How can teachers develop best practice in art teaching? This fully updated third edition of Rob Barnes’ classic text blends practical ideas with sound principles of art education. Teachers and student teachers will find a range of ideas and tried and tested classroom examples; whilst for those looking for firm principles of art teaching and ‘best practice’ this book presents many important issues in art education with clarity and insight. Based on first-hand experience of teaching children, this text uses many examples from early years and primary school contexts, and tackles essential topics with realism and imagination such as: developing skills through using media how children draw encouraging artistic confidence in children producing original artwork and making use of digital imagery Rob Barnes’ unique approach encourages teachers to develop and think about art as part of a rich curriculum of learning, highlighting how it shouldn’t be taught in isolation but with purposeful links to other areas of the curriculum.
This fully illustrated new reference guide for Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3 children provides comprehensive definitions of words and concepts used in the teaching of art. Clearly worded, The Questions Dictionary of Art will shed light on what can often be a confusing vocabulary, and is fully cross-referenced. The book has been designed for both individual and group work and the layout allows teachers to photocopy the entries for mounting on to A4 card or for use in displays. Its content has been chosen to include words within the capabilities of pupils in the primary and early secondary years of schooling. All words are relevant to the teaching and learning of art in the National Curriculum. This dictionary will make a valuable addition to any classroom's collection of basic reference books and to every school's library of books on the subject of art. The dictionary can also be used for language teaching and the literacy hour and is also a useful tool for stimulating discussion.
Positive Teaching, Positive Learning offers teachers and student-teachers in training a number of practical strategies for developing and improving teaching and learning. It provides insights into very positive teacher-pupil management and learning, such as ways to increase pupil involvement and give constructive feedback from assessment. The book draws together findings about pupils' and teachers' classroom practice, and suggests how practical steps can be taken to create a positive attitude towards generating high expectations. It includes quoted material researched over five years through interviews with known effective teachers (identified by OFSTED) about the teaching strategies they use.
So you really want a world without God Then come in, look-see. Enjoy your inheritance. "You've been abandoned. Your creator has performed a Michelangelo on the human race. The wine was sour so he poured it out." So says the voice of Bane, the dark presence revealing itself to Alex when the world has been brought to its knees. "Live not by your own understanding," counters a resplendent Angel, "Trust not in your own judgement, but believe you are in the embrace of Christ our Lord." What to believe? Who to trust? So begins Alex's journey. A journey during which darkness and light reveal itself amidst a world in terminal decay. The skies above an English heartland barely move. An eternal sunset descends slowly towards a distant horizon. And nothing grows now. Life petrified, the cry of the newborn but a forgotten echo. Enter a kingdom where the remnants of humanity are judged by the Shadow Hunters, winged abominations able to penetrate the heart of man. Enter a world where the trees seep poison, where the soil under foot has turned to ash, and where enormous tidal flows render only cells of humanity intact. Into this kingdom Alex must go, his goal to find his family and reveal to them a secret he must first discover for himself. Into a brooding, ravaged world, a world that will be subject to metamorphosis and continual change until its sovereignty is finally
This is a practical guide to studying more effectively at first and higher degree levels. Primarily for students looking for more than just a basic study skills book, it blends practical ideas with sound principles to offer a readily accessible, handy guide. This third edition includes a new chapter on distance learning and updated chapters about online and computer-based learning, in addition to essential advice on: personal survival in the university setting developing a good learning attitude using ebooks, online searcher and electronic media time management, deadlines and task management essay technique and writing your dissertation small-group and seminar study. Packed with useful information and guidance, this is an indispensable read for any student in higher education.
This second edition of a classic and popular book includes new chapters, figures and colour plates. The book blends practical ideas with sound principles of art education. For the teacher or trainee-teacher looking for ideas, there are plenty of tested classroom examples. For those looking for firm principles of art teaching and 'best practice', this book presents many important issues in art education with clarity and insight. Based on first-hand experience of teaching children, the book uses many examples from the school situation. Essential topics, such as developing skills through using media, how children draw, producing original artwork, developing ideas and Art and the digital image are tackled with realism and imagination. An important feature is that these subjects are not seen in isolation but are purposefully linked with other areas of the curriculum. The author's approach should encourage teachers to develop and think about art in the National Curriculum. His writing shows a deep sympathy with children and sensitivity to the real task of teaching art to the young.
