NEW ARRIVALS

1 Sep to 15 Sep

Peters, Laurence. Global education using technology to bring the world to your students.
Eugene, Or. : International Society for Technology in Education, c2009.
370.116078 PET

As our local communities reflect more of the world's diversity, students need to be prepared to communicate with and relate to individuals from different countries and cultures. Integrating global education into standards-based lessons allows students to connect personally with their peers across geographical boundaries, expand their knowledge and awareness of the world, and increase their interest and curiosity in what they are learning. Global Education is a guide to get you started. It provides an introduction to global networks such as iEarn, Global Schoolhouse, and ePals; an overview of Web 2.0 tools that support global learning, such as wikis, blogs, and podcasts; and hundreds of Web resources. No matter the grade level or subject area, Global Education's numerous examples, case studies, and lesson plans will provide you with ideas and inspiration for bringing your students the world.

Henson, Kenneth T. Curriculum planning integrating multiculturalism constructivism and education reform.
Long Grove, Ill. : Waveland Press, c2010.
0371.2 HEN

Like the three critically acclaimed prior editions, the latest edition offers a comprehensive treatment of the curriculum development process and the nature of twenty-first-century education reform. In a style notable for its lack of jargon and digressive pedagogy, the author simplifies the sound foundations and principles of curriculum development as they apply to the implementation of major education reform. This revised and expanded edition features cutting-edge research and the latest predictions of future trends. The book s three integrated themes multicultural education, constructivism, and education reform are more relevant than ever in the twenty-first century. The empowerment and involvement of teachers, students, and parents from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds have increased, with collaboration as the motivating force. Throughout, readers will find documentation of the continued impact of the No Child Left Behind legislation on all facets of education and school reform and the latest implications for educators at all levels, including the importance of concept development and action research as a key to curriculum planning and education reform.

Brodie, Karin.Teaching mathematical reasoning in secondary school classrooms.
New York, N.Y. ; London : Springer, c2010..
510.712 BRO

For too many students, mathematics consists of facts in a vacuum, to be memorized because the instructor says so, and to be forgotten when the course of study is completed. In this all-too-common scenario, young learners often miss the chance to develop skills - specifically, reasoning skills - that can serve them for a lifetime. The elegant pages of Teaching Mathematical Reasoning in Secondary School Classrooms propose a more positive solution by presenting a reasoning- and discussion-based approach to teaching mathematics, emphasizing the connections between ideas, or why math works. The teachers whose work forms the basis of the book create a powerful record of methods, interactions, and decisions (including dealing with challenges and impasses) involving this elusive topic. And because this approach shifts the locus of authority from the instructor to mathematics itself, students gain a system of knowledge that they can apply not only to discrete tasks relating to numbers, but also to the larger world of people and the humanities.

Green, Holly G. More than a minute how to be an effective leader and manager in today's changing world .
Franklin Lakes, NJ : Career Press, c2009.
658.4092 GRE

More Than a Minute provides a refreshing look at the original secrets of effective managers explored in The One Minute Manager more than 25 years ago. It offers up-to-date methods and practices to prompt the thinking required to address today's challenges. Unlike many other management books, it is based on time-proven practices and actual business applications used by companies around the globe. More Than a Minute is written by a practitioner. As president of The Ken Blanchard Companies, Holly Green worked closely with Ken, co-author of The One Minute Manager. But much has changed since that book was published...and More Than a Minute is the title today's managers desperately need. More Than a Minute is not about the theory of leading and managing. It is about the doing it in today's context.

Silber, Lee T. The wild idea club : a collaborative system to solve workplace problems, improve efficiency, and boost your bottom line.
Franklin Lakes, NJ : Career Press, c2009.
658.4036 SIL

Imagine a workplace where employees don't complain about problems but instead work together in idea-generating clubs to present positive solutions. The Wild Idea Club will help you get there there, by providing managers with an easy, step-by-step approach that harnesses the collective genius of their people to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and increase morale. In tough times like these with managers facing increasing pressure to get more done with fewer people and less money encouraging employees to work together to tackle tough issues on their own is not a luxury, but a survival tool.

Cardillo, Joe. Can I have your attention how to think fast find your focus and sharpen your concentration.
Franklin Lakes, N.J. : Career Press, c2009.
153.733 CAR

This fresh look at ancient attention skills and new science will transform your thinking about what human attention is as well as offer a guide to incorporating its insights into your daily life. Can I Have Your Attention? even presents a redefinition of attention deficit and reveals a variety of natural, non-medical tools that can significantly amp up anyone's attention!

Bobinski, Dan. Creating passion driven teams how to stop micromanaging and motivate people to top performance.
London ; New York : Network Continuum, 2009.
658.4022 BOB

Get the inside scoop on the secrets of success that motivate teams to top performance. In the matrix of workplace roles and responsibilities, managers are pivotal to corporate success. Yet a manager is often the unsung hero who must adapt to demands from all sidesand do so with little or no training, and without mentorship for the role. Learn from Dan Bobinski, who draws from 20 years of consulting experience, extensive studies of best practices, and the latest in neuroscience research. You'll learn the principles and methods top managers use to develop passionate, engaged employees who are dedicated to success.

Edited by Heather Montgomery and Nicola J. Watson. Children's literatureclassic texts and contemporary trends.
Houndmills ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan ; Milton Keynes : In association with the Open University, 2009.
809.89282 CHI

Provides students and teachers of Children's Literature with access to high quality critical material on the most widely studied classic and contemporary children's books.

Parmenter, David. Key performance indicators developing implementing and using winning KPIs.
Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, c2010.
658.4013 PAR

By exploring measures that have transformed businesses, David Parmenter has developed a methodology that is breathtaking in its simplicity and yet profound in its impact. Now in an updated and expanded Second Edition, Key Performance Indicators is a proactive guide representing a significant shift in the way KPIs are developed and used, with an abundance of implementation tools.

Leistner, Frank. Mastering organizational knowledge flow how to make knowledge sharing work.
Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2010.
658.4038 LEI

Looking at knowledge management in a holistic way, Mastering Organizational Knowledge Flow: How to Make Knowledge Sharing Work puts the proper emphasis on non-technical issues. As knowledge is deeply connected to humans, the author moves away from the often overused and therefore burned-out term knowledge management to the better-suited term knowledge flow management. Provides lessons learned and case studies from real experience. Discusses key knowledge flow components, success factors and traps, and where to start.

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