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The Work of Language in Multicultural Classrooms: Talking Science, Writing Science (Language, Culture, and Teaching Series)
by RoutledgeHow does language comprise the implicit or explicit curriculum of teaching and learning in multicultural science settings? Building on a growing interest in the ways in which language and literacy practices interact with science teaching and learning to facilitate or obstruct successful student outcomes, this book contributes to scholarship on the role of language in developing classroom scientific communities of practice, expands that work by highlighting the challenges faced specifically by ethnic- and linguistic-"minority" students and their teachers in joining those communities, and showcases exemplary teaching and research initiatives for helping to meet these challenges. Offering teacher practitioners and researchers in the fields of science education and multicultural education lenses through which they can critically consider the myriad of classroom settings, instructional approaches, curricular materials, and scientific topics involved in what it means to teach science while pointedly addressing concerns about equity of educational opportunity, this volume serves as a powerful resource for linking theory and practice. End-of-chapter reflection questions and engagement activities facilitate discussion round these issues and provide rich opportunities for the reader to consider the implications of each chapter for science instruction and research and to apply insights developed in a real-world science teaching and learning contexts.
The Work of Teachers in America: A Social History Through Stories
by Rosetta Marantz Cohen Samuel ScheerThis volume presents a complex portrait of the American teacher through a fascinating range of "story" narratives, including fictional short stories, poetry, diaries, letters, ethnographies, and autobiographies. Through these stories, the volume traces the evolution of the teacher and the profession over the course of two centuries -- from the late 1700s to the late 1900s. In depicting the profession over time, the authors include stories by and about both male and female teachers, as well as teachers from a wide range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds, including white, black, Hispanic, Asian-American, immigrant and native-born, and gay and straight. This book offers accessible, comprehensive introductions to both the central ideas associated with each period and to the representative individual stories that are included within it. The volume editors connect each of the parts to earlier and later ones by tracing evolving themes of feminization, teacher activism, conceptions of curriculum and discipline, and issues of multiculturalism. Questions, suggested readings, and activities are offered at the end of each section. Photographs and drawings -- retrieved from state historical archives -- provide telling images of the teacher in each of the four periods.
The Work of the Bursar: A Jack of All Trades?: Essays in Leadership for Changing Times
by Jonathan Cook Nigel RichardsonSeventeen writers provide a wealth of practical information and experience of the world of bursars. Topics include: bursars and Heads; the all-embracing nature of the job; the bursar and the bursarial team; introductory guide to child protection; policy statements and the rolling review; strategic planning, presenting accounts, finance and budgeting issues; building and maintenance; strategic planning and project management; clerk to the governors; legal issues; recruiting a bursar; the bursar in a boarding school; charities; managing ICT and its spending and getting the most out of the ISBA.
The Work of the Bursar: A Jack of All Trades?: Essays in Leadership for Changing Times
by Nigel Richardson Jonathan CookSeventeen writers provide a wealth of practical information and experience of the world of bursars. Topics include: bursars and Heads; the all-embracing nature of the job; the bursar and the bursarial team; introductory guide to child protection; policy statements and the rolling review; strategic planning, presenting accounts, finance and budgeting issues; building and maintenance; strategic planning and project management; clerk to the governors; legal issues; recruiting a bursar; the bursar in a boarding school; charities; managing ICT and its spending and getting the most out of the ISBA.
Work Placements, Internships & Applied Social Research
by Jackie CarterShowcasing how you can use a work placement to develop your research and professional skills, this warm and personable book demonstrates how you can transfer and grow skills from your academic training to the workplace and maximise the benefits of learning by doing. The book also: · Helps you confidently navigate the entire internship process, providing reassuring guidance about key steps such as applying and interviewing for placements · Highlights the importance of practicing reflective learning and encourages you to become a reflective researcher · Empowers you to make an internship work for you, giving you key employability and workplace skills. Drawing on a range of real student voices, this pragmatic guide helps you make the most of the opportunities offered by a work placement and shows how the skills you learn will help you thrive in academia and beyond.
Work Placements, Internships & Applied Social Research
by Jackie CarterShowcasing how you can use a work placement to develop your research and professional skills, this warm and personable book demonstrates how you can transfer and grow skills from your academic training to the workplace and maximise the benefits of learning by doing. The book also: · Helps you confidently navigate the entire internship process, providing reassuring guidance about key steps such as applying and interviewing for placements · Highlights the importance of practicing reflective learning and encourages you to become a reflective researcher · Empowers you to make an internship work for you, giving you key employability and workplace skills. Drawing on a range of real student voices, this pragmatic guide helps you make the most of the opportunities offered by a work placement and shows how the skills you learn will help you thrive in academia and beyond.
