Learning sustainable development challenges

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days In Asia, we are witnessing an era where the pendulum of power seems to be swaying towards the East with the rising strength of China and India and Singapore is at the 'crossroads' between these populous nations. Although Singapore may appear to be the most westernized country in Asia, she is nevertheless a multi-cultural Asian society. Having the most open economy in the world, Singapore is plugged into the global marketplace of education and learning. The development of human capital is used as a strategic economic driver to internationalize and transform education for sustainable competitive advantage. Singapore's education system, regarded as one of the consistently best performing in the world, offers a unique opportunity to explore issues where eastern and western culture, values, beliefs, learning and knowledge systems converge, clash, and at times diverge.This book is meant to extend our knowledge on the role of `learning', often overlooked and taken for granted as the air that we breathe but which constantly transforms our lives and reshapes societies. It is the first book that deals with the dichotomy of `east' and `west' going beyond the traditional learning and education framework to other areas such as economic, socio-cultural, political, and technological dimensions that impact Singapore. It puts together key topical issues and explores the underbelly of how a small 'resourceless' independent city-state like Singapore stays ahead of the learning curve, even while facing increasingly intense global competition where the discovery and emergence of new systems for empowerment and independence and the resulting creation of new knowledge and modes of communication are challenging traditional boundaries between the virtual and real world. Features Summary In Asia, we are witnessing an era where the pendulum of power seems to be swaying towards the East with the rising strength of China and India and Singapore is at the 'crossroads' between these populous nations... Author Premkumar Publisher World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Release date 20150915 Pages 280 ISBN 981-4452-67-X ISBN 13 978-981-4452-67-0

Richmond Vale Academy offers the A-certificate “Fighting with the Poor” in St-Vincent and the Grenadines. The A-certificate is an 18 months study program, where we combine theoretical studies at the Academy and practical studies in projects, as well in the Caribbean, as in different project in Latin America. The program is a cooperation between Richmond Vale Academy, One World University and Humana People to People. The program: 6 months of studies in Richmond Vale Academy in St Vincent, study about causes and conditions of poverty, global warming, big issues of our world, health, inequality, the future of the Poor and Latin American studies. Preparations to work in the project. 6 months of service in a project in a Latin American country with Humana People to People, which is running different community development projects in Ecuador and Belize. Working with communities in those countries and continuing studies. 6 months Journal period back in the Academy, sharing experiences with the world, producing a product about your experiences, working in St Vincent communities, finalizing studies and participating in exams through distance learning at One World University. Graduation and discussions and planning the Open Future. You will live in an environment based on community. We grow our food, cook, clean and run the school as a collective. You will be engaged in learning sessions, study tasks, presentations, volunteer work, fundraising and more. As you train to become a development instructor you will be challenged to stretch your mind and understanding of the world. As you train to become a development instructor you will learn about empowering the poor to create a sustainable future. The only demands are a high school degree and a decent knowledge of the English language, as it is the language you’ll use during the time at the school. To apply for the program, send us your CV and we will contact you.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days "How Learning Works is the perfect title for this excellent book. Drawing upon new research in psychology, education, and cognitive science, the authors have demystified a complex topic into clear explanations of seven powerful learning principles. Full of great ideas and practical suggestions, all based on solid research evidence, this book is essential reading for instructors at all levels who wish to improve their students' learning." -Barbara Gross Davis, assistant vice chancellor for educational development, University of California, Berkeley, and author, Tools for Teaching "This book is a must-read for every instructor, new or experienced. Although I have been teaching for almost thirty years, as I read this book I found myself resonating with many of its ideas, and I discovered new ways of thinking about teaching." -Eugenia T. Paulus, professor of chemistry, North Hennepin Community College, and 2008 U.S. Community Colleges Professor of the Year from The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education "Thank you Carnegie Mellon for making accessible what has previously been inaccessible to those of us who are not learning scientists. Your focus on the essence of learning combined with concrete examples of the daily challenges of teaching and clear tactical strategies for faculty to consider is a welcome work. I will