Reflections from Box 150

Reflections from Box 150
Author: Beverley W. Rodgers
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-12-30
Genre: Americana
ISBN: 9780996611336

In her book, Beverley Whitaker Rodgers weaves humorous,historical narratives that chronicle her childhood growing up on the U.S. Horticultural Field Station at Torrey Pines, in La Jolla, California. From the Civil War to President Obama, Beverley mines her family history, calling upon her mother's Southern manner and her father's intellect, to craft memories into compelling memoirs. Set in the burgeoning agricultural industry where her father worked for the government on one of the first field stations in the nation, Beverley broaches such subjects as war, child-rearing, disease, politics, religion and hobbies. Through prose and vignette, she reflects on her upbringing and is mindfully aware how those experiences impacted the woman she became. The reader will be reminded of a more innocent time in the United States and on how the fundamental fabric of society was cemented in the morals and values instilled in us as children growing up in the 30s and 40s. She hopes to pass on these values to her children and grandchildren and anyone else that will listen.

Education of Students with an Intellectual Disability

Education of Students with an Intellectual Disability
Author: Phil Foreman
Publisher: IAP
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 160752256X

This book is designed as a college-level textbook introducing readers to all aspects of intellectual disability in children, from birth to the end of schooling, with an educational focus. The book will be of interest to persons training as special education teachers or who are training as regular teachers with a focus on special education. It will also be relevant reading for parents of children with intellectual disability, for practicing teachers, and for other professionals working with such children (psychologists, social workers, nurses, therapists). The field of special education and intellectual disability practice has been strongly influenced by legislation in the United States. The United States is also the source of most research in the disability field. For this reason, there is an emphasis in this book on research and practice in the United States. However, there is also coverage of research and practice in Australia (where the author is located); the UK, where there are several leading research groups; and other parts of the world. Instructors may wish to use the book as the basis of a one-semester unit on the education of students with intellectual disability. Each chapter could be treated over 1 or 2 weeks, depending on the focus of the group and the particular interest of the instructor. A group with an early childhood focus would spend more time on early intervention. A secondary-focused group might spend more time on postschool options. Each major chapter section has questions for discussion or reflection, and there are also discussion questions about the case studies provided in each chapter. This book provides readers with up-to-date information on the latest research on the identification and definition of intellectual disability, assessment of intellectual disability and adaptive behavior, causes of intellectual disability, educational options and alternatives, early intervention for young children with intellectual disability, and practical approaches to teaching and intervention. In the final chapter, the author reviews options for students at the end of their formal schooling.

Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis

Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis
Author: Joan Martí
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 674
Release: 2007-05-31
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 3540728481

Part of a two-volume set, this book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the Third Iberian Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis, IbPRIA 2007, held in Girona, Spain in June 2007. It covers pattern recognition, human language technology, special architectures and industrial applications, motion analysis, image analysis, biomedical applications, shape and texture analysis, 3D, and image coding and processing.

Social Studies Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites

Social Studies Worksheets Don't Grow Dendrites
Author: Marcia L. Tate
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 193
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412998751

Best-selling author Marcia L. Tate brings her trademark "dendrite-growing" teaching strategies to this practitioner-friendly collection of brain-compatible methods for engaging k-12 students in social studies. Included are 20 proven strategies and more than 200 grade-leveled activities for applying them. Teachers will find concrete ways to integrate national social studies content standards into their curriculum with visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and tactile experiences that maximize retention, including: (1) Project-based and problem-based instruction; (2) Storytelling, music, and humor; (3) Graphic organizers, semantic maps, and word webs; and (4) Internet projects. This book provides sample lesson plans and a wealth of examples that demonstrate how to apply these classroom-tested strategies to the 10 themes of social studies. The text also challenges teachers to creatively plan and deliver their own unforgettable lessons. Among the many benefits your students is that they will remember what they've learned and apply it to their lives--the true goal of education.

From Staff Room to Classroom

From Staff Room to Classroom
Author: Robin J. Fogarty
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412926041

This valuable guide offers a wealth of strategies for designing, presenting, and facilitating professional development with follow-up coaching that meets the unique needs of adult learners.

