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Super Teaching: Over 1000 Practical Strategies 6 reviews
Corwin Press, 2008
Great Book for future Professors, and Trainers
Being a Trainer myself. I highly recommend this book as a resource for learning new tools for beginning trainers. I bought while I was at Trainers Training at Idea Seminars with Rex Sikes. I learned more techniques and exercises from this book than any other Trainers book out there. Useful for creating seminars, training and computer courses.
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Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens6 reviews
Lena Corwin
STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book, 2008
Everything you ever wanted to know about hand printing.
This book turned out to be even more helpful and inspiring than I had hoped for. It answered many questions relating to different varieties of simple hand printing techniques such as: which inks, papers, and fabrics are best suited for each project; how to create stencils; how to transfer designs, how to repeat a pattern, how to work with screens, and on and on. There are many color photos ...
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Corky Meyer's Flight Journal6 reviews
Corwin Meyer
Specialty Press, 2006
Miracle
This book is a miracle. The miracle is that the author lived to write it.
'Corky' Meyer joined Grumman in the 1940s when that company was demonstrating its ability to design and build Navy fighters such as the Hellcat and Bearcat (and, later, other types of Naval aircraft and civilian flying boats), and went on to undertake flight test of essentially every significant Grumman fighter from the ...
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The A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids23 reviews
Jenn Berman
New World Library, 2007
A Must Read!!!
Dr. Jenn's "A to Z Guide to Raising Happy, Confident Kids" is a must read for parents and of course soon to be parents! I have given this book to four new moms, and they all have loved it, and have felt their anxiety about becoming a parent has lessoned after reading Dr. Jenn's insightful, encouraging and practical words. I also highly recommend this book to anyone who works with children and ...
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Caring Enough to Lead: Schools and the Sacred Trust13 reviews
Leonard O. Pellicer
Corwin Press, 1999
Caring Enough to Lead: Schools and the Sacred Trust
Pellicer's book was an excellent book for anyone in the education field. Through short essays, he gives a clear, sometimes humorous, always honest view of what it takes to be a successful leader. While reading this book, I was able to personalize many of the experiences he speaks of and apply the lessons that he has learned through the years to my own life and career goals. Because of the way ...
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Literacy in the Cyberage6 reviews
Richard W. Burniske
Corwin Press, 2001
Thought provoking and practical
I attended two of the author's presentations at the EARCOS conference in Bangkok recently and found them both thought-provoking and practical. The same is true of this book, which I purchased at the book fair. It's a treasure trove of learning activities that teachers can use to teach students about more than just "how" to use technology. As an IB history teacher I was especially impressed with ...
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Living on the Edge: Amazing Relationships in the Natural World11 reviews
Jeff Corwin
Rodale Books, 2004
Take a Walk on the Wild Side
This is a very entertaining and educational book. I'm a fan of The Jeff Corwin Experience, and this book did not disappoint me. It is very well organized and well written, and I was amazed at the way it managed to drop me right down into the middle of the Costa Rican rainforest or the African savannah. What I particularly liked was the variety of bizarre and fascinating details that Jeff adds. ...
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Making Connections: Teaching and the Human Brain7 reviews
Renate Nummela Caine, Geoffrey Caine
Corwin Press, 2008
This book has changed the way I teach!
This book is the basis for my graduate study work. I've applied the brain-based learning principles in my classrooms and enjoyed stunning results. Teaching is easier & more effective. Students are enthusiastic and inspired to learn more. Grades and attitudes improve with BBL techniques.
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Joyful Learning: Active and Collaborative Learning in Inclusive Classrooms7 reviews
Alice Udvari-Solner, Paula M. Kluth
Corwin Press, 2007
Solutions for Teaching Diverse Learners
This book provides highly effective strategies for teaching in classrooms with diverse learners. The activities are fun and engaging and can be easily adapted to fit into any curriculum. Each section provides space for teachers to work on making the strategies successful in their classrooms.
(Elana Zamorski, 9th grade social studies teacher)
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Caring Enough to Lead: How Reflective Thought Leads to Moral Leadership5 reviews
Leonard O. Pellicer
Corwin Press, 2003
This is an awesome book!
I am not writing this review to seek favors or to boost the book sales of one of my colleagues. I just happen to be blessed with the profound honor and pleasure of having worked under the author's guiding hand for the past two years. I can tell you from firsthand experience that Leonard Pellicer "walks his talk". He is a touching, masterful, giving, caring person, and far and away the most ...
