Susan Engel is a developmental psychologist focused on pedagogy and teaching. Her work explores the nature of learning and instruction, seeking to uncover more effective and engaging ways to impart knowledge. She delves into the principles that underpin a successful educational environment. Engel strives to understand how people learn and apply these insights to improve teaching practices.
Susan Engel has spent her career observing and interacting with children as they learn. Drawing on a wealth of research-her own and others'-Engel shows parents and teachers how they can better nurture the intellectual lives of kids by recognizing learning that might go unnoticed and by creatively encouraging curiosity and problem solving.
A leading educator and psychologist offers a bold reframing of the very purpose of education. The End of the Rainbow is an accessible and hopeful book that will be illuminating 'to even the staunchest supporters of standardised testing' (Publishers Weekly).
Despite American education's mania for standardized tests, testing misses what matters most about learning: the desire to learn in the first place. Susan Engel offers a highly readable exploration of what curiosity is, how it can be measured, how it develops in childhood, and how educators can put curiosity at the center of the classroom.
Exploring the nuances of deception and truth, this book delves into the psychological and social aspects of recognizing warning signs in various contexts. It challenges readers to differentiate between genuine red flags and misleading cues, offering insights into human behavior and decision-making. Through engaging examples and practical advice, the narrative equips readers with tools to navigate complex situations, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their critical thinking skills.
Inheritance of Loss
Focusing on the World Bank's historical significance and operational framework, this book delves into its role as the largest development organization and research body globally. It highlights the institution's substantial impact on developing economies while addressing the lack of critical scrutiny it has faced despite its importance.
Glasperlen einfach vernetzt
In diesem Buch zeigt Susanne Engels die vielfältigen Möglichkeiten der Netztechnik: Von einer einfachen Netzkette mit Tropfenperlen in den Farben von Südseemuscheln, die den Namen Ruf der Sirenen trägt, über die Bojen in der Brandung mit den eingefädelten Roses Montées, bis hin zu den Kompassrosen, die mit ihrem Funkeln jede Meerjungfrau vor Neid zappeln lassen würden. Es werden 11 Themen mit insgesamt 27 Schmuckstücken vorgestellt, die alle mit ausführlichen Anleitungstexten und anschaulichen Grafi ken präsentiert werden. Das Buch richtet sich an die Anfängerin, bietet jedoch auch der erfahrenen Fädlerin viel Stoff für gemütliche Fädelabende.