Professional Development Education

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 ...

In the New York Times bestseller that the Washington Post called "Lean In for misfits," Sophia Amoruso shares how she went from dumpster diving to founding one of the fastest-growing retailers in the world. Sophia Amoruso spent her teens hitchhiking, committing petty theft, and scrounging in...

Shift Teaching Forward showcases the ecosystem of elements that characterizes a successful job-training program. We need to prepare students to interact with others, contribute to inclusive workplaces, and become collaborators-whatever their industry or career goals. This book shows the way.

Best-selling author Rafe Esquith, the only teacher to receive the National Medal of Arts, has garnered the American Teacher Award and numerous other honors. Still teaching fifth graders in a small, leaky classroom in downtown Los Angeles, Esquith fosters a wholesome climate where character, humility, and diligence matter and support is unconditional. For his mostly poor and Hispanic students, Esquith models two maxims: Be nice and work hard, and There are no shortcuts. And his students thrive!

Brandon Sims has it all. The brain that produces million-dollar ideas, the charming personality to get what he wants, and the looks to seduce any willing bachelorette. According to his mother, the only thing that’s missing is a wife and kids, and the more time he spends with his personal assistant, Calliope, the more he agrees with her. Calliope represents everything he wants in a woman—educated, ambitious, and so damn sexy. The easiest thing for him to do would be to marry the woman of his dreams, but the hard part is convincing Calliope.

Conquer the Nursing Professional Development Certification Exam is a concise review guide designed to reinforce the knowledge and concepts commonly associated with nursing professional development practice. Organized into focused chapters, it provides practical coverage of educational planning, adult learning, instructional design, competency validation, continuing education, accreditation, leadership, project management, quality improvement, patient safety, ethics, healthcare technology, and organizational systems. The material is intended to complement broader study resources by ...

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?

Conquer the Special Education Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities 5383 Exam is a concise review guide designed to reinforce core concepts related to learning disabilities, assessment, instruction, inclusion, eligibility, and professional practice. The book is intended as a focused companion to broader coursework, training programs, and comprehensive study materials. Coverage includes typical and atypical development, cognitive processes, language development, reading disabilities, written expression, mathematics disabilities, executive functioning, social-emotional characteristics,...

Conquer the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K–6 5622 Exam is a concise study guide designed to reinforce the foundational knowledge expected of educators working with elementary-age learners. This review covers major topics related to student development, learning theory, instructional planning, classroom environments, assessment, professional responsibilities, and educational leadership. The content is organized to support efficient review of core concepts commonly associated with teacher preparation programs. The guide examines cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and ...

Conquer the Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 7–12 5624 Exam is a concise study guide designed to reinforce the core knowledge and concepts commonly associated with secondary teacher certification preparation. The guide covers major topics related to students as learners, instructional planning, classroom management, assessment, professional growth, leadership, and community engagement. The book examines learning theories, cognitive and social development, motivation, diversity, language acquisition, exceptional learners, and instructional strategies used in secondary classrooms....

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.

Discover the simple three-part self-care system that will help you stay calm in class, enjoy a good work–life balance and keep doing the job you love. Drawing on both her own 20+ years in the profession and the experiences of her many teacher friends, Michelle has developed a three-part system...

Jadie never spoke. She never laughed, or cried, or uttered any sound. Despite efforts to reach her, Jadie remained locked in her own troubled world - until one remarkable teacher persuaded her to break her self-imposed silence. Nothing in all of Torey Hayden's experience could have prepared her for the shock of what Jadie told her - a story too horrendous for Torey's professional colleagues to acknowledge.

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 ...

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? ...

What if the greatest educational resource you'll ever create is already sitting on your hard drive, bookshelf, lesson binder, sermon folder, or family photo album? Most people believe they need more content. More books. More lessons. More worksheets. More presentations. But what if the real secret isn't creating more content at all? What if the secret is learning how to transform the content you already have into powerful educational experiences that help people learn, remember, apply, and share what they've learned? In Repurposing Content for Education, author Steven Doornbos provides a ...

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.

It is estimated that over 1 billion people are currently learning English world wide. According to the British Council, as of the year 2,000 there were 750 million English as a Foreign language speakers. In addition, there were 375 million English as a Second Language speakers. The difference between the two groups amounts to English as a Foreign Language speakers using English occasionally for business or pleasure, while English as a Second Language speakers use English on a daily basis. These impressive numbers are driven by adult speakers around the world who use English to communicate ...

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 ...