Download or read book Realize a Greater Sense of Community written by and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Communities of Practice written by Etienne Wenger and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1999-09-28 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a theory of learning that starts with the assumption that engagement in social practice is the fundamental process by which we get to know what we know and by which we become who we are. The primary unit of analysis of this process is neither the individual nor social institutions, but the informal 'communities of practice' that people form as they pursue shared enterprises over time. To give a social account of learning, the theory explores in a systematic way the intersection of issues of community, social practice, meaning, and identity. The result is a broad framework for thinking about learning as a process of social participation. This ambitious but thoroughly accessible framework has relevance for the practitioner as well as the theoretician, presented with all the breadth, depth, and rigor necessary to address such a complex and yet profoundly human topic.
Download or read book The Knowledge Gap written by Natalie Wexler and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The untold story of the root cause of America's education crisis--and the seemingly endless cycle of multigenerational poverty. It was only after years within the education reform movement that Natalie Wexler stumbled across a hidden explanation for our country's frustrating lack of progress when it comes to providing every child with a quality education. The problem wasn't one of the usual scapegoats: lazy teachers, shoddy facilities, lack of accountability. It was something no one was talking about: the elementary school curriculum's intense focus on decontextualized reading comprehension "skills" at the expense of actual knowledge. In the tradition of Dale Russakoff's The Prize and Dana Goldstein's The Teacher Wars, Wexler brings together history, research, and compelling characters to pull back the curtain on this fundamental flaw in our education system--one that fellow reformers, journalists, and policymakers have long overlooked, and of which the general public, including many parents, remains unaware. But The Knowledge Gap isn't just a story of what schools have gotten so wrong--it also follows innovative educators who are in the process of shedding their deeply ingrained habits, and describes the rewards that have come along: students who are not only excited to learn but are also acquiring the knowledge and vocabulary that will enable them to succeed. If we truly want to fix our education system and unlock the potential of our neediest children, we have no choice but to pay attention.
Download or read book Demorest s Monthly Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Case Studies in Constructivist Leadership and Teaching written by Arthur S. Shapiro and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These 27 actual case studies (plus two quick-hitting research chapters) provide practical, down-to-earth, hands-on strategies that teachers, supervisors, and administrators in all sorts of settings can use to improve their professional operation through the gradual use of constructivist practices. They point to the increased personal and professional satisfaction teachers experience and to students' increased achievement and satisfaction that results when practitioners pull off constructivist processes. Additionally, these cases tell how to do it safely.
Download or read book Psychological Sense of Community written by Adrian T. Fisher and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, the authors have explored a series of different types of communities - moving from the basic idea of those based at a specific location all the way to virtual communities of the internet. A key feature of this book is the research focus that emphasizes the theory-driven analyses and the diversity of contexts in which sense of community is applied. The book will be of great interest to those concerned with understanding various forms of community and how communities can be mobilized to achieve wellbeing.
Download or read book Community written by Peter Block and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2009-09-01 with total page 363 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most of our communities are fragmented and at odds within themselves. Businesses, social services, education, and health care each live within their own worlds. The same is true of individual citizens, who long for connection but end up marginalized, their gifts overlooked, their potential contributions lost. What keeps this from changing is that we are trapped in an old and tired conversation about who we are. If this narrative does not shift, we will never truly create a common future and work toward it together. What Peter Block provides in this inspiring new book is an exploration of the exact way community can emerge from fragmentation. How is community built? How does the transformation occur? What fundamental shifts are involved? What can individuals and formal leaders do to create a place they want to inhabit? We know what healthy communities look like—there are many success stories out there. The challenge is how to create one in our own place. Block helps us see how we can change the existing context of community from one of deficiencies, interests, and entitlement to one of possibility, generosity, and gifts. Questions are more important than answers in this effort, which means leadership is not a matter of style or vision but is about getting the right people together in the right way: convening is a more critical skill than commanding. As he explores the nature of community and the dynamics of transformation, Block outlines six kinds of conversation that will create communal accountability and commitment and describes how we can design physical spaces and structures that will themselves foster a sense of belonging. In Community, Peter Block explores a way of thinking about our places that creates an opening for authentic communities to exist and details what each of us can do to make that happen.