Work Placements - A Survival Guide for Students
by Christine FanthomeThis book is an essential guide for students contemplating or embarking upon work placements. Using comments from students, employers and tutors, it includes guidelines on how to find an appropriate placement; audit skills; construct a strong CV and application; prepare for an interview and derive maximum benefit from the work placement experience. The book identifies common problems facing students, together with remedial strategies, and offers suggestions for tackling written and oral assignments. Finally, it shows how to create and implement a successful job-search strategy.
The Work-Ready Graduate: Preparing Tomorrow's Workforce
by Neil B. Niman Jennifer R. ChagnonThis book examines the tide of change facing higher education as it grapples with providing a more relevant and demonstrated value for its graduates entering the workplace. Based on their experience with the Business in Practice program they created, the authors share the rationale and practical approaches colleges and universities need to implement if they are to foster the development of a work-ready graduate. What sets the program apart are the two-credit courses crafted to take advantage of the unique knowledge and work experiences of industry professionals that complements our core curriculum. Utilizing experiential learning, the program is designed so that students can apply soft/smart skills in a progression that helps develop those capabilities that are beneficial for them and desired by employers. It is structured to bring internship-like experiences to campus, giving the vast majority of students a quality work-related experience that is impactful and relevant for today’s economy.
Work-Related Teaching and Learning: A guide for teachers and practitioners
by David FultonIn the current economic climate, it is more important than ever that young people engage with the world of work and gain the knowledge, skills and experience they will need to prepare them for their future careers. This book provides an overarching framework for understanding all the separate parts of the work-related learning curriculum and constructs a research-based pedagogy with practical steps for students, teachers and practitioners. Work-Related Teaching and Learning deepens our understanding of work-related learning and provides an overview of the programmes and recent initiatives designed to make learning more relevant and better connected to work. Drawing on contemporary research and innovative practice, it offers guidance to support teachers and practitioners in the delivery of the work-related learning curriculum. Covering all aspects of word-related learning from enterprise education and economic well-being to careers education, work experience and the diplomas, features include: An overarching conceptualisation of work-related learning An exploration of the benefits of work-related learning An examination of the key issues and challenges faced A detailed look at how teaching and learning activities have been used in various contexts and with what effects An assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of different curriculum models Case studies and examples of good practice Discussion questions for reflective practice This book is essential reading for current teachers and practitioners involved in work-related learning, as well as students and trainee teachers who wish to improve or develop their practice in the light of recent initiatives.
Work Remotely (Penguin Business Experts Series)
by Anastasia Tohmé Martin WornerRemote working makes us happier, more productive and more profitable, but it can bring its own set of challenges. How do we manage our work-life balance; communicate and collaborate effectively as teams; and ensure our technology is efficient?In Work Remotely, Penguin Business Experts Anastasia Tohmé and Martin Worner explain everything you need to know:- Set your own targets and monitor productivity- Establish boundaries between working hours and free time- Manage effective communication and decision-making at a distanceIncluding case studies from the companies around the world who are innovating and revolutionizing the way we work, Work Remotely shares useful advice and practical tips to ensure you get the most out of working away from the office environment.
Work Simply
by Carson TateMake work simple by using the tools and tactics that are right for youYour time is under attack. You just can't get enough done. You find yourself wondering where the hours go. You've tried every time-management system you can get your hands on--and they've only succeeded in making your work more complicated.Sound familiar?If you sometimes feel you spend more time managing your productivity than doing actual work, it's time for a change. In Work Simply, renowned productivity expert Carson Tate offers a step-by-step guide to making work simple again by using the style that works best for you.Tate has helped thousands of men and women better manage their time and become more productive. Her success owes partly to the realization that most of us fit into one of four distinct productivity styles: Arrangers, who think about their projects in terms of the people involved; Prioritizers, who are the definition of "goal-oriented"; Visualizers, who possess a unique ability to comprehend the big picture; and Planners, who live for the details.In this book, you'll learn How to identify your own productivity style as well as the styles of those around you--bosses, coworkers, staff, and family. How to select your "tools of the trade" to maximize your effectiveness, from the style of pen you use to the way you decorate your office. When face-to-face conversations are more effective than e-mails--and vice versa. What it takes to lead the perfect meeting. Why a messy desk is right for some, but a disaster for others--and how to tell.After reading Work Simply, you'll come away with a productivity system that truly and fundamentally fits you--and you'll never feel overwhelmed again.
