Books from Common Ground
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Negotiating Racialised Identities: Indigenous Teacher Education in Australia and Canada
By Carol ReidFowler, B. (1996) 'An introduction to Pierre Bourdieu's understanding', Theory, Culture and Society, Vol.13, No.2, ... S. (1994) 'The curriculum and teaching', Understanding Teaching: Curriculum and the Social Context of Schooling, ...
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A Decent Proposal: How to Sell Your Book to an Australian Publisher
By Rhonda Whitton, Sheila HollingworthSamuel Johnson, English poet and critic, 1709–1784. At last – it's time to prepare the Chapter Plan of your book to enable the publisher to gain an understanding of the overall structure of your storyline or content.
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Teaching Art in a Postmodern World: Theories, Teacher Reflections and Interpretive Frameworks
By Lee EmeryTeachers reflect on changes in their own teaching, and discuss how they introduce students to contemporary art and plan a curriculum. Includes photos and references. Simultaneously published in PDF and paperback formats.
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Languages of Learning: Changing Communication and Changing Literacy Teaching
By Mary KalantzisReferences Alderson, J.C. and Urquhart, A.H. (1984) Reading in a Foreign Language. London: Longman. ... Cairney, T.H. and Ruge, J. (1997) Community Literacy Practices and Schooling: Towards Effective Support for Students.
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Sharing Success, an Indigenous Perspective: Papers from the Second National Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Townsville, Queensland, July 2002
Papers from the Second National Australian Indigenous Education Conference, Townsville, Queensland, July 2002 ... Two-way Aboriginal Schooling: Education and Cultural Survival. ... Bilingual Education in Remote Aboriginal Schools.
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Learning by Design
By Mary Kalantzis, Bill CopeLearning by design guide.
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Literacy Matters: Issues for New Times
By Mary Kalantzis, Ambigapathy PandianBarton, D., (1994), Literacy: An Introduction to the Ecology of Written Language, Oxford, Blackwell. Beals, D.E., De Temple, J.M., & Dickinson, D.K., (1994), Talking and Listening That Support Early Literacy Development of Children ...
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Amor Mundi: True Stories : Days of Bombardment and Martial Law in Belgrade
By Dušan VeličkovićThen there is R. who was my colleague for many years and one of the most respected journalists in Belgrade. ... He has experience with such things and he has survived all sorts of repression in the last 30 years.
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The Fourth Pillar of Sustainability: Culture's Essential Role in Public Planning
By Jon Hawkes... TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE The four pillars of sustainability 'Sustainability, as it has become formally adopted around the world, has not one but three pillars: ecological sustainability, social sustainability and economic sustainability.
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Why Video Games are Good for Your Soul: Pleasure and Learning
By James Paul GeeImprint. In this text, built entirely around computer games and game play, the author shows how good video games marry pleasure and learning and, at the same time, have the potential to empower people.
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Common Ground - Women's Bible Study Guide with Leader Helps: Loving Others Despite Our Differences
By Amberly NeeseStories examined from the Old and New Testaments include: - Joseph and His Brothers: How to Combat Jealousy - Moses, Miriam, and Aaron: How to Work Together Despite Differences - Mary, Martha, and Lazarus: How to Appreciate the ...
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Indigenous Peoples, Racism and the United Nations
By Martin N. NakataThis book is published as both a record of conference proceedings, the workshops and the papers given, and a series of recommendations to be taken forward as agenda items for the United Nations at the World Conference in Durban, South ...
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Transformations in Language and Learning: Perspectives on Multiliteracies
By Mary Kalantzis, Bill CopeAlso analyses the nature of new communications technologies and their potential impact on the way English literacy is taught. Simultaneously published in paperback and downloadable PDF format. Includes notes on contributors and references.
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Creator to Consumer in a Digital Age: Australian Book Production in Transition
By Bill Cope, Dean MasonProvides a snapshot of the Australian book production industry at the beginning of the new millennium.
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Cries Unheard: A New Look at Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder
By George HalaszExamination of the debate surrounding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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The Break-up of Britain: Crisis and Neo-nationalism
By Tom Nairn... Break-up of Britain', pp. 3–23. For a very different and much more comprehensive critique of the ideas in Break-up I would urge readers to consult Professor Joan Cocks's essay 'In Defense of Ethnicity, Locality, Nationality: The Curious ...