Download or read book The Great Declutter How to Transform Your Home and Life written by Bruce W. Allen and published by xspurts.com. This book was released on 2023-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Decluttering is not just about organizing, but also about letting go." Discover the life-changing power of decluttering with "The Great Declutter: How to Transform Your Home and Life." This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies, techniques, and tips to help you declutter every area of your home, leading to a more organized, peaceful, and fulfilling life. Inside "The Great Declutter," you'll explore various decluttering methods, and learn how to apply these techniques in your own life. With chapters covering topics such as the decluttering mindset, clothing and wardrobe organization, digital decluttering, and eco-friendly disposal methods, you'll have everything you need to conquer the clutter in your home. In this book, you'll learn: How to embrace minimalism and overcome emotional attachment to your belongings Room-by-room decluttering strategies for a more efficient and streamlined living space Techniques for organizing your workspace, kitchen, and bathroom How to responsibly dispose of, repurpose, and recycle your unwanted items Strategies for maintaining a clutter-free home and enlisting help from family members or professionals As you progress through "The Great Declutter," you'll not only witness the transformation of your living space but also experience the profound psychological benefits of decluttering. Reduced stress, enhanced focus, and improved relationships are just a few of the rewards that await you on this life-changing journey. Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just beginning your decluttering journey, "The Great Declutter: How to Transform Your Home and Life" will provide you with the tools, motivation, and inspiration you need to create a more organized, clutter-free, and joyful life. Embark on this transformative journey today and unlock the incredible power of decluttering! Contents: • The Benefits of Decluttering ◦ Improved mental wellbeing ◦ Increased productivity ◦ Enhanced living space • Decluttering Mindset ◦ Embracing minimalism ◦ Overcoming emotional attachment ◦ Setting realistic goals • Decluttering Room by Room ◦ Tackling the bedroom ◦ Organizing the living room ◦ Streamlining the kitchen • Clothing and Wardrobe Decluttering ◦ The capsule wardrobe ◦ Seasonal rotation ◦ Donating and selling unwanted items • Paper Clutter and Document Organization ◦ Sorting mail and bills ◦ Digitizing documents ◦ Filing systems • Books, Magazines, and Media Collections ◦ Curating your personal library ◦ Digital alternatives ◦ Repurposing and donating • Sorting Toys and Children's Items ◦ Age-appropriate organization ◦ Involving children in the process ◦ Rotating toys • Organizing Your Workspace ◦ Efficient office layout ◦ Paperless office ◦ Time management • Kitchen and Pantry Organization ◦ Simplifying utensils and gadgets ◦ Meal planning and grocery shopping ◦ Maximizing storage space • Bathroom Decluttering ◦ Streamlining personal care products ◦ Efficient storage solutions ◦ Creating a spa-like atmosphere • Garage and Storage Area Cleanup ◦ Sorting tools and equipment ◦ Proper disposal of hazardous materials ◦ Seasonal storage • Sentimental Items and Keepsakes ◦ Honoring memories without clutter ◦ Creating a memory box ◦ Digital preservation • Digital Decluttering ◦ Organizing files and folders ◦ Managing email inbox ◦ Social media detox • Eco-Friendly Decluttering ◦ Responsible disposal ◦ Repurposing and upcycling ◦ Sustainable living • Selling, Donating, and Recycling ◦ Profitable decluttering ◦ Charitable giving ◦ Earth-friendly disposal • Maintaining a Clutter-Free Home ◦ Regular decluttering sessions ◦ Daily habits ◦ Mindful consumption • Enlisting Help and Support ◦ Family involvement ◦ Professional organizers ◦ Online resources and communities • Decluttering for Special Situations ◦ Moving or downsizing ◦ Handling a loved one's belongings ◦ Combining households • The KonMari Method ◦ Marie Kondo's philosophy ◦ The decluttering process ◦ The art of folding • The FlyLady Approach ◦ Daily routines ◦ Zone cleaning ◦ The power of baby steps • Other Decluttering Techniques ◦ The Minimalist Game ◦ Swedish death cleaning ◦ The Four-Box Method • The Psychological Benefits of Decluttering ◦ Reduced stress and anxiety ◦ Enhanced focus and creativity ◦ Improved relationships
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well Being Research written by Alex C. Michalos and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-02-12 with total page 7347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The aim of this encyclopedia is to provide a comprehensive reference work on scientific and other scholarly research on the quality of life, including health-related quality of life research or also called patient-reported outcomes research. Since the 1960s two overlapping but fairly distinct research communities and traditions have developed concerning ideas about the quality of life, individually and collectively, one with a fairly narrow focus on health-related issues and one with a quite broad focus. In many ways, the central issues of these fields have roots extending to the observations and speculations of ancient philosophers, creating a continuous exploration by diverse explorers in diverse historic and cultural circumstances over several centuries of the qualities of human existence. What we have not had so far is a single, multidimensional reference work connecting the most salient and important contributions to the relevant fields. Entries are organized alphabetically and cover basic concepts, relatively well established facts, lawlike and causal relations, theories, methods, standardized tests, biographic entries on significant figures, organizational profiles, indicators and indexes of qualities of individuals and of communities of diverse sizes, including rural areas, towns, cities, counties, provinces, states, regions, countries and groups of countries.
