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Wired Differently: A Teacher's Guide To Understanding Sensory Processing Challenges
by Keriann WilmotPreschool is a time of wonder when curiosity, development, and learning intersect. While the new sights, routines, and experiences can make preschool exhilarating, what about children who struggle? Perhaps they exhibit odd behaviors: chewing on clothing, covering their ears, avoiding certain textures, refusing to sit with peers, screaming when frustrated, hitting, kicking, or biting. Wired Differently will help you to decode what may seem like everyday challenging behaviors. It's possible that these children are struggling with sensory processing disorder (SPD). - Differentiate between everyday challenging behaviors, and those that could signify something much more - Understand what sensory processing disorder (SPD) is and how it can interfere with a child's learning - Learn how to include sensory processing strategies as part of a typical classroom routine, and why they're important for all children - Effectively communicate with families about SPD behaviors and helpful learning techniques Keriann Wilmot, OTR/L, is a pediatric occupational therapist with 18 years of experience in helping teachers and parents to connect and improve the lives of children. She is a blogger on her site ToyQueen.com, covering toy recommendations and play tips.
Wired to Move: Facts and Strategies for Nurturing Boys in an Early Childhood Setting
by Ruth Hanford MorhardUsing the latest brain research to explore and explain differences in how boys and girls learn, this informative resource provides early childhood educators tools to make the way they teach and their classrooms more boy friendly. Grounded in findings from the nonprofit child care and early education and youth agency Starting Point’s Boys’ Project, this handbook is designed to help teachers better understand, support, and work with young boys. From an overview of what makes boys tick and the unique needs of African American and Hispanic boys to simple, effective options to involve boys in the early childhood classroom and encourage family engagement and parental participation, it offers practical strategies teachers can implement in even the stickiest situations. The book’s expansive resources section—full of book lists, websites, parent handouts, and support and mentoring organizations—will help teachers take principles and ideas in the book to the next level.
Wireless Networked Music Performance
by Leonardo Gabrielli Stefano SquartiniThisbook presents a comprehensive overview of the state of the art in NetworkedMusic Performance (NMP) and a historical survey of computer music networking. It introduces current technical trends in NMP and technical issues yet to beaddressed. It also lists wireless communication protocols and compares these to the requirements of NMP. Practicaluse cases and advancements are also discussed.
Wiring the Brain for Reading
by Marilee B. SprengerUsing the latest neuroscience research to enhance literacy instruction Wiring the Brain for Reading introduces teachers to aspects of the brain's functions that are essential to language and reading development. Marilee Sprenger, a specialist in learning and the brain, provides practical, brain friendly, strategies for teaching essential skills like phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. The author's innovative approach aligns well with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and is designed to enhance students' motivation and excitement in reading.Offers a clear explanation of brain functioning in order to enhance language and reading instructionIncorporates proven literacy strategies, games, and activities as well as classroom examplesAligns with Common Core State Standards for learning to read, developing fluency, and interpreting complex textsWiring the Brain for Reading offers practical strategies for applying the latest research in neuroscience and learning to the classroom.
