Preparing and managing any project could be a horrendous task. Workshops are no exceptions Given the magnitude of the task you can easily get frustrated and give up. Knowing how a workshop can be managed expeditiously would make a world of difference to you. The contents of this book promise to make your task become lighter and more enjoyable as you learn your way around the mazes that tend to get you discouraged. This book is intended to raise awareness of some best practices and provide you with detailed guidance on the preparation, execution and aftermath management of a workshop. You may...

Loving Mathematics is all about loving mathematics This book examines how a love for mathematics can lead to amazing success in several different areas of life. Drawing from over 40 years academic experience, the author discusses how teachers can make a conscious and deliberate effort to create in their students a lifetime love for mathematics. Situated in a reflective context, the book explores how caregivers can unearth hidden talents and realise the self-fulfilling prophecy. By paying close attention to details and providing timely affirmation and appropriate attention teachers can help...

Anyone planning to become an entrepreneur would most likely take courses in entrepreneurship if they are available. This book is all about teaching educators how to train their students in entrepreneurship during their normal courses regardless of discipline specificity. Mimicking the traditional education cycle of curriculum, pedagogy, learning and assessment, you'll love the way in which topics are interwoven into the curriculum so that the task actually feels more enjoyable and you feel motivated to give of your best. Drawing from over 40 years academic experience, the author discusses...

With more and more focus on accountability and standards, a lot of effort has been placed on assessment at the primary, secondary and tertiary levels, with very little attention given to what happens in early childhood. Just like a house needs a sound foundation in order to withstand the test of time, so assessment at early childhood needs your support. Carefully planned and executed assessment can lay the foundation for future intervention, critical to your child's survival. Drawing from over 40 years experience and having written at all levels of the education system; pre-primary, primary,...

Evidence-based and engagingly written, this book draws from over 40 years academic experience in education. Having written at all levels of the education system the author provides you with strategic, comprehensive, multi-sourced, purpose-driven, down-to-earth tips that are culturally, linguistically, developmentally and individually appropriate. This is the most practical how-to, go-to, turn-back-the-clock book that is well worth your time. In addition to learning, the book is applicable to just about every other human activity. It is tailored for all individuals at any stage of their...

Everyone has a problem about something that needs to be resolved. With close to 45 years of academic experience and coming from a mathematical background the author has not met a single person who can truthfully claim not ever having a problem. Challenges are everywhere They occur every day. They are faced by everyone. They become so insurmountable that they literally assume problem status. Even if someone helps you solve a problem you cannot depend on that person or others to keep solving your problems. Besides, you would always have a problem to be solved. This self help book addresses the...

Being anxious about something is pretty normal. Many persons are affected by Mathematics anxiety or feelings of tension that interfere with the manipulation of numbers and the solving of mathematical problems. This disabling condition can manifest itself in ways like profuse sweating, nervousness, intense fear, frustration, helplessness, emotional blocks, bizarre behavior, negative attitudes, cyclical avoidance, working memory blocks, lack of motivation, depression, low self esteem, reduced self efficacy, inappropriate assumptions, lack of achievement, learning difficulties, erroneous...

With constantly changing demands at the workforce more than ever students need to be able to respond adequately to present day challenges. Although standardized tests have a place to play in the overall assessment process, they cannot fully measure what a student learned and how that student would be prepared for the world of work. We need a kind of assessment that gives students sufficient latitude for exploration, expansion, self development, empowerment and simultaneously caters for self interests. That kind of assessment must allow sufficient time for students to feel relaxed and be able...

In attempting to determine how Vocational Education and Training prepared learners for the current Labour Market, the study found its genesis. Semi-structured interviews, opinionnairs, academic records and a mailed questionnaire were the survey instruments utilised for data collection. Pertinent criteria (Dependent Variables) examined were: Time taken to obtain present job; Job Relatedness; Job Preparedness; Job Satisfaction with kind of work done, physical work environment, salary received and career opportunities; Job Stability; Academic Aspirations; Recommendations for improvement of the...

In addition to being timely, this book provides you with practical step-by-step guidance in helping you learn and teach for success in the blended learning environment. Whichever learning management system you choose to use (e.g., Blackboard, Canvas, Desire2Learn, Moodle, Sakai, ATutor, Bodington, Claroline, Magnolia, eCollege, etc.) the strategies in this book would help you make the most of your blended learning experience. You'll be delighted to hear of current research findings in blended learning; tips from massive open online courses (MOOCs); and the challenges and triumphs of operating...