Download or read book Meeting the Challenge written by Ellen Rose and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-01-11 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection demonstrates how feminist pedagogy can be implemented in a variety of institutional and disciplinary settings. Unlike most of the current literature, it provides a vast array of examples of feminist pedagogy in action. It suggests practical ways of creating classroom environments open to feminist and anti-racist teaching, way feminists at universities can intervene in community programs and how to apply feminist pedagogy to new challenges such as distance education, cyberspace, fiscal constraints, and the changing political climate. Meeting the Challenge also looks to other nations for examples of how to successfully implement feminist pedagogy.
Download or read book Reversing the Obesogenic Environment written by Rebecca E. Lee and published by Human Kinetics. This book was released on 2011 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reversing the Obesogenic Environment describes the factors that contribute to an environment that leads to obesity, including public policy, the built environment, food supply and distribution, family and cultural influences, technology, and the media. It also offers tools that help professionals start to reverse the obesity epidemic.
Download or read book Plato s Theory of Ethics written by Rupert Clendon Lodge and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Art of Community written by Charles Vogl and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2016-09-12 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create a Culture of Belonging! Strong cultures help people support one another, share their passions, and achieve big goals. And such cultures of belonging aren't just happy accidents - they can be purposefully cultivated, whether they're in a company, a faith institution or among friends and enthusiasts. Drawing on 3,000 years of history and his personal experience, Charles Vogl lays out seven time-tested principles for growing enduring, effective and connected communities. He provides hands-on tools for creatively adapting these principles to any group—formal or informal, mission driven or social, physical or virtual. This book is a guide for leaders seeking to build a vibrant, living culture that will enrich lives. Winner of the Nautilus Silver Book Award in the Business and Leadership Category.
Download or read book Realizing Community written by Vered Amit and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2003-12-16 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contributes various new analyses and approaches to the issue of community - such as destabilization in the global context, cultural absoluteness, separation of community and culture, compartmentalized communities.
Download or read book Community written by Nouwen, Henri J. M. and published by Orbis Books. This book was released on 2021-08-25 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Essays and talks on the theme of community by Henri Nouwen, the popular writer and spiritual teacher"--
Download or read book Cultivating Communities of Practice written by Etienne Wenger and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today's marketplace is fueled by knowledge. Yet organizing systematically to leverage knowledge remains a challenge. Leading companies have discovered that technology is not enough, and that cultivating communities of practice is the keystone of an effective knowledge strategy. Communities of practice come together around common interests and expertise- whether they consist of first-line managers or customer service representatives, neurosurgeons or software programmers, city managers or home-improvement amateurs. They create, share, and apply knowledge within and across the boundaries of teams, business units, and even entire companies-providing a concrete path toward creating a true knowledge organization. In Cultivating Communities of Practice, Etienne Wenger, Richard McDermott, and William M. Snyder argue that while communities form naturally, organizations need to become more proactive and systematic about developing and integrating them into their strategy. This book provides practical models and methods for stewarding these communities to reach their full potential-without squelching the inner drive that makes them so valuable. Through in-depth cases from firms such as DaimlerChrysler, McKinsey & Company, Shell, and the World Bank, the authors demonstrate how communities of practice can be leveraged to drive overall company strategy, generate new business opportunities, tie personal development to corporate goals, transfer best practices, and recruit and retain top talent. They define the unique features of these communities and outline principles for nurturing their essential elements. They provide guidelines to support communities of practice through their major stages of development, address the potential downsides of communities, and discuss the specific challenges of distributed communities. And they show how to recognize the value created by communities of practice and how to build a corporate knowledge strategy around them. Essential reading for any leader in today's knowledge economy, this is the definitive guide to developing communities of practice for the benefit-and long-term success-of organizations and the individuals who work in them. Etienne Wenger is a renowned expert and consultant on knowledge management and communities of practice in San Juan, California. Richard McDermott is a leading expert of organization and community development in Boulder, Colorado. William M. Snyder is a founding partner of Social Capital Group, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Download or read book One and Done written by Rebecca Greene and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2023-01-03 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Only doesn’t mean lonely. Families come in all shapes and sizes, and even a family with one child is complete and whole. But every family is unique, and raising an only child can seem daunting. As a therapist, the mother of an only child, and an only child herself, Rebecca Greene is an expert in the variety of issues that surround raising an only child, and she knows that parenting an only child is a complex endeavor, no matter how you came to be one and done. This comprehensive guidebook will explore the reasons why a family might have one child, discuss the benefits of having an only child, debunk the stigmas of only children, and provide tips and strategies for creating a happy home environment and building a strong community for your only child. It covers what to do when your only child is lonely, how to develop new family traditions, how to plan meaningful trips for your family, how to choose the ideal neighborhood, and more! Packed with research, first-hand accounts, and tried-and-true methods and advice, One & Done: The Guide to Raising a Happy and Thriving Only Child is the ultimate resource for raising a happy and thriving only child.
