Bøger af David Hopkins

There is a paradox at the heart of contemporary school improvement and system change in education. Why is it that despite the phenomenal increase in our recent knowledge about what works in schooling, standards still lag behind expectations and school level performance is far too variable? Unleashing Greatness addresses this paradox and concludes that, unless we focus unrelentingly on the quality of teaching in both our small and large-scale reform efforts, current practice will never meet society's expectations. Unleashing Greatness is a compilation of David Hopkins' writing into one concise manual to provide an eight-step strategy for unleashing greatness. Introducing a rational and conceptual framework for pedagogic improvement that has the potential for generating an increasingly specific language for teaching and learning, this book significantly aids consistency and precision in the quest for both excellence and equity for all students. Written for 'school improvement activists', particularly those who work in laboratory schools or who wish to emulate that ethos and way of working, the author himself has located his professional practice for over forty years, as well as this book, in the middle of that triangle bounded by the vertices of practice, research and policy.

The Dangers Of British India, From French Invasion And Missionary Establishments is a book written by David Hopkins in 1809. The book discusses the potential dangers that British India faced from the French invasion and the establishment of Christian missionary institutions. The author highlights the historical context of the time, when the British East India Company was expanding its territories in India, and the French were also seeking to establish a foothold in the region. The book explores the political and military implications of a French invasion and the potential impact it could have on British India's economy and society. Additionally, the author discusses the role of Christian missionary establishments in India and the potential threat they posed to the established religious and cultural practices of the region. The book provides a detailed analysis of the challenges faced by British India during this period and offers insights into the political and social dynamics of the time. Overall, The Dangers Of British India is a valuable historical document that provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the British Empire in India during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Technology has invaded our working and recreational lives to an extent that few envisaged 20 or 30 years ago. We'd be fools to avoid the developments in personal, mobile, and wearable technology. Even if we tried we'd still have to deal with other developments and distractions in classroom and learning technology like smart boards, blogs, video, games, students-led learning, virtual learning environments, social media, etc. More than this, however, is how the advances in technology, the economic and physical miniaturisation of computing devices, have impacted education: the students, the teachers, the classrooms, the spaces, the connections, the aspirations, etc.'The Really Useful #EdTechBook' is about experiences, reflections, hopes, passions, expectations, and professionalism of those working with, in, and for the use of technology in education. Not only is it an insight into how, or why, we work with these technologies, it's about how we as learning professionals got to where we are and how we go forward with our own development.In this book respected individuals from different education sectors write about many aspects of learning technology; from Higher Education (Sue Beckingham, Peter Reed, Dr David Walker, Sheila MacNeil, Terese Bird, Wayne Barry, Inge de Waard, and Sharon Flynn), Further Education (Rachel Challen), to Museums (Zak Mensah), workplace learning (Julian Stodd, Julie Wedgwood, and Lesley Price) and primary schools / early years education (Mike McSharry). With a foreword written by Catherine Cronin, from the National University Ireland, Galway, the breadth and depth of the experiences here are second to none.The knowledge these leading learning practitioners, researchers, and professionals, share, under the same cover, is a unique opportunity for you to read about the variety of approaches to learning technology, the different perspectives on the same technology, and how technology is impacting our culture and learning infrastructure, from early-age classrooms to leading research Universities and from museums and workplace learning providers. It is about our passion for our work and our desire to make our work better through our own learning and development.Contributory authors: Catherine Cronin: ForewordDavid Hopkins: IntroductionWayne Barry: "...and what do you do?" Can we explain the unexplainable?Zak Mensah: "Why do we do what we do?"Peter Reed: "The structure and roles of Learning Technologists within Higher Education Institutions"Rachel Challen: "Learning Technologists as agents of change? Blending policy and creativity"Julie Wedgwood: "Developing the skills and knowledge of a Learning Technologist"Dr David Walker and Sheila MacNeill: "Learning Technologist as Digital Pedagogue"Lesley Price: "Times they are a changing ...or not?"Sue Beckingham: "The Blended Professional: Jack-of-all-Trades and Master of Some?"Julian Stodd: "How gadgets help us learn"Terese Bird: "Students Leading the Way in Mobile Learning Innovation"Inge de Waard: "Tech Dandy, or the Art of Leisure Learning"Sharon Flynn: "Learning Technologists: changing the culture or preaching to the converted?"Mike McSharry: "This is your five-minute warning!"

This text represents the experiences from six English speaking countries in the field of school development planning. There are chapters discussing staff development, quality reviews and school organization and effectiveness.

The fey child belonged to the forest, but fate sent her elsewhere. The Dryad's Crown is a sweeping multi-generational epic with a fairy tale feel-perfect for fans of Rena Rossner and Naomi Novik.

