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Breaking Through the Access Barrier: How Academic Capital Formation Can Improve Policy in Higher Education
by Edward P. St. John Shouping Hu Amy S. FisherBreaking Through the Access Barrier argues that the policies designed to address inequalities in college access are failing to address underlying issues of inequality. This book introduces academic capital formation (ACF), a groundbreaking new theory defined by family knowledge of educational options and the opportunities for pursuing them. The authors suggest focusing on intervention programs and public policy to promote improvement in academic preparation, college information, and student aid. This textbook offers: a new construct–academic capital–that integrates and draws upon existing literature on influencing access to college practical advice for better preparation and intervention real student outcomes, databases, and interviews taken from exemplary intervention programs empirical research illuminating the role of class reproduction in education and how interventions (financial, academic, and networking) can reduce student barriers quantitative and qualitative analysis of the importance and effectiveness of several major policy interventions. Written for courses on higher education policy and policy analysis, readers will find Breaking Through the Access Barrier offers valuable advice for working within new policy frameworks and reshaping the future of educational opportunities and access for under-represented students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Breaking Through the Language Barrier: Effective Strategies for Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) to Secondary School Students in Mainstream Classes
by Patricia MertinTeaching students for whom English is not their first language is a huge challenge for any educator. It is frustrating and demoralising for teachers and their students if the language barrier prevents learning and progress in the classroom. But, with ever increasing numbers of English as a Second Language (ESL) students in secondary schools - there is now a majority in international schools - teachers need to know how to overcome common problems and teach ESL students effectively. This concise and informative book provides strategies and practical advice that teachers can use every day in the classroom to help ESL students understand and get to grips with their subject. It includes advice on using the textbook, cultural differences, realistic timescales for learning, and language and grammar that is easy to understand; plus chapters on teaching specific subjects. Patricia Mertin is Mother Tongue co-ordinator at the International School of Dusseldorf and has vast experience of teaching ESL students.
Breakpoint: The Changing Marketplace for Higher Education
by Jon McGeeThe challenges facing colleges and universities today are profound and complex. Fortunately, Jon McGee is an ideal guide through this dynamic marketplace. In Breakpoint, he argues that higher education is in the midst of an extraordinary moment of demographic, economic, and cultural transition that has significant implications for how colleges understand their mission, their market, and their management. Drawing from an extensive assessment of demographic and economic trends, McGee presents a broad and integrative picture of these changes while stressing the importance of decisive campus leadership. He describes the key forces that influence higher education and provides a framework from which trustees, presidents, administrators, faculty, and policy makers can address pressing issues in the aftermath of the Great Recession.Although McGee avoids endorsing one-size-fits-all solutions, he suggests a number of concrete strategies for handling prospective students and developing pedagogical practices, curricular content and delivery, and management structures. Practical and compelling, Breakpoint will help higher education leaders make choices that advance their institutional values and serve their students and the common good for generations to come.
Breakthrough: A Sure-Fire Guide to Realizing Your Potential, Pushing Through Limitations, and Achieving Things You Didn't Know Were Possible
by David NurseDeliver innovative results like clockwork with this repeatable formula for creativity-on-demand Have you ever sat down at your desk with an impossible deadline or an insurmountable obstacle staring you directly in the face and an expectation that you’ll come up with a groundbreaking idea and solution? In Breakthrough, you’ll find a powerful framework for bringing innovation and creativity to the surface not just once, but on a regular, daily basis. In Breakthrough, bestselling author, acclaimed speaker, and life optimization coach David Nurse provides an actionable and clearly organized structure for maximizing your breakthrough ideas. Breakthrough outlines easy-to-follow steps for outperforming your potential: An accessible blueprint—backed by scientific data and years of case studies with the top athletes, entrepreneurial minds, and leaders throughout the world—to unlocking your creative potential Conclusive proof that busts the myths of the lone genius, unpredictable ‘a-ha’ lightbulb moments, and little happy accidents Ways to promote an environment and mindset in which groundbreaking new ideas can flow and occur naturally and seamlessly based on a repeatable formula A must-read for any athlete, manager, executive, or parent tasked with delivering dynamic results in a flash, Breakthrough also belongs on the bookshelves of product design professionals, marketers, and other creative types who seek to consistently exceed expectations. Breakthrough is not about going from good to great; it’s about going from great to outstanding!
