Efficient Learning for the Poor

Efficient Learning for the Poor
Author: Helen Abadzi
Publisher: World Bank Publications
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2006
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 0821366890

"Large-scale efforts have been made since the 1990s to ensure that all children of the world go to school. But mere enrollment is not sufficient, students must become fluent in reading and calculation by the end of grade 2. Fluency is needed to process large amounts of text quickly and use the information for decisions that may ultimately reduce poverty. State-of-the-art brain imaging and cognitive psychology research can help formulate effective policies for improving the basic skills of low-income students. This book integrates research into applications that extend from preschool brain development to the memory of adult educators. In layman?'s terms, it provides explanations and answers to questions such as: Why do children have to read fast before they can understand what they read? How do health, nutrition, and stimulation influence brain development? Why should students learn basic skills in their maternal language? Is there such a thing as an untrained teacher? What signs in a classroom show whether students are getting a quality education? How must information be presented in class so that students can retain it and use it? What training techniques are most likely to help staff put their learning into use? This book would be useful to policymakers, donor agency staff, teacher trainers, supervisors, and inspectors, as well as university professors and students."

Dictionary of Acronyms and Technical Abbreviations

Dictionary of Acronyms and Technical Abbreviations
Author: Jakob Vlietstra
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 703
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 1447102630

This Dictionary covers information and communication technology (ICT), including hardware and software; information networks, including the Internet and the World Wide Web; automatic control; and ICT-related computer-aided fields. The Dictionary also lists abbreviated names of relevant organizations, conferences, symposia and workshops. This reference is important for all practitioners and users in the areas mentioned above, and those who consult or write technical material. This Second Edition contains 10,000 new entries, for a total of 33,000.

Pedro's Journal

Pedro's Journal
Author: Pam Conrad
Publisher:
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2003
Genre: Language arts (Primary)
ISBN:

Book summary and author information, vocabulary builders, comprehension discussion questions, graphic organizers and writing activities, effective management ideas, reproducibles for the book Pedro's journal by Pam Conrad.

ICTE in Transportation and Logistics 2019

ICTE in Transportation and Logistics 2019
Author: Egils Ginters
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2020-01-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3030396886

This proceedings volume explores the latest advances in transport and logistics, while also discussing the applications of modern information technologies, telecommunications, electronics, and prospective research methods and analyzing their impacts on society and the environment, which in turn determine the future development of these technologies. The book is intended for a broad readership, including transport and logistics business planners and technical experts, leveraging industry knowledge and facilitating technology adoption in promising business regions and transit corridors such as Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and others. The authors, who include policy planners and crafters as well as education and training professionals, address various types of intermodal transport such as rail, road, maritime, air, etc.

The Art of the Infinite

The Art of the Infinite
Author: Robert Kaplan
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Mathematics
ISBN: 1608198693

Traces the development of mathematical thinking and describes the characteristics of the "republic of numbers" in terms of humankind's fascination with, and growing knowledge of, infinity.