Quality of Human Resources: Education is a component of Encyclopedia of Human Resources Policy, Development and Management which is part of the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme is organized into five different topics which represent the main scientific areas of the theme: Foundations of Educational Systems; Knowledge for Education; Structural Foundations of Educational Systems; Educational Systems: Case Studies and Educational Indices; Education for Sustainable Development. Each of these consists of a topic chapter emphasizing the general aspects and various subject articles explaining the back ground, theory and practice of a specific type of education which is a very important factor in human development and awareness for achieving global sustainable development. These three volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College Students, Educators, Professional Practitioners, Research Personnel and Policy Analysts, Managers, and Decision Makers and NGOs.
The book addresses the needs of student-teachers and teacher-educators by providing a comprehensive understanding of various aspects of teaching and learning resources (TLRs) in the Indian context. No educational effort or reform can be complete without recognising the importance of TLRs, their actual development and reflective use. This one-of-a-kind textbook, with contributions from an eclectic mix of academics, researchers and practitioners, deals with the development and effective application of TLRs to construct a meaningful learning environment for children. Teaching-Learning Resources for School Education addresses and fulfils a need repeatedly expressed by educators at different forums. Key Features * Helps to conceptualise and comprehend TLRs from pedagogic, child development and socio-political perspectives * Examines the reflective use of TLRs, remaining within the disciplinary framework of specific domain areas * Discusses issues related to preparing, analysing, producing and disseminating effective TLRs in functional settings * Provides necessary support for meaningful use of TLRs in the classroom to achieve desirable learning objectives
Using a workbook format, Teaching to the Standards of Effective Practice: A Workbook to Prepare and Guide a Successful Teaching Experience is a book designed to assist and guide a successful student teacher experience. This book uses an action and reflection approach. Using the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards as a base, more than 90 chapter activities support the knowledge and skill required for successful and effective teaching. In addition to these activities, self-assessments, a research-based foundation, expert commentaries, vignettes, student-to-student tips, and case studies guide the student teacher to a successful experience. Designed for student teachers and for those in the beginning years of their teaching career.
