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What You Don't Learn in Film School

Author : Shane Stanley

Publisher :

Page : 199 pages

File Size : 35,16 MB

Release : 2018-01-31

Category :

ISBN : 9781976986468

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Your Complete Guide To (Independent) Filmmaking. An in-depth, no holds barred look at making movies from 'concept to delivery' in today's ever-evolving climate while breaking down the dos and don'ts of (independent) filmmaking. Learn invaluable industry secrets from top to bottom and discover the truth about independent film distribution as the lid is torn off the many myths surrounding sales agents and today's release platforms that are certain to open reader's eyes - and ruffle a few feathers!



What You Don't Know About Schools

Author : J. Kincheloe

Publisher : Springer

Page : 305 pages

File Size : 24,25 MB

Release : 2006-02-06

Category : Education

ISBN : 1403982872

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We live in an era where our view of school is reduced by a superficial public conversation. In this context, the complexity of the educational process and the debate over the purpose of schooling is lost. This book brings together leading scholars of education to analyze these issues and engage the public in different ways of looking at school.



What Colleges Don't Tell You (And Other Parents Don't Want You to Know)

Author : Elizabeth Wissner-Gross

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 465 pages

File Size : 41,35 MB

Release : 2006-08-03

Category : Education

ISBN : 1101217995

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A sought-after packager of high school students shares 272 secrets to help parents get their kids into the top schools Targeting the savvy parents of today's college-bound teenagers who seek to gain a proven edge in the college admissions process, this book reveals 272 little-known secrets to help parents get their kids into the school of their dreams. Did you know? -A child's guidance counselor can help reverse a deferral. -A parent can help get a child off a waiting list. -There is a way for students to back out of Early Decision once they've been accepted. Based on the controversial insider information Elizabeth Wissner-Gross has gleaned from working as a highly successful packager of high school students and from interviews with heads of admission at the nation's top colleges, this book empowers parents by decoding the admissions process.



Why Don't Students Like School?

Author : Daniel T. Willingham

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 324 pages

File Size : 44,68 MB

Release : 2009-06-10

Category : Education

ISBN : 0470730455

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Easy-to-apply, scientifically-based approaches for engaging students in the classroom Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham focuses his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning. His book will help teachers improve their practice by explaining how they and their students think and learn. It reveals-the importance of story, emotion, memory, context, and routine in building knowledge and creating lasting learning experiences. Nine, easy-to-understand principles with clear applications for the classroom Includes surprising findings, such as that intelligence is malleable, and that you cannot develop "thinking skills" without facts How an understanding of the brain's workings can help teachers hone their teaching skills "Mr. Willingham's answers apply just as well outside the classroom. Corporate trainers, marketers and, not least, parents -anyone who cares about how we learn-should find his book valuable reading." —Wall Street Journal



Don't Go Back to School

Author : Kio Stark

Publisher :

Page : 204 pages

File Size : 23,75 MB

Release : 2013

Category : Adult education

ISBN : 9780988949003

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A handbook for independent learners based on 100 ethnographic interviews, with guidance, how-to, and interviewee stories.



What They Don't Tell You in Schools of Education about School Administration

Author : John A. Black

Publisher : Scarecrow Press

Page : 342 pages

File Size : 48,70 MB

Release : 2002-01-15

Category : Education

ISBN : 9780810842960

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This is a reprint of a text originally published in 1986 by Technomic Publishing Co, Inc. The authors base the book on their personal experiences as public school administrators in the U.S. They address many aspects of the political arena of educational administration and leadership which are not typically covered in university courses, but are necessary for the survival of classroom teachers who later become administrators. Written in a down-to-earth style, the authors are frank in their assessment of the educational system. For students in educational administration courses and practicing school administrators. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR



We Can't Teach What We Don't Know, Third Edition

Author : Gary R. Howard

Publisher : Teachers College Press

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 39,60 MB

Release : 2016-06-17

Category : Education

ISBN : 0807757314

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Making a case for the "fierce urgency of now," this new edition deepens the discussion of race and social justice in education with new and updated material. Aligned with our nation's ever more diverse student population, it speaks to what good teachers know, what they do, and how they embrace culturally responsive teaching.



50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do)

Author : Gever Tulley

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 390 pages

File Size : 29,75 MB

Release : 2011-05-03

Category : Family & Relationships

ISBN : 1101528559

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The perfect kids activity book for every parent looking for ways to help their children learn about the incredible world around us. In a time when children are too often coddled, 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) reminds readers that climbing trees is good for the soul, and that a pocket knife is not a weapon. Full of exciting ways children can explore the world around them, this book explains how to “Play with Fire” and “Taste Electricity” while learning about safety. With easy-to-follow instructions, it includes: • Activities, like walking a tightrope • Skills, like throwing a spear • Projects, like melting glass • Experiences, like sleeping in the wild As it guides you through these childlike challenges and more, 50 Dangerous Things (You Should Let Your Children Do) will inspire the whole household to embrace a little danger.



Things They Don't Teach You In High School

Author : Patricia Akins

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 31,46 MB

Release : 2015-11-20

Category : Self-Help

ISBN : 9781519479259

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This is my little instruction book for you. It is a "life"instruction book, THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO LIVE BUT THEY DON'T TEACH YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL. I can't tell you the last time I used an algebraic equation, but I can tell you that yesterday I bought a roll of stamps, mailed two envelopes, and called two doctors offices. Things They Don't Teach You In High School not only identifies what they don't teach, it teaches you how to do it, what you need to know to do it and include links to websites. Who Should I Give My Social Security Number To? How Do I fill Out A W-4? What Is Perfect Posture? These and many other life questions are answered and explained!



What Schools Don't Teach

Author : Brad Johnson

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 205 pages

File Size : 48,96 MB

Release : 2014-10-30

Category : Education

ISBN : 1317622669

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Are we adequately preparing students for life beyond school doors? Schools teach students not to be competitive and never to fail. Yet in the real world, people compete for jobs, and they often fail many times before reaching success. In this thought-provoking book, authors Johnson and Sessions describe 20 skills that are overlooked in schools and in educational standards but that are crucial to real-world success. They describe how you can develop these skills in your students, no matter what subject area or grade level you teach. You’ll learn how to promote leadership; allow competition; encourage meaningful engagement; help students find their voice; incorporate edutainment and pop culture; motivate towards excellence hold students accountable and responsible; foster perseverance and the ability to learn from failure; teach effective communication; and much more! Each chapter includes insightful research, thought-provoking stories, and practical strategies that you can take back to your own classroom.