Translation Criticism- Potentials and Limitations Categories and Criteria for Translation Quality AssessmentKatharina Reiss's now classic contribution to Translation Studies, Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Übersetzungskritik: Kategorien und Kriteren für eine sachgerechte Beurteilung von Übersetzungen, first appeared in 1971. This is the first English translation of this major work, allowing students and practitioners of translation in the English-speaking world to make more extensive use of Reiss's pioneering treatment of a central theme in translation: how to develop reliable criteria for the systematic evaluation of translations.
Achieving Competence, Success and Excellence in Teaching
Measuring the ability to teach is central to government policies to raise standards in schools. 'Successful teaching' is now measured through basic technical and personal skills in the context of the National Curriculum. Teachers are labelled successes or failures based on graded OFSTED inspections. This thought-provoking book explains how different levels or qualities of teaching can be identified and achieved. It outlines the criteria for competent, successful and excellent educational practice, whilst suggesting ways of achieving the highest possible measure of excellence.
A unique resource pack for teachers using "English Explorer" and "Matura Explorer" coursebooks. Contains additional material for carrying out classes - videos, audio, scripts, module and placement tests, lesson plans, evaluation criteria, cultural activities, methodology tips, curriculum guides, answer keys, exam tasks etc.
A DVD ROM decribing the new version of oral matura exam. Contains 4 videos presenting sample exams with expert's evaluation notes, 2 videos with evaluation hints for examiners, and 4 additional official documents (exam quizz, evaluation criteria, official exam regulations, brochure about the changes in 2012 oral exam).
How to Pick a Perfect Private School offers parents a complete guide to every aspect of private schools. From military academies to country day schools, the various categories of schools are covered in detail, including: the advantages private schools offer; how to finance private school education; how to determine a child's educational needs; the criteria for evaluating a school; how to determine the financial condition of a school; and what to look for during the campus visit.
