EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS
Authentic classroom management : creating a learning community and
building reflective practice
by Barbara Larrivee
LB 3013 L26 2009
Edition:
3
rd
EDUC-3367
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson, ©2009
Summary:
This easy-to-read, practical text covers a broad theoretical
range and attempts to narrow the gap between theory and practice to
provide realistic and collaborative management options. It promotes a
multidimensional perspective for managing classrooms while integrating the
process of becoming a reflective practitioner. The text advocates classroom
management and interaction styles that better align with the teacher role as
social mediator or learning facilitator.
The text encourages developing
teachers to view problems as opportunities to co-create better solutions, build
relationships, and teach their students new coping and self-management
strategies. Its many exercises offer opportunity for skill development through
reflection and self-questioning, emphasizing proactive ways of interacting with
students to create and sustain an authentic learning community.
Boys, girls, and the myths of literacies and learning
by Roberta F Hammett; Kathy Sanford;
LC 212.9 B68 2008
EDUC-3178
Language: English
Publisher: Toronto : Canadian Scholars' Press, 2008
Summary:
"This timely and authoritative book deconstructs the myths
that serve to uphold the "moral panic" about boys' chances of success in
school and after graduation, and provides critical analysis of existing
approaches. The objective of the collection is threefold: to call into question
the essentializing of gender and of literacy; to suggest a deep examination
of school practices in general; to question who is served well and whose
needs are ignored."--BOOK JACKET
Break open a stone : an invitation to metaphysics
by Ma. Liza Ruth A. Ocampo
Fil BD 108 O23 2011
EDUC-3093
Language: English
Publisher: Manila : Lighthouse and Dynamite Publications, ©2011
Summary:
Reading through this work one could get a sense of closeness
between the author and the reader, as if the former speaking directly to the
Some of the books were donated by the Rotary Club of Oregon, Beaverton, U.S.A.
latter in a lecture. One could also get a feel of an opening academic
conference address which serves as a prelude to the hard academic
presentation in the subsequent conference parallel sessions.
In any case,
this work is a graspable introduction for the layperson to a version of
Metaphysics – Back cover
Circles of learning : cooperation in the classroom
by David W Johnson; Roger T Johnson; Edythe Johnson Holubec;
LB 1032 C64 1990
Edition:
3
rd
EDUC-3244
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Edina, Minn. : Interaction Book, ©1990
Summary:
Cooperative learning processes have been rediscovered and
are being used throughout the country on every level. The basic elements of
cooperative goal structure are positive interdependence, individual
accountability, face-to-face interaction, and cooperative skills. The teacher's
role in structuring cooperative learning situations involves clearly specifying
lesson objectives, placing students in productive learning groups and
providing appropriate materials, clearly explaining the cooperative goal
structure, monitoring students, and evaluating performance. For cooperative
learning groups to be productive, students must be able to engage in the
needed collaborative skills. Cooperative skills and academic skills can be
taught simultaneously. The implementation of cooperative learning needs to
be coupled with the implementation of collaborative professional support
groups among educators. Both the success of implementation efforts and the
quality of life within most schools depend on teachers and other staff
members cooperating with each other. Support for the program takes as
careful structuring and monitoring as does cooperative learning. (JD)
Comprehensive classroom management : creating communities of
support and solving problems
by Vernon F Jones; Louise S Jones
LB 3013 J66 2007
Edition:
8
th
EDUC-3506
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : Pearson/A and B, ©2007
Summary:
Comprehensive Classroom Management presents practical
methods for creating a positive learning environment, working with behavioral
problems, and dealing with a range of challenges in the K-12 classroom.
The authors use real-life examples to help both pre- and in-service teachers
understand and apply the principles of classroom management in their own
classroom situations. The text uses numerous case studies, examples, and
descriptions of specific strategies based on current research and classroom
experience. Comprehensive Classroom Management features classrooms
ranging from kindergarten through the twelfth grade. It focuses on creating
positive learning environments for students, and provides extensive, practical
materials on both problem solving and building individual behavior change
plans for students with behavioral problems.
