The story follows Skipper, an adventurous puppy in an orange life preserver, as she encounters a variety of sea dogs throughout history. Blending poetry and historical insights, the book celebrates the bond between dogs and the water, inspired by the Sea Dogs! Great Tails of the Sea exhibit at Mystic Seaport. Through Skipper's journey, readers explore the playful and loving nature of these aquatic companions.
Focusing on the aims of Common Core, the book explores the limitations imposed by the U.S. education system on its potential. It delves into the opposition from various stakeholders, including states, district administrators, teachers, and parents. Additionally, it discusses potential changes that could realign Common Core with its original goals, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities for educational reform.
Exploring the dynamics of a society entrenched in short-term self-interest and moral ambiguity, the book delves into the challenges of transforming collective attitudes and behaviors. It examines the influence of groupthink and the "cowboy problem" on social change, offering insights into how communities can overcome these obstacles to foster a more cohesive and ethically sound environment. Through thought-provoking analysis, it encourages readers to consider the complexities of societal evolution.
Focusing on the critical flaw in American education, the book emphasizes the importance of mastery over mere familiarization in learning. It delves into the psychological dynamics that facilitate mastery and provides practical methods for K-12 educators to implement. A key insight is that consistent practice leads to permanent mastery across various skill areas, including academic and social/emotional competencies. The book offers strategies particularly beneficial for struggling students, aiming to transform classroom dynamics and enhance overall learning outcomes.
Focusing on practical strategies, this guide presents over fifty methods for teachers to enhance cooperation and enthusiasm in the classroom. It emphasizes the importance of linking instruction to students' motivation and academic performance, asserting that meaningful school reform happens at the classroom level rather than through administrative changes. By applying often-overlooked principles of learning and motivation, educators can foster consistent academic success and create a more engaging learning environment.
Focusing on the link between student motivation and school performance, this book presents practical strategies for educators to enhance students' emotional management and attention. By implementing Jensen's straightforward techniques, schools can cultivate a collaborative, high-achieving environment. This approach not only aims to boost academic success but also emphasizes the development of essential social skills, fostering well-rounded students.
The first full-scale discussion of English Phonology since Chomsky and Halle's The Sound Pattern of English, this is a thorough and engaging exploration of the major phonological phenomena of English, including stress, other prosodic phenomena and segmental alternations and their interaction, with emphasis on description in terms of ordered rules.
Explores the stories of German refugees who fled to Denmark during World War II.