The essential Montessori : an introduction to the woman, the writings, the method, and the movement by Hainstock, Elizabeth G.

Table of Contents: “…Maria Montessori: The woman and the method -- Introduction of the method into the United States: 1912 - 1958 -- Criticisms of the Method: Answers to some common criticism -- Adaptability of the Method: Special education -- Culturally disadvantaged -- Behavior modifications -- Public schools -- In the home -- Federally funded programs -- The relevance of Montessori today and in the future -- Montessori's views of her work: The first children's house -- Sources of inspiration -- Adult and the child -- Discovery of the child: The absorbent mind -- Normalization -- Observations of the child -- The child and work -- The sensitive periods -- Independence -- Obedience -- Liberty, freedom and order -- Movement and activity -- Method -- The prepared environment: The children's house -- The teacher -- The materials and the lessons -- Practical applications of the theory: Sensory education -- Language -- Writing and reading -- Arithmetic -- Imagination and fantasy -- Art and music -- Physical education and nature -- On education and schools -- Appendixes: Familiar Montessori terms -- Classroom materials -- A comparison of Montessori and traditional pre-school education -- Choosing a Montessori school for your child -- The evolution of the Montessori community -- Montessori Informational Sources --Organizations -- Other sources -- Materials -- Montessori Teacher Education Programs -- Research and the six-year study -- Selected bibliography -- Some highlights in the life of Maria Montessori.…”


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Knowledge, ideology, and the politics of schooling : towards a Marxist analysis of education by Sharp, Rachel

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Nutrition education : linking research, theory, and practice by Contento, Isobel R.

Table of Contents: “…Issues in nutrition education : an introduction -- An overview of food choice and dietary change : implications for nutrition education -- An overview of nutrition education : facilitating why and how to take action -- Foundation in theory and research : increasing awareness and enhancing motivation -- Foundation in theory and research : facilitating the ability to take action -- Foundations in theory and research : promoting environmental supports for action -- Step 1 : analyze needs and behaviors : specifying the behavior or action focus of the program -- Step 2 : identifying potential mediators of program behaviors and actions -- Step 3 : select theory, educational philosophy, and program components -- Step 4 : state educational goals and objectives to address potential mediators of program behaviors and actions -- Step 5a : design theory-derived educational strategies to address potential mediators of the motivation for action -- Step 5b : design theory-derived educational strategies to address potential mediators of the ability to take action -- Step 5c : design strategies to address potential environmental mediators of action -- Step 6 : design the evaluation for theory-based nutrition education -- Communicating effectively in group settings -- Beyond groups : other channels for nutrition education -- Working with different population groups -- Nutrition educators as change agents in the environment.…”


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Fundamental concepts of educational leadership and management by Razik, Taher A.

Table of Contents: “…Leadership in a period of dynamic change: -- Systems theory and educational administration: rediscovering the power of systems thinking -- Leadership -- The context for leadership -- pt. 2. …”


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Educational restructuring in the context of globalization and national policy

Table of Contents: “…Globalization and national education systems ; Shifts in nation-state, social theory and education ; Conceptualization and results of educational research restructuring ; Education for competitiveness and diversity in the richest countries / by Holger Daun -- Educational reforms in Eastern Europe: shifts, innovations and restoration / by Holger Daun & Dana Sapatoru -- China's transition patterns / by Jan-Ingvar Löfstedt & Zhao Shangwu -- Arab countries: oil boom, religious revival and non-reform / by Holger Daun & Reza Arjmand -- Nationalism and educational transition in Central Asia / by Alexander Kanaev & Holger Daun -- Economic decline, religious revival and education in sub-Saharan Africa / by Holger Daun -- Latin America: the new dependency and educational reform / by Martin Carnoy.…”


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Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Nuclear Engineering --2013 : presented at 2013 21st International Conference on Nuclear Engineering, July 29-August 2, 2013, Che...