`Readers of this book will want to finish it and put the techniques into practice as soon as they can!′ - Youth in Mind `Seems excellent - I know I would want to use this book′ - Helen Bilton, Reading University `Very relevant and appropriate for all trainees and the content would provide support for the area that the trainees are most concerned with′ - Jane Warwick, University of Cambridge Classroom management is an area of genuine concern to students and NQTs. As there is only basic coverage of classroom management issues on initial training courses, new teachers often find it difficult to cope in busy classroom situations. This easy-to-read book helps you to select the right strategies for your classroom. The practical advice and points for reflection help you to think about why some strategies work and why others do not, and to decide which ones will work for you. Chapters include advice on: o behaviour management o organizing your classroom o routines, scripts and ′teacher-talk′ o positive prevention through class rules and targets o praise, rewards and sanctions o teacher ′presence′ o coping with difficult students.
Thus said the Lord of Hosts: "in those days ten men from any language of the nations shall grasp the sleeve of a Hebrew man saying: Let us go with you for we have heard that God is with you." Zechariah 8.22 Who is Jewish? Who are the Hebrews? That is what this book is all about
Sail the Seven Seas of Freedom is about changing the way you view the world and your life. The purpose of this book is showing you how to enjoy life each and every day. I will help you rediscover your core values and give you the strength to listen to your inner voice. I want you to stop living an unfulfilling deferred lifestyle and start living a happy, fun, exciting, and fulfilling lifestyle, one with complete freedom! My goal is to help you live the life of your dreams NOW by sharing how we left a normal life and began living the life of our dreams.
Many excellent books and articles have been published about log homes. Some focus on the aesthetics, style and decorating of log homes. Some focus on building methods -- from "build your own" to technical instructions. None examine the specific evaluation of log structures to build a high performance structure. This book is intended to provide industry-specific information that can serve as a solid reference for technical discussion. It can benefit presentations to code administrators or legislators to help folks understand the benefits of log building. It is intended to bolster adoption of ICC400 as the "Log Building Code" worldwide. The Peril of Log Building documents the course of action that has stymied the log home industry. It is a search for the answer that supports and explains the thermal performance of log walls. It provides a discussion of the elements of log home design and construction as established by ICC400 and why those elements are important. It includes worksheets as examples of those methods of evaluation.
A First Person Account of my Life's Journey before, during, and after serving in a Marine Recon Combat unit in Vietnam. This book will be of interests to Combat Veterans suffering from PTSD, families of PTSD Veterans and/or people diagnosed with PTSD, professionals treating PTSD patients/clients and the general public as a whole.
The Ultimate Guide to Photographing San Francisco's Most Famous Landmark It’s been called the most photographed bridge in the world, but until now there has been no book, guide or reference for photographing the Golden Gate Bridge. The Photographer’s Guide to the Golden Gate Bridge is the ideal guide for photographers of all skill levels who want to make beautiful photographs of the bridge. You’ll find detailed descriptions of over 15 locations, with tips on technique, lens choices, best times to shoot and how to deal with weather. It also includes over 25 photographs to inspire and assist you in getting the best images possible.
A Vintage Shorts selection. Becoming a first-class noticer is crucial to any creative process, but perhaps it is particularly crucial for a writer. In the era of white noise, when the ability to be present is often lost, Rob Walker’s provocations and exercises will enchant and delight, and help writers of all stripes develop an original point of view. Drawn from his gorgeous illustrated volume, The Art of Noticing, twenty selections ranging in scope from “Hunt for a feeling” to “Detect imaginary clues” make for an enjoyable cure for writer’s block, and a resource that writers of all walks of life will treasure and come to for inspiration again, and again. An ebook short.
In The Power of Black and White in Nature and Landscape Photography, author and photographer Rob Sheppard shows you that creating beautiful black-and-white images involves so much more than just removing color. He begins by discussing how the history and tradition of black-and-white photography affect you as a photographer. He then shares the key elements to making dramatic images in shades of gray—contrast in brightness or tonality, texture, pattern, and sharpness—and explains the significance of tonal contrast in defining your images. Finally, he walks you through image-processing techniques with the software of your choice, as you translate your color images into stunning black-and-white photographs. Follow along with Rob and you will: Challenge your color memory and learn to think in shades of gray and black and white Understand the range of possibilities of contrast in tone, texture, pattern, and sharpness Translate color images into beautiful black and white with Adobe Lightroom and Camera Raw, Nik Software Silver Efex Pro, Photoshop, and Photoshop Elements
For those struggling with a life of constant juggling, or simply wanting more serenity and ease, this book is a guide to a better balanced and more fulfilling life. It combines humorous anecdotes with pragmatic tips to have a less stressful and more zest by utilizing Release, Renew, and Reframe."--Page [4] of cover.
