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Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell

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Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell

In a story of reform and backlash, Lorraine McDonnell reveals the power and the dangers of policies based on appeals to voters' values. Exploring the political struggles inspired by mass educational tests, she analyzes the design and implementation of statewide testing in California, Kentucky, and North Carolina in the 1990s. Educational reformers and political elites sought to use test results to influence teachers, students, and the public by appealing to their values about what schools should teach and offering apparently objective evidence about whether the schools were succeeding. But mass testing mobilized parents who opposed and mistrusted the use of tests, and left educators trying to mediate between angry citizens and policies the educators may not have fully supported. In the end, some testing programs were significantly altered. Yet despite the risks inherent in relying on values to change what students are taught, these tests and the educational ideologies behind them have modified classroom practice. McDonnell draws lessons from these stories for the federal No Child Left Behind act, with its sweeping directives for high-stakes testing. To read this book is to witness the unfolding drama of America's educational culture wars, and to see hope for their resolution.

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Harvard University Press

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0674040783

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Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell,M. Stephen Weatherford

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Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell,M. Stephen Weatherford

In Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy, political scientists Lorraine M. McDonnell and M. Stephen Weatherford provide an original analysis of evidence use in education policymaking to help scholars and advocates shape policy more effectively. The book shows how multiple types of evidence are combined as elected officials and their staffs work with researchers, advocates, policy entrepreneurs, and intermediary organizations to develop, create, and implement education policies. Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy offers an in-depth understanding of the political environment in which evidence is solicited and used. Two key case studies inform the book’s findings. The primary case—a major, multimethod study—examines the development and early implementation of the Common Core State Standards at the national level and in four states: California, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. A comparative case analyzes the evidence used in Congressional hearings over the twenty-year history of the Children’s Health Insurance Program. Together, the two cases illustrate the conditions under which different types of evidence are used and, in particular, how federalism, the complexity of the policy problem, and the policy’s maturity shape evidence use. McDonnell and Weatherford focus on three leverage points for strengthening the use of research evidence in education policy: integrating research findings with value-based policy ideas; designing policies with incentives for research use built into their rules and organizational structures; and training policy analysts to promote the use of research in policymaking venues.

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Harvard Education Press

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1682535185

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Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell,M. Stephen Weatherford

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Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell

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Irish Sign Language

A Cognitive Linguistic Approach

By: Lorraine (University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin) Leeson

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Irish Sign Language

A Cognitive Linguistic Approach

By: Lorraine (University of Dublin Trinity College Dublin) Leeson

As the only book of its kind, this book describes the social and historical background of this signed language and places Irish Sign Language in a world context. The Signs of Ireland corpus is used to introduce phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics.It also examines the key influences driving signed language linguistics in the past decade, including: recognition of the role of gesture; the influence of cognitive linguistics; the complexities of iconic representation in signing space; the role of simultaneous construction; and the grammar of ISL. All examples listed are drawn from the Signs of Ireland corpus, one of the largest digital corpora of a signed language in Europe, and are included on the accompanying DVD. An essential resource for sign language teachers and interpreters, students of sign linguistics, and learners of ISL in Ireland, this book offers new insights into the role of gesture, spatial models, iconicity, metaphor, and metonymy in ISL grammar, vocabulary and discourse.

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Edinburgh University Press

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0748656294

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9780748656295

Sign Language in Action

By: Jemina Napier,Lorraine Leeson

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Sign Language in Action

By: Jemina Napier,Lorraine Leeson

This book defines the notion of applied sign linguistics by drawing on data from projects that have explored sign language in action in various domains. The book gives professionals working with sign languages, signed language teachers and students, research students and their supervisors, authoritative access to current ideas and practice.