Table of Contents: “…Fuel cycle, radioactive waste management and decommissioning ; Reactor physics and transport theory ; Nuclear education, public acceptance and related issues ; Instrumentation and controls ; Fusion engineering -- v. 6. …”


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Learning theories simplified : ...and how to apply them to teaching : 130+ theories and models from great thinkers by Bates, Bob, 1951-

Table of Contents: “…Classical learning theories -- 1. Educational philosophy -- 2. Behaviourism -- 3. …”


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Humanistic education and Western civilization : essays for Robert M. Hutchins

Table of Contents: “…Toward a political theory of education, by B. de Jouvenel. The universalization of Western civilization, by E.M. …”


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Schools of to-morrow by Dewey, John, 1859-1952

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New American Schools' concept of break-the-mold designs : how designs evolved and why by Bodilly, Susan J.

Table of Contents: “…Changes to the Theory of Education Inherent in the Designs. Standards. …”


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Leadership and organizational culture : new perspectives on administrative theory and practice

Table of Contents: “…Allison -- Toward a critical theory of education administration / William P. Foster -- Toward a critical practice of educational administration / Richard J. …”


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Homeless culture and the media : how the media educate audiences in their portrayal of America's homeless culture by Reynalds, Jeremy

Table of Contents: “…Entertainment-education theory/biblical theory -- Entertainment-education theory -- Simplemente Maria -- Biblical theory -- 7. …”


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Race frameworks : a multidimensional theory of racism and education by Leonardo, Zeus, 1968-

Table of Contents: “…Two aspects of criticism : suspicion and empathy ; Overview of this book -- Critical race theory in education : on racial state apparatuses. Framework of critical race theory ; Appraisal of CRT, race, and education -- Marxism and race : the racialized division of labor. …”


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Race and IQ

Table of Contents: “…An examination of Jensen's theory concerning educability, heritability, and population differences.…”


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Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering and the ASME 2012 Power Conference 2012 : presented at 20th International Conference on Nuclear Engineering...

Table of Contents: “…Component Reliability and Materials issues steam generator technology applications and innovations Advanced reactors and near-term deployment Reactor physics, Neutronics, and Transport theory Nuclear Education, Human Resources, and public acceptande -- v. 2. …”


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Sourcebook for research in music

Table of Contents: “…Musicology -- Ethnomusicology -- Music theory -- Music education -- Music therapy -- Music history -- Collections of excerpts from primary sources on music -- Performance practice -- Bibliographies, indexes, catalogs, and guides in other selected areas -- Area bibliographies, indexes, catalogs, and guides 2 : musicians, instruments, and repertories. …”


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Passionate politics : essays, 1968-1986 : feminist theory in action by Bunch, Charlotte, 1944-

Table of Contents: “…-- Making common cause: diversity and coalitions -- Lesbian feminism -- Lesbians in revolt -- Dona Catalina De Erauso: women remembered -- Not for lesbians only -- Learning from lesbian separatism -- Election year: gay perspectives -- Lesbian-feminist theory -- Speaking out, reaching out -- Media and education: Reading and writing for a feminist future -- Women's publishing: an interview by Frances Doughty -- Building feminist theory: the story of Quest -- Not by degrees: feminist theory and education -- Feminism, blacks, and education as politics: a conversation with Betty Powell -- Global feminism: Women and world revolution -- An introduction to international feminism -- Developing strategies for the United Nations decade for women -- Prospects for global feminism -- Strategies for organizing against female sexual slavery -- UN world conference in Nairobi: a view from the West -- Bringing the global home -- Reflections on global feminism after Nairobi.…”


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Essays in honour of Lord Robbins

Table of Contents: “…Layard, R. Economic theories of educational planning.--History of economic theory: Corry, B. …”


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Music cognition and aesthetic attitudes by Fiske, Harold E.

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Selected readings in the philosophy of education

Table of Contents: “…Analytic philosophy and theory of education / George L. Newsome ; Moral philosophy and the teaching of morality / Alan Montefiore ; The concept of equality in education / B. …”


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