Talk and Work It Out / Hablar y resolver


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What’s the best way to solve problems between people? By talking them over and working them out. It’s never too soon for children to learn the process of peaceful conflict resolution. This book distills it into clear, simple language and supporting illustrations. Children learn to calm themselves, state the problem, listen, think of solutions, try one, evaluate results, and even agree to disagree when a solution isn’t possible. Includes conflict resolution skillbuilding games and role plays for adults to use with children. Now children and adults can enjoy our most popular Learning to Get Along® books in English and Spanish. The Free Spirit Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for all homes, childcare settings, and primary classrooms as well as special education, including settings with children on the autism spectrum. Presented in a social story format, each of the bilingual Learning to Get Along books includes a special section for adults in both English and Spanish, with discussion questions, games, activities, and tips that reinforce improving social skills.




Physics


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Presents basic concepts in physics, covering topics such as kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, gravitation, fluids, sound, heat, thermodynamics, magnetism, nuclear physics, and more, examples, practice questions and problems.




Global Introduction to CSCL


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This introduction to CSCL by Gerry Stahl, Tim Koschmann and Dan Suthers is perhaps the most quoted paper in the CSCL field. Here are both the 2020 third version and the original version from the Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences (first edition). Accompanying it are translations into Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (traditional and simplified), Romanian and German.




El arte de resolver problemas


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¿Qué tal la Cultura en tu Reino?


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Que Tal la Cultura en Tu Reino explica cómo liderarse a sí mismo y a un equipo/organización mediante historias de relevancia y ejemplos prácticos de la trayectoria a través del liderazgo que Dan Cockerell llevó en Disney durante 26 años. Dan Cockerell comenzó su trayectoria en Disney como asistente de estacionamiento. Durante los siguientes 26 años, y tras 19 empleos diferentes, se convirtió en el vicepresidente del parque temático más grande del mundo: El Parque del Reino de la Magia. Durante su carrera en Disney, Dan aprendió muchas lecciones de vida y liderazgo, enseñanzas que comparte en Que Tal la Cultura en Tu Reino. En sus páginas, Dan explica cómo liderarse a sí mismo y cómo liderar un equipo y una organización haciendo uso de historias relevantes y ejemplos prácticos de su viaje de 26 años a través de su liderazgo en Disney. Que Tal la Cultura en Tu Reino ayuda a preparar líderes de equipo al enseñarles cómo: Rodearse de las personas adecuadas Construir relaciones de confianza Establecer expectativas claras Y proporcionar retroalimentación periódica, positiva y crítica.




The Promise of Educational Psychology


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Covering the latest advanced in the field, this brief, easy-to-read introduction to educational psychology focuses on learning and teaching in subject areas and on helping students develop specific cognitive processes that are required to accomplish real academic tasks. Shows how psychological theories and research influence the development of better instructional practices and how real instructional problems influence the development of better psychological theories and research. Deals with the educational psychology of five major subject areas -- reading fluency, reading comprehension, writing, mathematics, and science. Includes three to six major cognitive processes involved in mastering the subject area in each chapter. Analyzes the types of knowledge that are needed to perform academic tasks in the domain in several chapters. Provides concrete examples and connections between cognitive research and practical educational problems. Covers the core advances in educational psychology. For educators at all levels.




!Wow!


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El GED en Espanol Para Dummies


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Score your highest on the Spanish-translated GED Passing the GED provides Spanish-speakers with expanded job and educational opportunities, like attending college or starting a successful career. El GED en Espanol Para Dummies is a comprehensive study guide for native Spanish-speakers preparing to take the GED exam. You'll get hands-on, essential test preparation help on everything you need to know-from registering and studying effectively to managing your time during the exam. Hands-on training in each of the five main subject areas: Writing, Reading, Social Studies, Science, and Math. Fresh and relevant example questions Two full practice tests with detailed walk-throughs and explanations for every solution If you're one of the thousands of native Spanish-speakers looking for an all-in-one study guide for El GED en Espanol, this hands-on, friendly guide is your ticket for scoring your highest on exam day!





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