recommend this book to all my colleagues." -Catherine M. Casserly, senior partner, The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching "As you read about each of the seven basic learning principles in this book, you will find advice that is grounded in learning theory, based on research evidence, relevant to college teaching, and easy to understand. The authors have extensive knowledge and experience in applying the science of learning to college teaching, and they graciously share it with you in this organized and readable book." -From the Forew Features Summary * Presents a set of 7 theory- and research-based principles of learning in a clear structure and digestible format. * The seven core principles of how students learn presented in this book integrate theory with relevant examples in practice... Author Susan A. Ambrose (Author), Michael W. Bridges (Author), Michele DiPietro (Author), Marsha C. Lovett (Author), Marie K. Norman (Author), Richard E. Mayer (Foreword by) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20100426 Pages 301 ISBN 0-470-48410-1 ISBN 13 978-0-470-48410-4

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Current economic growth strategies are rapidly depleting the natural resources and eco-system services that we depend on. As many developing countries strive to eradicate poverty via economic growth, they are all encountering the consequences of global warming and dwindling levels of cheap oil, productive soils, metals, clean water supplies and forest products. If the fast-developing large-scale countries (China, India, Brazil) and small-scale countries (South Africa, Mexico, Venezuela, Poland) want to develop in the same way and to the same level as currently developed economies, they will simply be unable to find the natural resources they require to make this happen. For these developing countries, very different solutions are required. In addition, the world's population is expected to grow by three billion by 2050 and most of these people will be living in cities in Africa and Asia. Put all this together and it is clear that some radical changes are on the way. Just transitions provides a comprehensive overview of these global challenges from the perspective of a southern, developing country. Informed by the extremely difficult task of reconciling the need to eradicate poverty with the need to rebuild our eco-system services and natural resources, this book provides us with a way of thinking about the global challenges we face and the kinds of solutions that are emerging, in particular in developing economies in the Global South. To this end, the literature and case studies the book draws on are mainly from developing country contexts, although the book discusses these and the South African challenges as part of a set of global trends. None of the recent publications on sustainable development in Africa deal with eco-system services and natural resources. This is the first book that integrates development thinking and ecological concerns. What also makes the book unique is that it is not confined to a particular field of study or discipline. The conceptual language used to tell this story is drawn from complexity theory. The authors argue that complexity theory opens up the space that is needed to develop a more trans-disciplinary understanding of a set of challenges that cannot be grasped if we remain locked into traditional disciplinary modes of thinking and they thus introduce a range of topics that are rarely discussed together in a single text. There is an obvious need for a book on sustainable development that is informed primarily by the concerns, institutional settings, literatures and dynamics that prevail in the least-developed and middle-developing economies, with special reference to Africa. This book is it. Format:paperback Pages:360

(This title is available on demand: expected date of dispatch will be 4-7 working days once ordered) Better water management will be crucial if we are to meet many of the key challenges of this century - feeding the world's growing population and reducing poverty, meeting water and sanitation needs, protecting vital ecosystems, all while adapting to climate change. The approach known as Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is widely recognized as the best way forward, but is poorly understood, even within the water sector. Since a core IWRM principle is that good water management must involve the water users, the understanding and involvement of other sectors is critical for success. There is thus an urgent need for practical guidance, for both water and development professionals, based on real world examples, rather than theoretical constructs. That is what this book provides. Using case studies, the book illustrates how better water management, guided by the IWRM approach, has helped to meet a wide range of sustainable development goals. It does this by considering practical examples, looking at how IWRM has contributed, at different scales, from very local, village-level experiences to reforms at national level and beyond to cases involving trans-boundary river basins. Using these on-the-ground experiences, from both developed and developing countries in five continents, the book provides candid and practical lessons for policy-makers, donors, and water and development practitioners worldwide, looking at how IWRM principles were applied, what worked, and, equally important, what didn't work, and why. Published with the Global Water Partnership Format:Paperback Pages:250