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Springer

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1137309776

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9781137309778

Instrumented Systems For Microbiological Analysis of Body Fluids

By: Lorraine S. Gall,William A. Curby

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Instrumented Systems For Microbiological Analysis of Body Fluids

By: Lorraine S. Gall,William A. Curby

It is the purpose of this monograph to set forth the theoretical rules and practical considerations as a basis for decisions, and to illustrate the application of these aspects to the design and evaluation of instrumented microbiological analysis of body fluids.

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CRC Press

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1351090631

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9781351090636

Flat Shapes, Solid Shapes

Identify and Describe Shapes

By: Lorraine Harrison

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Flat Shapes, Solid Shapes

Identify and Describe Shapes

By: Lorraine Harrison

Our first encounters with math usually come through shapes. Geometry skills are learned from an early age, and readers build upon those first geometry lessons with topics like describing objects using the names of shapes, identifying both two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes, and composing shapes. Readers are able to explore these essential concepts independently through accessible text and colorful images of both new and familiar shapes. Common two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes are introduced in this volume, which adheres to standard K.G.A.3 of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. This book should be paired with "Is It Flat or Is It Solid?" (9781477720004) from the InfoMax Math Readers Program to provide the alternative point of view on the same topic.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477716165

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9781477716168

Taxing Multinationals

Transfer Pricing and Corporate Income Taxation in North America

By: Lorraine Eden

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Taxing Multinationals

Transfer Pricing and Corporate Income Taxation in North America

By: Lorraine Eden

Eden examines how transfer pricing has been handled in different disciplines, including international business, economics, accounting, law and public policy.

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University of Toronto Press

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0802007767

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9780802007766

Those Who Can. . .Coach!

Celebrating Coaches Who Make a Difference

By: Lorraine Glennon,Roy Leavitt

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Those Who Can. . .Coach!

Celebrating Coaches Who Make a Difference

By: Lorraine Glennon,Roy Leavitt

Reminiscences from consummate sports figures, armchair athletes, and benchwarmers are collected in this inspirational tribute to coaches.

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Council Oak Books

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1885171498

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9781885171498

Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour

Suicide-focused Intervention Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals

By: Lorraine Bell

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Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour

Suicide-focused Intervention Skills for Health and Social Care Professionals

By: Lorraine Bell

Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour draws together practical and effective approaches to help individuals at risk of suicide. The book provides a framework and outlines skills for anyone working with adults who present with suicidal thoughts or intent. Part 1 introduces a basic understanding of our knowledge about suicide and UK policy; Part 2 outlines the research into the treatment of suicidality and the general principles for working in the safest possible way. Part 3 outlines ten key psychological skills in the context of evidence-based best practice. The book also discusses the role of health and social care professionals in the prevention of suicide in the context of Covid-19. The book will be a valuable addition to the resources of professionals including psychotherapists, nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, prison and probation officers, drug and alcohol workers, general practitioners and support staff in any health or social care context.

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181

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Routledge

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1000363112

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9781000363111

Materials and Interior Design

By: Lorraine Farrelly,Rachael Brown

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Materials and Interior Design

By: Lorraine Farrelly,Rachael Brown

The choice of materials is critical to the success of an interior. This book examines every aspect of the the use of materials in interior design, from initial concept and selection to visual representation and practical application. Following a brief introduction, the first five sections offer historical context and detailed guidance on selection, application, representation, communication, and sources, while the sixth and final section features case studies by international interior designers. The book includes useful step-by-step sequences, information on properties and sustainability, and a list of resources, online archives and sample libraries. It is an invaluable practical and inspirational guide for interior design students.

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Laurence King Publishing

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178067385X

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9781780673851

The State and Healthcare

Comparing OECD Countries

By: H. Rothgang,M. Cacace,Lorraine Frisina,Simone Grimmeisen,Achim Schmid,C. Wendt

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The State and Healthcare

Comparing OECD Countries

By: H. Rothgang,M. Cacace,Lorraine Frisina,Simone Grimmeisen,Achim Schmid,C. Wendt

Describes developments in healthcare systems over nearly four decades. Combining cross-sectional studies on healthcare financing, provision and policy values with in-depth country studies of Britain, Germany and the USA, this volume is a thorough examination of the convergence toward hybrid forms of healthcare systems.

