Student Learning

More than any other institution in the country, Georgia State has overturned the assumption that poorer students are doomed to fail. Won't Lose This Dream describes how the architects of Georgia State's success harnessed the power of evolving data technologies, a "moneyball" strategy that helped them recognize and remove the obstacles that have held poor students back. Veteran journalist Andrew Gumbel uncovers the human stories behind these innovations, tracing real students as they realize lifelong dreams of graduating from college.

From sharing a bathroom with 40 strangers to sharing lecture notes, The Naked Roommate is your behind-the-scenes look at everything you need to know about college (but never knew you needed to know). This essential, fully updated edition is packed with real-life advice on everything from making friends to managing stress.

Transitioning from high school to college is so tough. Not only are you on your own figuring out this whole adult thing, but you’re also juggling educating yourself in a system that couldn’t care less if you pass or fail. This is why I combined both of my best books for college students into one: to provide insight into the college scene from a guy who has been in your shoes, gotten spanked by a challenging curriculum, found a way to spank college back, and did it in a way that allowed me to exit college debt-free, confident, and with the job I actually wanted.

Is reading a struggle for your child? Does it cause your child stress or embarrassment? Are you confused by the mixed messages you receive from teachers and other professionals? Then this book is for you! This parent-friendly audiobook will help you understand the various causes of reading difficulties and how you can support your child. With more than 30 years of experience as a teacher, reading specialist, regional literacy coach, and administrator, Faith Borkowsky explains why so many children struggle to read and what you need to know to help your child.

Connections is a conversational English curriculum with an overview of the Bible. It is designed to be used in long-term classes lasting nine months or longer. The format is conversation-driven, and it is created to get students speaking from the first lesson.

Be a class genius and become a better student with this powerful, guided meditation program from the Sleep Learning System and world-renowned hypnotherapist, Joel Thielke. Your mind is a powerful tool, and now is the time to maximize your brain power and focus, and be the best student you can be!

As the need for speaking English becomes a worldwide necessity, the teachers of English are faced with many choices for a good curriculum. These lessons are the basic knowledge that students need to begin their acquisition of the English language. Our goal is to provide a structured textbook that can be used by teachers and students to accomplish the skills necessary to speak English as a native speaker. The lessons are designed to aid the student in the spoken language and assume they have already mastered some of the reading and writing skills taught in many schools around the world.

In our rapidly changing global environment where learning methods, styles and access vary dramatically it is increasingly necessary to stimulate conversation around drastically revolutionizing education. In You Can’t Make Fish Climb Trees: Overcoming Educational Malpractice Through Authentic Learning author and scholar Lawrence Muganga advocates for educational transformation and exposes our archaic education systems modeled for nineteenth-century Europe, which has allowed governments and administrators to structure and deliver education as if it were an assembly line.

Das macht guten Unterricht aus!Willst Du wissen, warum die Pädagogische Psychologie so facettenreich ist? Hast Du Dich schon einmal gefragt, weshalb Kinder von einem Lehrer so begeistert sind? Willst auch Du erfahren, wie Du zur kompetenten Lehrkraft wirst?Erfahre in diesem hilfreichen Ratgeber.

This comprehensive guide navigates the complexities of AI in education, equipping educators with practical strategies, real-world applications, and ethical considerations. Imagine yourself as a tech-savvy, innovative educator, transforming your students' learning experience with the positive power of Artificial Intelligence.

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.

Getting into college takes plenty of hard work, but knowing what your professors expect of you once you get there can be even more challenging. Will This Be on the Test? is the essential survival guide for high-school students making the transition to college academics. In this entertaining and informative book, Dana Johnson shares wisdom and wit gleaned from her decades of experience as an award-winning teacher in the freshman classroom - lessons that will continue to serve you long after college graduation.

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...

A memoir and a call to action, this intimate look at America’s long-standing struggle to adequately educate vulnerable children offers valuable insights for effecting change in families, communities, and nationwide. At the root of every important problem we face, from mass incarceration to...

"AI for Educators" will empower you to: 1) Navigate the ethical maze of AI with confidence and grace. 2) Prepare your students for jobs that don't even exist yet. 3) Become the cool teacher who "gets it" in the eyes of your tech-savvy students.

This book is not a textbook that shows you exactly how to do what teachers do, such as setting up your classroom-behavior system and creating engaging and motivating lessons. However, you can make a lasting impact on the lives of your students, and you never know how far that impact will reach.

You must have heard stories of people who you think earn enough money to live comfortably but still find themselves in debt, living paycheck to paycheck, or having to take loans to meet up with their expenses. If you take the steps highlighted in this audiobook, you will be well prepared for that stress-free retirement. These steps are so simple anyone can do them, even if you feel you are disorganized.

Wie sich mühelos Bestnoten schreiben lassen und wie das wirklich jedem gelingen kann, zeigt der Bestsellerautor von "Konzentriert arbeiten". Viele Schüler und Studenten glauben, dass man seinen Notendurchschnitt nur durch nächtelanges Pauken in der Bibliothek verbessern kann. Aber Cal Newport belegt, dass Einser-Schreiber nicht härter, sondern schlicht schlauer lernen.

If you want to master endocrine medications without getting lost in complex hormonal cascades, then keep reading... Are you overwhelmed trying to memorize countless endocrine medications, their effects, and critical monitoring parameters? Are you looking for a more engaging way to learn and retain vital medication information? Need a resource that makes endocrine medications actually stick in your memory? In "Endocrine Meds Made Easy," Callie Parker transforms complex hormone therapy information into memorable rhymes that stick.

Discover a Path to Success That Doesn't Start in Debt! Are you a teen or a parent of a teen worried about the financial burdens of college and uncertain career paths? "Career Planning for Teens: Your Ultimate Guide for Self-Discovery, Skill Mastery, and Future Success Without Student Loans" offers a groundbreaking approach to preparing for the future.