Contrary to accepted wisdom, competition is not basic to human nature; it poisons our relationships and holds us back from doing our best. In this new edition, Alfie Kohn argues that the race to win turns all of us into losers.

    The book emphasizes the regularity of English in order to help the teacher to see English grammar as a coherent system.

    one of the most important books for American teachers. . . . If you teach, read it on one of the days when you want to quit. You'll either keep teaching or quit with a clearer head. Democratic SchoolsHighly recommended. . . . Written in a rather interesting manner--primarily as a conversation--this book serves nicely as an informal yet rigorous treatment of critical pedagogy. There is a satisfactory blend of theoretical investigation and practical personal anecdote. . . . The text is well researched. Choice

    Stealing The Language represents the first comprehensive appraisal of women's poetry in America and brilliantly defines one of the most exciting and original literary movements of our time.

    A new dimension in band performance! Improve rehearsal efficiency through a more effective learning environment with access to the students' fullest musical potential. Emphasis is placed upon auditory and visual imagery techniques. Thinking skills and internal pulse are synchronized to assure consistent performance qualities throughout all types of literature demands.

    It includes over 130 theater games, plus exercises and instructional strategies. First developed by Spolin, the originator of modern improvisational theater techniques, these games have been tried and tested for over fifty years.

    Students learn grammar and vocabulary intuitively through extended contextual reading and an innovative system of marginal notes, giving students the opportunity to learn Latin without resorting to translation.

    

    Also includes more than 300 activities, games, and projects to help children and adults play together and encourage children's self-expression, curiosity, and creativity. 251 pages

    He provides fresh insights into such diverse issues as whether the goal of medicine is to forestall death, how moral relations in a family may be redefined in response to novel reproductive techniques, and whether there are limits to the duties of parents of children who are disabled." --Cynthia B. Cohen, Ph.D., J.D., The Hastings Center "A well-formed theological perspective that illuminates the moral life, particularly medical care and the care of children and the handicapped." --James S. Childress, University of Virginia

    

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    Designed primarily for students in composition courses, Read to Write explains and demonstrates how writers read both their own works in progress and the published works of other writers in order to learn how to write more effectively.

    Incorporating the newest data from the 2000 census, LeWarne presents a vivid and up-to-date portrait of the cultures and trends that continue to shape Washington State. From the role of Native American tribal governments to the administration of Governor Gary Locke, he examines changes in the political arena including the pivotal events of the 2000 elections. The book addresses a range of ongoing social and economic issues, such as environmental controversies, multiculturalism, and changes in the computer and biotechnology industries.New and expanded material includes:Kennewick ManThe dot.coms, including AmazonMicrosoftGovernor Gary LockeMakah whalingSalmon recoveryWashington's multi-ethnic communitiesPlus Updated statistical and general material throughout, including latest census and electionsExercises have been restructured to facilitate the use of partial chapters

    It discusses the linguistic and psychological theories relevant to vocabulary learning, describes with clear examples of traditional and current methods of presentation and practice, and suggests ways of assessing and supplementing the vocabulary component of coursebooks. Working with Words is an ideal resource for practising teachers and teachers in training.

    And research backs this up. Students who had been asked to write regularly without being taught to punctuate, for instance, ended a term not only writing but punctuating much better than students in a neighboring class who had been regularly drilled, tested, and graded solely on punctuation. This must be the most tedious, least rewarding, and least effective teaching that students have to endure. But false theory, political pressures, business opportunism, and harried administrators have persuaded us to accept this bureaucratic travesty of teaching as the real think.Insult to Intelligence focuses particularly on children learning to read and write, the area in which Smith has made his reputation. But his six-point manifesto on learning and teaching is applicable at every level of education, and in the context of America's ongoing struggle to upgrade the teaching profession and to raise national standards of literacy, his book is nothing less than a call to arms.

    Readers will explore the beginning of life from conception to infancy, including factors in each stage that can cause disability; learn about child development, including physical development and preventable threats; go in-depth on specific developmental disabilities they'll likely encounter; and find guidelines on conducting interventions, managing outcomes, and working with families. preservice and in-service professionals. The book features case stories, a glossary of key terms and appendices about medications, resources and syndromes and inborn errors of metabolism.

    This text helps students understand and use 100 high-frequency American idioms in various grammatical and situational contexts.-- Twenty self-contained lessons move from highly controlled to less-controlled use of idioms.-- Provides intensive practice in exercises designed for fluency attainment as well as comprehension.-- Each lesson features a seven-part dialogue that introduces the idioms, with usage notes, structure practice, and comprehension exercises.

    -- Washington Post

    Covers how to get started (and how not to), the art of questioning, tying an objective to past experiences, and guided practice, making this an invaluable teaching tool. Entertaining lists, a format for homework quizzes, notes on communicating with families, and activities for outside the classroom are also included. Every Minute Counts and its sequel, Making Minutes Count Even More, supply methods for organizing yourself and your class daily throughout the school year. Motivation Counts is a collection of classroom-tested ideas for getting your entire class involved with mathematics.