Posts Tagged ‘Education’

Once Upon a Mind: The Stories and Scholars of Gifted Child Education

March 17th, 2010

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ONCE UPON A MIND, introduces students to the research and practice of gifted child education as well as to the individuals who represent current and historical thinking in the discipline. Blending a strong emphasis on the social and emotional aspects of giftedness with an historical background putting the field in context, Dr. Delisle spotlights the life stories of gifted child educators and adults who were gifted. The book explores the characteristics of the gifted… More >>

Once Upon a Mind: The Stories and Scholars of Gifted Child Education

Today and Tomorrow Vol 7 Child & Education: Isis, Or the Future of Oxford Alma Mater, or the Future of Oxford and Cambridge Chiron, or the Education of … or the Future of Public Schools

March 15th, 2010

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Isis, or the Future of Oxford W J K Diplock Originally published in 1929 “A reactionary hit-back” Daily Mail This volume defends Oxford intellectual life and examines the institution as it really is, rather than relying on mis-guided media reports. 88pp   Alma Mater or the Future of Oxford and Cambridge Julian Hall Originally published in 1928 “Conspicuously fair” Manchester Guardian “…he writes about the two universities with … More >>

Today and Tomorrow Vol 7 Child & Education: Isis, Or the Future of Oxford Alma Mater, or the Future of Oxford and Cambridge Chiron, or the Education of … or the Future of Public Schools

Primates in the Classroom: An Evolutionary Perspective on Children’s Education

March 7th, 2010

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Compares education in primate and modern industrialized societies. 204pp. Index. References. Clean throughout. Includes a “compliments of Gary J. Bernhard” card…. More >>

Primates in the Classroom: An Evolutionary Perspective on Children’s Education