This thoughtful and engaging memoir opens up a previously hidden side to what many consider the most important Supreme Court decision of the twentieth century. With quiet candor Paul Wilson reflects u
"A radical approach to children's TV. . . . Seiter argues cogently that watching Saturday cartoons isn't a passive activity but a tool by which even the very young decode and learn about their culture
This bestseller shows you how block schedules can enhance learning and instruction, increase opportunities for students, and improve teachers' performance. It provides practical tools for planning and
For students who have some degree of literacy, a small speaking vocabulary, and knowledge of the alphabet, this 3-volume series teaches the language and coping skills necessary in everyday adult
The elements which influence a student's rate and degree of learning are outlined in this volume. Madeline Hunter demonstrates a diversity of practical teaching techniques, including how to design pr
This collection explores the way in which critical theory and practice can unite into a common vision of democratic hope. While each author has his or her own specialty, the thread of shared dreams is
"A wise and gentle guide, Merete Leonhardt-Lupa takes the reader's hand and accompanies her on a most extraordinary journey: pregnancy through new motherhood. A Mother is Born reminds us that the psyc
Interaction in Cooperative Groups brings together related research from education, developmental psychology, and social psychology in an approach that is both integrative and analytical. Its intent is to provide an understanding of the dynamics of underlying processes that are fundamental to group interaction and its outcomes. The editors have pulled together an impressive array of researchers from diverse areas within psychology and education. Many of the most exciting and currently visible research programmes are represented. This volume is a valuable resource for the professional community and will serve to initiate a long overdue unification of distinct, yet conceptually similar, areas of research.
In this blistering critique of our failing public schools and our fuzzy thinking about how to fix them, Myron Lieberman explains why public education is in irreversible and terminal decline and tells
From the bestselling authors of The Baby Book and The Birth Book comes The Discipline Book, the definitive guide to raising happy, well-adjusted, well-behaved children. Seasoned parents of eight, Bil
You are a creature unlike any other (Rule #1)--that's why you need . . . The Rules. A simple set of dos and don'ts, The Rules will lead you to where you want to be: in a healthy, committed relationshi
Most mothers and fathers are surprised at how different parenthood feels when the second child arrives. Even before the birth, a host of new questions arises: can you possibly love a second child as m
“A needed contribution toward helping men get on course and gain the perspective they’ll need.”—Herb Goldberg, PhD, author of The Hazards of Being Male Successful New York City divorce lawyer Timoth
How do children become eager, motivated learners and caring, responsible citizens? Educating Hearts and Minds, first published in 1995, is a portrait of Japanese preschool and early elementary education which examines these questions. Its thesis - which will surprise many Americans - is that Japanese schools are successful because they meet children's needs for friendship, belonging, and contribution. This book brings to life what actually happens inside Japanese classrooms. What do children learn? How do they learn? What values are emphasised, and how are they taught? In a sharp departure from most previous accounts, this book suggests that Japanese education succeeds because all children - not just the brightest or best-behaved - somehow come to feel like valued members of the school community. Ironically, Japanese teachers credit John Dewey and other progressive Western educators for many of the techniques that make Japanese schools both caring and challenging. This book brings to a
The next best thing to having a doctor in the house... From the editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books comes the most complete, practical, and easy-to-follow guide to good health ever written. He
The creator of a highly successful video-dating service offers proven techniques for finding lasting love, including being realistic about dating opportunities, making connections, and understanding w
Offers parents advice on handling common child-rearing problems by using such techniques as looking for good behavior, acknowledging feelings, reducing power struggles, and setting reasonable limits