How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching!

How to Meet Standards, Motivate Students, and Still Enjoy Teaching!
Author: Barbara P. Benson
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2008-08-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1412963664

Barbara P. Benson introduces a system of teaching and learning that both teacher and students can benefit from. The system is based on four practices and these are integrated with tests.

Reflective Practices in Arts Education

Reflective Practices in Arts Education
Author: Pamela Burnard
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006-08-12
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1402047037

This book explores reflective practice as a source and resource for teaching, learning and research in Art and Design, Dance, Drama and Music. Many of the authors are both arts educators and researchers who reflect current trends in arts education, and consider the relationships between teachers, artists and learners across disciplines. The book offers a resource for individual and collective professional development which, by its nature, involves reflecting on practice.

WILD WEST Boxed Set: 150+ Western Classics in One Volume

WILD WEST Boxed Set: 150+ Western Classics in One Volume
Author: Mark Twain
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 12836
Release: 2024-01-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The 'WILD WEST Boxed Set: 150+ Western Classics in One Volume' is an expansive anthology that brings together a diverse array of literature encapsulating the essence and mythos of the American West. This collection spans a broad range of literary styles, from the gritty realism of frontier life to romanticized tales of adventure and conflict, offering readers an unparalleled exploration of the genre. Within its pages, iconic narratives coalesce with lesser-known gems, providing a rich tapestry of the cultural, moral, and existential themes that have shaped the American identity. The inclusion of seminal works by this esteemed cohort highlights the anthology's significance as an encompassing repository of Western literary tradition. The contributing authors and editors of this anthology are titans of American literature and art, each bringing their unique perspective and voice to the theme of the Western frontier. From Twain's keen wit to London's raw depiction of nature and human endurance, the collection is a cross-section of American literary greatness. These authors collectively represent a wide array of historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the romanticism of the early 19th century to the realism and naturalism that followed. Their contributions illuminate the complexities of frontier life, reflecting both the brutality and the beauty of the Wild West, thereby enriching readers understanding of this pivotal era in American history. This anthology is a must-read for anyone with an interest in American literature, history, or culture. It offers readers a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the variegated narratives that have shaped the mythos of the American West. Through its comprehensive scope and the multitude of voices it encompasses, the collection succeeds in fostering a dialogue between different epochs, perspectives, and literary styles. For scholars, enthusiasts, and casual readers alike, this boxed set is an invaluable resource for understanding the evolution of Western literature and its enduring influence on the American imagination.

Infinite Reflections

Infinite Reflections
Author: Cary Christopher
Publisher:
Total Pages: 55
Release: 2017-10-20
Genre:
ISBN: 9781973112556

Indefinite Reflections This is an unfinished collection of many years of writing. I hope that you cry, feel inspired, laugh and most of all I hope to make you think. Imagination, creativity and our ability to expressive ourselves is a great gift and freedom that some people lack and other simply don't develop. My creativity is not meant to be politically, socially or spiritually correct. Some of my writings might even be misunderstood and/or extremely out of the box thinking, going against the norm. I tackle all subjects from deep depression and suicide to simple joys of life and sexual pleasure. Writing has served as an outlet to expressive myself and I really don't care who is listening. I promise that you will connect to some if not many of my writings.

Transforming Nursing Through Reflective Practice

Transforming Nursing Through Reflective Practice
Author: Christopher Johns
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2009-02-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1405143606

Reflective practice has been widely adopted as a successful method for developing nursing. The second edition of Transforming Nursing through Reflective Practice provides a wealth of new insights from practitioners actively involved in reflective practice in nursing research, education, clinical practice and practice development. This invaluable book enables nurses to continually evaluate their own practice in order to inform their approaches to reflection; critique, develop and monitor their professional practice; and thereby improve the quality of their patient care. There is a greater emphasis in the new edition on transforming practice, the research base for reflective practice and grounding the reflective process in clinical practice. * Examines the contribution of reflective practice to nursing * Enables nurses to continually develop their practice and improve patient care * Includes insights from many areas of clinical practice * Explores the role of reflection in clinical supervision and research studies * Examines the role of narrative and reflective dialogue in reflective practice