The process is described in great detail so that the making of the mirror is an enjoyable and relaxing task. Simple test methods are described so that you do not over grind the mirror but achieve the correct shape. How to simply mount the mirror in a tube is then covered in detail. The result will be a working astronomical telescope capable of viewing the Heavens. Only everyday tools are required throughout"--Page [4 of cover].
If you have not heard of emotional intelligence – or EQ – what planet have you landed from? You may be sick of people bleating on and on about EQ. But it is undoubtedly true that being intelligent is not enough to get you ahead at work anymore. You also have to be emotionally intelligent. In this savvy book, business psychologist Rob Yeung explains succinctly and accessibly the rules to behaving in an emotionally intelligent way. Far from being pure psychobabble, EQ is about finding out what makes others tick and can be highly effective. What are their hot buttons? Once you know what buttons to push, you can make people tick in ways that will help you out at work and in your career.
Losing weight and liking what you eat can go hand in hand Two books in one eBook! You diet, you lose weight, you put it back on. You start dieting again, and the same thing happens. And so it goes. Don’t blame yourself. This happens with everyone. The problem isn't with you; it's with the diets themselves. Put an end to this frustrating and unhealthy pattern with the proven method developed by nutritional scientists that uses foods people actually eat—not bland food no one can eat for an extended period or high-salt frozen meals that no one should eat, ever. A double serving of everything you need to control your weight, The Ultimate Glycemic Load Diet and Cookbook contains the information you need to get started and all the recipes you need to keep on track. This two-eBook set includes: The Glycemic-Load Diet Many diets are based on the glycemic index, but they don't distinguish between good carbohydrates from bad ones. Nor do they take into account real-life serving sizes; the GI numbers are based on lab-controlled portions. The good news is that nutritional scientists have developed the glycemic load, a powerful new tool for controlling weight allows for more of a variety of foods. In The Glycemic-Load Diet, cardiologist Dr. Rob Thompson unveils an eating and exercise plan that helps you reverse insulin resistance, allowing you to: Eat more of the foods you like Eliminate cravings for starchy foods Eat chocolate and still lose weight! Speed up your metabolism with regular, non-strenuous exercise Keep the weight off without "dieting" The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook Imagine being able to lose weight while enjoying satisfying amounts of delicious food. Now, you can prepare fabulously filling meals that actually speed up your metabolism, curb your cravings, and improve the way you look and feel. These surprisingly hearty recipes, created by bestselling cookbook author Dana Carpender, eliminate the “glucose shocks” that deplete your natural insulin—making it easy for you to lose weight without feeling deprived. Get recipes for every meal, including: Spinach Mushroom Frittata Apple Walnut Pancakes Oriental Chicken Salad Oyster Bisque Sesame Short Ribs Lemon Mustard Pork Chops Indian Lamb Skillet Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies Lemon Vanilla Cheesecake
Something for everyone no matter how big or small your project.Project Management - 101 Tips and Tools for Success helps you to become a more successful and enlightened person. It is unlikely that you will have learnt the topics on a formal course as the Tips are an accumulation of over 30 years of experience on 100's of projects. The 101 Tips have some strange titles and concepts that will possibly stretch your current beliefs, but they cover every day self help issues. Titles include Over Communicate, The Rock, Wear Red Underwear, Dreams, Using Numerology and Feng Shui, Divine Intervention, Taking Risks. The book has been written so that you can begin at any page and move around the Tips using the "See Tip" pointer at the end of each section. Whichever you choose you will potentially save yourself many hours and thousands of dollars. This must surely be a worthwhile investment and a "must read" for individuals wanting to help themselves at work or home. Life is a mystery to be lived, not a problem to be solved. This book is for you and will help you through the hard times so giving you more time for fun and laughter. "There is something for everyone no matter how big or small your project is and no matter what your experience is. A thoroughly engrossing book from a man who has seen the "Rock" on every kind of project and lived to tell the tale. A highly recommended book."- David Green Project Management, 101 Tips and Tools for Success is designed so its compact format ensures it can easily be carried in your briefcase or bag. "This book will help you through the hard times!
In this book, you will find tips to accomplish everyday tasks, save time, money and frustration by using your cell phone without having to spend hours researching, reading or mining through search engines. Get it Done! Everybody seems to be under great pressure these days to accomplish and produce more in less time. This just isn't possible without the assistance of mobile technology. You don't have to be a geek or a techie to be empowered and use your cell phone effectively. You just need a helping hand in the form of this booklet and the information iKeep It Funky provides. Consolidate your day planner, address book, and many computer programs, into the convenience of your mobile device NOW.
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