"iMaths is an investigative-based numeracy program that comprehensively addresses both the content and proficiency strands of the Australian curriculum."--Back cover.
This book teaches your child to read and write over 50 important vocabulary words in math, science, language arts, and social studies, using an engaging visual approach. If your child has a growing vocabulary of words related to school subjects, this book will build on that foundation.
“This is a book all mathematics teachers and teacher educators should read! It brings together a wealth of insights from a range of authors… The major issues confronting teachers of mathematics who wish to use ICT in different domains of mathematics are addressed in a clear and accessible way.” Professor Celia Hoyles OBE, Dean of Research and Consultancy, Institute of Education, University of London Teaching Secondary Mathematics with ICT shows the reader how to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) effectively to enhance the teaching of mathematics in the secondary school. The book explains which forms of technology can be used to improve mathematics teaching and learning, how to get started and where to go for further information. The first two chapters provide a useful introduction for those new to teaching mathematics with ICT. Further chapters cover topics including: ICT and the curriculum: number, algebra, geometry and statistics Making use of interactive whiteboards in the classroom Using the internet and video-conferencing to enhance teaching The book includes practical classroom scenarios and case studies (for example, the government-funded MathsAlive! Initiative), as well as discussions of general issues, such as the role of feedback and the use of ICT in whole-class teaching. It draws on current research and is supplemented by a linked web site, which provides access to demonstration copies of software and sample files. It also includes a directory of resources with lists of organisations, web sites, projects and further reading. Key reading for Education students specialising in Mathematics and all those teaching secondary mathematics, including non-specialists and those on professional development courses. Visit the text-supporting website: www.openup.co.uk/jwp
In a rapidly changing world the importance of creativity is more apparent than ever. As a result, creativity is now essential in education. Creative Dimensions of Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century appeals to educators across disciplines teaching at every age level who are challenged daily to develop creative practices that promote innovation, critical thinking and problem solving. The thirty-five original chapters written by educators from different disciplines focus on theoretical and practical strategies for teaching creatively in contexts ranging from mathematics to music, art education to second language learning, aboriginal wisdom to technology and STEM. They explore and illustrate deep learning that is connected to issues vital in education – innovation, identity, engagement, relevance, interaction, collaboration, on-line learning, dynamic assessment, learner autonomy, sensory awareness, social justice, aesthetics, critical thinking, digital media, multi-modal literacy and more. The editors and authors share their passion for creativity, teaching, learning, curriculum, and teacher education in this collection that critically examines creative practices that are appearing in today’s public schools, post-secondary institutions and adult and community learning centres. Creativity is transforming education in the 21st century.
An educational toolkit for teaching phonics, consisting of a book, posters and musical CD, all of which provides for multiple options and inputs for learning, including: visual-icons, auditory and kinesthetic motor skill manipulations, as well as a variety of dramatic and emotive cuing-systems designed to target the affective learning domain. This "backdoor-approach" to phonemic skill acquisition is based on current neural research on Learning & the Brain--specifically how our brains actually learn best!The Secret Stories® primary purpose is to equip beginning (or struggling, upper grade) readers and writers, as well as their instructors, with the tools necessary to easily and effectively crack the secret reading and writing codes that lie beyond the alphabet, and effectively out of reach for so many learners! It is not a phonics program! Rather, it simply provides the missing pieces learners need to solve the complex reading puzzle--one that some might never solve otherwise! The Secrets(tm) are sure to become one of the most valuable, well-used, and constantly relied-upon teaching tools in your instructional repertoire!
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This book teaches your child to read and write over 50 important vocabulary words in math, science, language arts, and social studies, using an engaging visual approach. If your child is learning words related to school subjects, this book will build on that foundation.
This Book Has Been A Favourite With Students And Teachers Alike Since It Was First Published In 1996. It Makes A Comprehensive And Critical Exposition Of All Facets Of Teaching Commerce. It Essentially Offers A Learner-Oriented Text, Whereas The Approach Is Strictly Utilitarian So It Serves As A Reliable Guide In The Classroom, And Provides Practical Suggestions For Making The Teaching-Learning Process Effective, Inspirational And Interesting. To Make The Subject Interesting, The Text Has Been Suitably Supplemented With Diagrams, Figures And Tables. By Virtue Of Its Extensive And In-Depth Coverage Of The Subject The Book Has Been Useful To Students Preparing For Teacher Training Courses, Not Only In India But Also In The Middle-East And South-East Asian Countries. It Has Also Served As A Reliable Handbook For In-Service Teachers. Revision Of The Book Became Necessary Following The Changes In The Syllabus In Accordance With The National Curriculum Framework 2005. Thus, Chapters On Suggestive Lesson Plans In Accountancy, Pedagogic Analysis Of The Subject, And Multiple Choice Questions Have Been Included For The Second Edition.