English in Europe Today: Sociocultural and Educational Perspectives
This volume discusses several facets of English in today's multilingual Europe. It emphasizes the interdependence between cultures, languages and situations that influence its use. This interdependence is particularly relevant to European settings where English is being learned as a second language. Such learning situations constitute the core focus of the book. The volume is unique in bringing together empirical studies examining factors that promote the learning of English in Europe.
Handbook of Accessible Achievement Tests for All Students - Bridging the Gaps Between Research, Practice, and Policy
Drawing on an extensive theoretical and research base, and covering both policy concerns and test design issues, this handbook shows how to move student assessment beyond ‘universal’ standards and towards practices that genuinely enhance learning outcomes. This Handbook is an essential reference for researchers, practitioners, and graduate students in education and allied disciplines, including child and school psychology, social work, special education, learning and measurement, and education policy.
Introduction to Learning and Behavior, Third Edition
Designed to apply learning theory and principles to the presentation of learning, this text shows how learning principles work in both animals and people. Throughout the book, the authors show how the study of learning helps solve practical problems, such as improving study skills, improving relationships, raising children, and effectively stopping smoking. This book is both solidly based in research and engaging for the student. To help ensure that students understand the materials, the authors strategically include multiple opportunities for review and self-testing within the text.
Dorling Kindersley has produced an excellent series of interactive parent-assisted learning packages designed for young children, of which My First Number is one. The CD-ROM is aimed at children aged 3-5 years and is especially useful for pre-school children or those needing more practice in early learning number skills. The package has been specifically designed to give youngsters an introduction to counting and sorting, and to help them gain confidence in using a computer. The games have been developed to allow children to play them on their own, but help may be needed initially
Star Players 3Star Players is an engaging six-level series for children learning English in Primary Schools. It exposes students to natural language, providing learners with varied and exciting opportunities to develop fluency and accuracy while fostering creativity. Star Players recognizes that each child is unique and the center of his/her own learning process. Using a variety of up-to-date and solid methodologies, Star Players guarantees that students will learn English while developing their own learning styles.