Breakthrough: A Sure-Fire Guide to Realizing Your Potential, Pushing Through Limitations, and Achieving Things You Didn't Know Were Possible
by David NurseDeliver innovative results like clockwork with this repeatable formula for creativity-on-demand Have you ever sat down at your desk with an impossible deadline or an insurmountable obstacle staring you directly in the face and an expectation that you’ll come up with a groundbreaking idea and solution? In Breakthrough, you’ll find a powerful framework for bringing innovation and creativity to the surface not just once, but on a regular, daily basis. In Breakthrough, bestselling author, acclaimed speaker, and life optimization coach David Nurse provides an actionable and clearly organized structure for maximizing your breakthrough ideas. Breakthrough outlines easy-to-follow steps for outperforming your potential: An accessible blueprint—backed by scientific data and years of case studies with the top athletes, entrepreneurial minds, and leaders throughout the world—to unlocking your creative potential Conclusive proof that busts the myths of the lone genius, unpredictable ‘a-ha’ lightbulb moments, and little happy accidents Ways to promote an environment and mindset in which groundbreaking new ideas can flow and occur naturally and seamlessly based on a repeatable formula A must-read for any athlete, manager, executive, or parent tasked with delivering dynamic results in a flash, Breakthrough also belongs on the bookshelves of product design professionals, marketers, and other creative types who seek to consistently exceed expectations. Breakthrough is not about going from good to great; it’s about going from great to outstanding!
Breakthrough Arabic (Breakthrough)
by Nadira AutyWritten for those who want to converse in everyday situations in the Arab world. The spoken Arabic is represented in transliteration by a modified form of the Roman alphabet. There is however also a short writing section in each unit for those who wish to become acquainted with the Arabic script.
Breakthrough French: Activity Book Practice for Beginners (Breakthrough Language)
by Stephanie RybakPart of a series that provides reading and writing practice for adult beginners in foreign languages, this activity book provides a variety of exercises, steering clear of grammar drills. Answers are provided. The book is suitable for class use or for self-study.
Breakthrough French (Breakthrough Language)
by Stephanie RybakA complete self-study course developed for beginners looking for a practical language course to cover the needs of today's traveller. This new edition includes update background information and new design features. The book is ideal for home study or class-based courses.
Breakthrough French (Breakthrough)
by Stephanie RybakNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes.Also available for Breakthrough French level 1 are Activity Book, and Teacher's Guides and Cassettes. The course is also available on CD-Rom - Breakthrough French Interactive on CD-Rom.
Breakthrough French (Breakthrough)
by Stephanie RybakNew editions of these well received activity books have been produced to work in conjunction with the new editions of Breakthrough. The books contain a variety of imaginative and varied exercises designed to practise basic reading and writing skills, drawing on the language introduced in the coursebooks. They can be used in conjunction with Breakthrough or simply as a refresher. This Activity Book supplements the main level 1 coursebook and cassettes, which can be bought separately or in a pack. The course is also available on CD-Rom - Breakthrough French Interactive on CD-Rom. Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are also available for Breakthrough French level 1.
Breakthrough French 3 (Breakthrough)
by Jenny OllerenshawBreakthrough French 3 is part of the highly acclaimed Breakthrough Language Series and an extensively revised new edition of the best-selling Breakthrough Further French. It is designed for learners of French with a reasonable knowledge of the language (perhaps for two to three years of study whether in classes or less formally). It aims to extend the learner's vocabulary over a wide range of topics and to improve conversational and reading skills. Authentic recordings and radio excerpts teach the language as it is spoken by the French. These are backed up by carefully paced studio recordings and exercises. Many illustrations complement the user-friendly page layout. Ideal for self-study Breakthrough is also used widely in further, adult and higher education.
Breakthrough German (Breakthrough Language)
by Ruth RachA complete self-study course developed for beginners to cover the needs of travellers. It contains authentic dialogue, grammar, vocabulary and exercises, as well as information about the customs and lifestyle of the country.
Breakthrough German: Activity Book Practice for Beginners (Breakthrough Language)
by Ruth RachPart of a series that provides reading and writing practice for adult beginners in foreign languages. This book contains a variety of exercises, steering clear of grammar drills, with the aim of consolidating knowledge in an informative way. Each book is suitable for class use or self-study.
Breakthrough German (Breakthrough)
by Ruth RachNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes. Also available for Breakthrough German level 1 are a Activity Book, and Teacher's Guides and Cassettes.
Breakthrough German (Breakthrough)
by Ruth RachNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes.Also available for Breakthrough German level 1 are a Activity Book, and Teacher's Guides and Cassettes.
