Primary and middle schools

This book brings together global experts to explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in early childhood and primary education.

This fascinating book explores the true essence of teaching, serving as a compass for both new and experienced primary educators.

This resource examines the way storytelling can play a role in environmental problem-solving and climate stewardship.

"e;It has made me more aware of the difficulties faced by ESL students on a daily basis across the curriculum.

Framed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), this text empowers educators and policymakers to integrate critical and creative problem-solving skills into their practice through a focus on sustainability and the pedagogical approach of design thinking.

Building on the latest research in developmental neuroscience, this book provides an evidence-based, accessible and practical roadmap for those looking for more effective ways to support primary school pupils' mental health and wellbeing.

School leadership instability is particularly problematic for scholars and practitioners concerned with PK-12 school improvement, as second only to teachers, campus leadership has been identified as a primary factor in students' academic success (Young et al.

This is the second (revised) edition of the book published in 2010 under the same title.

"e;It has made me more aware of the difficulties faced by ESL students on a daily basis across the curriculum.

Originally published in 1988, The Mastery of Reason is, on one level, a study of children's cognitive development.

This text looks at how the study of play has gained attention and concerns about play in young children have emerged.

Volume V of The Handbook of Research in Middle Level Education highlights action research in middle grades education.

Through the chapters in this volume we learn about the questions that capture the attention of teachers, the methodologies they use to gather data, and the ways in which they make sense of what they find.

This new volume of The Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Professional Book Series is a critical and timely resource that paves the way and guides the future of mathematics teacher education.

This new volume of The Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Professional Book Series is a critical and timely resource that paves the way and guides the future of mathematics teacher education.

This edited collection provides middle and high school classroom teachers of English language arts, social studies, and other disciplines the inspiration and insight necessary to utilize an arts integration approach in their teaching.

This edited collection provides middle and high school classroom teachers of English language arts, social studies, and other disciplines the inspiration and insight necessary to utilize an arts integration approach in their teaching.

Current international development wisdom promotes the inclusion of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in national-level policy making, in the interest of strengthening state-civil society relationships; supporting locally driven, culturally-sensitive development; and contributing to program and policy innovation.

School leadership instability is particularly problematic for scholars and practitioners concerned with PK-12 school improvement, as second only to teachers, campus leadership has been identified as a primary factor in students' academic success (Young et al.

This is the second (revised) edition of the book published in 2010 under the same title.

With the national push towards inclusion, more students with disabilities are being placed in general education settings.

Looking for social studies adventures to help students find connections to democratic citizenship?

Chapters discuss issues impacting the education of African American girls and many of challenges that they encounter during their schooling experiences.

(Orginally published in 2005)This monograph represents the work of many mathematics teacher educators explored the content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge that make up the middle grades learning experience.

The world of middle level education is rapidly evolving.

Visual Data in Science Education builds upon previous work done by the editors to bring some definition to the meaning of visual data as it relates to education, and highlighted the breadth of types and uses of visual data across the major academic disciplines.

This volume provides a comprehensive critical analysis of the research in mathematics education for young children.

This book explores the many ways and opportunities in which men and women might work together to highlight creative ways as well as examine the role of men in schools, families, and community engagement.

In the book, the author is focusing the importance of play for children from 0 years up to 8-12 years of age, e.

The second edition of The Encyclopedia of Middle Grades Education has been revised, updated, and expanded since its original publication in 2005.

Imagine a place where passion for learning, authentic connection with colleagues and community, and strengths-based middle grades education thrive.

First published in 1992, Purposeful Restructuring (now with a new preface by the author) explores the continuous pursuit of improvement in American public education.

Research on middle level education indicates that student learning at the middle level has a deep and abiding influence on post-secondary opportunities and career paths.

The book compares the standardized test scores of both elementary and high schools charter schools with the scores for regular public schools located nearby.

This edited collection provides middle and high school classroom teachers of English language arts, social studies, and other disciplines the inspiration and insight necessary to utilize an arts integration approach in their teaching.

This new volume of The Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Professional Book Series is a critical and timely resource that paves the way and guides the future of mathematics teacher education.

Curriculum can be defined in a variety of ways.

This guidebook is designed to be the middle-level teacher's friend in addressing a wide variety of questions regarding the use of educational and instructional technologies.

The lives of middle school students are dynamic, and their needs and desires are always evolving.

In 2015-16, the Middle Level Education Research Special Interest Group (MLER SIG), an affiliate of the American Educational Research Association, undertook a collaborative project-the development of a new middle grades education research agenda.

(Orginally published in 2005)This monograph represents the work of many mathematics teacher educators explored the content knowledge and pedagogical knowledge that make up the middle grades learning experience.

The twin objectives of the series Psychological Perspectives on Contemporary Educational Issues are: (1) to identify issues in education that are relevant to professional educators and researchers; and (2) to address those issues from research and theory in educational psychology, psychology, and related disciplines.

This volume is directed toward research to practice issues related to partnering with families of children birth through age 5.

Extant literature on evidence-based instructional strategies mediated by elementary and secondary school leaders is surprisingly scant.

As social studies standards shift to place a higher emphasis on critical thinking, inquiry, interaction, and expression, many teachers are scrambling to figure out how to appropriately shift their instruction accordingly.

Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) is an Orientation and Mobility (O&M) curriculum which focuses on the foundational techniques necessary to develop future independence for students who are blind or visually impaired.

This guidebook is designed to be the elementary school teacher's friend in addressing a wide variety of questions regarding the use of educational and instructional technologies.

Over the last decade, significant changes have occurred in how schools are organized, how educators are prepared and certified, how accreditation policies have shifted both curriculum and content, as well as changes to the demographics of middle school classrooms.