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Author(s): Michael Slattery, KRISTI ARGENBRIGHT
Exercises in Environmental Science contains 11 laboratory and field exercises that include both hands-on and data analysis labs to help students develop a range of skills in the environmental sciences. The manual is designed for use in an introductory course in environmental science and covers material that is digestible by both the non-science and beginning science student.
Author(s): Jennifer Chambers, Anna Lori Hollen
Becoming a Culturally Competent Educator provides educators with a step-by-step guide to cultural competency in education. What does that look like? Being able to understand, communicate, and interact with people from various cultures. It covers Cultural Identities, Avoiding/Overcoming Bias, Inclusive Language, Intercultural Communication, Culturally Inclusive and Responsive Instructional Strategies, and much more!
Author(s): Lynda Fote, Mary Ann Joseph
Together Lynda Fote and MaryAnn Joseph have more than 90 years in education. Lynda worked as a general and special education teacher in New Jersey and New York before spending 18 years as a Learning Disabilities Consultant. For the last 21 years she has been a consultant, working with teachers through the state of New Jersey to design lessons to meet the needs of all their students. MaryAnn is a National Board certified teacher and has taught in Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, California, Georgia, Hawaii.
Author(s): James Raymondo
Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences presents a basic understanding of statistical analysis, by incorporating real-world examples and exposing readers to current technology.
Designed for students in all the disciplines of the behavioral sciences, Statistical Analysis in the Behavioral Sciences gives the reader a far better understanding of what statistics is, what the statistical procedures really mean, and just as importantly, what they do not mean.
Author(s): Angela Vaughan, Brett Wilkinson
Educational Psychology for Learners is the ideal text for First-Year Seminar programs that recognize the need for first-time college students to engage in rigorous intellectual discussion based on theory and current research as a means to support students’ academic growth, personal development and integration into the scholarly community. In addition to the relevant theories and research, there is an emphasis on the application of key psychological concepts such as motivation, knowledge acquisition, and self-regulation directly into their educational experiences i
Author(s): Paul Gannon
Human society has never before faced challenges like the present. Population has more than doubled since 1970; currently over 7 billion and growing fast. Much of this growth occurs in regions with developing infrastructure, placing increasing demands on natural resources and taxing ecosystem services. Coupled with continued growth in more developed, and more demanding regions, global energy consumption is projected to increase nearly three-fold by mid-century.
Author(s): Marlene F Blumin, JANINE LYNN NIERODA
In writing It’s All About Choices, Marlene Blumin’s goals were simple:
Author(s): Elizabeth Jordan
Small Footprint Big Impact is an accessible, user-friendly, resource for non-majors who are interested in examining environmental problems and solutions. The book accelerates major environmental issues to the forefront of discussion and offers insight that enables students to think critically and make informed decisions about such issues. It comprehensively and candidly examines issues from both a scientific and social justice standpoint. Students learn the impact of human consumption and lifestyle on the planet, and who bears the brunt of it.
Author(s): Chad Littleton, Tiffany Mitchell, Timothy Parker, Jean Paul Vaudreuil
With a combined total of over forty years teaching writing courses and over thirty-five years in the business and nonprofit worlds, authors Littleton, Mitchell, Parker, and Vaudreuil bring you an interactive textbook to help you reach your full potential for professional writing. The Write Path is designed to give you the tools you need to communicate effectively, thoroughly, and confidently.