The developing person through childhood
by Kathleen Stassen Berger
BF 721 B365 2009
Edition:
5
th
EDUC-3310
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Worth Publishers, ©2009
Summary:
Edition after edition, Berger's highly praised, bestselling text
opens students' eyes to the ways children grow--and the ways that growth is
investigated and interpreted by developmentalists. Staying true to the
hallmarks that have defined Berger's vision from the outset, the Eighth
Edition again redefines excellence in a child development textbook,
combining thoughtful interpretations of the latest science with new skillbuilding pedagogy and media tools that can revolutionize classroom and
study time.
EdPsych : modules
by Lisa Bohlin; Cheryl Cisero Durwin; Marla Reese-Weber
LB 1051 B467 2009
EDUC-3308
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ©2009
Summary:
With four case studies - early childhood, elementary, middle
school, and secondary - for each cluster of modules, this title helps students
connect theory and practice using these realistic cases. It limits the use of
boxes and other sidebars in order to ensure students identify and understand
the core concepts of educational psychology.
The education of Henry Adams,
by Henry Adams
E 175.5 A173 2009
EDUC-3325
Language: English
Publisher: [S.l.] : Seven Treasures Publications, ©2009
Summary:
The Education of Henry Adams records the struggle of
Bostonian Henry Adams (1838-1918), in early old age, to come to terms
with the dawning 20th century, so different from the world of his youth. It is
also a sharp critique of 19th century educational theory and practice. It was
the winner of a 1919 Pulitzer Prize.
The Education is an important work of
American literary nonfiction. It provides a penetrating glimpse into the
intellectual and political life of the late 19th century.
Homeschoolers value
The Education because it makes a strong case against the regimented
Prussian-style schooling used by American and European school systems.
He preferred a self-directed approach of a kind that had predominated
before 1850 and that relied on reading, discussion, reflection, and
experience.
50 strategies for active teaching : engaging K-12 learners in the
classroom
by Andrea M Guillaume; Ruth Helen Yopp; Hallie Kay Yopp
LB 1025.3 G85 2007
EDUC-3374
Language: English
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall,
©2007
Summary:
Provides strategies for actively involving students in their own
learning experience, including advice on tailoring teaching to particular
learners, increasing participation rates in lessons, and increasing the
probability that students will learn.
Foundations of American education
by L Dean Webb; Arlene Metha; K Forbis Jordan
LA 217.2 W43 2010
Edition:
6
th
EDUC-3510
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Merrill, ©2010
Summary:
Foundations of American Education Sixth Edition L. Dean
Webb, Arlene Metha, and K. Forbis Jordan The Sixth Edition of Foundations
of American Education emphasizes the defining topics in education today - a
diverse population, an increasingly globalized society, and the impact of
standards and assessment on student learning. Explore this text to gain an
understanding of how the evolution of education affects today's teaching and
learning in a constantly changing world. Understand critical topics in
education today
Foundations of American education : perspectives on education in a
changing world
by James Allen Johnson; et al
LB 17 I58 2008
Edition:
14
th
EDUC-3309
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : Pearson/A & B, ©2008
Summary:
Keeping pace with current issues and professional
requirements, such as standards and teacher certification, this classic text
offers solid coverage of the foundations of education.
This best-selling text
by respected authorities in their fields continues to develop successful
teachers by providing a broad introduction to the foundations of education
through interesting and current discussions of theory and practice. The book
offers a thorough overview of the historical, legal, philosophical, social, and
practical aspects of American education.
This new edition is framed by the
theme “Perspectives on Education in a Changing World”, as well as a new
chapter on technology
Gender play : girls and boys in school
by Barrie Thorne
LC 212.92 T46 1993
EDUC-3199
Language: English
Publisher: New Brunswick, N.J. : Rutgers University Press, 1993
Summary:
You see it in every schoolyard: the girls play only with girls,
the boys play only with boys. Why? And what do the kids think about this?