Wirksames Führen in der Polizei: Transformationale Führung – Chance auf ein modernes Führungsverständnis
by Karl-Heinz Fittkau Phil HeynaDieses Buch stellt ein neues Führungsmodell vor, das den aktuellen Herausforderungen der Polizeiarbeit bestmöglich gerecht werden soll. Die Autoren hinterfragen, ob das derzeit gültige Kooperative Führungssystem (KFS) der Polizei noch zeitgemäß ist. Zudem stellen sie mit dem „Transformationalen Personalführungsmodell“ ein neues Führungskonzept vor und loten dessen Chancen in der Polizei aus.Dieses Führungsmodell muss zwei Aspekten gerecht werden: Einerseits muss es theoretisch fundiert sein und einer empirischen Überprüfung standhalten. Andererseits muss es im besonderen Maße die alltäglichen Probleme der Polizei – wie beispielsweise der potenziell hohe Anteil innerlich Gekündigter und die relativ niedrige Gesundheitsquote – aufgreifen und dafür Lösungsansätze bieten.Die Autoren ermöglichen mit diesem Buch allen am Führungsprozess Beteiligten ein besseres Verständnis für Führung und Raum zur Selbstreflexion. Aus dem InhaltTransformationale Führung und das Full Range of Leadership ModelDie führungsspezifischen Besonderheiten der PolizeiStärken und Schwächen des Kooperativen Führungssystems Studien zur Wirksamkeit transformationaler Führung Die Führungskraft im Transformationales Personalführungsmodell: Handlungsfelder und Verhaltensweisen in der Führungspraxis
Wirksamkeit einer Lehrkräftefortbildung: Integrierendes Rahmenmodell und empirische Befunde zur berufsbezogenen Interessenentwicklung
by Anja Heinrich-DöngesSchule ist ein Ort des Lernens der Schüler*innen, aber auch der Lehrer*innen. Professionelle Praktiker*innen verändern ihr unterrichtliches Denken und Handeln nicht aufgrund einmaliger Nachmittags-Fortbildungen, sondern in komplexen und vielschichtigen Reflexions- und Erprobungsprozessen, begleitet durch längerfristige umsetzungsorientierte Fortbildungen. Die bislang wenig befriedigende Befundlage der Wirksamkeitsforschung wird in dieser Arbeit in einem integrierenden Ansatz der Wirksamkeit von Lehrkräftefortbildung strukturiert und ein mehrdimensionales Rahmenmodell der Wirksamkeit von Lehrkräftefortbildung skizziert. Mit der berufsbezogenen Interessenentwicklung von Lehrkräften im Kontext von Fortbildung fokussiert die Arbeit bislang in der Wirksamkeitsforschung noch wenig berücksichtigte motivationale Orientierungen. Drei Fortbildungsszenarien differenzieren Zugänge wirksamer Lehrkräftefortbildungen zu Schulen mit unterschiedlichen Kooperationsformen in einer theoretisch rahmenden Konklusion der Arbeit. Eine konkrete Checkliste überführt diese drei Szenarien wirksamer Lehrkräftefortbildung in konkrete Planungs- und Reflexionshilfen für Praktiker*innen in der Fortbildung.
Wirkungsorientierung in der Jugendhilfe und die Teilhabe ihrer Adressat*innen (Soziale Arbeit als Wohlfahrtsproduktion #21)
by Stefanie AlbusDas Buch zeigt die zentralen gegenwärtigen Herausforderungen der sozialpädagogischen Praxis, Wissenschaft und Fachpolitik auf. Basierend auf der Kritik unterschiedlicher Lesarten von Teilhabe und Wirksamkeit in den Jugendhilfedebatten zu Beginn des 21. Jahrhunderts werden Professionalisierungsperspektiven skizziert, die Wirkungsforschung, Organisationsgestaltung und die wohlfahrtsstaatliche Begründung der Kinder- und Jugendhilfe konsequent auf die Erweiterung der selbst bestimmten Verwirklichungsmöglichkeiten von jungen Menschen ausrichten.