The Work Situation of the Academic Profession in Europe: Findings of a Survey in Twelve Countries
by Ulrich Teichler Ester Ava HöhleThis book presents the analysis of the representative survey about the academic profession in twelve European countries. Higher education in Europe has experienced a substantial change in recent years: Expansion progresses further, the expectation to deliver useful contributions of knowledge to the "knowledge society" is on the rise, and efforts to steer academic work through external forces and strong international management are more widespread than ever. Representative surveys of the academic profession in twelve European countries show how professors and junior staff at universities and other institutions of higher education view the role of higher education in society and their professional situation and how they actually shape their professional tasks. Academics differ across Europe substantially in their employment and working conditions, their views and their activities. Most of them favour the preservation of a close link between teaching and research and feel responsible for both theory and practice. Most consider efforts to enhance academic quality and social relevance as compatible. The overall satisfaction with their professional situation is rather high.
The Work-Smart Academic Planner (Revised Edition): Write It Down, Get It Done
by Peg Dawson Richard GuareFrom executive skills experts Peg Dawson and Richard Guare, the large-format academic planner that has helped thousands of students in grades 6?12 is now revised and updated. It provides an all-in-one resource for keeping track of assignments and due dates while developing the crucial executive skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. Students are given the tools to get organized, manage their time, learn study strategies, create daily/weekly study plans, and stay on track. They are also guided to evaluate their own executive skills in order to target their weaknesses and capitalize on strengths. In addition to simplified planner pages, the revised edition has an improved Studying for Tests form.
Work Smart Now: How to Jump Start Productivity, Empower Employees, and Achieve More
by Richard PolakFrom one of the top HR specialists in the world comes this much-needed guide to help people maximize productivity and increase revenue. Whether it&’s in corporate America or in our own living rooms, people are wasting time. From the minute we wake up and check our Facebook page or emails—before we even crawl out of bed—to late at night when we stay up longer than we should, watching our favorite show. There&’s a precise moment that falls between working enough hours to be productive and working too many hours, yielding a diminishing marginal return. The difference between the person able to master this and most Americans that fail miserably at it is quality of life! If one continues to work past this moment, a negative return will ensue, and that negative return produces guilt. It lowers the amount of time for recreational activities and spending time with family. We&’ve siloed productivity to our work life, however; the impact on our personal life is often loss. An alarming 39% of workers in high-tech companies believe they are depressed, as reported by PC Magazine in December 2018. 72% of people who have daily stress and anxiety say it interferes with their lives—anxiety and stress alone have reduced productivity by 56%. More than 80% of people have experienced some form of anxiety, stress, or depression in the workplace. People are spending more time at work than at home or with their loved ones; or, if they are at home, they are working. They are always &“on.&” As a result of this disparity, people are not fully living their lives. And the &“work-life balance&” marketed by some HR consulting firms and employers simply does not work. It&’s all work and no life! Studies have also proven that when people are unhappy in their personal lives or careers, their productivity goes down and everything and everyone around them suffers. This causes a domino effect, which trickles into every area of their lives. Previous generations used to say, &“Work harder,&” but we&’ve now learned we must &“work smarter.&” Polak has practiced and tested his methods in hundreds of opportunities and has been paid millions by the largest corporations in the world to share these tools. He feels that every individual and business should have these tools, and will share them with us here.
The Work Smarter Guide to Sales: The 5-week Shortcut to Superb Sales Performance (Work Smarter Series)
by David Kean Maria Morozova-DuthoitSome people are born with a natural 'go-get-'em' approach. For most of us, however, selling does not come naturally. This book demystifies the art of getting people to buy - whether it is as simple as convincing your friends to agree to your restaurant recommendation, or as complex as getting people to buy your million- dollar proposal at work.The book is a toolkit for self-exploration, analysis, learning and action plan development framed in a 5-week programme for building your unique sales self. Setting a clear objective for every week, it takes the reader through a simple 5-step programme: - Setting the foundation: the main principles of sales- Rational aspects of sales - Emotional aspects of sales - Connecting the dots: closuring and continuation of the sales cycle - Creating your personalised action plan and toolbox with aide memoires, frameworks and life hacks to use every dayEach chapter concludes with a summary of do's and don'ts. The last chapter includes practical tools for analysing and planning your own self-development and business development. It will accelerate your understanding of and ability to sell by raising both your self-awareness and selling self-confidence.The 'Work Smarter' series:Our books provide shortcuts, tips and life-hacks for the development of essential business skills. The books bring together accomplished industry experts who have learned their trades at the coalface. They teach the skills ambitious businesspeople need in order to tip the playing field in their favour. It is the pirate equivalent of business advice; the antidote to conventional wisdom; 'smarter' practice over 'best practice'.
