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1	Religions of the world more books like this by Lewis M Hopfe add to wishlist Conceived for students with little or no background in the academic study of religions, Religions of the World offers the most broad coverage of world religions supported by primary source documents, coverage of religions as they exist today, and integrated media resources. In preparing the eleventh edition of Religions of the World, Mark ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.00! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Teachers' Understandng Fundamental Mathematics in China and the United States more books like this by Liping Ma add to wishlist International studies of mathematics achievement find that students in some Asian countries, such as Japan and China, consistently outperform their counterparts in the United States. Researchers have described various factors that contribute to this "learning gap" (such as differences in cultural contexts, school organization, amount of time spent ... see all copies from $20.25! new only from $25.00! \| first editions \| SVS
3	Exploring the Religions of Our World more books like this by Nancy Clemmons add to wishlist Online Resources Include: - Activity Sheets - PowerPoint Presentations - Links of Interest - Maps - Interactive Crossword Puzzles - Short Lesson Plans - Sample Chapters - Access to Teacher-Only Test Files & More! - Sign up for the Religious Education Newsletter by Sending an email to kwelde@nd.edu. You can view previous issues by going to www ... see all copies from $2.45! new only from $17.35! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric more books like this by Miriam Joseph (Sister), Marguerite McGlinn (Editor), Miriam add to wishlist Opening the door for beginners who seek a thorough grounding in the first arts of human understanding, this book explains the nature of logic, grammar, and rhetoric - the three of the seven liberal arts - and how they relate to one another. In Renaissance universities, the trivium (literally, the crossing of three part way) formed the essence of ... see all copies from $6.29! new only from $10.99! \| SVS
5	Studying Religion: An Introduction Through Cases more books like this by Gary E Kessler add to wishlist Through the use of thought-provoking case studies, summaries, and review questions, this introductory level text shows students how to engage in the "academic" study of religion and helps instructors address some of the typical problems they encounter when introducing students to the study of religion. Kessler guides students through an unbiased ... see all copies from $2.94! new only from $9.35! \| SVS
6	The Teaching Gap: Best Ideas from the World's Teachers for Improving Education in the Classroom more books like this by James W Stigler, James Hiebert add to wishlist Ten years after its first publication, "The Teaching Gap" is now in paperback for the first time, and updated with a new Preface and Afterword. Written in clear, jargon-free prose, this book is for teachers, school administrators, policy makers, politicians, and concerned parents.--"Library Journal." see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.00! \| SVS
7	Learning Gap: Why Our Schools Are Failing and What We Can Learn from Japanese and Chinese Educ more books like this by Harold W Stevenson, James W Stigler add to wishlist Compares United States elementary education practices with those in Asia and comes to some surprising conclusions. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Comparative Education: Exploring Issues in International Context more books like this by Patricia K Kubow, Paul R Fossum add to wishlist This is a core text for graduate-level Comparative Education courses. With its cross-cultural, isues-oriented approach, Comparative Education introduces K-12 educational systems worldwide. Readers are invited to consider current educational issues both at home and abroad, while developing global perspectives and skills of comparative inquiry to ... see all copies from $2.92! new only from $42.50! \| SVS
9	Appropriate Methodology and Social Context more books like this by Dr. Adrian Holliday add to wishlist The methodology of English language education has been developed mainly in the English-speaking countries of 'the west' and does not always fit the needs of the rest of the world. Appropriate Methodology and Social Context investigates this state of affairs by looking at the wider social context of what happens between teachers and students. It ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $4.50! \| SVS
10	AAUP Policy Documents and Reports more books like this by American Association of University Professors add to wishlist For more than ninety years, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) has been engaged in developing standards for sound academic practice and in working for the acceptance of these standards by the community of higher education. The Association has long been viewed as the authoritative voice of the academic profession in this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.94! \| SVS
11 view cover	Using Multiethnic Literature in the K-8 Classroom more books like this by Violet J. Harris (Editor) add to wishlist see all copies from $11.69! new only from $79.95!