Breakthrough German Teacher's Resources (Breakthrough)
by Ruth RachAs a result of extensive research Macmillan have produced Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes to work in conjunction with the New Editions of Breakthrough. The notes provide support and additional resources to tutors who are using the course with a group of students. Features include: clearly set out ideas and suggestions for additional classroom activities and exercises, four pages per unit of photocopiable resources, full transcripts of the pre-recorded listening and speaking exercises. The cassettes have been produced for the classroom, taking the teacher's role into account and omitting superfluous presenter narratives. The Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are based on the main level 1 coursebook and cassettes, which can be bought separately or in a pack. Activity Books are also available for Breakthrough German level 1.N.B. Teacher's Guides and Cassettes are only available to lecturers.
Breakthrough Japanese (Breakthrough)
by Noriko TakadaThis is a practical self-study course for beginners who want to communicate in Japanese in everyday situations. It uses the Roman alphabet to facilitate learning and focuses largely on listening and speaking skills. Grammar is included but not emphasized.
Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools
by Jean Desravines Jaime Aquino Benjamin FentonBridge the achievement gap with proven strategies for student success Breakthrough Principals debunks the myth of the 'superhero' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement. Brought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You'll learn how breakthrough principals make the school's mission a real part of both strategy and practice, and set up sustainable systems that support consistent, ongoing improvement. High-impact practices are organized into five broad categories: learning and teaching, school-wide culture, aligned staff, operations and systems, and personal leadership. The primary job of school leadership is to help students succeed. It begins with first recognizing and prioritizing areas of need, then finding and implementing the most effective solutions. Whether you work in a turn around environment, or want to make a good school better, this book will give you a set of concrete practices—illustrated through examples of real principals in real schools—that have been proven to work. Discover the primary drivers of student achievement Work toward the school's vision in staffing, operations, and systems Set the tone for all relationships and practices with good leadership Closing the achievement gap is a major goal of educational leadership, and principals are forever searching for viable methods that help them better serve their students. Breakthrough Principals unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation to provide a roadmap to transformative gains.
Breakthrough Principals: A Step-by-Step Guide to Building Stronger Schools
by Jean Desravines Jaime Aquino Benjamin FentonBridge the achievement gap with proven strategies for student success Breakthrough Principals debunks the myth of the 'superhero' principal by detailing the common actions and practices of leaders at our nation's fastest-gaining public schools. Based on the authors' Transformational Leadership Framework, which they developed through in-depth study of more than 100 high-gaining, high-poverty schools, the book distills findings into a practical, action-focused plan for diagnosing school needs and implementing structures, systems and practices that accelerate student achievement. Brought to life by case studies of principals who have led dramatic gains in student achievement, the book is a how-to guide for increasing the quality of teaching and learning; improving school culture; attracting and supporting high-performing teachers; and involving parents and community to help students achieve. You'll learn how breakthrough principals make the school's mission a real part of both strategy and practice, and set up sustainable systems that support consistent, ongoing improvement. High-impact practices are organized into five broad categories: learning and teaching, school-wide culture, aligned staff, operations and systems, and personal leadership. The primary job of school leadership is to help students succeed. It begins with first recognizing and prioritizing areas of need, then finding and implementing the most effective solutions. Whether you work in a turn around environment, or want to make a good school better, this book will give you a set of concrete practices—illustrated through examples of real principals in real schools—that have been proven to work. Discover the primary drivers of student achievement Work toward the school's vision in staffing, operations, and systems Set the tone for all relationships and practices with good leadership Closing the achievement gap is a major goal of educational leadership, and principals are forever searching for viable methods that help them better serve their students. Breakthrough Principals unveils the details behind the success stories from across the nation to provide a roadmap to transformative gains.
Breakthrough Russian (Breakthrough Language)
by Halya CoynashOffers a uniquely communicative introduction to this increasingly popular language. The Russian language comes alive with location recordings from Moscow backed up by carefully paced studio recordings. Learning the Cyrillic script is an integral part of the course.
Breakthrough Spanish (Breakthrough)
by Jose Escribano Sandra TruscottNew editions of these highly successful language learning courses come as a result of extensive research into customer needs. Now full colour throughout in a smart larger format, the coursebooks give adult beginners carefully structured support in their learning of conversational language. The courses are almost entirely rewritten by the same experienced authors who wrote the originals. Other new features are: many new high quality digital recordings, four cassettes in place of three, pronunciation practice and extra practice exercises. Ideal for self-study learners these courses also lend themselves well to classroom use with new extra resources of Teacher's Notes and Teacher's Cassettes.