Education

Por que sentimos atração pelo que nos assusta? Esse paradoxo entre o medo e o prazer nos faz pensar no sucesso dos filmes de terror e no fascínio por documentários e produções sobre crimes reais. O que há nessas histórias que prende nossa atenção? Este curso explora as razões psicológicas e psicanalíticas por trás desse fenômeno, refletindo sobre os tabus e moralismos de uma sociedade que, apesar de fundada em valores elevados, também se encanta e fantasia com o sombrio.

What are the attitudes and actions that make great principals stand out? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals the 20 keys to effective school leadership. This essential third edition features helpful new strategies for recruiting talent through better interview and...

◆6万人の親子との関わりでわかった「本当はやらなくていい」子育て 子どものためと思って、つい先回りして助けたり、親が何でもしてあげなければと焦っていたりしませんか？ ・ゲームやスマホの禁止。

ワクワクしながら未来を考えよう！ 可能性に充ちた子どもたちの進路を「進路図」を用いて具体的に解説し、子どもが社会に出るまでの道筋とその情報を全て網羅する、夢と勇気の進路ガイド。

Visible Learning Guide to Student Achievement critically examines the major influences shaping student achievement today. A revision of theInternational Guide to Student Achievement, this updated edition provides readers with a more accessible compendium of research summaries – with a...

Find out how you can use your talents as an educator to make extra money on the side! In this helpful book, top Instagram influencers share how they’ve had success with selling lesson plans, handouts, t-shirts, and more, while maintaining careers as teachers and school leaders. You’ll hear...

Teachers are the most important determinant of the quality of schools. We should be doing everything we can to help them get better. In recent years, however, a cocktail of box-ticking demands, ceaseless curriculum reform, disruptive reorganisations and an audit culture that requires teachers to...

For many years, Diane Ravitch was among the country’s leading conservative thinkers on education. The cure for what ailed the school system was clear, she believed: high-stakes standardized testing, national standards, accountability, competition, charters, and vouchers. Then Ravitch saw what happened when these ideas were put into practice and recanted her long-held views. The problem was not bad teachers or failing schools, as conservatives claimed, but poverty.

In a delightful and personal look at life in a large family, the four eldest daughters talk about their faith, their dreams for the future, and what it’s like growing up a Duggar. They share how their family walks through unexpected and difficult circumstances and how they manage to maintain...

What are the purposes of education and what is the relationship between educational research and policy? Using the twin lenses of Visible Learning and educational philosophy, these are among the many fascinating topics discussed in extended conversations between John Hattie and Steen Nepper...

It’s within the power of each and every school to unleash the best in teachers, day by day, month by month, year by year.This practical handbook takes the guesswork out of professional learning, showing school leaders how they can build a self-improving culture and remove barriers to learning...

Most universities believe their recruitment challenges can be solved with better marketing. They can't. Across the sector, institutions invest heavily in campaigns and systems. Yet many still face volatile recruitment cycles and an over-reliance on Clearing.

Preparing for the ITIL 5 Foundation exam but short on time to sit and read? This audio study guide turns your commute, gym session, or dog walk into focused exam prep. Narrated by certification author Anthony Biggs, this guide breaks down the newly launched ITIL 5 framework into simple...

In this follow-up to Battle for the American Mind, David Goodwin lays out the principles for providing a classical Christian education for children, K-12. American parents have been desperate for an alternative to our broken, woke school system. Inspired by the insights of Battle for the...

Academic Chapbooks is a short book, written by Tara Brabazon, that provides a clear and actionable guide for scholars looking to diversify their publishing options. Chapbooks are short and punchy publications that can serve as dynamic consultancy cards, secure aan early authorship credit on...

"境界知能"という言葉をご存じでしょうか？ IQ70以上85未満の生きづらい人たちで、本当は支援が必要なのに見過ごされてしている人たち――。近年、インターネットを中心に注目が集まっていますが、その正しい理解をしている人は多くありません。

The definitive story of India's most iconic institution -- and the millions of lives it has shaped. Essential listening for IIT aspirants, alumni, educators, policymakers, and every Indian family that has ever dared to dream. From the ruins of a colonial prison in 1951 to the boardrooms of...

Dalia Terret is a respected self-defence instructor, Close Protection Operative, and international trainer with a lifelong passion for keeping people safe. With a background in martial arts and real-world experience in security and surveillance, she teaches individuals and organisations how to recognise risk, trust their instincts, and respond with confidence.

In Climbing Parnassus, winner of the 2005 Paideia Prize, Tracy Lee Simmons presents a defense and vindication of the formative power of Greek and Latin. He also shows how these languages have played a crucial role in the development of authentic Humanism, the foundation of the West's cultural...

Imagine speaking with confidence, clarity, and influence—whether you are having a personal conversation, giving a presentation, networking, or sharing a story. Effective communication is not just about what you say, but how you say it and how deeply your message connects.

Discover the fascinating science that shapes our world. Written for curious minds and complete newcomers, Chemistry for Beginners by Hereward Carrington provides a clear, engaging introduction to the principles of chemistry and the remarkable discoveries that transformed humanity's understanding...

From his days at Princeton University as a member of the faculty, dean, and provost, and his time as a faculty member and president at Harvard University, Neil L. Rudenstine has been uniquely positioned to observe the changes that have occurred in higher education over the past few decades. In...

¿Quieres aprender inglés sin estrés y sin estudiar gramática complicada? Aprende Inglés Mientras Duermes para Principiantes es un curso completo de inglés diseñado para hispanohablantes que desean aprender de forma tranquila, clara y progresiva, incluso mientras se relajan o descansan. Este audiolibro incluye 40 lecciones cortas y guiadas que te ayudan a desarrollar vocabulario, comprensión y confianza paso a paso. No está pensado para estudiar con esfuerzo, sino para escuchar con calma y familiarizarte con el idioma de manera natural.

Restart es una caja de herramientas que ofrece siete acciones clave –Reenfocar, Explorar, Solucionar, Transformar, Avanzar, Reajustar y Trascender– para energizar y poner en movimiento al lector en momentos desafiantes. Su enfoque adaptable permite emplear estas estrategias en situaciones como la toma de decisiones cruciales, durante una crisis o mientras se vislumbra el futuro, proponiendo una mentalidad y una actitud proactivas para enfrentarse a los retos.

A ogni uccello il suo nido è bello—there's no place like home. For millions of Americans, home means Italy, where their roots started years ago. In Finding Your Italian Ancestors, you'll discover the tools you need to trace your ancestors back to the homeland. Learn how and where to find records in the United States and Italy, get practical advice on deciphering those hard-to-read documents, and explore valuable online resources. The guide also includes maps, multiple glossaries, and an extensive bibliography.