Wirkungsvoll und überzeugend sprechen – der Rich-Impact-Speaking-Ansatz: Sprechkompetenz für Führungskräfte
by Constanze v. Rheinbaben A.Sprechen ist die direkteste, unmittelbarste und deutlichste Möglichkeit, mit seinen Mitmenschen in Kontakt zu treten. Constanze v. Rheinbaben A. zeigt Ihnen, wie Sie die wichtigsten Elemente guten Sprechens trainieren, einen bewussten Umgang mit Ihrer eigenen Stimme entwickeln und so das Potenzial Ihrer Stimme bestmöglich ausschöpfen. Gerade wenn Sie in einer Geschäfts- und Führungsposition tätig sind, möchten Sie bei Besprechungen, Verhandlungen und Präsentationen Informationen erfolgreich vermitteln, mit Botschaften überzeugen und einen wirkungsvollen Eindruck hinterlassen. Durch gezieltes und individuelles Training von Stimme, Atmen und Ausdruck entwickeln Sie ein professionelles und überzeugendes Auftreten. Die Autorin erklärt, wie Sie eine hörbare und tragende Stimme erzeugen, was eine gute Atmung damit zu tun hat, wie Sie die Klangform Ihrer Sätze modulieren, das Tempo Ihrer Rede steuern und wie andere Ihre Stimme wahrnehmen. Zudem wird gezeigt, wie Sie überflüssige Worte vermeiden, Ihre Körpersprache verbessern und selbstbewusst und entspannt auftreten, auch wenn Sie sich zunächst nicht so fühlen. Das Buch möchte Sie ermuntern, auf die Suche nach Ihrer eigenen Stimme zu gehen. Zahlreiche Übungen und Beispiele aus der Praxis unterstützen Sie dabei. Der Inhalt Die Stimme – wie und wo sie entstehtSo klingt und wirkt unsere StimmeDie Stimme finden, wirkungsreich sprechenErfahrungen – Rich-Impact-Speaking in der Praxis
Wirtschaft und Sprache: Zusammenhänge und Einflüsse in Deutschland
by Andreas FornerDieses Fachbuch betritt mit dem Brückenschlag zwischen Wirtschaft und Sprache weitgehend interessantes Neuland. Zu Beginn werden wirtschaftliche und sprachliche Schwerpunktthemen vorgestellt und mit Ansätzen bisheriger Suche nach Schnittmengen verbunden. Hierauf bauen die anschließenden Untersuchungen zum Einfluss von Wirtschaft auf Sprache und von Sprache auf die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Wirtschaft auf. Schließlich stellt der Autor Verbindungen zwischen Globalisierung der Wirtschaft und Globalisierung von Sprache her und bezieht dabei aktuelle Polemik ein. Das Buch lebt von seiner Kompaktheit und Verständlichkeit, von zahlreichen Beispielen und Praxisbezügen. Es bezieht Diskussionen um Gender-Sprache oder Anglizismen fachlich angemessen ein und positioniert sich. Angesprochen werden angehende Wirtschaftswissenschaftler und Sprachwissenschaftler, Führungskräfte mit Personalverantwortung in mehrsprachigen Unternehmen sowie alle Leser mit Freude am Wissenserwerb.
Wirtschafts- und Organisierte Kriminalität (essentials)
by Karlhans LieblDieses Bucherklärt, was man unter Wirtschafts - undOrganisierter Kriminalität versteht und welche Deliktstrukturen sich dahinter verbergen. Der Autor Karlhans Liebl stellt die gegenwärtige Situation der Wirtschafts- undOrganisierten Kriminalität in Deutschland umfassend dar und greift dabei auchBezüge zum Ausland auf.
Wirtschaftspsychologische Grundlagen für Personalmanagement: Fach- und Lehrbuch zur modernen Personalarbeit
by Michael TreierEine moderne Personalarbeit kann es sich in Anbetracht der Herausforderungen der Arbeit 4.0, des demografischen Wandels und Fachkräftemangels nicht leisten, Personal nur zu verwalten, denn der Mensch avanciert zum Potenzial- und Wertschöpfungsträger. Personalarbeit transformiert sich deshalb zum Gestalter mit dem erklärten Ziel, das organisationale Verhalten des Personals zielgerichtet zu beeinflussen. Personalmanagement und Wirtschaftspsychologie treten dabei als Gespann auf, um die knappen und wertvollen Humanressourcen im Spannungsfeld zwischen ökonomischen und sozialen Zielen zu erhalten und zu fördern. Viele „Nicht-Wirtschaftspsychologen“ im Personalbereich stehen vor der Herausforderung, psychologische Methoden und Instrumente in ihr Aufgabenportfolio zu integrieren. Dieses systematisch und didaktisch klar aufgebaute Fach- und Lehrbuch greift die Herausforderung auf, wirtschaftspsychologische Themen im Personalmanagement entlang der Wertschöpfungskette der Personalarbeit theoretisch fundiert und praxisnah zu platzieren. Auf jeder Station der Personalarbeit - von der Planung bis zur Freisetzung - werden Ihnen personalwirtschaftliche Grundlagen und wirtschaftspsychologische Bausteine vorgestellt, anschaulich erklärt und verknüpft. Zu den Herausforderungen der Zeit wie Digitalisierung, flexible Arbeitszeitmodelle und Wertewandel bietet es Ihnen hilfreiche Beispiele und Tipps. Zusätzlich gibt es Arbeits- und Informationsmaterialien Online zum Download.Die Zielgruppen Personalverantwortliche, Führungskräfte und Berater sowie Wissenschaftler und Studierende im Bereich Personalmanagement und Wirtschaftspsychologie, die Personal als wertschaffende Ressource wertschätzen. Der AutorProf. Dr. Michael Treier lehrt an der Fachhochschule für öffentliche Verwaltung NRW in den Bereichen Personal, Organisation und Psychologie. Sein Forschungsschwerpunkt liegt im Demografie- und Gesundheitsmanagement. Als Berater betreut er Unternehmen der Privatwirtschaft und Organisationen im öffentlichen Sektor.
