Education

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Developing Effective Learners

From: Freedom To Learn

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Finally we have come to perhaps the most important chapter in the book. All of the good conduct in the world does not make students smart. To build effective learners, teachers, at any grade … ; 23 $2.30 Add
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How the Media Turned Nova Scotia Against Its Teachers (2010-2014)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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Letting Her Own Light Shine

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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Laura Wells recounts the story of Elaine. The story discusses the desire to read to your children, anxiety, the impacts of poor experiences from the school system, her children, work aspirations, … 4 $0.40 Add
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Remembering Bell and Baldwin

From: Fastest in the World

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1957. Looks at the construction and launch of the Bras d’Or (Also known as R-103 and renamed Baddeck in 1962), an experimental prototype. 10 $1.00 Add
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Soldiers without a Commander?

From: In Defiance

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Social networks, the media, and their effects on the spontaneous actions of the strikers. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Camino de Santiago

From: Weapons of Mass Instruction

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Inspired by the pilgrimage to St. James’ tomb which draws young and old from around the world each year to walk across Spain, I decided to help kids toward lives as producers rather than … 8 $0.80 Add
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Cleaning up the Mess

Putting Students and the Larger Community First

From: Degrees of Failure

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People involved in college and university teaching need to create a higher education version of thinking and acting locally at the classroom level, a vision that will move us towards the goal of … 11 $1.10 Add
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Coercion And Positive Alternatives In The Classroom

From: Freedom To Learn

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Sometimes we encounter teachers who are willing to adopt some positive methods, but insist they must continue to use systems of consequences for inappropriate behavior. Unfortunately, the … ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Collective Hysteria

From: In Defiance

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Conflicting attitudes from mainstream media towards the strike and students. ; 12 $1.20 Add
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James’s Attitude Makes the Difference

From: Breaking the Word Barrier

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June Horsman recounts the story of James. The story discusses his experiences with special education, his working years, and his desire to upgrade his education later in life. 4 $0.40 Add
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The New Bras d’Or

From: Fastest in the World

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1966-1968. Outlines the challenges that were faced during the construction of the new Bras d’Or (Also known as FHE-400). 12 $1.20 Add
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The Political Response: the Minister’s Action Plan (2014-2015)

From: The Attack on Nova Scotia's Schools

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Toward a New Accountability

From: Counting Out The Scholars

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we make practical recommendations for ways in which academics and other members of the public may deal with Pis. show alternatives to Pis, demonstrate how readily one could construct them, and … ; 27 $2.70 Add
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Weapons of Mass Instruction

From: Weapons of Mass Instruction

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The trapped flea strategy; ugliness; the horse-in-box effect; the artificial extension of childhood; misdirection; the cauldron of broken time: these and more are some deadly Weapons of Mass … 46 $4.60 Add