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A suburban Boston school unwittingly started a firestorm of controversy over a sixth-grade field trip. The class was visiting a mosque to learn about world religions when a handful of boys, unnoticed by their teachers, joined the line of worshippers and acted out the motions of the Muslim call to prayer. A video of the prayer went viral with the title "Wellesley, Massachusetts Public School Students Learn to Pray to Allah". Charges flew that the school exposed the children to Muslims who intended to convert American schoolchildren.

Does what it says on the tin. Top 10 tips for hitting the ground running for trainee teachers, newly qualified teachers, and teachers everywhere.

Moved by the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, Ferial Pearson wondered if a simple act of kindness could change a life. She thought of the school where she taught and the students she guided every day and wondered what would happen if we started secretly carrying out small acts of kindness in school. Could a modest act of compassion really change the course of a life? She posed the question to her students. They didn’t have the answers, but they were willing to find out. So they became the Secret Kindness Agents.

A practical guide to staying well in a high-pressure profession. In the midst of a recruitment crisis and a massive exodus of teachers from our schools, now is the time for some joined-up thinking about teacher well-being and mental health. Filled with insightful advice and practical strategies, Peter Radford's Love Teaching, Keep Teaching invites educators to think differently about the way education is 'done' and shows them how they can keep doing the job they love without sacrificing their health and well-being.

A Headteacher's story. A candid behind the scenes expose of what it takes to run an outstanding secondary school. Packed with anecdotes, insights and tales. The philosophy of what makes a 'good' education. How to open young minds, turn on creativity and inspire. What education really should be - mind expanding and fun!

For those looking to teach English in Japan or are already there, this series offers hard-won lessons of how to land with a running start and set yourself up for success.

The field of education has always been a cornerstone of human society, shaping the minds of future generations and equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate an ever-changing world. As we stand on the precipice of a new era, one driven by rapid technological advancements, it is crucial to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the educational landscape. This book, "Artificial Intelligence in Education: Promises and Implications for Teaching and Learning," delves into the myriad ways in which AI is revolutionizing teaching and learning, while also ...

This is the perfect gift for teachers! It introduces a simple revolutionary idea most teachers already know on some level. They know it, but do NOT know how to implement it. It’s not magic. It’s not complicated. It’s not hard to do. It is simply an Art Form that we have been blinded from clearly seeing. This is the perfect gift for the dedicated teacher or educator.

50 Things to Know About Becoming a Gamer Girl by R.E. Strayer offers an approach to starting out as a gamer, getting set up on social media, as well as implementing the necessary strategies to grow your online following. Most books on being a girl gamer will focus on what not to do as a girl starting out in the gaming world. Although there's nothing wrong with that, properly learning how to begin as a gamer and how to present yourself online is knowledge that will come in handy for anyone trying to make it in the gaming world.

"Teaching in the Age of Social Media: Engaging Generation Alpha Kids in the Classroom" is a comprehensive guide designed to help educators connect with today’s digitally fluent students using the power of social media. As Generation Alpha kids grow up in a world dominated by instant communication, bite-sized content, and immersive digital experiences, traditional teaching methods must evolve to stay relevant. This book offers a roadmap for educators who want to transform their classrooms into dynamic, interactive, and meaningful learning environments.

As an educator, you can make a new platform exciting and engaging for students. It’s simply a matter of being prepared, exploring all available tools, and making the most of what such resources have to offer.

Ever since Socrates, teaching has been a difficult and even dangerous profession. Why is good teaching such hard work? In this provocative, witty, and sometimes rueful book, David K. Cohen writes about the predicaments that teachers face. Like therapists, social workers, and pastors, teachers embark on a mission of human improvement. They aim to deepen knowledge, broaden understanding, sharpen skills, and change behavior. One predicament is that no matter how great their expertise, teachers depend on the cooperation and intelligence of their students, yet there is much that students do not know.

The Inspired Hybrid Classroom is a comprehensive guide to unlocking the potential of hybrid learning. Written by experts from academia and industry, it explores the design of hybrid courses, emphasizing learner-centric approaches and promoting equity. The book examines the evolving role of hybrid education in career development amid automation, the need for agile university structures, and optimizing synchronous teaching. Through case studies, including those from Arizona State University and a women's entrepreneurship program, it offers practical insights into blending online and in-person...

Are you a new teacher stepping into the classroom for the first time or a seasoned educator aiming to elevate your teaching game? This is your golden key! Are you embarking on the thrilling journey of shaping minds, seeking to revolutionize your strategies to work smarter—not harder—or searching for an unparalleled team-building guide? Your search ends here! Discover the Ultimate Resource Book designed to ignite passion, foster innovation, and build unbreakable team spirit in the teaching world. Welcome to the future of education, where excellence meets inspiration!

The Feeling of Teaching is part of a larger project, Teaching through Emotions (TTE), developed by the author, Elizabeth Burris. Throughout the book, listeners are shown the power of emotion work: practicing self-awareness, describing, looking for good reasons, guessing, self-disclosing, listening, and planning. By doing emotion work, teachers can take full advantage of the emotional and relational data their students are constantly providing to shift their teaching and better attune with the learners in their classrooms.

A lot happened while I was trying to get my Master's degree in Mathematics. I thought to share some of it with you, it will inspire you.

This audiobook includes three books in The Teaching Today series: Teaching Yourself to Teach, Teaching Online, and Creating Online Courses.

Grab a cup of coffee, sit down, and have a conversation with the author about the three keys to teaching science. In a super practical, easy-to-understand manner, Paige explains these essential elements in detail and helps you fit the key pieces of the science puzzle into lesson plans that fit your students. This book’s friendly conversational tone makes for a quick, encouraging listen that will leave you excited to teach science!

In Forgiveness is a Choice, Scherr peels back the many layers of personal bereavement. She moves beyond the incident, focusing on the reality of dealing with sorrow that rears its ugly heads in myriad forms. Never mawkish, her writing offers everyday advice on how to meander grief-laden experiences. A tender and understanding guide on getting a grip and taking life one day at a time.

This book helps parents who consider homeschooling their children, but don't know how to take the first approach. We will walk you through the steps, and even answer some questions you may have but can't find the answers to.