Breaking with familiar conventions for thinking about children and gender,
Gender Play develops fresh insights into the everyday social worlds of kids
in elementary schools in the United States. Barrie Thorne draws on her daily
observations in the classroom and on the playground to show how children
construct and experience gender in school. With rich detail, she looks at the
"play of gender" in the organization of groups of kids and activities activities such as "chase-and-kiss," "cooties," "goin' with," and teasing.
Thorne observes children in schools in working-class communities,
emphasizing the experiences of fourth and fifth graders. Most of the children
she observed were white, but a sizable minority were Latino, Chicano, or
African American. Thorne argues that the organization and meaning of
gender are influenced by age, ethnicity, race, sexuality, and social class, and
that they shift with social context. She sees gender identity not through the
lens of individual socialization or difference, but rather as a social process
involving groups of children. Thorne takes us on a fascinating journey of
discovery, provides new insights about children, and offers teachers practical
suggestions for increasing cooperative mixed-gender interaction.
Handbook for qualities of effective teachers
by James H Stronge; Pamela D Tucker; Jennifer L Hindman
LB 1025.3 S77 2004
EDUC-3331
Language: English
Publisher: Alexandria, Va. : Association for Supervision and Curriculum
Development, ©2004
Summary:
What makes an effective teacher? How do you help good
teachers become even better? What tools and techniques are available to
support and sustain quality teaching? In this companion to the best-selling
Qualities of Effective Teachers, you'll find numerous strategies for examining
the practice of teaching, helping teachers improve their skills, and
establishing an environment that supports good teaching. Each chapter
concentrates on a different aspect of teacher effectiveness, and the authors
include real-life teacher scenarios with focus questions that prompt readers to
analyze the specific qualities of teaching. The authors offer their own
analyses of these scenarios and also include supportive research summaries,
blackline masters, graphic organizers, and other aids to help readers
thoroughly explore the various qualities of effective teachers. Principals, staff
developers, teacher educators, teacher mentors, instructional leaders, and
teachers themselves can use this book to
* support new teachers with emerging skills,
* coach promising teachers in the process of becoming effective teachers,
and
* identify specific teacher needs, from questioning skills to assessment. No
matter what the skill level of the teachers involved, Handbook for Qualities of
Effective Teachers will encourage a new level of self-reflection and better
focus efforts to develop the kind of teaching skills that make a positive
difference in the classroom.
In search of a human face : 15 years of knowledge building for
human development in the Philippines.
Fil HC 455.4 I525 2010
Educ-3487
Language: English
Publisher: [Quezon City] : Human Development Network, 2010
Summary:
Reflecting on the past 15 years of human development
advocacy in the Philippines, this book compiles important themes and
chapters from the first five national Human Development Reports, analysing
them from a modern perspective, and identifying gaps and areas for
continued effort going forward.
Instructors classroom kit for Wood, Wood, and Boyd Mastering the
world of psychology
prepared by Charmaine Jake-Matthews, Paulina M. Multhaupt, Carl
Granrud
BF 121 W6551 2008
Edition:
3rd
EDUC-3500 v. 2
EDUC-3501 v.1
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : Pearson/A & B, ©2008
Summary:
The Instructor’s Manual has been completely reorganized for
better navigation.
Each chapter includes a detailed, integrated lecture outline
with references to Learning Objectives, Key Terms, relevant Activities and
Lecture Launchers.
Activities and discussion topics are available for each of
the three chapter features: Try It, Apply It and Explain It.
Select
MyPsychLab assets have been incorporated into the “In-Class” and “Out-ofClass” activity ideas.
PowerPoint slides.
Each volume also offers the Testbank questions and
Komedya and sarsuwela
Fil PL 6155 K66 2010
ED-59342
Language: English/Tagalog
Publisher: Quezon City : College of Arts and Letters, University of the
Philippines Press,
Summary:
©2010
Philippine Humanities Review special double edition on
komedya and sarsuwela.
