The book narrates the story of how the school, founded by women pioneers of public education in a Rocky Mountain mining settlement, became the center and sustaining force of the town's community life from its beginning in the 1870s to the present day.
Many otherwise strong doctoral students get stuck at the dissertation stage, but this trusty guide takes students from the early planning phase to finishing the final draft. It contains straightforward advice for each stage of the dissertation process: selecting a chair, completing the literature review, developing a hypothesis, selecting a study sample and appropriate measures, managing and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, establishing good writing habits, and overcoming obstacles to completing the dissertation on schedule.
A Guide for Beginning Elementary Teachers: From Getting Hired to Staying Inspired
Confused about how to start on your journey as an educator? This ultimate guide to getting hired and staying inspired is a must-purchase for any beginning elementary school teacher. Donna M. Donoghue and her coauthors have done the legwork for you and provide great tips, strategies, and tactics for getting your foot in the door and beginning a successful career as an elementary school teacher.
Produced by the award-winning maranGraphics Group, Maran’s Illustrated Guide to Weight Training is a valuable resource for all readers, regardless of age or fitness level. Clear, step-by-step instructions walk the reader through each exercise from beginning to end, while photographs and illustrations show you the targeted muscles for each exercise and how to help prevent injury.
The first edition of Mentoring Beginning Teachers was named an Outstanding Academic Title by the American Library Association’s Choice magazine in 2000. The expanded second edition—packed with insights, anecdotes, and updated research—provides mentors with a road map for helping new teachers become confident, reflective educators.
