Simple lessons; or Words easy to be understood
Author : Simple lessons
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Page : 120 pages
File Size : 37,1 MB
Release : 1864
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Simple Lessons: or, Words easy to be understood. A manual of teaching. Edited by the Rev. T. T. Carter ... Second edition, revised
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Page : 120 pages
File Size : 21,13 MB
Release : 1867
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Simple Lessons; or words easy to be understood. A manual of teaching for those engaged in the instruction of the very ignorant. With a preface by ... T. T. Carter
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Page : 200 pages
File Size : 12,18 MB
Release : 1864
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Learning How to Learn
Author : Barbara Oakley, PhD
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,69 MB
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 052550446X
Book Description
A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box Why having a poor memory can be a good thing The value of metaphors in developing understanding A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
Learn to Read: Sight Words Storybook
Author : Kimberly Ann Kiedrowski
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1646118464
Book Description
Help kids ages 3 to 5 start reading with simple stories and sight words. Encourage your little one to read with 50 essential sight words. From "up" and "down" to "could" and "it," these simple illustrated stories are the perfect summer activities to help early readers recognize words in sentences and understand their meaning. There's even a pair of fun activities after every story to further reinforce what they've learned! It's the perfect summer workbook to keep kids engaged in learning. Get your young reader learning sight words with the science of reading: 25 stories—Sight words are introduced gradually, with each story increasing slightly in difficulty. As a summer learning workbook, it reinforces what children learn and keeps them interested as they prepare for preschool and kindergarten. Common sight words—Give your child a solid foundation for reading with top sight words like "many," "time," "go," "out," "do," and "know." Educational activities—At the end of each story you'll find two fun reading games where your child can practice identifying the words they've just read, reinforcing the learning. Discover fun preschool and kindergarten learning activities with this top choice in learn-to-read books for kids 3-5.
Vocabulary Instruction
Author : Edward J. Kame'enui
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 31,36 MB
Release : 2012-05-10
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1462504000
Book Description
This highly regarded work brings together prominent authorities on vocabulary teaching and learning to provide a comprehensive yet concise guide to effective instruction. The book showcases practical ways to teach specific vocabulary words and word-learning strategies and create engaging, word-rich classrooms. Instructional activities and games for diverse learners are brought to life with detailed examples. Drawing on the most rigorous research available, the editors and contributors distill what PreK-8 teachers need to know and do to support all students' ongoing vocabulary growth and enjoyment of reading. New to This Edition*Reflects the latest research and instructional practices.*New section (five chapters) on pressing current issues in the field: assessment, authentic reading experiences, English language learners, uses of multimedia tools, and the vocabularies of narrative and informational texts.*Contributor panel expanded with additional leading researchers.
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons
Author : Phyllis Haddox
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 30,85 MB
Release : 1986-06-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 0671631985
Book Description
A step-by-step program that shows parents, simply and clearly, how to teach their child to read in just 20 minutes a day.
The Great Mental Models, Volume 1
Author : Shane Parrish
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 29,73 MB
Release : 2024-10-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0593719972
Book Description
Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
Teach Like a Champion 2.0
Author : Doug Lemov
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 19,69 MB
Release : 2015-01-12
Category : Education
ISBN : 1118901851
Book Description
One of the most influential teaching guides ever—updated! Teach Like a Champion 2.0 is a complete update to the international bestseller. This teaching guide is a must-have for new and experienced teachers alike. Over 1.3 million teachers around the world already know how the techniques in this book turn educators into classroom champions. With ideas for everything from boosting academic rigor, to improving classroom management, and inspiring student engagement, you will be able to strengthen your teaching practice right away. The first edition of Teach Like a Champion influenced thousands of educators because author Doug Lemov's teaching strategies are simple and powerful. Now, updated techniques and tools make it even easier to put students on the path to college readiness. Here are just a few of the brand new resources available in the 2.0 edition: Over 70 new video clips of real teachers modeling the techniques in the classroom (note: for online access of this content, please visit my.teachlikeachampion.com) A selection of never before seen techniques inspired by top teachers around the world Brand new structure emphasizing the most important techniques and step by step teaching guidelines Updated content reflecting the latest best practices from outstanding educators Organized by category and technique, the book’s structure enables you to read start to finish, or dip in anywhere for the specific challenge you’re seeking to address. With examples from outstanding teachers, videos, and additional, continuously updated resources at teachlikeachampion.com, you will soon be teaching like a champion. The classroom techniques you'll learn in this book can be adapted to suit any context. Find out why Teach Like a Champion is a "teaching Bible" for so many educators worldwide.
Bringing Words to Life
Author : Isabel L. Beck
Publisher : Guilford Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 28,78 MB
Release : 2013-01-31
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 146250826X
Book Description
Hundreds of thousands of teachers have used this highly practical guide to help K–12 students enlarge their vocabulary and get involved in noticing, understanding, and using new words. Grounded in research, the book explains how to select words for instruction, introduce their meanings, and create engaging learning activities that promote both word knowledge and reading comprehension. The authors are trusted experts who draw on extensive experience in diverse classrooms and schools. Sample lessons and vignettes, children's literature suggestions, "Your Turn" learning activities, and a Study Guide for teachers enhance the book's utility as a classroom resource, professional development tool, or course text. The Study Guide can also be downloaded and printed for ease of use (www.guilford.com/beck-studyguide). New to This Edition *Reflects over a decade of advances in research-based vocabulary instruction. *Chapters on vocabulary and writing; assessment; and differentiating instruction for struggling readers and English language learners, including coverage of response to intervention (RTI). *Expanded discussions of content-area vocabulary and multiple-meaning words. *Many additional examples showing what robust instruction looks like in action. *Appendix with a useful menu of instructional activities. See also the authors' Creating Robust Vocabulary: Frequently Asked Questions and Extended Examples, which includes specific instructional sequences for different grade ranges, as well as Making Sense of Phonics, Second Edition: The Hows and Whys, by Isabel L. Beck and Mark E. Beck, an invaluable resource for K–3.
