Student Development

Whether you’re struggling to get started, afraid of making a big decision, or clinging to a path no longer meant for you—this book is the kick in the pants you need to take the next step and go after what you want. Gutsy is your guidebook to uncovering the audacious courage within you and...

Kids are naturally curious, but when it comes to school it seems like their minds are turned off. Why is it that they can remember the smallest details from their favorite television programs, yet miss the most obvious questions on their history test? Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham has focused his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning and has a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by classroom teachers.

With so much changing so fast-accelerated by the impacts of COVID-19, the most in-demand jobs and skills of today may be obsolete by the time our youngest become adults. For kids to be ready for this new reality, they must acquire four critical "currencies" that will serve them well: credentials, competencies, connections, and cash. Author Stephanie Malia Krauss lays out what adults can do to get young people ready for the future.

Examines major myths informing American education and explores how educators can better serve students, increase college retention rates, and develop alternatives to college that don’t disadvantage students on the basis of race or income Each year, as the founding headmaster of the Boston Arts...

All across America, people are feeling squeezed-running faster and faster yet falling farther behind. The economy struggles, wars rage on, and every week brings news of another environmental disaster. Everything seems broken and people feel helpless. Despite this bleak outlook, a quiet hope is...

Now, more than ever, parents and educators need better information about the challenges facing their children, what sorts of issues to expect and when, and the warning signs to look for. You'll find the guidance you need to feel prepared and tackle obstacles to your child's wellbeing in Things Have Changed.

In this unabridged audio download of Letters from the Land of Cancer, award-winning writer Walter Wangerin Jr. offers his profound insights into the greatest challenge we face: confronting our own mortality.“Shortly after the cancer had been diagnosed I began writing letters to the members of...

التقنية التي تمنح هذا الكتاب عنوانه هي واحدة من أقوى تقنيات الإنتاجية الشخصية التي ستتعلمها على الإطلاق. في الواقع، إذا استخدمت فقط هذا التكتيك يوميًا لبقية حياتك، فستزيد إنتاجيتك بمعدل عشرة أضعاف. هذه التقنية وحدها ستجعل قراءة هذا الكتاب تعود عليك بالفوائد التي لا يمكنك تصورها.

إذا كنت مثل معظم طلاب اليوم، فأنت مشغول جدًا بالكثير من المهام والوقت قليل. وبينما تكافح للوصول إلى المستوى المطلوب، تتوالى عليك المهام الجديدة والمسئوليات كأمواج المحيط. عمليات القبول في الكليات أصبحت أكثر تنافسًا من أي وقت مضى. الدرجات الجيدة ضرورية ولكنها ليست كافية. القيادة والعمل التطوعي وإظهار مجموعة متنوعة من...

本有声书收集了当代大学生在面对社会、生活、情感時所碰到的66个问题，一一作解，协助他们更好的看清自己，更有自信走入这个烦扰却也精彩的社会……本有聲書收集了當代大學生在面對社會、生活、情感時所碰到的66個問題，一一作解，協助他們更好的看清自己，更有自信走入這個煩擾卻也精彩的社會……

The Becoming an A Student audio series aims to help individuals achieve academic success by releasing mental and physical blockages through a "hemispheric kinesiology performance trigger," which involves saying or thinking the word "relax".

Leading today's students often feels like being in a new country. The population in this new land has different attitudes (many entitled and narcissistic) and speaks a different language (emojis and social media). Attention spans are six to eight seconds. They multi-task on five screens. They often possess multiple personas on social media platforms. Understanding and connecting with this generation is often times frustrating and draining.

In the fast-paced world where knowledge is power, the ability to learn quickly and effectively is essential. "BULLET-PROOF, Memory Strategies for High School & College Students" is a guide that addresses this need. Whether you're a student aiming for academic excellence or a professional adapting to a dynamic career landscape, rapid learning is a valuable asset.

Do you dream about increased student engagement and more effective classroom management? How about reducing teacher stress and the feeling of being overwhelmed? Or leaving campus at a reasonable hour without dragging a cart full of lesson planning and papers to grade? If the answer to these questions is “Yes!” then this audiobook is for YOU! Based on current research in positive psychology and more than 15 years of “real world” experience in the classroom, this book provides a map to reduce stress, improve student behavior, and be happier in your classroom and your life.

In seinem Klassiker "Die 7 Wege zur Effektivität" liefert Stephen R. Covey Prinzipien und überzeugende Konzepte zur Steigerung der persönlichen Effektivität, die Menschen und Organisationen weltweit bis heute positiv beeinflussen. Die zentrale Botschaft des Buches: Nicht angelernte Erfolgstechniken, sondern Charakter, Kompetenz und Vertrauen führen zu einem erfüllten und erfolgreichen Leben. Das gilt in unserer heutigen volatilen Lebens- und Arbeitswelt mehr denn je.

Gifted children are typically a bit more advanced in their thinking, but they still need to be taught how to apply that intelligence towards practical goals. This is where problem-solving skills come in. This book devotes at least one chapter to that topic. Aside from that, there are gold nuggets to be found about homework dilemma’s, dealing with depressive minds or sadness, and the existential, gloomy questions that lurk in a gifted person’s mind about the far-fetched problems in the world, or even in the universe.

Powerful solution to achieve your goals, skyrocket your productivity, master in success strategy and skills! Do you often wonder why some people are successful while most others struggle in life? Do you find yourself upset in self-sabotaging thinking patterns and miss out on great opportunities? How would your life change if you know the secret of achieving goals, productivity techniques and growing faster? Success Strategy for Students is a succinct guide for students and beginners.

Career Rookie is a book for every grad, student, and 20-something who feels lost, overwhelmed, and anxious. It tackles the emotional and logistical WTF-ness of starting your career, answering questions like, What if I don't have any experience? What if I went to school for something I hated? What if I have no idea what I actually want? Should I just suck it up and settle? Because, honestly, this career thing is starting to give me an ulcer. This fresh, fun guide gives even the most lost and overwhelmed a way forward.

Anger management is a crucial skill that everyone should learn, especially during the high school years. It's all about understanding and controlling our angry emotions in a healthy way. Anger is a normal human emotion, and it's perfectly okay to feel angry at times. However, what really matters is how we handle it. If not managed properly, anger can lead to negative consequences in our personal and social lives. One essential aspect of anger management is recognizing the physical and emotional signs of anger.

Badly written but hopefully comical. Typical stories from the life of a first-year university student. This covers alcohol, food, friendship, enemies, more alcohol, and just a lot of random events that happened during my first year living at halls. Starting uni soon? Moving into halls? Or just wanting to know what life is like living away from home for the first time? This audiobook has it all. Well. Not really. I guess this could give future students a look into what life could be like. It could be used as a guide to not follow in my footsteps.

Welcome to the world of visualization where children learn to learn better, achieve more, and build confidence. What happens when the formal school years hit? Why do so many struggle in school, a place where their curiosity should be encouraged to grow? Too many children are frustrated with the basic academic subjects: reading, writing, spelling, and math. Your child may become a master of avoiding tasks, stressed or anxious or have a behavioral problem. No more.