The Work Smarter Guide to Sales: The 5-week Shortcut to Superb Sales Performance (Work Smarter Series)
by David Kean Maria Morozova-DuthoitSome people are born with a natural 'go-get-'em' approach. For most of us, however, selling does not come naturally. This book demystifies the art of getting people to buy - whether it is as simple as convincing your friends to agree to your restaurant recommendation, or as complex as getting people to buy your million- dollar proposal at work.The book is a toolkit for self-exploration, analysis, learning and action plan development framed in a 5-week programme for building your unique sales self. Setting a clear objective for every week, it takes the reader through a simple 5-step programme: - Setting the foundation: the main principles of sales- Rational aspects of sales - Emotional aspects of sales - Connecting the dots: closuring and continuation of the sales cycle - Creating your personalised action plan and toolbox with aide memoires, frameworks and life hacks to use every dayEach chapter concludes with a summary of do's and don'ts. The last chapter includes practical tools for analysing and planning your own self-development and business development. It will accelerate your understanding of and ability to sell by raising both your self-awareness and selling self-confidence.The 'Work Smarter' series:Our books provide shortcuts, tips and life-hacks for the development of essential business skills. The books bring together accomplished industry experts who have learned their trades at the coalface. They teach the skills ambitious businesspeople need in order to tip the playing field in their favour. It is the pirate equivalent of business advice; the antidote to conventional wisdom; 'smarter' practice over 'best practice'.
Work Smarter, Rule Your Email
by Alexandra SamuelIf you're looking for a way to more effectively manage your inbox, your email program's built-in filtering tools can do a lot of the heavy lifting-and this short book by social media expert Alexandra Samuel shows you how to set them up. Samuel walks you through tools and tips for: Using your email program's filing and rules capabilities to allow you to focus on the messages that matter most right away while automatically storing others you want to read and respond to later Creating a daily process for checking your email that works for you-and eliminates the temptation to respond to every message as it comes in Working through a backlog of messages that have already accumulated.By reducing the amount of time you spend on email, you'll be able to focus your time and attention on the work that matters most to you.The book also includes a 30-minute quick guide to setting up your first email filter, getting you on your way to a cleaner, more manageable inbox.Interested in learning more about how social media can help you get ahead of your daily work-and get ahead in your career? Look for more in this series of short, digital books from Harvard Business Review Press and social media expert Alexandra Samuel. Other installments provide the best tips and tricks for using tools like Evernote, Twitter, HootSuite, and Gmail to get organized and improve your performance on the job.
Work Smarter with Evernote
by Alexandra SamuelWhether you've always wanted to try Evernote or have only dabbled with it in the past, you can take your professional life to the next level by making this tool one of your go-to systems for staying organized. Evernote can help you become more focused and effective on the job-and get ahead in your career. This short, practical book shows you how.In Work Smarter with Evernote, social media expert Alexandra Samuel demonstrates the most effective ways to use this popular (and free) web-based notebook system to: Capture the right notes, documents, images, ideas, and inspirations Keep the information you want always at your fingertips Enhance collaboration by sharing and publishing your notes Focus on the work that matters most to you and aligns best with your professional goals The book also includes a 30-minute quick guide to setting up your Evernote system and notebooks for maximum utility and ease of navigation.Interested in learning more about how social media can help you get ahead of your daily work-and get ahead in your career? Look for more in this series of short, digital books from Harvard Business Review Press and social media expert Alexandra Samuel. Other installments provide the best tips and tricks for using tools like Evernote, Twitter, HootSuite, and Gmail to get organized and improve your performance on the job.
Work Smarter with LinkedIn
by Alexandra SamuelIf you think LinkedIn is just for job hunting, you're missing out on the many ways you can take advantage of this social network to build the professional relationships you need to advance in your career. LinkedIn can help you initiate, strengthen, and use the very real human connections that make you effective on the job-and help you get ahead. This short, practical book shows you how.In Work Smarter with LinkedIn, social media expert Alexandra Samuel demonstrates the most effective ways to actively build and use your network, sharing tips and tricks on: Deciding which connection invitations to accept Searching for potential connections when you need to establish a new contact Using business travel to make the most of face time with colleagues and contacts Capturing all the connections you've made at a conference When not to use LinkedInThe book also includes a 30-minute quick guide to starting-or perfecting-your LinkedIn profile.Interested in learning more about how social media can help you get ahead of your daily work-and get ahead in your career? Look for more in this series of short, digital books from Harvard Business Review Press and social media expert Alexandra Samuel. Other installments provide the best tips and tricks for using tools like Evernote, Twitter, HootSuite, and Gmail to get organized and improve your performance on the job.
