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Showing 1 - 12 of 12 results for “michael j kaufman”
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  • Badges and Incidents

    A Transdisciplinary History of the Right to Education in America

    by Michael J. Kaufman ...
    Series series Cambridge Studies on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
    In Badges and Incidents, Michael J. Kaufman undertakes an interdisciplinary investigation of American education law and pedagogy. By weaving together the invaluable insights of law, education, history, political science, economics, psychology, and neuroscience, this book illuminates the ways in which the design of the American educational system does not reflect how human beings live and learn. It ... Read more

    $30.39 USD

  • Learning Together

    The Law, Politics, Economics, Pedagogy, and Neuroscience of Early Childhood Education

    by Michael J. Kaufman, Sherelyn R. Kaufman, Elizabeth C. Nelson ...
    This book makes a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary argument for investing in effective early childhood education programs, especially those that develop in children their proven natural capacity to construct knowledge by building meaningful relationships. Recent insights in the fields of law, policy, economics, pedagogy, and neuroscience demonstrate that these particular programs produce robust ... Read more

    $46.99 USD

  • The Pre-K Home Companion

    Learning the Importance of Early Childhood Education and Choosing the Best Program for Your Family

    by Sherelyn R. Kaufman, Michael J. Kaufman, Elizabeth C. Nelson ...
    This book is a one-stop resource for parents and families facing decisions about how to provide their children the best educational experiences before kindergarten. We know that early childhood learning experiences have a dramatic impact on the success and well-being of children, the community, and the country. Children who have positive early childhood experiences develop cognitive and socio ... Read more

    $44.59 USD

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  • How To Talk So Kids Can Learn

    by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish ...
    Series series The How To Talk Series
    The leading experts on parent-child communication show parents and teachers how to motivate kids to learn and succeed in school.Using the unique communication strategies, down-to-earth dialogues, and delightful cartoons that are the hallmark of their multimillion-copy bestseller How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish show parents and teachers ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Project-Based Homeschooling

    Mentoring Self-Directed Learners

    by Lori McWilliam Pickert ...
    Project-based homeschooling combines children's interests with long-term, deep, complex learning. This is an essential experience for children: to spend time working on something that matters to them, with the support of a dedicated mentor.This book is an introduction and guide to creating the circumstances under which children can teach themselves. It gives parents concrete tips for helping ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Letting Go (Fifth Edition)

    A Parents' Guide to Understanding the College Years

    by Karen Levin Coburn, Madge Lawrence Treeger ...
    The sixth edition of this classic parents’ guide and college orientation staple has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the realities of college today.For more than a decade, Letting Go has provided hundreds of thousands of parents with valuable insights, information, comfort, and guidance throughout the emotional and social changes of their children's college years—from the senior year ... Read more

    $10.49 USD

  • The Well-Trained Mind

    A Guide to Classical Education at Home

    by Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise ...
    Is your child getting lost in the system, becoming bored, losing his or her natural eagerness to learn? If so, it may be time to take charge of your child’s education—by doing it yourself.The Well-Trained Mind will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school—one that will train him or her to read, to ... Read more

    $27.39 USD

  • Career Coach

    A Step-by-Step Guide to Help Your Teen Find Their Life's Purpose

    by Dearbhla Kelly ...
    The tools every parent needs to help their teenager find the career of their dreamsIn Ireland, one in six students drop out of their chosen college course feeling disillusioned about their career path and uncertain about their future. This can deal a major blow to their self-esteem, not to mention the financial blow to parents who are paying the tuition fees.So whether you are a parent of ... Read more

    $7.89 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Jump-Starting Boys

    Help Your Reluctant Learner Find Success in School and Life

    by Pam Withers ...
    Everyone knows that boys are falling behind in education. Largely left out of the discussion are parents of boys, who are most aware that their bright, eager sons hit an invisible wall somewhere near fourth grade, after which they become disengaged, discouraged, and disaffected. There are dozens of books on underachieving boys, but most parents brave enough to lift one off the shelf are instantly ... Read more

    $11.49 USD

  • Your Child's Writing Life

    How to Inspire Confidence, Creativity, and Skill at Every Age

    by Pam Allyn ...
    An illuminating resource to help parents foster a love of writing in their child's life--filled with writing prompts, engaging home learning activities, and more.New educational research reveals that writing is as fundamental to a child's development as reading. But though there are books that promote literacy, no book guides parents in helping their child cultivate a love of writing. In this book ... Read more

    $17.99 USD

  • Comics to Classics

    A Guide to Books for Teens and Preteens

    by Arthea J. S. Reed ...
    For each developmental stage between the ages of 10 and 18, educator Arthea J. S. Reed provides lists of books organized by genre and carefully selected for teen appeal. In addition to a detailed bibliography, Reed focuses on the particular challenges for each age group, and highlights strategies for parents to persuade their children to read. This guide will help parents and teachers choose the ... Read more

    $5.99 USD

  • 100 Ways to Keep Your Kids in Check

    by Cookie Reeves ...
    Whether you are anticipating your new arrival or navigating through the assortment of kids you already have, this straight talk guide will hip you to Generations “Y” [Why?] and “Z” and what makes them tick. Child rearing is challenging and our kids are one click away from being smarter than us. This A to Z safari will take you and your child from labor and delivery to college, from gibberish to ... Read more

    $3.99 USD