• Which causal patterns are involved in mental processes? • On what mechanisms does the self-organisation of cognitive structure rest? • Can a naturalistic view account for the basic resources of intentionality, while avoiding the objections to reductive materialism? By considering the developmental, phenomenological and biological aspects linking mind and causality, this volume offers a state-of-the art theoretical proposal emphasising the fine-tuning of cognition with the complexity of bodily dynamics.
Science does not exist in a vacuum and, therefore, shouldn't be taught that way. In that spirit, Activities Linking Science With Math, 5-8, is a hands-on guide for preservice and inservice elementary and middle school teachers who want to connect science instruction with other areas of studyincluding visual arts, social sciences, language arts, and especially math.
A groundbreaking integrated approach to reading assessment that addresses each child's unique Learning Profile
Fifteen to twenty percent of our nation's children have reading difficulties. Educational evalua-tors must be able to use progress monitoring and diagnostic tools effectively to identify students who may be at risk, evaluate the effectiveness of school-wide reading programs, and suggest interventions that will improve reading skills. Written from a strengths-based perspective, Reading Assessment: Linking Language, Literacy, and Cognition is the first book of its kind to present a research-based, integrated review of reading, cognition, and oral language testing and assessment.
Science does not exist in a vacuum and, therefore, shouldn't be taught that way. In that spirit, Activities Linking Science with Mathematics, K-4 is a hands-on guide for preservice and inservice elementary school teachers who want to connect science instruction with other areas of study including visual arts, social sciences, language arts, and especially math. The 20 discovery-based and academically rigorous activities provided in this volume enrich students awareness of the world around them, encourage their natural curiosity, and promote the development of their problem-solving skills.
This edition offers a wide range of materials for different levels and ages. For younger children, you wil find new attractive ideas to introduce and practise vocabulary related to clothing in an entertaining way and several sugestions to make creative gifts to celebrate Child´s day. Likewise, for students al higher levelsm you will find activities that will help them become better readers and writers through the effective use of linking words. Tips to work with authentic songs and several suggestions to use newspapers in the class round up this issue.
