Professional Development Education

Have you ever had a learner who was floundering rather than thriving? We all have, and it tugs on our mentors' hearts. Have you ever wished you knew your learner's exact roadblock? Have you ever wished you knew exactly what to do to inspire your student to do the difficult work that would make all the difference? Do you wish you knew how to identify your child's genius and how to help them develop it?

A well-designed online course will not only benefit students, but will help make the experience of teaching more enjoyable for the instructor. A lot of professional Instructional Designers use the ADDIE model. ADDIE is an acronym that stands for Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, and Evaluate. This book compiles insights and methodologies from experienced digital educators and up-to-date scholarly works. It offers guidelines on the structuring of online courses, creating syllabi, and effectively guiding online learning environments, making it a valuable resource for both newcomers and ...

Careers in Student Affairs provides a comprehensive look at being a higher education administrator. Integrating perspectives from both research and practical application, this reader-friendly book addresses contemporary issues in the higher education environment that are not typically covered in the graduate curriculum but that employers expect student affairs professionals to be prepared for from their first position and beyond. Written for both new professionals and those transitioning to further levels of leadership, Careers in Student Affairs covers a broad cross section of topics that ...

What happens when the work that made experts becomes the first work a machine can do? The Ladder Starts Too High examines the quiet machinery of expertise: first drafts, observed practice, correction, repetition, judgment, and responsibility earned in measured steps. It separates AI exposure from job loss—and asks the harder question of who will learn the work when the first rung disappears. Drawing on a 150-source evidence ledger and cross-occupation analysis, Andrew Yoon Joo Lee follows the problem through customer support, software and engineering, law and accounting, medicine and ...

Artificial Intelligence in Practice: For Trainers A Safe, Practical, and Future-Ready Guide to Using AI for Training Design, Learner Engagement, Course Delivery, Assessment, Feedback, Productivity, and Responsible Professional Development Introduction Artificial intelligence is transforming how trainers design courses, prepare sessions, engage learners, develop assessments, provide feedback, and manage professional development. Artificial Intelligence in Practice: For Trainers offers clear, practical guidance for using AI as a professional training assistant—without replacing human ...

Marine Maxims is a collection of fifty principle-based leadership lessons that Thomas J. Gordon acquired commanding Marines over a career spanning three decades of service. Dealing with the complexities and challenges of the contemporary operating environment requires an internal moral compass fixed true. These maxims focus on developing inner citadels of character, moral courage, and the resilience to persevere in a contested domain where information is key. Its purpose is to provide future leaders with a professional development plan that will enable them to lead with honor.

Career Planning Shouldn’t Feel Like a Panic Attack. This Book Helps You Plan Your Future. Your teen is expected to “figure out their future” while juggling school, friends, pressure, in a world that changes before they’ve even had the chance to explore who they are. But adulthood doesn’t start at 18. It starts the moment your teen begins making choices that shape their confidence, options, and future. If your teen doesn’t learn how to explore careers, build professional skills, and choose the right education path now… will they feel prepared, or trapped in last-minute panic? ...

A dramatic and remarkable narrative of an extraordinary teacher's determination, from the author of the Sunday Times bestsellers The Tiger's Child and One Child. Torey Hayden faced six emotionally troubled kids no other teacher could handle - three recent arrivals from battle-torn Northern Ireland, badly traumatized by the horrors of war; an eleven-year-old boy, who only knew life inside an institution; an excitable girl, aggressive and sexually precocious at the age of eight; and seven-year-old Leslie, perhaps the most hopeless of all, unresponsive and unable to speak.

Nothing is more gratifying than pouring into someone else with the understanding that life is not about you as an individual. Life is about the lessons that are learned, good or bad and paying those lessons forward to uplift the next individual, generation, etc. This collaborative book is filled with different points of view and stories from a collection of sensational servant leaders that are focused on creating a safe space for those around them in an effort to support their continuous growth and success. These selfless acts are what make this world a better place and influences us to Do ...

Study for your ASWB social work licensing exam on the go! With this audio study guide from social work exam coach Jeremy Schwartz, author of Pass the LMSW Exam and LMSW Passing Score, you can review content and practice questions during gaps in your day. This volume covers human development and behavior--one of the core content areas for the ASWB master's level social work licensing exam--and includes 80 practice questions with detailed answer explanations.