LET primer and reviewer on social dimensions of education
by Aniceta Manuel-Ortinero
Fil LB 1765 P6 O78 2010
Educ-3518
Language: English/Tagalog
Publisher: Quezon City : C & E Pub., 2010
Summary:
LET Primer and Reviewer on Social Dimensions of Education
enhances one``s understnading of the interrelationships of history, sociology
anthropology, political science, economics, and social psychology with
education. While the book focuses on the social aspect of those various
disciplines, much essential information on their technical aspect is provided
as well.
Mastering the world of psychology
by Samuel E Wood; Ellen R Green Wood; Denise Roberts Boyd
BF 121 W655 2008
Edition:
3
rd
EDUC-3499
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : Pearson/A and B, ©2008
Mastering the World of Psychology is a briefer paperback
Summary:
version of the text that does more to support student learning than any other
introductory psychology text available.
It makes the connection between
scientific principles and the everyday lives of today's diverse student
population.
Now organized around numbered Learning Outcomes, the Third
Edition of Mastering the World of Psychology is even better equipped to
help readers succeed and to apply their knowledge of psychology to their
lives. The SQ3R methodology, wealth of pedagogical features, MyPsychLab
resources, and built-in Study Guide and Practice Tests make this the ideal
learning and study resource.
Pass the Praxis II test : principles of learning and teaching
by Christina Paparozzi Shorall
(R) LB 1762 S56 2009
Edition:
3
rd
EDUC-3318
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Pearson, ©2009
Summary:
Preparation for Taking the Praxos II Principles of Learning
and Teaching Test -- The Cognitive Development of Students -- The
Psychosocial Development of Students -- Student Diversity -- Cognition and
Knowledge Construction -- Creating an Environment for Student Learning -Instructional Design -- Motivation -- Special Education -- Student Assessment
-- Teacher Professionalism -- Practice Test Questions.
Pathologizing practices : the impact of deficit thinking on education
by Carolyn M Shields; Russell Bishop; André Elias Mazawi
LC 3719 S55 2005
EDUC-3314
Language: English
Publisher: New York : P. Lang, ©2005
Summary:
"Pathologizing Practices is an innovative cross cultural study
that looks at how deficit thinking pathologizes the lived experiences of
children and prevents minority children from achieving their full potential in
schools. The book explores the contexts, cultures, and structures of the
education systems within which three groups of students - Bedouin, Maori,
and Navajo - have been marginalized. Taking a critical democratic
perspective, the authors develop a cross-cultural, analysis that examines
ways in which social justice and academic excellence may be enhanced and
pathologies of practice overcome."--Jacket.
Pearson custom education : EDU 3000 educational psychology
by Tom Scheft
LB 1051 P42 2008
EDUC-3330
Language: English
Publisher: Boston, Mass. : Pearson/Custom Pub., ©2009
Summary:
Designed for introductory and advanced courses in the fields
of Educattion, Pearson Custom Education allows you to select chapters from
leading textbooks spanning the curriculum, featuring outstanding authors in
the field.
Personal history
by Katharine Graham
Z 473 G73 1997
EDUC-3476
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Knopf, 1997
Summary:
The author describes her privileged but lonely childhood, her
tragic marriage to the charismatic Phil Graham, her struggles as the head of
the Washington Post, and the colorful politicians and celebrities she has
known.
Philippine human development report : 2008-2009 : institutions, politics
and human development
Fil HD 72 P55 2009
EDUC-3488
Language: English
Publisher: [Makati City] : Human Development Network, ©2009
Summary:
The Philippine Human Development Network (HDN), in
collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the
New Zealand Agency for International Assistance (NZAID) and the Philippine
Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), launched the 2008/09 Philippine
Human Development Report (PHDR) with the theme “Institutions, Politics
and Human Development in the Philippines.” The report shows that
institutions matter because "they shape outcomes."
