Download or read book Looking to Learn written by Frances Mary D'Andrea and published by American Foundation for the Blind. This book was released on 2000 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handbook provides teachers with practical tips and advice on improving literacy skills for students with low vision. The book provides easy-to-understand explanations of vital topics such as interpreting eye reports, performing functional vision assessments, working with low vision service providers, and more. The valuable resource section, tables, sample reports and sidebars offer essential information on assessing low vision students and helping them use their vision effectively.
Download or read book Looking Closely and Listening Carefully written by Heidi Mills and published by National Council of Teachers of English (Ncte). This book was released on 2004 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Looking Closely and Listening Carefully: Learning Literacy through Inquiry, teacher researcher Tim O'Keefe teams up with university partners Heidi Mills and Louise B. Jennings to bring to life insights and strategies from Tim's class at the Center for Inquiry, a small elementary magnet program in Columbia, South Carolina. Mills and O'Keefe's earlier book (with Diane Stephens), Looking Closely, focused on phonics in Tim's holistic, transition-first-grade classroom; Looking Closely and Listening Carefully expands and refines this earlier work by painting a portrait of the ways in which Tim's second and third graders learn literacy through inquiry. While Tim has been engaged in careful kidwatching, Heidi and Louise have been teacherwatching. Their combined perspectives illuminate the relationship between literacy and inquiry and demonstrate the power of a balanced literacy curriculum in an inquiry-based classroom. The authors take us through a typical day in Tim's classroom, describing the curricular structures and instructional strategies that make a difference as Tim supports his readers and writers through exploration, morning meetings, reading and writing workshops, read-alouds, math workshop, focused study, and end-of-day activities. Because Tim teaches the same students for two full years, the authors take the opportunity to track the paths of literacy learning across the lives of two students. They also explore the role of state standards in Tim's teaching and provide clear demonstrations of the strategies he uses to promote democracy and community in his classroom. Additionally, the authors use a letter written by Tim directly to his fellow teachers to explicate the assessment, reporting, and parent communication strategies Tim employs. Tim is never willing to settle for what is typical in education, so this journey through his classroom, rich with stories, vignettes, and classroom examples, illustrates "what is possible when teachers, parents, university partners, and children inquire together." Looking Closely and Listening Carefully is both a theoretically sound and a practically relevant book.
Download or read book A B C Look at Me written by Roberta Grobel Intrater and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lift the letters and discover an expression for every mood.
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book Things that Go written by National Geographic Kids and published by Look&Learn. This book was released on 2014 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief text and illustrations teach facts about cars, trucks, airplanes, trains and boats.
Download or read book What s Different written by George Siede and published by H T S Books. This book was released on 1993-05 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This title is filled with colorful photographs of common items that will help young children learn counting, matching, sorting & identifying skills they will use every day. At the end of each book, additional activities are listed that involve the child's participation & expand the skills just learned. "If all the books in this series are the same, it is a winner. This is a great book for language development, for the concept of the same & different, it could even be used for color recognition. The pictures are large enough for group use."--Marybeth James, Cape May County Library, NJ.
Download or read book Learning to Lead Leading to Learn written by Katie Anderson and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICING: Enjoy first-week pricing of $18.95 on paperback books! Regular retail pricing of $23.95 becomes effective on July 22nd. It all began with the initial chance meeting of this book's author, Katie Anderson, and the book's subject, Isao Yoshino. She was an American leadership coach and consultant in her mid-career, with a newfound love of Japanese culture. He was an accomplished Japanese people-centered leader at the end of his corporate career, with a lifelong love for American culture and 40 years of inside experience with the Toyota Way. During the next five years, Anderson and Yoshino spent countless hours learning from each other, reflecting on the past, and envisioning the future. The resulting book - written by Anderson and focused on the profound lessons offered by her mentor Yoshino -- is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind tapestry. Much like the weaving of fabric -- where the beginning work is but a glimpse of the final pattern -- this book was created from many layers of intertwined conversations and reflections. If you've ever been mentored -- in business or in life -- by someone whose words, experiences, and perspectives changed you for the better, you know that an entire book of such selfless generosity and deep wisdom could change the world. For today's business professionals -- dedicated to continuous learning and people-centered leadership -- this is that book. Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn is a leadership book that defies generational or cultural divides, offering a refreshing, proven perspective for all those who dare to lead. The Best Leaders Never Lose the Humility for Learning Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn is much more than a collection of Isao Yoshino's personal stories and insights. It's a memorable, entertaining, and poignant way to highlight important leadership lessons, to record pivotal moments in Toyota's history, and to create something to help veteran and aspiring leaders reflect and learn about themselves. Yoshino's experiences help us understand how Toyota intentionally developed the culture of excellence for which it is renowned today, and how one person "learned to lead" so that he could lead with an intention to learn ... every day and in every way. "The only secret to Toyota is its attitude toward learning." -- Isao Yoshino Let the Past Inform the Future: The Role of Reflection in Leadership By looking back at the past, we can learn and therefore shape our future. Through each story in this unique and inspiring book, Anderson shares Yoshino's experiences with leadership and learning, and his efforts at self-improvement while empowering others. Through those stories, you'll hear his reflections on what he learned then ... and what he is re-learning now with a different perspective as he looks back at the totality of his career. A must-read for those who: -- Want to become more people-centered leaders -- Currently practice lean or continuous improvement methods -- Serve in leadership, coaching, or operational management roles -- Want to learn more about Toyota's history and culture -- Are inspired by heartwarming stories of personal discovery and leadership With a foreword by John Shook, Chairman of the Lean Global Network.
