The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Teaching College PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony D. Fredericks |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 354 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9781592576005 |
Discover how college students learn; learn the similarities and differences between small-group teaching and large-hall lecturing; keep your discussions lively and engaging; develop a different set of skills when teaching people with life experience in continuing education classes; manage your time effectively--both in and out of the classroom; engage students in positive learning experiences; prepare yourself for evaluation--by students, colleagues, and yourself.
The Success As a Teacher
Title | The Success As a Teacher PDF eBook |
Author | Anthony D. Fredericks |
Publisher | Alpha Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2005 |
Genre | Teacher effectiveness |
ISBN | 9781592573806 |
Teachers have questions too! In a world of high-stakes exams, crowded classrooms, and ever fewer resources, new teachers don’t have time to start from scratch. Written by a highly experienced teacher and staff developer, this guide shows how to prepare for the first day of school; ways to use a textbook and not to use; presentation tips that keep students active and involved; how to work with parents; and much more. • Covers both the elementary and secondary school level, with specific tips for each • Great resource for those who come to teaching as a second career • Author is an experienced classroom teacher of all levels: elementary, secondary, and college • Experienced teachers will find the tips, cautions, and real-life stories from experienced classroom teachers helpful
The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Survival
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to College Survival PDF eBook |
Author | Laurie Rozakis |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 294 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 9780028641690 |
Offers survival tips on adjusting to college life, on- and off-campus housing, the Greek scene, studying, exams and papers, finances, partying, and balancing work and leisure time.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paying for College
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Paying for College PDF eBook |
Author | Ken Clark, CFP |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 429 |
Release | 2010-10-05 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 1101444053 |
A higher education without falling deep in debt. With the lack of financial aid, grants, and scholarships available today due to the economic climate, parents and students need serious help in finding ways to pay for college. Savings plans and resources have disappeared. Loans seem impossible to pay off. That's where The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Paying for College steps in. It helps develop an action plan for people to budget and pay for college right now, and if necessary, strategize repayment after graduation. It also explains how to: • Find ways to lower the cost of tuition and room and board • Find honest–to–goodness free money • Discover more affordable options like college credit for military service, peer–to–peer lending, or attending nontraditional colleges and universities
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Going Back to College
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Going Back to College PDF eBook |
Author | Dolores A. Mize Ph.D. |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 420 |
Release | 2007-01-02 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 1440696934 |
The grown-up’s guide to higher education. Adults make up 41% of students on campus today, but the truth is many enter college feeling lost, uncomfortable, and “too old” in the traditional class structure. This book provides information that is unique to the adult learning experience, including selecting the right school and courses, online enrollment and advisement, school for the full-time parent, juggling classes and a job, and more. - Author Dolores A. Mize, PhD, is a higher education leader who received her doctorate as a single parent. - Covers every unique challenge for the adult college student.
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting into Top Colleges
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Getting into Top Colleges PDF eBook |
Author | Ian R. Leslie |
Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Ltd |
Total Pages | 376 |
Release | 2009-06-02 |
Genre | Education |
ISBN | 0241883709 |
Cruise your way to the Ivy League! It's no secret that it's harder to get into college these days. Ivy League and other selective schools have record numbers of applicants, making the competition even steeper. This must-have guide carefully explores the to-do's to gain admission to a top tier school. Students and parents will learn about choosing the right school, what college admissions officers really consider when making their decisions, early decision versus early action, and what being on the waitlist means. *Provides sample essays, recommendation forms, resources and websites *Includes advice from guidance counselors and admission officers of top Colleges *Between now and 2015, there will be more than 3 million high school graduates each year
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory
Title | The Complete Idiot's Guide to Game Theory PDF eBook |
Author | Edward C. Rosenthal Ph.D. |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 419 |
Release | 2011-03-01 |
Genre | Mathematics |
ISBN | 1101478845 |
Gain some insight into the game of life... Game Theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It is based on the idea that everyone acts competitively and in his own best interest. With the help of mathematical models, it is possible to anticipate the actions of others in nearly all life's enterprises. This book includes down-to-earth examples and solutions, as well as charts and illustrations designed to help teach the concept. In The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Game Theory, Dr. Edward C. Rosenthal makes it easy to understand game theory with insights into: • The history of the discipline made popular by John Nash, the mathematician dramatized in the film A Beautiful Mind • The role of social behavior and psychology in this amazing discipline • How important game theory has become in our society and why