Philosophical foundations of education
by Howard Ozmon
LA 21 O95 2012
Edition:
9
th
Ed-60157
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : Pearson, ©2012
Summary:
Now in its ninth edition, Philosophical Foundations of
Education provides readers with comprehensive knowledge about the various
schools of thought that have comprised the philosophy of education
throughout history. Highly readable, this chronological text gives insight into
the individuals who helped develop various philosophies of education and
provides historical information about how they lived and how they learned.
In addition, each chapter covers each philosophy’s aims, methods,
curriculums, teaching roles, advantages, and disadvantages. Covering not
only how each philosophy evolved over time but also how these
philosophies influenced subsequent educational practice, this popular
textbook also challenges readers to apply what they have learned in their
own profession and develop their own philosophies about education,
instruction, and schooling.
Quiet : the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking
by Susan Cain
BF 698.35 I59 C35 2012
EDUC-3430
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Crown Publishers, ©2012
Summary:
This book demonstrates how introverted people are
misunderstood and undervalued in modern culture, charting the rise of
extrovert ideology while sharing anecdotal examples of how to use introvert
talents to adapt to various situations. At least one-third of the people we
know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking,
reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who
favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are
often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great
contributions to society, from van Gogh's sunflowers to the invention of the
personal computer. Filled with indelible stories of real people, this book
shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in
doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie's birthplace to
Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical
megachurch, the author charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth
century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American
students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of
American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business
culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and
where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she
draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the
differences between extroverts and introverts. She introduces us to
successful introverts, from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges
in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps
into the power of questions. Finally, she offers advice on everything from
how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how
to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend
extrovert." This book has the ability to permanently change how we see
introverts and, equally important, how introverts see themselves.
Republic Act no. 9208 : Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 :
implementing rules and regulations.
by Philippines
Fil KPM 4225 A28 2003
EDUC-3439
Language: English
Publisher: Manila : National Commission on the Role of Filipino Women,
2003
Summary:
This publications contains the full text of the Republic Act No.
9208 also known as the "Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003." It also
contains the implementing rules and regulations for this law.
Republic Act no. 9262, Anti-Violence Against Women and their
Children Act of 2004 ; implementing rules and regulations.
by Philippines.
Fil KPM 4077 A28 2004
EDUC-3438
Language: English
Publisher: Manila : Office of the President. Philippine Commission on
Women,
Summary:
©2004
This publications contains the full text of the Republic Act
No. 9262 also known as the "Anti-Violence Against Women and their
children (VAWC) Act of 2004." It also contains the implementing rules and
regulations for this law.
Schoolwide physical activity : a comprehensive guide to designing and
conducting programs
by Judith Rink
GV 363 R545 2010
EDUC-3267
Language: English
Publisher: Champaign, Ill : Human Kinetics, ©2010
Summary:
Helps you learn how to make health and activity, a
schoolwide responsibility not just confined to the PE class. This title offers a
framework for building a physical activity programme, giving you ready-to-use
activities and forms. It also includes a CD-ROM that contains all the
printable activities and a website with an instructor guide.
Social dimensions of education
by Aniceta Manuel-Ortinero
Fil LC 191 O78 2011
Educ-3519
Educ-3520
Language: English
Publisher: Quezon City : C & E Pub., 2011
Summary:
Social Dimensions of Education presents six social
science dimensions - historical, political, cultural, sociological, sociopsychological - and their interralationship with education. It expounds on
the technical and social aspects of the six dimensions to deepen the
critical faculties of students and teachers for better social participation
and decision-making. It integrates as well the different areas of social
sciences so as to develop a holistic and multidisciplinary approach to
teacher education.
St. Petersburg College SEPSI program handbook
KF 9223 A68 S77 2010
EDUC-3368
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Learning Solutions, [2010]
Summary:
The book is divided into 3 parts.
Part 1: Prentice Hall’s
dictionary of American criminal justice, criminology, and criminal Law, 2nd
edition by David N. Falcone.
Part 2: What every student should know about
writing across the curriculum by Laura Vernon. Part 3:
What every student
should know about citing sources with APA documentation. Updated for APA
6th edition by Chalon E. Anderson, Amy T. Carrell and Jimmy l. Widdifield,
Jr.
