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In the second edition of this renowned book, you will find pearls of wisdom, heartfelt advice, and inspiration from one of the nation's leading authorities on staff motivation, teacher leadership, and principal effectiveness. With wit and understanding, Todd Whitaker describes the beliefs, behaviors, attitudes, and interactions of great teachers and explains what they do differently.

Listeners can easily find explanations and solutions that speak to the diverse spectrum of developmental levels, learning styles, and abilities inherent in autistic children, at home, at school, and in the community. Ideas are offered in six domains: Sensory Integration, Communication and Language, Behavior, Daily Living, Thinking Social, Being Social, and Teachers and Learners.

Revised and updated, Teaching Yoga by yoga expert Mark Stephens is one of the most popular resources for new and experienced teachers, and has been a trusted guide since its publication in 2010. This classic resource covers fundamental topics of yoga history and philosophy, as well as each of the 11 major styles of contemporary yoga. There is also practical advice for every stage of the teaching process, including tools for teaching 108 yoga poses (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation.

What would it take to transform industrial-era schools into modern organizations capable of supporting deep learning for all? Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine's quest to answer this question took them inside some of America's most innovative schools and classrooms - places where educators are rethinking both what and how students should learn. The story they tell is alternately discouraging and hopeful. Drawing on hundreds of hours of observations and interviews at 30 different schools, Mehta and Fine reveal that deeper learning is more often the exception than the rule.

20 short Bible study lessons written on the book of Second Corinthians for personal Bible study, small group study, and preaching. These lessons were written about 1994

Drawing upon principles of stress management, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, mindfulness, and teacher experiences, Awakened helps you develop thought habits that produce a greater sense of satisfaction, motivation, and purpose. Learn how to renew your mind and take a fresh approach toward the challenges of teaching!

Abridged from Wayne Grudem's award-winning Systematic Theology, Bible Doctrine provides a more accessible starting point for understanding the essentials of the faith, giving you a firm grasp on seven key topics: the word of God, the doctrine of God, humanity, Christ, the application of redemption, the church, and the future.

H. Richard Milner IV focuses on a crucial issue in teacher training and professional education: the need to prepare teachers for the racially diverse student populations in their classrooms. The book, anchored in real-world experiences, centers on case studies that exemplify the challenges, pitfalls, and opportunities facing teachers in diverse classrooms. The case studies—of teachers in urban and suburban settings—are presented amid current discussions about race and teaching. In addition, the second edition includes a new chapter dedicated to opportunity gaps in education.

Common Ground is accessible to teachers at all levels yet firmly rooted in current questions of second language acquisition (SLA). One of its primary strengths is the authors themselves, both of whom are accomplished language teachers who understand the challenges and opportunities in communication-focused language teaching.

This book that will introduce you to the world of teaching English abroad and the roles that almost any native English speaker will be able to do.

Are you prepared for the return of Christ? In these uncertain times, every Christian must ask themselves: Am I truly ready for the Rapture? In Practical Steps to Be Rapture Ready, this comprehensive guide offers a clear roadmap to ensure your heart, mind, and spirit are aligned with God’s eternal plan. Stop living in spiritual uncertainty and embrace the truth that Christ’s return is near. This book is more than just a manual; it’s a powerful, life-changing guide designed to transform your walk with God and prepare you for the most pivotal moment in human history. Whether you’re a ...

“There are nights when even masters can become slaves,” ~ Spenser Carlyle An exotic slave named Jai is abused and abandoned at the gay BDSM club, Calais Rising, and Spenser Carlyle takes him home. No one is more upset about it than his first slave, Lucas Morgan, who is known for being difficult to control at times. Lucas becomes bratty, trying to get more pain from Spenser but physical pain doesn’t work anymore. Lucas craves it, misbehaving repeatedly until Spense snaps and aims for where it will hurt Lucas the most. Jai, the new exotic slave, loves being in Master Carlyle’s home ...

Becoming a new teacher is one of the most fun, exciting, and challenging experiences you'll encounter in your life. Who wouldn't want a little help getting ready before sitting down behind the teacher's desk for the first time? That's where First-Year Teaching For Dummies comes in. You'll find easy-to-follow strategies and techniques to help you navigate the politics of education in your community, develop fun and fulfilling relationships with your students, and refine your own instructional style.

In early 2020, because of COVID-19, many colleges and schools around the world closed, and many teachers, instructors, and faculty members had to learn how to teach online in a hurry. This book takes a step back and focuses on helping educators teach effective live online sessions with Zoom.

Reaching Boys, Teaching Boys challenges the widely-held cultural impression that boys are stubbornly resistant to schooling while providing concrete examples of pedagogy and instructional style that have been proven effective in a variety of school settings. This book offers more than 100 detailed examples of lessons that succeed with male students, grouped thematically. Such themes include: Gaming, Motor Activities, Open Inquiry, Competition, Interactive Technology, and Performance/Role Play.

A best-selling and beloved teaching resource, Awakening the Heart inspired thousands of teachers to learn the power of infusing poetry into the everyday life of their classrooms rather than relegating it to one month out of the year. In this fresh new edition, Georgia Heard offers updated strategies, lessons, mentor texts, and examples from both professional and student writers that resonate with today’s kids. An impactful complement to any SEL program, Awakening the Heart's lessons and exercises empower students to connect with their emotions, identities, and the world around them.

I type "International Teaching Jobs" on the Google search line and find several sites, but I decide on one particularly useful site for which I pay a slight fee, and I find myself looking at a long list of teaching jobs all over the world. "Anything in Latin America," my wife asks, coming in to the room. "No, but here's one in the Congo." "Africa!?" "Yea, really. They want a calculus teacher! I can do that!" "Okay," Chantal says tentatively. "If you want." I hit the submit button and my resume is off across the world.

In a world filled with uncertainty, believers hold a glorious promise: Jesus Christ will return to gather His saints and establish His eternal kingdom. The Promise of Christ: The Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Saints and Return of the Lord delves into the Apostle Paul's rich teachings in 1st and 2nd Thessalonians, offering fresh insights into the doctrines of the pre-tribulation rapture and the second coming of Christ. This second edition, building on the original The Rapture and Return, brings new depth and clarity to Paul's comforting message. Exploring Paul's Letters to a Persecuted ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is an amazing opportunity. It can whisk you away from the mundane and take you to places you’d never imagine you’d go to. It can fulfil you in all manner of ways as watch your students – and yourself – develop. And you can make a good living out of it too. But it can be a scary proposition if you don’t know anything about it. There are so many unknowns. Indeed many people give up on the idea simply because they don’t know where to start. This new guide to becoming an English teacher abroad deals with all of your questions and more - What is...

This book is about addressing the college-choosing problem. The rankings, metrics, analytics, college visits, and advice that we use today to help us make these decisions are out of step with the progress individual students are trying to make. They don't give students and families the information and context they need to make such a high-stakes decision about whether and where to get an education.