Selected as one of NPR's Best Books of 2016, this book offers superior learning tools for teachers and students, from A to Z. An explosive growth in research on how people learn has revealed many ways to improve teaching and catalyze learning at all ages. The purpose of this book is to present this new science of learning so that educators can creatively translate the science into exceptional practice. The book is highly appropriate for the preparation and professional development of teachers and college faculty, but also parents, trainers, instructional designers, psychology students, and simply curious folks interested in improving their own learning. Based on a popular Stanford University course, The ABCs of How We Learn uses a novel format that is suitable as both a textbook and a popular read. With everyday language, engaging examples, a sense of humor, and solid evidence, it describes 26 unique ways that students learn. Each chapter offers a concise and approachable breakdown of one way people learn, how it works, how we know it works, how and when to use it, and what mistakes to avoid. The book presents learning research in a way that educators can creatively translate into exceptional lessons and classroom practice. The book covers field-defining learning theories ranging from behaviorism (R is for Reward) to cognitive psychology (S is for Self-Explanation) to social psychology (O is for Observation). The chapters also introduce lesser-known theories exceptionally relevant to practice, such as arousal theory (X is for eXcitement). Together the theories, evidence, and strategies from each chapter can be combined endlessly to create original and effective learning plans and the means to know if they succeed.

Based on the empowering and beloved viral video rap by six-year-old Sam White and his dad, Bobby, as seen on The Ellen Show and more, comes a book about the many careers kids can aspire to, from A to Z! You can be an A--an architect, a B--a biochemist, a C--a computer software developer, and so much more! It's all about doing what you love and putting your heart into everything that you do. In this alphabet book of careers, the options run from A to Z! And six-year-old social media sensation Sam White and his dad, Bobby, want every kid out there to know that they can reach for the stars and make their dreams come true, whatever they want to become. Just don't be a Z--a zombie, and let the world pass you by. With dynamic and joyful art by Robert Paul Jr. accompanying Sam and Bobby's viral rap, this book will have readers celebrating the potential in everyone.

Make learning the ABCs fun! Do you want your child to learn their ABCs and 123s easily? ABC 123 is a gorgeous illustrated alphabet and number book picture book for toddlers, pre-k, and children around those ages. The adorable pictures are large and colorful and make learning simple for early and beginner readers. This children's book is perfect for early learners. Each letter is accompanied by a silly sentence that will help your child create an association with each letter. The numbers section is created to help your child to learn to count to 10. Each number has a bright and colorul picture along with a fun rhyming sentence. We all know learning your ABCs can be tough.. Learning the alphabet is no easy task! That's why this book was created. It makes learning the alphabet easy and fun. Every letter has a sentence that is memorable and fun to look at. Every picture is unique and your child will be able to form associations with each letter. Easy as ABC, 123.. Learning should be fun. Learning can be an adventure! You are encouraged to read the sentences aloud to your child while they look at the colorful pictures. Interaction is the key. You can have your child repeat the sentence aloud for added benefits! Scroll up and buy a copy today and share the magic of learning with your child!

A fun, imaginative, and boldly illustrated book that gets kids thinking about life's possibilities. A diverse group of children play-acts grown-up occupations, some familiar and others quite far-out. Dressing up in grown-up work clothes, the children try on occupations such as astronaut, artist, archaeologist, and athlete for A and ballerina, beekeeper, biochemist, and bus driver for B to zipper maker, Zumba instructor, and zen gardener for Z. The book is imaginative and joyful and sends out wonderful messages about exploring possibilities while teaching the ABC's.

Little i can't wait to meet his friends at school, but there's just one problem: he can't find his dot anywhere? Each letter offers a replacement—an acorn from Little a, a balloon from Little b, a clock from Little c—but nothing seems quite right. Adorable illustrations teach alphabet letters and sounds with a surprising and satisfying ending to Little i's search.

Photographs of everyday objects, for each letter of the alphabet.

Little Genius by flipClass is a series of high quality, engaging workbooks for Pre-schoolers/ Pre-K students. Little Genius books series for Pre-K includes all the multiple topics/concepts a child learns at this age. The books are prepared by expert teachers and experienced academicians. The books are packed with plenty of learning activities to make learning fun and interactive. 'Learning ABCs’ introduces the child to the fascinating world of English alphabet. The book starts with writing simple patterns, then complex patterns and finally moves to alphabet and related words. All concepts are also revised frequently. Learning outcomes of this workbook: a. Child will identify uppercase and lowercase letters, b. Child will be able to write uppercase and lowercase letters and c. Child will be able to identify simple objects that begin with the letters. All pages are highly illustrative to keep your child interested and engaged. These activities also help reinforce this learning in your child. Happy Learning.

Amplify your assessment literacy. Formative, data-driven, high-stakes—we all know the buzzwords surrounding educational testing. But often times we shelve our understanding of these terms because we think they are overwhelmingly complex. After all, isn’t that why we have "experts" crafting assessments? Those who care about our schools and students—teachers, administrators, policymakers, parents, citizens—will find The ABCs of Educational Testing the first accessible explanation of how and why having a fundamental understanding of educational testing is so important. Inappropriate tests are currently leading to harmful decision-making, and this book gives you everything you need to know to change that, including The purposes of tests The difference between and importance of reliability and validity How to build tests with fairness The importance of students’ affect Using a nontechnical and conversational approach, this book offers fundamental knowledge to free you from testing fogginess—all framed around practical actions you can take today to strengthen your assessment literacy for tomorrow.

The ABCs of Learning Disabilities, Second Edition, discusses major research findings on learning disabilities in children, adolescents and adults in language, memory, social skills, self-regulation, reading, mathematics, and writing, with an additional chapter on assessment. This concise primer is intended for use as an undergraduate introductory text to the field. Written with an evenness of tone, breadth, and depth, the conveys an engaging style meant to encourage the beginning student to identify the "big picture and to be interested in conceptual issues as well as research findings. - Undergraduate level text - 90% new material - Concise introduction to field - Covers current concepts like removing the IQ-performance discrepancy formula in diagnosing learning disabilities - New chapter on self-regulation and learning disabilities - Whole school approach to social skills intervention

Provides comprehensive coverage of successful translation of language learning designs utilizing ICT in practical learning contexts. Offers the latest knowledge related to research on computer-enhanced language acquisition and learning.