This is a custom text for St. Petersburg College, College of Public Safety,
Florida.
"Strangers" of the academy : Asian women scholars in higher
education
by Guofang Li; Gulbahar H Beckett;
LC 2633.6 S77 2006
EDUC-3486
Language: English
Publisher: Sterling, Va. : Stylus Pub., 2006
Summary:
No less than other minorities, Asian women scholars are
confronted with racial discrimination and stereotyping as well as disrespect
for their research, teaching, and leadership, and are underrepresented in
academia.
In the face of such barriers, many Asian female scholars have
developed strategies to survive and thrive. This book is among the first to
examine their lived experience in Western academic discourses. It addresses
the socio-cultural, political, academic, and personal issues that Asian female
scholars encounter in higher education.
The contributors to this book
include first- and second-generation immigrants who are teachers and
researchers in higher education and who come from a wide range of Asian
nations and backgrounds. They here combine new research and personal
narratives to explore the intersecting layers of relationships that impact their
lives—language, culture, academic discourses, gender, class, generation, and
race. The book is replete with the richness and complexity of these
scholars’ struggles and triumphs in their professional and personal realms.
This powerful and engaging volume:
* Examines and celebrates the struggles and triumphs that Asian female
scholars experience as they try to “make it” in academic environments that
may differ sharply from the culture of their countries of origin;
* Highlights the unique contributions the authors have made to research,
theory, and the profession;
* Establishes the authors’ claim to visibility and a voice for themselves and
more generally for Asian women in the academy;
* Opens a dialogue on these critical issues by sharing the academic and
personal experiences of senior and junior scholars alike; and
* Contributes to the on-going discussion on issues pertinent to the status of
minority female scholars in higher education.
Student success manual to accompany Interplay : the process of
interpersonal communication
by Leah E Bryant
BF 637 C45 A391 2010
Edition:
12
th
EDUC-3242
ed.
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Oxford University Press, 2010
Summary:
Student Success Manual, written by Leah Bryant of DePaul
University, is packed with information that will help students master the
course material. It includes a primer on effective study habits as well as
chapter-specific material such as outlines, summaries, key terms, review
questions (and answers), and critical thinking exercises.
Understanding children : an interview and observation guide for
educators
by Denise H Daniels; Lorrie J Beaumont; Carol A Doolin
LB 1117 D36 2008
EDUC-3396
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : McGraw-Hill Higher Education, ©2008
Summary:
This hands-on guide for interviewing and observing children in
educational settings is a supplement for child development courses taken
by elementary and middle school education majors. It includes a rationale for
interviewing and observing children as a way to understand their behavior,
learning, and development and makes connections to the work of major
developmental theorists and educational researchers. It provides practical tips
for incorporating observations and interviews of children into teachers’ busy
schedules and discusses the analysis of observational data and its uses for
guiding educational practices (e.g., instruction, cooperative grouping, and
parent conferences). The guide’s organization follows the topical organization
of most child development textbooks.
Understanding human differences : multicultural education for a diverse
America
by Kent L Koppelman; R Lee Goodhart
LC 1099.3 K66 2008
Edition:
2nd ed.
EDUC-3346
Language: English
Publisher: Boston : Pearson/A and B, ©2008
Summary:
For Multicultural Education/Diversity as well as General
Education courses. Students develop conceptual understanding about
complex and emotionally-charged issues of diversity in today's world. The
author uses clear examples, lucid language, and engaging activities to
involve students in thinking through fundamental ideas that ground their
understanding of diversity.
The author investigates three converging elements in his examination of
human differences: individual attitudes and behaviors, cultural expectations,
and institutional policies and practices. This examination provides the basis
for the conceptual organization of the text.
