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Over the last few decades, economists and psychologists have quietly documented the many ways in which a person's IQ matters. But, research suggests that a nation's IQ matters so much more. As Garett Jones argues in Hive Mind, modest differences in national IQ can explain most cross-country inequalities. Whereas IQ scores do a moderately good job of predicting individual wages, information processing power, and brain size, a country's average score...
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The Montessori method is characterized by an emphasis on self-directed activity on the part of the child and clinical observation on the part of the teacher. It stresses the importance of adapting the child's learning environment to his or her developmental level, and of the role of physical activity in absorbing abstract concepts and practical skills. The Montessori method teaches reading via phonics and whole language, the comparative benefits of...
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In order to move toward a more egalitarian society, the American education system must be reformed to account for genetic differences between individual academic abilities.
All groups, all races, and all genders are created equal. Not all individuals are.
The Seed and the Soil is a provocative and groundbreaking discussion of human potential, a topic which, in recent times, has been corrupted by the pernicious and cynical pseudoscience of "race...
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Mundo Real 101: Guía del Estudiante es un divertido debate entre tú, el lector, y la destreza innovadora de Alcott Germany II. Mientras lees este díalogo rápido y sugerente, comprenderás cómo tomar las riendas de tu propia vida aprendiendo a hacer que eras asignaturas impopulares de la escuela trabajen para ti. "Cuanto más to eduques, menos padres tendrás en tu futuro". Una gran lectura para jóvenes adultos con aspiraciones, que contiene...
6) The Role of the Fulbright Coordinator, Faculty Associate, and Community Mentor in the Success of the
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Dr. Divine Tarla was awarded the Fulbright scholarship in 2016, which took him to Manhattan, Kansas, where he conducted research with Professors Larry Erickson, Ganga Hettiarachchi, and Lawrence Davis on phytoremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils. He got immersed in American culture through his community mentor, Bob Reader, founder and president of Flint Harvest LLC and Emerging Fields, as well as Connie Satzler, CEO of EnVisage, and Ben Claar,...
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Geology is a study of mountains and valleys, oceans and rivers, rocks and minerals, their composition, associated minerals, their Location, commercial uses, their tenor for commercial exploitation. It is also concerned with earthquake, volcanoes. Geology also helps in locating underground gold, Silver, Diamonds etc. For children, these topics may be difficult to understand, when they are young. The book includes information useful to Undergraduate...
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Are you or a loved one on the exciting journey to college? The path to higher education can be both thrilling and daunting, but fear not! "Open the Gates! Your Essential Guide to College Admissions" is here to be your trusted companion on this life-changing adventure. In this comprehensive ebook, we provide you with a treasure trove of valuable insights, expert advice, and practical tips to help you navigate the intricate world of college admissions...
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Partners on a successful team think alike!
This story tells of an adventure of a computer mouse, Togi, who goes on an adventure in the big move!
Moving is not easy, and Togi is no exception. While Togi moves from a corporate office to a home office, the reader learns about a computer mouse and its parts, functions, and how it moves. Togi, the mouse, can point, select, hover, scroll, drag-and-drop, and open and close a program on the computer....
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This book provides a non-technical but scientifically rigorous overview of climate change and the Scope of Climate Change. It is one atmosphere wrapping around the planet Earth, and our air needs tender, loving care.
The book explains the reasons for climate change, including the accumulation of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, ozone, and water vapor; these gases trap heat, resulting in a warmer Earth. It highlights the...
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Personal narrative writing has taken a backseat to other forms of writing in the classroom, such as research essays and literary analysis. Kourtney Hake and Paige Timmerman share a step-by-step, build-your-own framework that helps students excel in writing, showing how personal narrative harnesses students' natural urge to tell stories..
This book helps grades 6–12 English language arts teachers:
• Approach writing instruction in a scientific...
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The Chosen We elevates the oral histories of 105 accomplished, college-educated Black women who earned success despite experiencing reprehensible racist and sexist barriers. The central argument is that these women succeeded in and beyond college by developing a Chosen We-a community with one another. The book builds on their words and insights to offer a powerful rethinking of educational success that moves away from individualistic and competitive...
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Discover the Power in You! “Stories and Songs to Build Self-Esteem in Children: Music and Stories” can be a powerful tool to enable you to learn and grow in a positive way. Since positive thoughts lead to positive behavior, feeding your mind uplifting music can turn you into a more creative and worthwhile you! The songs and stories in this book and recording are designed to feed children's minds with positive suggestions that will enhance their...
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Shortly after Anish and his family arrive in town, he is surprised to meet a pigeon collecting coins. "That's why they call me Cash, young man," says the pigeon. The two quickly become friends, and Cash tells Anish that a squirrel is trying to steal his loot. Cash also shares the amazing story of his ancestor, Cher Ami, a hero who saved many soldiers in 1918. Anish admits that he is a little frightened because the next day is his first day at school...
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Durante el curso 2005-2006 se inicia en el primer año de Administración y Dirección de Empresas en la Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid el proyecto Piloto de implantación de nuevas estructuras y metodologías acordes con el Espacio Europeo de Educación Superior. El contenido de este libro refleja los resultados obtenidos en un proyecto de Investigación denominado Análisis, puesta en marcha y evaluación de una metodología centrada...
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L'université est marquée depuis nombre d'années par des tendances qui en accélèrent le changement. La situation est telle qu'à la demande du gouvernement, une?vaste consultation a été déployée au Québec en 2019. Il en a découlé un rapport articulé autour de trois enjeux : collaborer tous azimuts pour optimiser les apports novateurs à la société ; captiver pour réussir la formation ; orchestrer savoir et société.
Cet ouvrage...
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Michael S. McPherson is President of Macalester College. Morton Owen Schapiro is Dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California.
Student aid in higher education has recently become a hot-button issue. Parents trying to pay for their children's education, college administrators competing for students, and even President Bill Clinton, whose recently proposed tax breaks for college would change sharply the...
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