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In this revolutionary book, a renowned computer scientist explains the importance of teaching children the basics of computing and how it can prepare them to succeed in the ever-evolving tech world. Computers have completely changed the way we teach children. We have Mindstorms to thank for that. In this book, pioneering computer scientist Seymour Papert uses the invention of LOGO, the first child-friendly programming language, to make the case for the value of teaching children with computers. Papert argues that children are more than capable of mastering computers, and that teaching computational processes like de-bugging in the classroom can change the way we learn everything else. He also shows that schools saturated with technology can actually improve socialization and interaction among students and between students and teachers. Technology changes every day, but the basic ways that computers can help us learn remain. For thousands of teachers and parents who have sought creative ways to help children learn with computers, Mindstorms is their bible.
Many new or expecting Christian parents have no idea what to think about the birth process or early baby care. Even worse, they do not know how God's Word can aid them in this early stage of training. The four main sections are: Family, Expecting, Arrival and Routines. We (Paul & Linda) wrote this book from our personal experiences in birthing, raising, and providing early training for our eight children. We hope the advice found in this book will give each of you a great beginning! In this book you will find biblical principles integrated with practical advice specifically geared toward expecting parents or those engaged in baby care. Each chapter's study questions are appropriate for a couple's discussion or in a small group.
During their school years, your child will have many teachers. Many will have a great impact on their lives, but all of them will come and go. Only you, the parents, are there for the duration. And that makes you the most consistent and important person in your child's educational journey. Your willingness to get involved on a daily or regular basis, even before your child starts school, can have a long-term impact on your child's academic confidence. In Challenge Your Child, Kevin Smith provides a powerful teaching technique designed to help parents take an active role in their child's education. Designed to be used with children of all ages, the book will teach you how to assess what your child knows or needs to learn, and then provide you with a series of techniques to increase your child's knowledge and understanding of any topic you choose.
Children: The Challenge gives the key to parents who seek to build trust and love in their families, and raise happier, healthier, and better behaved children. Based on a lifetime of experience with children—their problems, their delights, their challenges—Dr. Rudolf Dreikurs, one of America’s foremost child psychiatrists presents an easy-to-follow program that teaches parents how to cope with the common childhood problems that occur from toddler years through early adolescence. This warm and reassuring reference helps parents to understand their children’s actions better, giving them the guidance necessary to discipline lovingly and effectively, all while fostering a healthy environment in which children will grow and develop into successful teenagers and adults.
Children are already learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their early years. This provides a critical foundation for lifelong progress, and the adults who provide for the care and the education of young children bear a great responsibility for their health, development, and learning. Despite the fact that they share the same objective - to nurture young children and secure their future success - the various practitioners who contribute to the care and the education of children from birth through age 8 are not acknowledged as a workforce unified by the common knowledge and competencies needed to do their jobs well. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 explores the science of child development, particularly looking at implications for the professionals who work with children. This report examines the current capacities and practices of the workforce, the settings in which they work, the policies and infrastructure that set qualifications and provide professional learning, and the government agencies and other funders who support and oversee these systems. This book then makes recommendations to improve the quality of professional practice and the practice environment for care and education professionals. These detailed recommendations create a blueprint for action that builds on a unifying foundation of child development and early learning, shared knowledge and competencies for care and education professionals, and principles for effective professional learning. Young children thrive and learn best when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development and learning and are responsive to their individual progress. Transforming the Workforce for Children Birth Through Age 8 offers guidance on system changes to improve the quality of professional practice, specific actions to improve professional learning systems and workforce development, and research to continue to build the knowledge base in ways that will directly advance and inform future actions. The recommendations of this book provide an opportunity to improve the quality of the care and the education that children receive, and ultimately improve outcomes for children.
The idea is simple. God is the Designer. Parent His way. We are not experts or perfect parents. We are humbled by our past failures, but we know by experience that applying God's principles to family life will restore any family to its glorious design. Principles and Practices of Biblical Parenting explains not only what God says about raising a godly family, but why those principles from God's Word work. From their experiences in raising eight children, Paul and Linda explain biblical principles and practical advice on key issues including: Understand parenting goals Set and implement standards Train toddlers Develop self-control Advice to win back your teen's heart Restore your relationships with your children. God wants you to succeed in raising a wonderful, godly family
Challenging Learning includes some of the most up-to-date and impressive research on teaching and learning, covering Feedback, Application, Challenge, Thinking, and Self esteem. These are supported by lesson plans and effective teaching strategies including the Teaching Target, Learning Challenge and ASK models.
Ending therapy in an appropriate and meaningful way is especially important in work with children and adolescents, yet the topic is often overlooked in clinical training. From leading child clinicians, this much-needed book examines the termination process/m-/both for brief and longer-term encounters/m-/and offers practical guidance illustrated with vivid case material. Tools are provided for helping children and families understand termination and work through associated feelings of loss and grief. Challenges in creating positive endings to therapy with children who have experienced trauma and adversity are given particular attention. Several reproducible forms can be downloaded and printed from the companion website in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. This e-book edition features nine full-color figures. (Figures will appear in black and white on black-and-white e-readers).
“Ellen Galinsky—already the go-to person on interaction between families and the workplace—draws on fresh research to explain what we ought to be teaching our children. This is must-reading for everyone who cares about America’s fate in the 21st century.” — Judy Woodruff, Senior Correspondent for The PBS NewsHour Families and Work Institute President Ellen Galinsky (Ask the Children, The Six Stages of Parenthood) presents a book of groundbreaking advice based on the latest research on child development.
