The book abounds with practical suggestions for developing children's knowledge and skills in various domains. It presents concisely the rationale for an ethical approach to working with young children and their families which emphasizes genuine collaboration between professionals and parents as well as involving children in their learning.
In an increasingly diverse United States, minority and low-income students of all ages struggle to fit into mainstream colleges and universities that cater predominantly to middle-income and affluent white students fresh out of high school. Anchored in a study conducted at twelve minority-serving institutions (MSIs), Educating a Diverse Nation turns a spotlight on the challenges facing nontraditional college students and highlights innovative programs and practices that are advancing students’ persistence and learning.
Educating Exceptional Children is a comprehensive survey program that introduces students to each disability category as well as covering the needs of children who are gifted and talented. The Twelfth Edition continues to focus on the strengths previous editions, providing practical applications on adapting teaching methods, curriculum, and settings, and also offering analysis of ecological factors that influence the exceptional child in and out of the classroom.
The Five-Year Party: How Colleges Have Given Up on Educating Your Child and What You Can Do About It
Colleges look much the same as they did five or ten years ago, but a lot has changed behind the scenes. While some mixture of study and play has always been part of college life, an increasing number of schools have completely abandoned the idea that students need to learn or demonstrate that they've learned.
The sparky and touching tale of a working-class student and her alcohol-fuelled tutor.
Written and Adapted by Willy Russell.
Full-cast dramatisation starring Laura Dos Santos and Bill Nighy.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
First broadcast: Saturday 08 October 2011
'Educating Rita' portrays a working-class Liverpool woman's hunger for education. It premiered in London, in 1980 and won the Society for West End Theatres (SWET) award for Best Comedy of the Year. It was made into a highly successful film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters and won the 1983 BAFTA award for Best Film.