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Discover new perspectives and recent research findings to apply to the children and families on your caseload With Movement Sciences: Transfer of Knowledge into Pediatric Therapy Practice, you will explore the motor control, learning, and development of children with movement disorders, allowing you to increase the effectiveness of intervention. This book provides cutting-edge information on motor disabilities in children--such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, or Erb's palsy--and how prehension, balance, and mobility are affected. Expert researchers and practitioners offer their findings and techniques for improving motor processes, using figures, tables, and extensive resources to help you create more effective pediatric rehabilitation programs. With this book, you will gain a better understanding of: * motor control for posture and prehension * the motor learning challenges of children with movement dysfunction * predictors of standing balance in children with cerebral palsy * the effect of environment setting on mobility methods of children with cerebral palsy * the reliability of a clinical measure of muscle extensibility in preterm and full-term newborn infants Movement Sciences: Transfer of Knowledge into Pediatric Therapy Practice will help physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other health care professionals implement motor learning concepts safely and effectively. This book also delivers practical advice for achieving the best results with a younger population by utilizing interventions that address the needs of their clients. With this guide, you will be able to determine which approaches are acceptable to the children and families in your practice, and ensure the therapy is meaningful to their daily lives. Features Summary With Movement Sciences, you will explore the motor control, learning, and development of children with movement disorders, allowing you to increase the effectiveness of pediatric therapy... Author Robert J Palisano Publisher Haworth Press Inc Release date 20041006 Pages 206 ISBN 0-7890-2560-4 ISBN 13 978-0-7890-2560-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days Our Energy Future is an introductory textbook for the study of energy production, alternative and renewable fuels, and ways to build a sustainable energy future. Jones and Mayfield explore the creation and history of fossil fuels, their impact on the environment, and how they have become critical to our society. The authors also outline how adopting sustainable biofuels will be key to the future of energy stability and discuss a number of renewable energy options and biofuel feedstocks that are replacements for petroleum-based products. Our society is consuming energy at an alarming rate, and the authors warn that continuing fuel-usage patterns could permanently damage the environment. This book emphasizes the importance of continued scientific, agricultural, and engineering development while it outlines the political and environmental challenges that will accompany a complete shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy and biomass. Our Energy Future is an accessible resource for undergraduate students studying biofuels and bioenergy. Features Summary Explores the creation and history of fossil fuels, their impact on the environment, and how they have become critical to our society. This title shows how adopting sustainable biofuels will be key to the future of energy stability and discuss a renewable energy options and biofuel feedstocks that are replacements for petroleum-based products. Author Carla S. Jones (Author), Stephen P. Mayfield (Author) Publisher University of California Press Release date 20160319 Pages 221 ISBN 0-520-27877-1 ISBN 13 978-0-520-27877-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 24 hours What can psychology offer inclusive education? Traditionally, special education has looked to psychology for many of its theoretical resources and practical strategies. While those seeking to promote more inclusive education have tended to see psychology and psychologists as part of the problem by providing a rationale for segregation. However, in practice many psychologists today are developing inclusive ways of working, and are paying attention to psychological theories that underpin inclusive education. Psychology for Inclusive Education reframes the contribution of psychology in terms of its relevance to inclusion and will show how psychological theories of learning and human development are compatible with inclusive education. Part 1 explores psychological theories relevant to understanding inclusive education and Part 2 looks at how psychology can contribute to promoting more inclusive education in practice. Chapters cover: * how psychologists can collaborate with teachers for inclusive solutions * Vygotsky's theories of learning and their significance for inclusion * the challenge of developing pedagogies for inclusion * sociocultural understandings of learning in inclusive classrooms * the role of emotion in learning and inclusion * cooperative learning and inclusion * the challenges and tensions of inclusion and high standards for schools * the practice of dynamic assessment as an inclusive alternative to IQ * social justice and inclusive psychology Bringing together a highly distinguished list of international contributors from the UK, USA and South Africa and including practising educational psychologists, this book will link theory to practice in schools and classrooms. International in focus and at the very cutting edge