Interpreting the modern heritage of 'Bildung' in connection to education theory, this open access volume explores non-affirmative theory of education and 'Bildung' as a language of education for the 21st century. In this 'Bildung'-centered view of education, discerning thought on knowledge and values are critical objectives of education. To…

Synthesizing the breadth of current research on the teaching and learning of writing, the third edition of this definitive handbook has more than 90% new content, reflecting the growth and dynamism of the field. Leading scholars--including many international voices--review major theories, developmental issues, and instructional approaches for…

This book presents the selected papers of the 5th International Conference on Advance in Education and Information Technology (AEIT 2024), which was held in Nagoya, Japan, 2024 January 5-7. With a worldwide increase in technology-enhanced learning in school and industry settings, there has been a progressive increase in the implementation of new…

The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners® is a core set of principles for English language teaching and learning. The 6 Principles are targets of excellence that provide teachers with the knowledge to make informed decisions to improve instruction and assessment. This second edition of "The 6 Principles for Exemplary…

This book supports teaching and learning through online discussion in higher education contexts such as universities, colleges, and polytechnics. It presents an explicit focus on popular asynchronous discussion tools and methods, with attention to disciplinary variety and key principles for successful learning-oriented discussion. It tackles the…

How children participate in democracy has shifted toward more communicative, networked, and creative models than before. In political science and political theory, however, surprisingly little is understood about what if anything children can contribute to democracy and how they would do so. Traditionally, children have been considered as mere…

Counselor educators and instructors need impactful and concise strategies to successfully integrate telemental health (TMH) concepts into an already demanding counseling curriculum. As TMH counseling continues to expand in a post-pandemic era, counselor educators and instructors are charged with the responsibility of training the next generation…

How can we move children from simply talking about things to learning to take action -- and feeling empowered to enact change? This book shows you exactly what this can look like in an elementary class setting. It details the structures and instructional strategies classroom teachers can adopt to help their children create positive outcomes for…

"Creativity for Learning" provides a comprehensive understanding of creativity's role in learning, as well as practical approaches to teaching creative thinking strategies to diverse learners. This book provides a roadmap for creating instructional practices that allow learners to go beyond knowledge acquisition. Chapters provide…

This case study utilizes 's narrative inquiry framework, Labov's narrative analysis, and indigenous methodologies to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on teaching and learning in Trinidad and Tobago. The research emphasizes the importance of employing culturally sensitive approaches to authentically represent Trinbagonian voices in…

This mixed-methods case study investigates learner engagement during pair work, focusing on four key aspects--behavioral, cognitive, emotional, and social engagement--and how these relate to task performance. The study included 60 university students (34 females, 26 males) learning English as a second language, who collaborated in pairs on a…

This book aims to broaden the teaching repertoires of pre-service and in-service early childhood teachers so they can better meet the needs of the children they teach. Covering 16 early childhood teaching strategies--ranging from traditional play-based approaches through direct teaching and technology-assisted instruction to postmodern…

This empowering guide revolutionizes the assessment process by putting students at the center. Dive into practical strategies and best practices for fostering social and emotional learning (SEL) competencies through student-centered assessments and discover how you can transform classrooms into inclusive spaces where learning thrives. Inside…

"Pose, Wobble, Flow" presents an exciting, liberatory framework for disrupting the pervasive myth that there is one set of surefire, culturally neutral best practices. In this new edition, the authors update and expand their pedagogical model to support lifelong success for teachers of all subject areas and grade levels. Providing six…

The third edition of the IPA Manual, "The Integrated Performance Assessment: Twenty Years and Counting," builds upon the original framework presented to guide instructors in designing and implementing this cutting-edge assessment in their world language classrooms. Informed by the findings of research conducted on the IPA since 2013,…