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Springer

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0230292348

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9780230292345

A Theory for Indigenous Australian Health and Human Service Work

Connecting Indigenous knowledge and practice

By: Lorraine Muller

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A Theory for Indigenous Australian Health and Human Service Work

Connecting Indigenous knowledge and practice

By: Lorraine Muller

Winner of the 2015 Educational Publishing Awards Australia - Scholarly Resource Most people of European background are not aware that they see the world through the lens of the Western tradition, but for Indigenous people, it can seem like a foreign language. Indigenous ways of thinking and working are grounded in many thousands of years of oral tradition, and continue among Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people today. Lorraine Muller shows that understanding traditional holistic approaches to social and emotional wellbeing is essential for practitioners working with Indigenous clients across the human services. She explores core principles of traditional Indigenous knowledge in Australia, including relatedness, Country, circular learning, stories, and spirituality. She then shows how these principles represent a theory for Indigenous practice. A Theory for Indigenous Australian Health and Human Service Work offers a deep insight into Indigenous Australian ways of working with people, in the context of a decolonisation framework. It is an invaluable resource for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous practitioners and researchers in health, social work, community work, education and related fields. 'In today's global environment, where Indigenous Peoples continue to fight for self-determination, Muller's work is an exemplary model of Indigenous self- determination. It is bound to be a foundational model of Indigenous practice in field of health and well-being.' - Michael Hart, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Knowledges and Social Work, University of Manitoba 'Lorraine Muller's work covers some centrally important issues for those that work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and who want to understand indigenous knowledge frameworks.' - Dr Mark Wenitong, Apunipima Cape York Health Council

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1000248151

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Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell,M. Stephen Weatherford

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Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

By: Lorraine M. McDonnell,M. Stephen Weatherford

In Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy, political scientists Lorraine M. McDonnell and M. Stephen Weatherford provide an original analysis of evidence use in education policymaking to help scholars and advocates shape policy more effectively. The book shows how multiple types of evidence are combined as elected officials and their staffs work with researchers, advocates, policy entrepreneurs, and intermediary organizations to develop, create, and implement education policies. Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy offers an in-depth understanding of the political environment in which evidence is solicited and used. Two key case studies inform the book's findings. The primary case--a major, multimethod study--examines the development and early implementation of the Common Core State Standards at the national level and in four states: California, Indiana, Massachusetts, and Tennessee. A comparative case analyzes the evidence used in Congressional hearings over the twenty-year history of the Children's Health Insurance Program. Together, the two cases illustrate the conditions under which different types of evidence are used and, in particular, how federalism, the complexity of the policy problem, and the policy's maturity shape evidence use. McDonnell and Weatherford focus on three leverage points for strengthening the use of research evidence in education policy: integrating research findings with value-based policy ideas; designing policies with incentives for research use built into their rules and organizational structures; and training policy analysts to promote the use of research in policymaking venues.

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Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

Politics, Persuasion, and Educational Testing

Irish Sign Language

Irish Sign Language

Sign Language in Action

Sign Language in Action

Instrumented Systems For Microbiological Analysis of Body Fluids

Instrumented Systems For Microbiological Analysis of Body Fluids

Flat Shapes, Solid Shapes

Flat Shapes, Solid Shapes

Taxing Multinationals

Taxing Multinationals

Those Who Can. . .Coach!

Those Who Can. . .Coach!

Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour

Helping People Overcome Suicidal Thoughts, Urges and Behaviour

Materials and Interior Design

Materials and Interior Design

The State and Healthcare

The State and Healthcare

A Theory for Indigenous Australian Health and Human Service Work

A Theory for Indigenous Australian Health and Human Service Work

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

Evidence, Politics, and Education Policy

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