What does "constructivism" mean? What is the difference between "reliability" and "validity?" You'll be surprised at the ease of finding definitive answers to terminology questions like these with The Lingo of Learning.Ideal for the time-pressed science teacher who is ready to learn once and for all what key terms really mean. Each of the 88 entries, from "anticipatory set" to "zone of proximal growth", is a concise discussion (300 t0 500 words) of education terms and ideas, most within the context of science teaching. The book's chapters cover teaching techniques, learning theories, research concepts, and even the nature of science. Although this is a useful reference for a quick defintion, you'll be drawn into reading entire chapters, and come away with a deeper understanding. The author's special gift: a friendly writing style, a balanced approach, and a wilingness to tackle common misconceptions.

Your essential guide for teaching core competencies that every child needs for developing into a highly engaged, self-motivated learner. The Language of Learning offers a practical approach to teaching essential communication skills: Listening and understanding; Thinking before speaking; Speaking clearly and concisely; Asking thoughtful questions; Giving high-quality answers; Backing up opinions with reasons and evidence; Agreeing thoughtfully; Disagreeing respectfully.

Language and Learning is a rich and moving account of how children learn to talk and the role of speech in cognitive development.

LEARNING THE LINGO: Cracking the Code (and Secrets) of the Writing and Publishing Industry is a must-have for staying abreast of the ever-changing world of writing and publishing. Year-to-year, new methods of printing, critiquing, and simple jargon change. LEARNING THE LINGO helps the writer wander through the writing maze, from that first fifteen-minute appointment across from an agent, to formatting and jargon. Writing With Excellence> Education & Reference> Writing, Research & Publishing Guides> Publishing & Books> Authorship From teaching nationwide at writers conferences, Cindy Sproles has gathered tidbits of information people never tell you ... things that are assumed every writer knows--but doesn't. This quick read is a valuable tool and easy reference guide for a writer heading out the door for a conference, critique group, or writers workshop.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • For anyone who wants to learn a foreign language, this is the method that will finally make the words stick. “A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide to learning new languages.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of the New York Times bestseller Guitar Zero At thirty years old, Gabriel Wyner speaks six languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he learned them in the past few years, working on his own and practicing on the subway, using simple techniques and free online resources—and here he wants to show others what he’s discovered. Starting with pronunciation, you’ll learn how to rewire your ears and turn foreign sounds into familiar sounds. You’ll retrain your tongue to produce those sounds accurately, using tricks from opera singers and actors. Next, you’ll begin to tackle words, and connect sounds and spellings to imagery rather than translations, which will enable you to think in a foreign language. And with the help of sophisticated spaced-repetition techniques, you’ll be able to memorize hundreds of words a month in minutes every day. This is brain hacking at its most exciting, taking what we know about neuroscience and linguistics and using it to create the most efficient and enjoyable way to learn a foreign language in the spare minutes of your day.

Helps beginning and early intermediate ELL in elementary grades achieve functional spoken English. Students learn the words concepts, and statements important to both oral and written language.

Program teaches children the words, concepts, and statements important to both oral and written language.