious tensionalities that this creates for LoLT and SoTL, in particular, are unlocked so as to trouble the South African higher education landscape with the intent to proffer alternative pathways for a knowledge beyond colour lines. Prof Shan Simmonds (PhD) NWU This edited volume bristles with fresh scholarly approaches and insights of an emergent generation of engaged scholars grappling with the issues and problems of higher education in South Africa. The issues dealt with here are varied and encompassing. They are treated with intellectual delicacy and probing sensitivity, articulacy, informed data and bold conclusions. They serve well! Prof. Kwesi Kwaa Prah Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of the Western Cape Founder of the Centre for Advanced Studies of African Society
This volume proposes that the work of community colleges has expanded beyond equity into providing a true barrier-free learning environment for students, one that is attuned to justice. The essays included here serve as evidence and examples of the productive ways in which educators may bring theory and practice to bear on each other, which in turn may allow community college faculty, staff, and administrators to reexamine the role of a community college as a space for justice. Topics explored with this volume include liberatory educational practices in and out of the classroom, transforming classrooms into the site of collaboration and contestation, and unique visions of how to promote opportunity for marginalized students. Ultimately, the goal of this edited volume is to explore and encourage community college educators to understand the integral role they play in bringing transformative justice to their students and their communities.
Whilst learning is central to most understandings of what it is to be human, we now live in a knowledge society where being educated defines life chances more than ever before. Learning Beyond the School brings together accounts of learning from around the world in organisations, spaces and places that are schooled, but not school. Exploring examples of learning organisation, pedagogisation, informal learning and social education, the book shows not only how understandings of education are framed in terms of local versions of schooling, but what being educated could and should mean in very different social and political contexts. With contributions from scholars based in Australia, Europe, the USA, Latin America and Asia, the book brings together accounts of learning outside of school. Chapters contain rich and detailed case studies of innovative projects, new kinds of learning institutions, youth, peer-driven and community-based activities and public pedagogies, as well as engaging with the dimensions of an argument about the place and nature of learning outside of the school. It challenges dominant versions of school around the world, whilst also critically discussing the value and place of non-institutionalised learning. Learning Beyond the School should be of interest to academics, researchers, postgraduate scholars engaged in the study of comparative education, youth work, education systems, digital culture, sociology of education and youth development. It should also be essential reading for practitioners and policymakers who are interested in youth and education system reform.
This comprehensive exploration of theoretical and practical aspects of out-of-class teaching and learning from a variety of perspectives and in various settings around the world includes a theoretical overview of the field, 11 data-based case studies and practical advice on materials development for independent learning.