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The Lighter Side of Technology in Education5 reviews
Aaron Bacall
Corwin Press, 2003
Funny stuff here
I teach computers in high school and can relate to the cartoons in this book. In fact, I use a few of them on my inter school memos. They're attention grabbers. The cartoons are funny and each has a nugget of truth in it which any teacher can recognize. I love this book.
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The Lighter Side of Teaching5 reviews
Aaron Bacall
Corwin Press, 2003
How true the humor is
I like this book, which I received as a gift. The humor is to the point. These cartoons are going to be displayed all over my classroom for all to enjoy. I can't wait for volume two.
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Music with the Brain in Mind5 reviews
Eric Jensen
Corwin Press, 2000
A Must-Read for Fine Arts Educators!
Jenson has updated much information in this quickly-read book. Anyone unfamiliar with his works will find this helpful; veterans of the topic will find new, useful "ammunition." Especially refreshing is the unbiased approach to the Mozart effect studies; a convincing view to show administrators because of its balanced presentation.
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You Sound Taller on the Telephone: A Practitioner's View of the Principalship5 reviews
Dennis R. Dunklee
Corwin Press, 1999
I couldn't put it down once I started reading this book !
I never knew the job of pricipal included so many "hats". Sterling's adventures can both teach and entertain any reader....even those who just want to read this book for fun, and not just as a textbook ( lucky students ). This book should be sold in popular bookstores, not just at the University !!! Super book.
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Conscious Classroom Management: Unlocking the Secrets of Great Teaching4 reviews
Rick Smith
Corwin Press, 2008
Practical solutions to your teaching problems.
Unlike some books on discipline, Smith gives practical solutions to your teaching problems. He tells you what to do to make classroom discipline effortless. When I was observing teachers, I didn't know what to look for because the classes ran smoothly. Smith tells you what good teachers do that seem invisible but in fact make a large difference in how your class runs. I highly recommend this book ...
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Creating and Sustaining the Constructivist Classroom5 reviews
Bruce A. Marlowe, Marilyn L. Page
Corwin Press, 1997
The best book I've ever seen on the subject for teachers.
This is the only book on constructivism that I have ever seen that is designed for teachers as opposed to academics. While it is clearly scholarly, it is highly practical and contains a wealth of useful, creative, and exciting ideas for teachers to put into practice tomorrow in their own classrooms. Their is a glowing endorsement on the back cover from Alfie Kohn, one with which I wholly agree, ...
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Contextual Teaching and Learning: What It Is and Why It's Here to Stay4 reviews
Elaine B. Johnson
Corwin Press, 2001
Teaching in context: a Help to All Teachers
This is an excellent book for teachers in K through university. Available in paperback, it is a readable, engaging, well-researched discussion of the practices that make for great teaching. The book illustrates that learning occurs when we discover meaning and that we discover meaning when we connect new information with things we already know. Aimed at helping ALL student achieve excellence ...
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Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for Achieving Equity in Schools5 reviews
Glenn Eric Singleton, Curtis Linton
Corwin Press, 2005
Truly a courageous book!
This is truly a courageous book! Richard Hernstein first broke Political Correctness's stranglehold on the discussion of race and educational achievement with his book The Bell Curve, and though that groundbreaking book was meticulously researched, the author suffered a hail of mindless political-inspired assaults. Now, the authors of this book have built on Hernstein's work, calling for ...
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Inclusion: 450 Strategies for Success : A Practical Guide for All Educators Who Teach Students With ...5 reviews
Peggy A. Hammeken
Corwin Pr, 1995
450 Strategies for Success - A"Must Have" for Every School
This book is one of the best that I have seen on inclusion. "450 Strategies for Success" gives a wealth of information on to how to actually put an inclusion program into place at a school. The book has real, practical strategies to put to use in your classroom. Also included are schedules that you can use to plan school days for your students. The tips for creating a positive environment ...
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Passing the Principal TExES Exam: Keys to Certification & School Leadership5 reviews
Elaine L. Wilmore
Corwin Press, 2003
I used it to Pass the Colorado Principal Exam!
In Colorado we have the PLACE Exam for Principal licensing. However there are no official study guides for the test. I purchased this book after failing the PLACE and found that the TExES Domains are almost identical to the PLACE. Dr. Wilmore also gave great test taking strategies that were extremely helpful. I used these strategies on the provided practice test, and two PLACE Practice test ...
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