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook
by Wisconsin Department of Transportation<p>This manual is intended to inform the user of the rules of the road (Wisconsin state laws and Administrative Rules) and provide important safety tips. Information in this and other handbooks and manuals published by the Division of Motor Vehicles is not all-inclusive and is subject to change at any time due to new or revised laws. <p>This manual gives you information on driving rules and practices to help you become a safe driver of a car or light truck (Class D license). <p>If you want a Commercial Driver License (CDL) to drive a commercial motor vehicle (heavy truck, bus, Class A, B, or C), you should study the Wisconsin Commercial Driver's Manual. <p>If you want a license to operate a motorcycle (Class M license), you should study the Motorcyclists' Handbook.</p>
Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook
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Wisconsin Motorists' Handbook
by Wisconsons Department of TransportationThe Wisconsin Motorists Handbook gives you information on driving rules and practices to help you become a safe driver of a car or light truck.
Wisdom Discourse in the Ancient World
by Sara De Martin Anna Lucia FurlanThis book moves beyond the debate on ‘wisdom literature’, ongoing in biblical studies, to demonstrate the productivity of ‘wisdom’ as a literary category. Featuring work by scholars of Egyptology, classics, biblical and Near Eastern studies, it offers fresh perspectives on what makes a text ‘wisdom’.This interdisciplinary volume widens the scope of the investigation into ‘wisdom literature’, chronologically, geographically, and methodologically. Readers are given insights into how the label ‘wisdom’ contributes to our understanding of diverse literary forms across time periods and cultural contexts. In the volume’s introduction, the editors consider ‘wisdom’ as a ‘discourse’, shifting the focus from the debate on whether ‘wisdom literature’ is a genre to the properties of the texts, namely exploring what makes a text ‘wisdom’. This offers a methodological backdrop against which the diverse approaches of the single authors productively coexist. The chapters examine texts that are the products of different ancient cultures, with several of them bridging diverse cultural, social, and chronological contexts. By sampling how different methodologies interact both within individual interpretative efforts and in wider attempts to understand cross-cultural literary phenomena, this volume also contributes new perspectives to the scholarship on ancient literary genres.Wisdom Discourse in the Ancient World will interest both students and scholars of the ancient Near East, Egyptology, classical studies, biblical studies, and theology and religious studies, particularly those working on wisdom literature in antiquity. It will also appeal to readers with an interest in comparative approaches and genre studies more broadly.
Wisdom Literature (Core Biblical Series)
by Samuel E. BalentineIf the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom formed in the life of faith, its end is nothing less than the shaping of a moral self and community attuned to the character of God. This pursuit of wisdom is an ongoing journey, never a simple arrival.For the wisdom writings of the Old Testament, the pursuit of wisdom calls for the ongoing attainment of instruction, insight, shrewdness, knowledge, prudence, learning, and skill. And persons who attain wisdom think more deeply, are more discerning, and have a keener insight into the complexities and nuances of decision making. For a world-perspective that assumes the power and reality of divinity, being wise means living ethically - and to live ethically, one must be in a constant intellectual pursuit of meaning.The book details the structure, themes, and contribution to both ancient and modern society of Job, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes. The chapters on Sirach and the Wisdom of Solomon will discuss the consonance and dissonance with "canonical wisdom," giving special attention to the development of their core ideas. The book will conclude with a chapter on Wisdom’s abiding legacy.
