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The deaf are outsiders in a world largely created and controlled by those who hear. Based on intensive interviewing, observation, and the personal experience of the author (whose parents are deaf), Outsiders in a Hearing World examines the lives of deaf people within a social and historical context. It examines the communities created by deaf people and the identities of their members, and describes and analyzes the everyday interactions between the deaf and the hearing. Drawing on the works concerning other outsiders, this book not only increases our understanding of deafness and the deaf, but of outsiders in general.

The Community-Orientated Needs Assessment (CONA) model presented by the authors demonstrates that effective two-way communication between providers of human services and the community is necessary for effective and efficient social services.The CONA model uses data from demographic/statistical profiles, key informants, and random community members to define needed services, to develop programs, and to improve accountability. The authors both outline the logic behind the use of this model and sketch a step-by-step approach for developing the model for use in a variety of settings.

Gregory and Kuzmich offer a versatile handbook for middle school and high school educators who need to differentiate literacy instruction for learners at different stages of development.

Gregory and Kuzmich offer a versatile handbook for middle school and high school educators who need to differentiate literacy instruction for learners at different stages of development.

Break down the barriers to successful literacy instruction and empower students with special needs with these insightful tips, tools, and examples.

Stephen Hamilton (co-director, Family Life Development Center, Cornell University) and Mary Agnes Hamilton (director, Cornell Youth and Work Program, Cornell University) present contributions by those in education, psychology, medicine, and sociology, shedding light on current theory and research in

Sociology, or, imaginative reflections from empirically damaged life. What is this book about? Is this book depressing? Max Weber and the classical view of modernity. Sociology as critical theory. Developing an orientation to self and society -- The big picture, or, a brief survey of our dying world. More life, more death. More sun, less fun.

Sociology in Action is a highly practical introduction to interpreting and analyzing situations sociologically, which uses case studies to promote active learning of key thinking skills.

This book provides a definitive collection of articles, both original and reprinted, about the problems and prospects of tertiary teaching and education in the social sciences.

The United States is now spending huge sums of money `getting tough on crime' to the detriment of education and other public service expenditures//programmes. From a cost as well as crime control perspective, this unique book asks whether value for money is being gained from these investments? It looks at existing research on the subject and suggests ways of cutting both crime rates and costs?

With extensive use of case materials, this volume describes and analyzes the significance of social movements like the struggle for abortion rights and gay rights for the large-scale transformations of key aspects of gender and family. Gender and social movements are also linked in a way that shows how events of the nineteenth century are relevant to understanding the struggles for change today.

Today's reporters need to understand differences and be able to report on diverse individuals and communities accurately and sensitively. This inexpensive and slim pocketbook is the perfect supplement to help your students achieve these crucial contemporary skills.

This user-friendly book provides secondary school teachers with a firm foundation in planning, classroom management, curriculum design, and assessment.

The authors provide powerful models of leadership that are effective in developing schools where positive interethnic relations can flourish.

Armed with the information contained in this painstakingly researched and brilliantly edited book, the modern educator will be well prepared to rethink the educational process, ready to discover and encourage the leaders of tomorrow.

Updated Edition of Bestseller!Full of warmth and humor, this book will help educators and parents work positively with kids to strengthen their self-esteem and feelings of self-worth.

This easy-to-implement, step-by-step guide can help administrators and teachers design and run effective focus groups as well as analyze and report the information they generate.

Foreword by Grant WigginsAfterword by Michael FullanParsons provides the guidance, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-use forms to implement this hands-on, in-depth program evaluation.

Foreword by Grant WigginsAfterword by Michael FullanParsons provides the guidance, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-use forms to implement this hands-on, in-depth program evaluation.

This landmark book combines current research and case studies to address continuous improvement of alternate assessments at all levels.

The authors examine current technology usage for students with disabilities and the successes and obstacles for special education technology implementation.

The authors examine current technology usage for students with disabilities and the successes and obstacles for special education technology implementation.

This practical, step-by-step teaching approach provides the keys to transforming your classroom from teacher-focused to student-focused.

Describes the concept of the principal portfolio, explains why it is needed, and offers an overview of what should be included in the principal portfolio. This book presents the importance of reflection for professional growth, explains how to develop reflective practice, and shows how to use the principal portfolio for evaluation.

Preface''Chapter 1: What Is Teacher Peer Assistance and Review?''Chapter 2: Ten Essential Questions Before You Begin''Chapter 3: Criteria, Standards, and Data''Chapter 4: Defining the Roles, Relationships, and Responsibilities of Key Players''Chapter 5: Reporting and Using the Results''Chapter 6: Best Practices''Resources ''References''Index'' ''

Merge ideas from character education research with best practices in schools and districts. This second edtion provides an up-to-date and comprehensive framework.

It is an essential resource for all post secondary education faculty and should be included in programs devoted to understanding the impact of teacher education on teachers and their students.

Learn to use effective motivation in the classroom and reap the results--increased student learning and decreased management problems for K-12 classrooms.

This book presents a model for delivery of a lifetime of reflection, renewal, and growth--from preservice through retirement.

This book guides schools toward a proactive approach to school security, learning from tragic incidents in the late 1990's in the United States.