What's Whole in Whole Language?
Title | What's Whole in Whole Language? PDF eBook |
Author | Kenneth S. Goodman |
Publisher | Rdr Books |
Pages | 92 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9781571431196 |
This updated edition second edition, with a timely new afterword by author Ken Goodman unravels a riddle that has long troubled parents, teachers and scholars: learning language sometimes seems ridiculously easy and sometimes impossibly hard. Embraced by teachers worldwide, whole language has sparked renewed interest in well written trade books instead of boring and unnatural textbooks that actually diminish interest in reading. A new generation of authors writing for children and young adults has responded enthusiastically to increasing demand for books that are relevant to our time. This 20th anniversary edition responds to renewed interest in whole language among parents, teachers, and administrators looking for more learner friendly alternatives to the hostile test and text book mandates of the federal No Child Left Behind act. Teachers and parents will find many ideas in this book for helping children make sense of print and build a life-long love of reading.
101 Surefire Ways to Start the School Year
Title | 101 Surefire Ways to Start the School Year PDF eBook |
Author | Joan Novelli |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780590365154 |
Quick tips to use in the classroom.
The First 20 Hours
Title | The First 20 Hours PDF eBook |
Author | Josh Kaufman |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 290 |
Release | 2013-06-13 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 1101623047 |
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Getting Started in Whole Language
Title | Getting Started in Whole Language PDF eBook |
Author | Brian Cutting |
Publisher | |
Pages | 124 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Language arts (Elementary) |
ISBN | 9781559110419 |
Grade level: 1, 2, 3, 4, k, p, e, i, t.
Cooperative Learning
Title | Cooperative Learning PDF eBook |
Author | Susan S. Ellis |
Publisher | |
Pages | 72 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Group work in education |
ISBN |
Whole Language
Title | Whole Language PDF eBook |
Author | Linda K. Crafton |
Publisher | |
Pages | 344 |
Release | 1991 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN |
Whole Language: Getting Started ... Moving Forward is designed for two audiences: The first, teachers who are just getting started; the second, teachers who have started but are now ready to move forward. (from forward.).
Getting Started with the Internet
Title | Getting Started with the Internet PDF eBook |
Author | Peter Levy |
Publisher | Scholastic Inc. |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Computers |
ISBN | 9780439141147 |
Contains step-by-step instructions for a variety of projects designed to help teachers and students use the Internet.