Visualizing psychology
by Siri Carpenter; Karen Huffman
BF 121 C37 2008
EDUC-3322
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Wiley in collaboration with the National
Geographic Society, ©2008
Summary:
This text provides a new, visually-oriented look into the field
of psychology. Rather than offering an encyclopedic printed text, Visualizing
Psychology presents a straightforward, logically intuitive approach to the
subject. With the help of illustrations and graphics, the book brings complex
concepts to life.
The way they learn
by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
LB 1060 T63 1994
EDUC-3450
Language: English
Publisher: Colorado Springs : Focus on the Family Pub., ©1994
Summary:
Draw out the best in your children—by understanding the way
they learn. If you’re frustrated that your child isn’t learning the way you did,
chances are they are too! In this practical resource, Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
explains that understanding how you both learn can make all the difference.
Using expertise in education and learning styles, Tobias offers practical
guidance for teaching to your child’s strengths—both at home and in school—
even when his or her learning style is very different from your own.
Enlightening and informative, this book will help with these issues:

The different ways children perceive and order information

Four learning styles and how your style and your child’s may differ

How to bring out your child’s greatest strengths

Ways to help your child grasp and remember what’s being taught

Tips for advocating for your child with teachers

How your involvement can increase your child’s success at school
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or teacher, this book offers concrete
help for guiding the children in your care onto their very best path to
learning—now and for a lifetime.
When reforms don't transform : reflections on institutional reforms in
the Department of Education
by Ma. Cynthia Rose B. Bautista, Allan B.I. Bernardo, and Dina Ocampo
LA 1292 B26 2010
EDUC-3462
Language: English
Publisher: [Quezon City : Human Development Network], ©2010
Excerpt:
EDUCATION ISSUES: ‘TIRESOME IN THEIR REPETITION’ In
1925, Yale professor George Counts observed key problems in Philippine
basic education that resonate with current issues confronting the country
today. Half of the children were outside the reach of schools. Pupil
performance was generally low in subjects that relied on English, although
achievement in math and science was at par with the average performance
of American school children. The functional literacy of children in schools left
much to be desired, constraining learning in later grades. Counts attributed
these problems to the content and language of teaching in a culturally
diverse colony. Hewing to the view that the learning process is embedded in
its context, which progressive thinkers like John Dewey advocated at the
time, Counts bewailed the teaching of subjects in English in the absence of
a lingua franca. This, he argued, redounded to a sacrifice of efficiency of
instruction in the native tongue. Apart from language, Counts described the
Filipino children of the 1920s as handicapped by their reliance on
experiences drawn from a civilization alien to them. Not only were they
acquiring new ideas in a language not their own, they were also studying
under a curriculum borrowed directly from the United States, using materials
suited for American children. Exacerbating this situation was the centralized
administration of education in the colony which mandated the uniform
implementation of a Western curriculum throughout the archipelago.
Considering the great diversity of climate, occupation and cultural tradition in
the Philippines, Counts deemed this practice indefensible. Finally, Counts
focused on the teacher factor and the quality of instruction. As in the United
States of the 1920s, lack of professional training of the more than 27,000
teachers at the time hampered Philippine education. Accordingly, instruction
would be inferior to that of the United States until this problem was
addressed. From 1925 when Counts published his article as part of the 1925
Monroe Survey team up to the 1990s, various reviews of the state of
education [Box 1] cited the same fundamental issues afflicting Philippine
education—high drop out rates, low pupil performance, poor teacher quality (in
a system where teachers are still central to the education process), a
language of learning that is not attuned with scientific findings on cognition,
irrelevant learning materials, excessive centralization, and inadequate financial
resources. The persistence of these issues in the 1990s prompted leading
educationists to facetiously say that the education landscape had not
changed since colonial days.
Women's activism and globalization : linking local struggles and
transnational politics
by Nancy A Naples; Manisha Desai;
HQ 1236 W72 2002
EDUC-3436
Language: English
Publisher: New York : Routledge, 2002
Summary:
This is a broad and comprehensive collection that shows how
women activists across the globe are responding to the forces of the "new
world order" in their communities. The first person accounts and regional
case studies provide a truly global view of women.