Work Smarter with Social Media
by Alexandra SamuelFrom managing email to building a social media presence, making smart use of technology is essential to professional success in a digital world. But using all these tools can quickly lead to digital overload. In this comprehensive guide from social media expert Alexandra Samuel, you'll find out how to use the social web to achieve your professional goals-without letting it overwhelm you.Find out what social media power users do to: Tame the email backlog and focus on the messages that matter most Build professional relationships that advance your career using Twitter and LinkedIn Increase your professional visibility online by using HootSuite to schedule social media updates Keep your most important work front-and-center with a digital notetaking system Integrate these tools to get the most out of each one, and make them even more powerful together
Work Smarter With Speed Reading: Teach Yourself (Ty Business Skills Ser.)
by Tina KonstantSpeed reading is about reading (and being able to recall) more written information in less time.Work Smarter with Speed Reading is a practical guide to effective speed reading. It includes tools and information on a variety of reading and memory techniques, including a five-step strategy that will enable you to read any non-fiction material easily. It:Allows you to start using and practising the techniques as you read.Offers a selection of techniques so you can choose the ones that suit you best.Teaches you how to read effectively under pressure.Helps you to concentrate in noisy and distracting environments.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of speed reading and time-saving techniques.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Work Smarter With Speed Reading: Teach Yourself
by Tina KonstantSpeed reading is about reading (and being able to recall) more written information in less time.Work Smarter with Speed Reading is a practical guide to effective speed reading. It includes tools and information on a variety of reading and memory techniques, including a five-step strategy that will enable you to read any non-fiction material easily. It:Allows you to start using and practising the techniques as you read.Offers a selection of techniques so you can choose the ones that suit you best.Teaches you how to read effectively under pressure.Helps you to concentrate in noisy and distracting environments.NOT GOT MUCH TIME?One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started.AUTHOR INSIGHTSLots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience.TEST YOURSELFTests in the book and online to keep track of your progress.EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGEExtra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding of speed reading and time-saving techniques.TRY THISInnovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.
Work Smarter with Twitter and HootSuite
by Alexandra SamuelYou're on Twitter but can't keep up with the onslaught of incoming messages. You're also not sure how to extract value from this social media phenomenon-especially as a professional tool.In Work Smarter with Twitter and HootSuite, social media expert Alexandra Samuel helps you take Twitter to the next level by using the free tool HootSuite, which allows you to focus on the people whose tweets matter to you and easily establish the relationships and presence you want.This short, practical book shows you the most effective ways to use this popular system to: Focus on the people and relationships that are the most important to you professionally Set up your own "relationship dashboard" to track tweets that matter Keep your incoming Twitter stream free of clutter Tweet the right messages at the right time-and even schedule your tweets in advanceThis ebook also includes a 30-minute quick guide to setting up your complete Twitter and HootSuite system for maximum ease of use.Interested in learning more about how social media can help you get ahead of your daily work-and get ahead in your career? Look for more in this series of short, digital books from Harvard Business Review Press and social media expert Alexandra Samuel. Other installments provide the best tips and tricks for using tools like Evernote, Twitter, HootSuite, and Gmail to get organized and improve your performance on the job.
Work Stronger: Habits for More Energy, Less Stress, and Higher Performance at Work
by Pete LeibmanAs author and high performance coach Pete Leibman demonstrates in this eye-opening book, stronger hours (not longer hours) are the key to feeling and performing your best over the long term. Work Stronger provides a step-by-step, science-based approach for increasing your energy, decreasing your stress, and taking your performance to a higher level. This book also features practical tips and powerful insights from private interviews that Leibman conducted with more than twenty-five prominent leaders. The group includes Chip Bergh, the president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., Dick Costolo, the former CEO of Twitter, and Janine Allis, an investor on Shark Tank. You’ll learn how to form stronger habits in four key areas (nutrition, exercise, focus, and renewal) that are highly correlated with greater health, well-being, and performance. You can also get a free assessment of your current habits, and you can download a free copy of The Work Stronger Workbook at WorkStronger.com.
Work Well in Groups (Super Quick Skills)
by Diana Hopkins Tom ReidBeing able to work in groups is an important skill to master at university – especially when you&’re assessed on it. Learn how to master this key professional and life skill to become an effective team member. Build communication skills and get to know your team Define roles and workloads by playing to everyone&’s strengths Resolve challenges so you can avoid conflict. Super Quick Skills provide the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you&’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it&’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply right away and see results Succeed in your studies and life. Super Quick Skills give you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.