Wisdom Literature: Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Canticles, Ecclesiastes, and Esther (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature)
by Roland E. MurphyMurphy sees three of the six books (Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes) as being technically 'wisdom literature.' The others are either love poems or historical narrative that fit well within the context of the subject presented here. In this volume previous form-critical work is carefully evaluated, and the result is a thorough-going form-critical treatment of this part of the Old Testament. The work is enhanced by bibliographies for each Old Testament book and a glossary of general terms.
Wisdom for Faithful Reading: Principles and Practices for Old Testament Interpretation
by John H. WaltonThe church has too often lost its way in reading the Old Testament for lack of sound principles of interpretation. When careless habits get us off track, we can lose sight of what the Bible is really saying, derailing our own spiritual growth and even risking discredit to God’s word. We need a consistent approach to give us confidence as faithful interpreters. In Wisdom for Faithful Reading, the trusted Old Testament scholar John Walton lays out his tried-and-true best practices developed over four decades in the classroom. His principles are memorable, practical, and enlightening, including: The Bible is written for us, but not to us. Reading the Bible instinctively is not reliable and risks imposing a foreign perspective on the text. More important than what the characters do is what the narrator does with the characters and what God is doing through the characters. Not everything has a "biblical view." Along with identifying common missteps, Walton's insights point the way to stay focused on what the Old Testament text communicated to its original audience—and what it has to say for us today. When we submit ourselves to be accountable to the authors' intentions we experience the true authority of Scripture, and faithful reading fuels a faithful life. Using numerous examples across the breadth of the Old Testament and its genres, Walton equips thoughtful Christians to read more knowledgeably, to pay attention to God’s plans and purposes, to recognize good interpretations, and to truly live in light of Scripture. You may never read the Old Testament the same way again.
Wisdom for Today's Woman: Insights from Esther (Fisherman Bible Studyguide Series)
by Poppy SmithWomen in today's world face an onslaught of ever-changing challenges and circumstances. It's often hard to know how to respond. But centuries ago, one humble, extraordinary woman stepped into the limelight where she encountered great trials of her own--and became a model of godly living for all women to follow. As you study the dramatic life of Queen Esther you'll learn vital lessons about choices, personal trials, pride, faith, and control. More than that, you'll discover the essential, foundational truths upon which a wise woman builds her life and faith.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Wisdom from the Witch of Endor: Four Rules for Living
by Tikva Frymer-KenskyFour simple rules, amazing results—how wisdom from an overlooked biblical hero can change your life! Tikva Frymer-Kensky shows readers how a seemingly minor story in the first book of Samuel can teach them key lessons to dramatically improve their lives. Saul, abandoned by God, approaches a medium in the village of Endor to call up the spirit of Samuel. Though Saul had outlawed her craft, she helped him when he promised her safety. And after Samuel prophesied Saul&’s death, she showed the shaken king hospitality. Determination. Excellence. Caution. Benevolence. Four qualities of the &“witch&” of Endor will bring you success, even when the whole world stands against you. Are you ready to follow your dreams? To succeed when others tell you to give up? Embrace the wisdom of a little-known hero from the Bible—and see how it leads you to the life you were meant to live.
Wisdom in the University
by Ronald Barnett Nicholas MaxwellThis provocative and challenging book questions how people think about what universities should seek to do and how they should respond to the grave problems of our age. It addresses issues such as: What is wisdom? Ought universities to seek, promote and teach wisdom and what would this involve? Does it mean we need a revolution in the aims and methods of academic inquiry? What implications would the pursuit of wisdom have for science, for social inquiry and the humanities, for education? Is it reasonable to ask of universities that they take up the task of helping humanity learn how to create a wiser world? Is there a religious dimension to wisdom? What can non-academics do to encourage universities to take wisdom seriously? Would the pursuit of wisdom be possible given that universities are increasingly subjected to commercial pressures? With contributions from leading experts in various fields Wisdom in the University is essential reading for all those interested in the future of universities and philosophy of education.This book was previously published as a special issue of London Review of Education
Wisdom of the Bible: Inspiration for Everyday Living (Little Book. Big Idea.)