In the 1960s, Nancy Powell became TAMMI TRUE, the burlesque headliner at Jack Ruby's Carousel Club. She lived a double life, PTA mom by day and stripper by night. Then Jack Ruby shot Lee Harvey Oswald and everything changed. From Catholic school to the juvenile court system, from a noisy club in Dallas to a quiet farm in the country, Nancy's life is wondrous and wayward, hilarious and heartfelt. Here it is, her world in her own words-in and out of the spotlight, and ready for an encore. Tammi True bares it all. "Using the glamorous backdrop of Dallas in 1963, Tammi True brings the truth about Jack Ruby and the JFK assassination to a whole new generation. It is a must read story!" - Katie Dunn, director, producer of True Tales: JFK. 1963. EXPOSED "Tammi True is the ultimate Texan burlesque queen with big hair and big attitude. Nobody can turn you on and make you laugh quite like Tammi." - Ginger Valentine, co-producer, director of Ruby Revue

""A Vocabulary: Persian, Arabic And English, Abridged From The Quarto Edition Of Richardson�������s Dictionary"" by David Hopkins is a comprehensive reference book that provides an extensive collection of words and their meanings in Persian, Arabic, and English languages. This book is an abridged version of the original quarto edition of Richardson's Dictionary, which was a pioneering work in the field of lexicography. The book is divided into three sections, each dedicated to one of the three languages. The Persian section includes over 10,000 words, while the Arabic section includes more than 7,000 words. The English section includes translations of all the Persian and Arabic words, along with their meanings and usage. The book is an invaluable resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in learning these languages or studying their literature. It is an essential tool for anyone who needs to communicate, read, or write in Persian, Arabic, or English. Overall, ""A Vocabulary: Persian, Arabic And English, Abridged From The Quarto Edition Of Richardson�������s Dictionary"" is a must-have reference book for anyone interested in mastering these languages.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Empower your students to become confident learners and achieve success with our third edition of our Cambridge International AS & A Level Accounting series. Closely mapped to the new syllabus, our coursebook with digital access, workbook and digital teacher's resource are the perfect addition to any classroom and come filled with real-world connections and exam support.

This book is a concise introduction, drawing on the latest research, to the life and work of the most celebrated English poet of the late seventeenth century.

10 stories about odd encounters and personal exploration: A young man in search of meaning connects with his dead girlfriend's son. A group of men in Wisconsin start a poetry group while waiting for their favorite bar to be rebuilt. A woman discovers her husband has been hiding a secret. He also wants to rob a bank. A basketball player continually relives the last six seconds of his worst game. An amateur chess player encounters greatness. A girl attempts to leave a small town. But before she goes, she learns the story of one who stayed. These stories span a variety of genres, technical approaches, and perspectives-one story is a parody, another is written entirely as a series of conversations, one story is a family melodrama, another is a contemplation of pro sports and time travel. ""This 10-month project, which turned into a two-year project, represents what I love most about short stories: the opportunity to experiment and play, to expand a condensed world.""

10 stories about odd encounters and personal exploration: A young man in search of meaning connects with his dead girlfriend's son. A group of men in Wisconsin start a poetry group while waiting for their favorite bar to be rebuilt. A woman discovers her husband has been hiding a secret. He also wants to rob a bank. A basketball player continually relives the last six seconds of his worst game. An amateur chess player encounters greatness. A girl attempts to leave a small town. But before she goes, she learns the story of one who stayed.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

We all have a built in weapon system that we rarely use, it's called anxiety. It has existed predating recorded history and has been a key element in the natural survival instincts of humans. This book will teach you how to empower yourself with this weapon, and make you more effective and more successful at facing a physical or mental enemy, no matter how large or small that may be.

A Teacher's Guide to Classroom Research is a great `one-stop' guide for student or qualified teachers looking to undertake classroom research.

Contributes to the discussion about 'a crisis in masculinity', addressing the homosocial structures in Dada and Surrealist art and their relevance to the artistic and theoretical debate. This book deals with specific moments in the careers of Duchamp and some of his associates and discusses the reception of Duchamp's ideas in the post-war period.

The research, practice and staff development activities in this text have come out of the "Improving the Quality of Education for All" (IQEA) Project, which emphasizes the importance of enhancing internal conditions in schools by building on existing good practice.

Prepared from a fresh examination of the early printed editions of Dryden's work, volume four of "The Poems of John Dryden" covers the poems written by the writer between 1686 and 1696. The poet's language is glossed in unprecedented detail.

The book argues that, for 'every school a great school' to become a reality, requires a move from individual school improvement efforts and short term objectives to a sustainable system-wide response that seeks to re-establish a balance between national prescription and schools leading reform.

This book, with its emphasis on Dryden as a poet - as opposed simply to topical commentator or controversialist - will prove an ideal introduction for students of his work.

This book brings together the different strands of improvement strategies, including action research, systematic problem solving, educational change, teacher effectiveness and staff development, to provide a comprehensive account of this topic.

A collection of writings by major poetic figures from Chaucer to Yeats. This anthology features the poets' responses to each other, ranging from eulogy to burlesque and satire. It includes poets' writings on the nature, qualities and purpose of poetry, as well as writings on their peers.