The classroom is changing. AI can now plan lessons, generate materials, and handle many of the repetitive tasks that once filled a teacher’s day. But it cannot do the work that matters most. It cannot notice the quiet pause before tears. It cannot wait patiently with a child searching for the right word. It cannot build the deep trust that shapes young lives. That work still belongs to you. In I, AI: Preparing for Tomorrow’s PreK–5 Classroom, veteran educator Christian A. Dickinson offers a clear and steady path forward for teachers navigating the rise of artificial intelligence in ...

Plain Talk for Nurses™ — Premium Clinical Communication Training Clinical Communication Framework for Scope-Safe Patient Education Modern nurses are expected to educate, reassure, and communicate complex medical information — often in high-pressure situations where patients feel anxious or overwhelmed. Plain Talk for Nurses™ introduces a practical clinical communication framework designed to help nurses translate medical terminology clearly, maintain professional boundaries, and reduce emotional escalation during patient interactions. As patient portals and instant access to medical...

In Smart Teaching Stronger Learning, renowned cognitive scientists from around the world share innovative teaching strategies that significantly transform student learning. This approachable resource distills key principles from the science of learning, with concise chapters and real-world examples for busy educators and leaders in K–12, higher education, and beyond. Enrich your pedagogy, professional growth, and knowledge of the newest findings in educational psychology with down-to-earth tips straight from the source: cognitive scientists who are also classroom teachers. Learn how you ...

One of the most difficult jobs for parents, coaches and players is being able to take a promising junior tennis career and manage the transition of the player into the professional game. This book from David Sammel, author of "Locker Room Power", is a mini guide for parents who need guidance and want to know the options available to them. It gives candid advice about the circuit, agents and college tennis. There is practical advice on how to put together a good tournament schedule, how much money is needed and what level needs to be reached to make a living. David has lived and breathed ...

Bloomsbury presents The Hundred Languages of Children, edited by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman, read by Christopher Ragland. Why does the city of Reggio Emilia in northern Italy feature one of the best public systems of early education in the world? This book documents the...

When the lessons of the battlefield are lost, they are paid for again in blood. The United States Army has long been defined by its ability to fight, adapt, and win. Less visible, but equally decisive, is how it thinks, learns, and remembers. Professional military writing stands at the center of that process. It captures experience, challenges assumptions, and transforms hard-earned lessons into shared knowledge that shapes future leaders. Professional Military Writing: How the Army Thinks, Learns, and Remembers examines the evolution of writing as a core function of the profession of arms....

AI can produce an answer in seconds. Education still has to form the person who can understand it, question it, verify it, and use it responsibly. Teaching Beyond the Machine examines one of the defining challenges of modern education: how can teachers and schools use artificial intelligence without confusing polished output with genuine learning? Grounded in educational psychology, learning science, language development, AI literacy, and emerging research on generative AI, Jean R. Lainé, Ph.D., offers a human-centered framework for educators who want to benefit from AI without ...

Are you self-aware, rational, and pragmatic, yet still unable to achieve the results you want in your management, business or career? Success in business doesn’t solely depend on diligent planning, executing and ‘doing’. The ‘human factor’ plays a vital role in accomplishment and prosperity. As an executive or a business owner, your success depends first and foremost on your mental conduct. It’s not enough to learn tactical methods and techniques, or plan a strategy; in order to succeed in today’s competitive reality, you must first tackle your mental side and reprogram your ...

In The Diary of a West Point Cadet, by Captain Preston Pysh, the author teaches essential West Point leadership through the most fun and unique reading of any book in its class. Each intriguing firsthand account of Preston's top 12 enthralling and hilarious stories from attending West Point, will capture your interest and imagination. The stories walk the reader down a personal journey many outsiders never see behind the thick stoney walls.

Stop Chasing Retention and Start Building Success. Teacher turnover is expensive—not just in a vague, theoretical sense, but as a real, line-item drain on your school district’s budget. Every time a talented educator walks out the door, it costs your district between $10,000 and $20,000 in recruiting, onboarding, and productivity gaps. While most districts react with signing bonuses and exit interviews, the "revolving door" continues to spin. Why? Because these methods address the symptoms of burnout rather than the root cause of the problem. In Teacher Success System, veteran education...