by Tonia JenkinsA collection of your favorite Bible verses organized for any occasion, Wisdom of the Bible is an invaluable resource. Wisdom of the Bible provides day-to-day insights and hope from the greatest story ever told. Too often in life, we struggle with uncertainty and anxiety; it is in these times that we can turn to the Scriptures for comfort and guidance. Presented in a clear, elegant format, Wisdom of the Bible draws on the Scriptures to provide words of advice and inspiration on relationships, love, family, and more. Taking as its credo that the best life is one that follows the principles of the Scriptures, Wisdom of the Bible brings these ages-old words of wisdom to life, along with practical advice from Pastor Tonia Jenkins' personal and professional experience. Wisdom of the Bible brings God's guidance to those who need it most. These words of wisdom and advice have guided countless lives for centuries; this book directs these perfect words of Scripture to those areas of life where they are needed most: matters of love and family, health and prayer, and even life and death. Providing insight not only into one's personal life, but also offering advice on how best to trust in God's wisdom and let his plan follow its plotted course, Wisdom of the Bible is the book to reach for whenever you need a word of wisdom. A great gift idea."Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding." --Proverbs 3:13
Wisdom's Wonder: Character, Creation, and Crisis in the Bible's Wisdom Literature
by William P. BrownWisdom's Wonder offers a fresh reading of the Hebrew Bible's wisdom literature with a unique emphasis on "wonder" as the framework for understanding biblical wisdom. William Brown argues that wonder effectively integrates biblical wisdom's emphasis on character formation and its outlook on creation, breaking an impasse that has plagued recent wisdom studies. Drawing on various disciplines, from philosophy to neuroscience, Brown discovers new distinctions and connections in Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. Each book is studied in terms of its view of moral character and creation, as well as in terms of the social or intellectual crisis each book identifies. Most general treatments of the wisdom literature spend too much time on issues of genre, poetry, and social context at the neglect of discussing the intellectual and emotional power of the wisdom corpus. Brown argues that the real power of the wisdom corpus lies in its capacity to evoke the reader's sense of wonder.An extensive revision and expansion of Brown's Character in Crisis (Eerdmans, 1996), this book demonstrates that the wisdom books are much more than simply advice literature: with wonder as the foundation for understanding, Brown maintains that wisdom is a process with transformation of the self as the goal.
Wisdom's Workshop
by James AxtellWhen universities began in the Middle Ages, Pope Gregory IX described them as "wisdom's special workshop." He could not have foreseen how far these institutions would travel and develop. Tracing the eight-hundred-year evolution of the elite research university from its roots in medieval Europe to its remarkable incarnation today, Wisdom's Workshop places this durable institution in sweeping historical perspective. In particular, James Axtell focuses on the ways that the best American universities took on Continental influences, developing into the finest expressions of the modern university and enviable models for kindred institutions worldwide. Despite hand-wringing reports to the contrary, the venerable university continues to renew itself, becoming ever more indispensable to society in the United States and beyond.Born in Europe, the university did not mature in America until the late nineteenth century. Once its heirs proliferated from coast to coast, their national role expanded greatly during World War II and the Cold War. Axtell links the legacies of European universities and Tudor-Stuart Oxbridge to nine colonial and hundreds of pre-Civil War colleges, and delves into how U.S. universities were shaped by Americans who studied in German universities and adapted their discoveries to domestic conditions and goals. The graduate school, the PhD, and the research imperative became and remain the hallmarks of the American university system and higher education institutions around the globe.A rich exploration of the historical lineage of today's research universities, Wisdom's Workshop explains the reasons for their ascendancy in America and their continued international preeminence.
Wisdom, Knowledge, and the Postcolonial University in Thailand (Postcolonial Studies in Education)
by Zane Ma RheaThis book examines Thai knowledge and wisdom from the perspective of postmodern, postcolonial globalization. Ma Rhea explores the ways in which the Thai university system attempts to balance old knowledge traditions, Buddhist and rural, with new Thai and imported knowledge. It traces the development of Thai university partnerships with outsiders, focusing on the seventy year relationship between Thailand and Australia. In comparison, it analyses the old Thai Buddhist wisdom tradition and in the final chapters proposes its worthiness as a pedagogical pathway for universities globally.