of the field, this is essential reading for all those interested in the development of inclusive education. Features Summary What can psychology offer inclusive education? This book reframes the contribution of psychology in terms of its relevance to inclusion and shows how psychological theories of learning and human development are compatible with inclusive education... Author Peter Hick (Editor), Ruth Kershner (Editor), Peter Farrell (Editor) Publisher Routledge Release date 20080905 Pages 184 ISBN 0-415-39050-8 ISBN 13 978-0-415-39050-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Invokes curiosity and wonder to engage all pupils through arresting source material, thought-provoking enquiry and clear, vibrant pates. Supports development of thinking skills through progressive steps in each enquiry, which gradually build understanding and support individuals' thinking. Supports development of thinking skills thorough progressive steps in each enquiry, which gradually build understanding and support individuals' thinking. Explicit and meaningful support for assessment for learning; including systematic attention to learning objectives and sharing these with pupils. Encourages and challenges pupils of al abilities through differentiated steps based on key questions of historical significance. `Extra access' and `extra challenge' support ideas are provided in the Teacher's Books. Effectively aids the teaching of literacy across the curriculum through a rich range of texts. Features Summary Builds thorough understanding and enjoyment of History through enquiry. Think Through History provides an enthralling enquiry-based approach for 11-14 year olds built around key historical issues and characters. Author Jamie Byrom (Author), Christine Counsell (Author), Michael Riley (Author), Mike Gorman (Author), Andrew Wrenn (Author) Publisher Longman Release date 19990315 Pages 128 ISBN 0-582-29500-9 ISBN 13 978-0-582-29500-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days How do we make friends? What's fun about music? What's amazing about the sea? With a strong focus on the development of reading and writing skills through interactive learning, Bright Ideas Level 3 offers extensive exam and literacy support with the benefit of innovative content and familiar topics. Using 'Big Questions' to challenge students and promote the development of 21st century skills in areas such as critical thinking, the course links the classroom with the 'real world' and encourages the sharing of ideas through communication and collaboration. The comprehensive package of integrated print and digital material challenges traditional methods of learning with exciting new resources and activities that are adaptable to all teaching situations. Features Summary Bright Ideas Level 3 provides a flexible package that ensures exam success and encourages students to develop 21st century skills through creative games and activities. Publisher Oxford UniversityPress Release date 20180614 ISBN 0-19-411110-5 ISBN 13 978-0-19-411110-2

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This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 13 working days The new Ninth Edition of Halliday, Resnick and Walker s Principles of Physics has been strategically revised to focus on engaging students, supporting critical thinking and moving students to the next level of physics understanding. Key to the Ninth Edition s support for critical thinking and development of understanding physics concepts is Jearl Walker s modern voice. Jearl Walker is both an active teacher, who understands the challenges faced in today s classroom, and a world renowned communicator of science to the general public. His Flying Circus of Physics is a cult classic among physics students and instructors and material from this book is integrated throughout the Ninth Edition to catch students attention, engage them, and encourage them to solve the underlying real world physics phenomenon and concepts, before they begin the more quantitative portion of the content or problem. Succeed with WileyPLUS This online teaching and learning environment integrates the entire digital textbook with the most effective instructor and student resources to fit every learning style. WileyPLUS industry-leading service offerings provide all the help, resources and personal support you need: * Students achieve concept mastery in a rich structured environment that s available 24/7. * Context-sensitive help in the form of direct links to the online text, hints, solutions, and tutorials - right from the online book. * Immediate feedback on self-assessment and homework with the ability to track progress. * Integrated, multi-media resources provide multiple study-paths to fit every student s learning style. Principles of Physics, 9th Edition (ISV) is available in the following parts: Principles of Physics, 9th Edition, Regular Version (Ch 1-37) ISBN 9780470524633 Principles of Physics, 9th Edition,Extended Version (Ch 1-44) ISBN 9780470561584 Principles of Physics, 9th Edition,Vol. 1 (Ch 1-20). ISBN 9780470568378 Principles of Physics, 9th Edition, Vol. 2 (Ch 21-44) ISBN 9780470568361 Features Summary The new Ninth Edition of Halliday, Resnick and Walker s Principles of Physics has been strategically revised to focus on engaging students, supporting critical thinking and moving students to the next level of physics understanding. Author David Halliday (Author), Robert Resnick (Author), Jearl Walker (Author) Publisher John Wiley & Sons Release date 20100625 Pages 752 ISBN 0-470-56836-4 ISBN 13 978-0-470-56836-1