12 view cover	A Black and White Case: How Affirmative Action Survived Its Greatest Legal Challenge more books like this by Greg Stohr add to wishlist Stohr's compelling narrative unveils the drama behind the controversial affirmative action lawsuits and sheds new light during the election season on the White House's role in the Supreme Court's decision. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $9.33! \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Learning in the Global Era: International Perspectives on Globalization and Education more books like this by Marcelo M Suarez-Orozco (Editor) add to wishlist An international gathering of leading scholars, policymakers, and educators takes on some of the most difficult and controversial issues of our time in this groundbreaking exploration of how globalization is affecting education around the world. The contributors, drawing from innovative research in both the social sciences and the neurosciences, ... see all copies from $12.45! new only from $16.20! \| SVS
14 view cover	The Patriot's Handbook: A Citizenship Primer for a New Generation of Americans more books like this by George Grant add to wishlist A concise introduction to the ideas, events and personalities of American freedom, "The Patriot's Handbook" is a valuable resource for anyone who wishes to understand the nation's identity as it has developed from its founding until now. Included are key documents, speeches, poems, songs, and profiles of the Presidents and many of the leaders who ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.77! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Comparative Education, Terrorism and Human Security: From Critical Pedagogy to Peacebuilding? more books like this by Wayne C Nelles add to wishlist Policy decisions in education have changed drastically as a result of the recent threats to our international and national security. In this timely and compelling collection, contributors discuss the significance of policy decisions on education systems, and argue that all forms of violence, including terrorism, are often reproduced through ... see all copies from $39.95! new only from $67.60! \| SVS
16 view cover	Comparative and International Education: An Introduction to Theory, Method, and Practice more books like this by David Phillips, Michele Schweisfurth add to wishlist This is a new affordable paperback combining introductory coverage of both 'comparative' and 'international' education for Masters and PhD students.With a foreword by Professor Erwin H. Epstein, a unique introduction to this important field, providing a comprehensive overview of the key themes, including: defining comparative and international ... see all copies from $45.57! new only from $45.57!
17 view cover	Diversity and Citizenship Education: Global Perspectives more books like this by James A Banks (Editor) add to wishlist The increasing ethnic, racial, cultural, religious, and language diversity in nations throughout the world is forcing educators and policy-makers to rethink existing notions of citizenship and nationality. To experience cultural democracy and freedom, a nation must be unified around a set of democratic values such as justice and equality that ... see all copies from $13.21! new only from $25.12! \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Comparative Education: The Dialectic of the Global and the Local more books like this by Robert F Arnove add to wishlist Comparative Education examines the common problems facing education systems around the world as the result of global economic, social, and cultural forces. Issues related to the governance, financing, provision, processes, and outcomes of education systems for differently situated social groups are described and analyzed in specific regional, ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $41.25! \| SVS
19 view cover	70 Wonderful Family Poems: A Delightful Collection of Fun-To-Read Rhyming Poems with an Easy-To-Use Lesson Plan for Teaching the Top 35 Word Families more books like this by Jennifer Wilen (Compiled by), Beth Handa (Compiled by) add to wishlist Uses poetry to reinforce common spelling patterns. see all copies from $7.96! new only from $7.96! \| SVS
20 view cover	Raising Multilingual Children: Foreign Language Acquisition and Children more books like this by Tracey Tokuhama-Espinosa add to wishlist This volume elucidates how children learn foreign languages and when they can do so with the best results. Contemporary studies in linguistics, neurology, education, and psychology are evaluated and the findings presented in "recipe" format. see all copies from $72.95! new only from $77.12! \| SVS
21 view cover	Schooling Around the World: Debates, Challenges, and Practices more books like this by Kas Mazurek, Margret A Winzer add to wishlist Written in a comprehensive, narrative style, Schooling Around the World acquaints students with the major debates, practices, and challenges facing teachers throughout the world today. Drawn from first-hand experience and knowledge, the authors include the latest, most up-to-date viewpoints on comparative and international education. Designed to ... see all copies from $82.20! new only from $84.03!
22 view cover	Knowing and Teaching Elementary Mathematics: Teachers' Understanding of Fundamental Mathematics in China and the United States more books like this by Liping Ma add to wishlist International studies of mathematics achievement find that students in some Asian countries, such as Japan and China, consistently outperform their counterparts in the United States. Researchers have described various factors that contribute to this "learning gap" (such as differences in cultural contexts, school organization, amount of time spent ... see all copies from $47.45! new only from $55.11!
23	The Mystery Teachings in World Religions more books like this by Florice Tanner add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! first editions
24 view cover	Rebels in White Gloves: Coming of Age with the Wellesley Class of '69 more books like this by Miriam Horn add to wishlist This real-life "Heidi Chronicles" examines the cultural touchstones of "Hillary's Class"--the first group to test-drive the new rules of femininity, sexuality, and lifestyle choices--and what they reveal about our nation's changing values, society, and soul. of photos. NPR sponsorship. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Empowering Discipline: An Approach That Works with At-Risk Students more books like this by Vicki Phillips add to wishlist see all copies from $10.00! new only from $17.95!

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