Download or read book Look and Learn Insects written by Sarah Parvis and published by Downtown Bookworks. This book was released on 2016-08-30 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple, fully-illustrated introduction to insects comes packaged with a magnifier jar to encourage kids to explore and better understand the natural world around them. The clear, easy-to-follow reference is designed for a young audience with large pictures and minimal text highlighting the most interesting things to notice about the most common insects in North America--butterflies, beetles, and other fascinating critters easily spotted in backyards or parks. Packaged with a magnifier jar, the book also highlights features and behaviors children can look for if they have the chance to observe an insect up-close. A portable checklist (to help explorers identify the common insects they'll encounter on a walk outside), and an interactive poster complete the package. An exciting resource for budding naturalists, this kit will get children (ages 4 and up) excited about experiencing nature up-close.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Look and Learn Match written by National Geographic Society (U.S.) and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2011 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pictures and vocabulary present sets for you to choose ones that are alike.
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Download or read book Learn from Looking written by Charlie Szoradi and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2017-02-27 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See the world around you with fresh perspective. Learn about critical thinking and reaching a sustainable future more cost-effectively than ever imagined. “Great insights and incredible drawings!” Bill Slover - Real Estate Developer and Commissioner of the District of Columbia Housing Authority The two-decade combination of drawings and observations sheds new light on critical thinking for young and old minds, high return on investment (ROI) for business opportunities, springboards for groundbreaking future innovations, and a sustainable triple bottom line that supports people, the planet, and profit.
Download or read book Look Listen Learn LEAD written by Jeffery Smith and published by IAP. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look, Listen, Learn, LEAD: A District-Wide Systems Approach to Teaching and Learning in PreK-12 lays out the transformational journey of Hampton City Schools (HCS), an urban school division of 30 schools in southeastern Virginia. Our school district faces numerous challenges, such as 62% of students receiving free and reduced-price lunch and 14% of students holding an IEP, and in 2015-2016, Hampton City Schools’ state accreditation rate was approximately half the statewide rate and on a downward trend. In only three years, that was turned around and HCS exceeded the statewide accreditation rate, a more than 100% improvement with 100% of our schools accredited without conditions. We attribute this in large part to our dedicated educators and their implementation of district-wide systems for curriculum, instruction, checking for student understanding, climate, and culture. The goal of this book is to break down the process of what it takes to bring about large-scale educational change that is sustainable. We describe a process for developing a strong mission and vision to undergird the work around a variety of district-wide systems. This book provides insights into how to improve climate and culture, create a guaranteed and viable written curriculum, establish a process for evaluating its implementation, and create a balanced assessment framework to measure student success. Complete with example templates, action plans, and lessons learned, this book is a true example of theory-into-practice to bring about sustained improvement for all learners.
Download or read book Look Learn Patterns written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2013 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invites readers to recognize different patterns in nature, including the stripes on a tiger, the spots on a leopard, and the pattern on a butterfly's wings.
Download or read book Look and Learn written by Layne DeMarin and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 9 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Look and Learn--that's what scientists do when they use microscopes and other tools that make small things look bigger or faraway things look closer.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Look and Learn Bugs written by Eva Steele-Saccio and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2015 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief text and illustrations teach facts about bugs.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Look and Learn People written by National Geographic Kids and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2013-06-11 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these 24-page board books, young children are able to learn important skills such as naming, sorting, rhyming, counting, matching, and finding through fun, interactive games and activities. These popular games featured throughout National Geographic Little Kids magazine incorporate stunning photography in order to demonstrate these early concepts. Children will also learn to recognize faces and understand different family roles. Fun pictures and colorful illustrations help toddlers understand some simple dynamics of family life around the globe. In keeping with the National Geographic mission, Little Kids Look and Learn: People! introduces the customs and cultures of families throughout the world. At this young age, children will begin to recognize the wide range of diversity present in our world without leaving their room.
Download or read book National Geographic Kids Look and Learn Bears written by Eva Steele-Saccio and published by Look & Learn. This book was released on 2015 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the world of bears, including different kinds of bears, their physical characteristics and behaviors, with simple text and color photographs.
