Education

'Soaring with compassion, intelligence and hard-won wisdom. Ireland's most important contemporary voice.' LOUISE KENNEDY, author of Trespasses 'Amazing. I couldn't put it down.' ELAINE FEENEY, author of As You Were 'Every woman needs to read this book. Every man needs to read this book.' EDEL...

Depois de muitos anos tentando aprender inglês, matemática, xadrez — e também a dirigir, a cozinhar, a elaborar contratos... todos nós percebemos que existe na vida uma realidade genérica chamada “problema”. Sendo mais preciso: “problema que eu preciso resolver”. E aí percebemos também que, conforme vamos conseguindo resolver os nossos problemas, vamos tendo também maior facilidade para atacar os novos problemas que continuam aparecendo.

Na Instrução dos principiantes, Hugo apresenta o treinamento em que eram conduzidos, sob a guia do mestre de noviços, os recém-chegados à escola, cujo objetivo era aprender “o bom termo e a medida adequada em todas as palavras e ações”, isto é, a disciplina: como se comportar e governar o corpo — no caminhar, nos gestos, na fala, no tratamento dos outros e nos modos à mesa. Esse aprendizado de autodomínio corporal era anterior ao estudo das letras descrito no Didascalicon, pois, segundo o mestre, “os movimentos desordenados do corpo refletem a corrupção e a dissolução da mente”.

Focados em ensinar a maior quantidade possível de alunos, os cursinhos vão pelo caminho do decoreba, os estudantes são instruídos a decorar tópicos e fórmulas e não a aprender de verdade. Mas será que dá para virar o jogo? A forma de se preparar para um exame vai contra o funcionamento natural do cérebro humano, a vantagem de aprender sobre a parte fisiológica do corpo pode ajudar o aluno a trabalhar em seu próprio favor e atingir sua capacidade máxima. Basta aprender a estudar.

Muitos de nós cultivamos habilidades aparentemente desconexas – advogados que tocam piano, médicos amantes de culinária, designers fascinados por tecnologia. Essa multiplicidade não é apenas uma peculiaridade pessoal, mas uma característica compartilhada por muitos. Leonardo Da Vinci é um exemplo famoso, mas poucos sabem que Einstein tocava violino, Shakespeare era fascinado pela ciência e Samuel Morse, o engenheiro que inventou o aparelho precursor do telefone, também era pintor e professor de belas artes.

‘I loved it’ KIT DE WAAL, author of The Best of Everything ‘Generous, intelligent, full of wisdom and insight’ LILY DUNN, author of Sins of My Father * A transformative guide to creative writing and the power of paying attention. The way we use language to tell stories reveals a lot...

Slow Looking provides a robust argument for the importance of slow looking in learning environments both general and specialized, formal and informal, and its connection to major concepts in teaching, learning, and knowledge. A museum-originated practice increasingly seen as holding wide...

これが日本の名門高校！歴史・伝統・校風、有名な卒業生まで徹底網羅。藩校由来、一中からの伝統校から躍進の進学校まで。開成、灘だけじゃない！

Congresswoman Elise Stefanik reveals how America’s elite universities, once proud symbols of academic excellence, have become centers of far-left indoctrination, division, and moral rot in this riveting, behind-the-scenes inside account. Drawing on her experience as the highest-ranking woman...

When Guinea Bissau on the West African coast declared independence in 1973 the rate of illiteracy in its adult population was ninety percent. The new government faced the enormous task of educating its citizens. With Freire as collaborator and advisor the government launched a huge grass-roots literacy campaign and this audiobook is Freire’s memoir of that campaign.

Are you a newly licensed driver? You passed the test and earned your license. But now what? Whether you are a young driver or someone who learned later in life, there is a big difference between driving with an instructor and driving on your own for the first time. Many real world situations simply are not covered in traditional lessons. What do you do when another driver makes a poor decision that affects you? How do you plan a trip to a new place or choose a safe place to park at night?

As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the...

The authors illuminate the problems of the educational system in relation to those of the larger society and argue for the pressing need to transform the classroom in both Third and First World contexts. They demonstrate how vital the teacher's role is in empowering students to think critically about themselves and their relation, not only to the classroom, but to society.

Do you understand Spanish but struggle to speak it fluently in real conversations? Can you follow grammar explanations and recognize vocabulary, yet hesitate when it's time to respond naturally? This book helps you move from intermediate knowledge to confident, real-world communication. Conversational Spanish for Intermediate Learners Made Easy is a structured Spanish practice book built around everyday situations you're likely to encounter in Spanish-speaking environments.

Teachers deal with change on a regular basis, but there are some principles at the core of teaching that remain constant and that have the biggest impact on student achievement. In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling...

Growing Up with Two Languages provides a highly accessible account of the stages of language development, describes and evaluates the various systems and strategies that can be adopted and looks at the problems that can occur when a child is exposed to two languages and cultures. Combining...

This exciting book helps educators translate the concept of equity into the context of pedagogy in the K-12 classroom. Providing a practice-oriented framework for understanding what equity entails for both teachers and learners, this book clarifies the theoretical context for equity and shares...

In Reducing Stress in Schools, Mathew Portell, Ingrid L. Cockhren, Tyisha J. Noise, Julie Kurtz, and Julie Nicholson provide a toolkit of actionable, evidence-based practices for PreK–12 teachers, administrators, and staff to support students' and adults' nervous system regulation. This book...

Extreme poverty does not have to exist. When Christians accept that fact and start living accordingly, we will find the solution is already within our reach. Worldwide, 18,000 children die from preventable causes every day. If that statistic leaves you feeling powerless, you are not alone—but...

In this classic of stoic philosophy, Epictetus gives short rules for living a well-ordered life, defined by knowing what is in your control and not getting upset about what isn't. Compiled by his student Arrian from classroom lectures, it distills a lifetime of ethical teaching into fifty-two...

If you earn too much to qualify for financial aid but not enough to comfortably write a six-figure college tuition check, you are not alone. Every year, millions of middle- and upper-income families face the same frustrating reality. They appear wealthy on paper, yet the rising cost of college makes paying for it feel impossible. This short, witty, practical guide pulls back the curtain on the college financial aid system and shows parents how to navigate it intelligently.

The go-to resource for homeschooling through the critical high school years―and equipping your teen with what they need to move into the future with confidence, purpose, and clarity.

What are the secrets to unlocking student success? And what can teachers do to get better at helping students develop a deep understanding of content, attain higher-order thinking skills, and become secure, confident, and capable learners? In this book, teacher and professor Jeff Marshall...

Medical Spanish in Action for Busy Healthcare Providers is a practical communication guide for healthcare professionals who work with Spanish-speaking patients. Designed for doctors, nurses, medical assistants, pharmacists, EMTs, and other frontline professionals, this audiobook focuses on the real conversations used in clinical settings every day. Instead of complicated grammar lessons, you will learn clear, useful Spanish phrases that help you communicate quickly, confidently, and compassionately with patients.

Jonah liebt es zu schaukeln – doch eines Tages trägt ihn der Schwung in eine andere Welt. In einem geheimnisvollen Schloss begegnet er einer Prinzessin, die ihn auf eine außergewöhnliche Reise mitnimmt. Gemeinsam lösen sie Zahlenrätsel, entdecken klingende Pflanzen und lassen Licht in faszinierenden Formen tanzen. Schritt für Schritt erkennt Jonah, dass Mathematik, Natur und Musik enger verbunden sind, als er je gedacht hätte.