Resultados para "Fire" en Educación

Through the voices of students themselves, Fires in the Mind brings a game-changing question to teachers of adolescents: What does it take to get really good at something? Starting with what they already know and do well, teenagers from widely diverse backgrounds join a cutting-edge dialogue with adults about the development of mastery in and out of school. Their insights frame motivation, practice, and academic challenge in a new light that galvanizes more powerful learning for all.

Some dogs are afraid, or excited, or reactive. Dogs that "don't listen" and "go crazy" don't live the lives we - or they - want. Fired Up, Frantic, and Freaked Out can change that. Simple steps and an accessible, conversational tone from award-winning, internationally-known trainer Laura VanArendonk Baugh CPDT-KA KPACTP make calming the agitated dog not only possible, but pleasant. In this book you'll learn how to achieve change in short, simple training sessions of a minute or less; maximize the effects of natural brain chemistry; know when to call in medical help; and more.

Do you feel prepared to initiate and facilitate meaningful, productive dialogues about race in your classroom? Are you looking for practical strategies to engage with your students? Inspired by Frederick Douglass' abolitionist call to action, "it is not light that is needed, but fire", Matthew Kay has spent his career learning how to lead students through the most difficult race conversations. Kay not only makes the case that high school classrooms are one of the best places to have those conversations, but he also offers a method for getting them right.

Paper Belt on Fire is the unlikely account of how two outsiders with no experience in finance—a charter school principal and defrocked philosopher—start a venture capital fund to short the higher education bubble. Against the contempt of the education establishment, they discover, mentor, and back the leading lights in the next generation of dropout innovators and in the end make their investors millions. Can such a madcap strategy help renew American creativity? This story is the behind-the-scenes romp of one team that threw educational authorities into a panic.

In Quick, Invest Before Someone Fires You, Serrinea Granville shed light on the common misconceptions we have about others who have worked honestly to become financially successful, and further provides four easy steps for you to grow your financial tree. She gives valid reasons why finding an investment vehicle will chart your course in the direction you desire, and take you out of the rat race.

Every man carries two fires within him—the one that builds and the one that burns. In this world, you are not meant to escape chaos—you are meant to use it. Pain is not punishment; it is potential in disguise. When everything you built collapses into ash, you’re standing not at the end—but at the beginning of your next creation.

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"Feeder" mindset means being in control of a situation, proactive rather than reactive. It is an optimistic outlook that reframes any situation as a learning experience. Kevin Estela teaches survival skills from this feeder-based perspective, which is what separates his teaching style from other wilderness instructors. Kevin has written the quintessential guide for an outdoor enthusiast's "bucket list" of skills - how to make a fire, build a shelter, gather food, find water, use a knife correctly, and make cordage.

How would things be different, if everyone adopted learning as a way of life? Can intentional, messy, audacious learning unlock the power to live meaningfully and contribute to the world? The human capacity for learning has enormous potential, but most of us are stuck with the passive belief that learning is “a thing that happens to you.”

One of The New York Times’ 16 New Books to Watch for in March One of Publishers Weekly’s Most Anticipated Books of the Year One of Newsweek’s Most Highly Anticipated Books of The Year One of Buzzfeed’s Most Anticipated Books the Year Based on the acclaimed series—a finalist for the...

In Universities on Fire, futurist Bryan Alexander explores higher education during an age of unfolding climate crisis. Powered by real-world examples and the latest research, Alexander assesses practical responses and strategies by surveying contemporary programs and academic climate research from around the world. He establishes a model of how academic institutions may respond and offers practical pathways forward for higher education. How will the two main purposes of education—teaching and research—change as the world heats up?

The Amazon Fire HD is the latest in a long line of eReaders designed by Amazon, and it offers up far more functionality than its predecessors. That doesn’t mean the functionality is necessarily easy to find or as intuitive as it might be, however, which is where Kindle Fire HD 8 & 10 Tablet with Alexa comes into play. It offers up a complete overview of everything this complex tablet has to offer in clear, easy-to-understand language.

This easy to follow and humorous book of hard-earned wisdom will have you understanding the modern fire service, and how to navigate your way through it. It covers tough subjects to help you get through your day, and help you shine as a new firefighter, or anyone new to the emergency services field. This rookie bible is here to assist you with the day-to-day life of living with your new fire service family for the next 25 plus years.

Are you a firefighter looking to advance your career with a job promotion but feel stressed out, overwhelmed, or even confused with the entire process? The good news is that you’re not alone. Promotional tests within the fire service industry are highly stressful, remarkably competitive, and infrequent. The Promotion Playbook will guide you step by step to assessment center victory. This book reveals the unique story of one firefighter's journey to successful promotion in a very informative and easy-to-understand way.

So much effort in our early lives is spent aimed towards university, but upon arrival, we are left to fend for ourselves. While this is partly the beauty of university, there are many useful tips, tricks and guidance that the author and their cohort have prepared to help you get the most out of these precious (and expensive!) years. The author started as an underachiever at school, entering university only through sheer luck. Despite initial doubts from teachers and admissions staff, the freedom at university fostered significant personal growth, reflected throughout this book's chapters.

In The Wealth Builder, author Jeffrey P. Brown uses a typical American family to lead you through solving common financial challenges with proven, easy to follow techniques. Through example and discussion, you learn the powerful tools to gain control over your financial situation - tools that help you make sound, informed decisions that can change your life.

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, has a storied history. After the Norse discovered Iceland, they began to settle it, allying the island nation with Norway. However, as power shifted in Scandinavia, Iceland would come to be governed by Denmark for several centuries.

Are you sick of settling for average? Ready to raise the bar? The Essentialists are here to spark you into action. Ignite is your vital resource if you want to energise your life and upgrade your game. With 20 powerful, practical skills for those in need of zest and inspiration, you'll learn how to use stress to your advantage, challenge your comfort zone, set hard-hitting goals, find your purpose and much more. So, if you're ready to empower yourself and optimise your life, it's time to ignite!

This program is read by the author. NBC NATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE CORRESPONDENT AND HOST OF “ROSSEN REPORTS” ON TODAY BRINGS THE ULTIMATE HANDBOOK TO LIFE. Do you know where to take shelter in an earthquake? How to bust a lying car mechanic? Save money at the store? You’ll know now. Every...

Great teachers make great schools. They are the ones who work tirelessly to help students learn, grow and achieve, the ones who make sure parents are satisfied with their children's learning experience, and the ones who never give up. But what role do great school and district leaders play? Quite simply, they create the conditions that foster and nourish a school full of great teachers.