Our Next Steps

Author : Barbara Bird,Doug Downs,I. Moriah McCracken,Jan Rieman
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-08
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781607328421

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Next Steps by Barbara Bird,Doug Downs,I. Moriah McCracken,Jan Rieman Pdf

Next Steps: New Directions for/in Writing about Writing is the first collection of teacher and student voices on a writing pedagogy that puts expert knowledge at the center of the writing classroom. More than forty contributors report on implementations of writing-about-writing pedagogies from the basic writing classroom to the graduate seminar, in two-year and four-year schools, and in small colleges and research universities around the United States and the world. For more than ten years, WAW approaches have been emerging in all these sites and scenes of college writing instruction, and Next Steps offers an original look at the breadth of ways WAW pedagogy has been taken up by writing instructors and into an array of writing courses. Organized by some of the key foci of WAW instruction—writerly identity, process, and engagement—the book takes readers into thick classroom descriptions as well as vignettes offering shorter takes on particular strategies. The classroom descriptions are fleshed out in more personal ways by student vignettes, reflections on encountering writing about writing in college writing classes. As its theoretical basis, Next Steps includes chapters on threshold concepts, transfer of writing-related learning, and the history of WAW pedagogies. As the first extensive look into WAW pedagogies across courses and institutions, Next Steps is ideal for writing instructors looking for new approaches to college composition instruction or curious about what “writing about writing” pedagogy actually is, for graduate students in composition pedagogy and their faculty, and for those researching composition pedagogy, threshold concepts, and learning transfer. Contributors: Linda Adler-Kassner, Olga Aksakalova, Joy Arbor, Matthew Bryan, Shawn Casey, Gabriel Cutrufello, Jennifer deWinter, Kristen di Gennaro, Emma Gaier, Christina Grant, Gwen Hart, Kimberly Hoover, Rebecca Jackson, Frances Johnson, Elizabeth Kleinfeld, Katie Jo LaRiviere, Andrew Lucchesi, Cat Mahaffey, Michael Michaud, Rebecca S. Nowacek, Andrew Ogilvie, Sarah Read, Rebecca Robinson, Kevin Roozen, Mysti Rudd, Christian Smith, Nichole Stack, Samuel Stinson, Hiroki Sugimoto, Lisa Tremain, Valerie Vera, Megan Wallace, Elizabeth Wardle, Christy I. Wenger, Nancy Wilson, Dominique Zino

Author : Dave Liniger
Publisher : Hay House, Inc
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-04-23
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781401943479

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My Next Step by Dave Liniger Pdf

My Next Step is a remarkable memoir of one man coming face to face with the darkest moments of his life and how, through his own drive and the unwavering support of family and friends, he never succumbed to despair. Dave Liniger had it all: four successful children, a lifetime filled with adventure, and a company he’d founded, RE/MAX, that became one of the most prominent real estate brands in the world and made him a success beyond his wildest dreams. He had served in the Vietnam War, parachuted out of planes, raced cars, and once even attempted to circumnavigate the world in a balloon. And then overnight his full and varied life almost came to an abrupt end. Doctors discovered he had a horrific staph infection along his spine that left him paralyzed from the neck down and in excruciating pain. My Next Step chronicles how Dave found reserves of strength to fight through his pain. He drew inspiration from his wife, Gail, who had shown incredible grace and courage during her recovery from a tragic airplane crash twenty-nine years earlier. His guiding light was the mantra, “Just 10 steps.” If he could take 10 steps, he could take 20. If he could take 20, he could walk a mile. After three critical surgeries and six grueling months in the hospital, Dave finally returned home. He continues to heal, but is back running the company he loves and getting stronger every day. My Next Step will inspire those facing tragedy to find the courage to accept their situation and do what’s necessary to take the next step toward a meaningful life.

Author : Michael Hammond
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2005-06-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781134371259

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Next Steps in Teaching by Michael Hammond Pdf

This guide charts the NQT's next steps in teaching from finishing a teacher training programme, through to the probationary year, and then into the comparatively settled routine of the second and third years of teaching. Suitable for all new teachers in secondary schools, this book aims to: help with navigating the pitfalls of teaching describe some of the possible challenges and difficulties faced in the classroom and provide advice based on the experiences of other teachers describe the successful strategies new teachers have used to develop teaching highlight the satisfaction of teaching. An important feature of the book is that it takes an extended view of the early years of a teaching career, looking beyond the short term 'What am I going to teach this class next week, or next lesson, or even right now?'. Next Steps in Teaching also presents interviews with new teachers that will help to show how others have been through similar experiences and came out as confident teachers.

Author : Andre Gilbert
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-13
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781642997330

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Our Next Steps by Andre Gilbert Pdf

Life has a lot to do with having energy. Our body being able to produce good energy from what we take in on a daily basis is critical to the health of our body, mind, and spirit; they're all linked whether we acknowledge that fact or not. It doesn't matter if you're poor or rich, what color, what race, what culture, or what religion""we all have the same natural body, and it needs natural sources of energy. Author- I've given a bird's eye view of where we are as planet and species because knowing is half the battle. I've also lit up the path in the right direction because doing something about it is the other half. It's better to crawl in the right direction than the run in the wrong. Andre Gilbert has developed a literary contribution that delves into serious issues that distort the emotional and physical health of humanity today. Simply put, the doors are opened into worlds that are seldom addressed and hardly ever resolved. Hippocrates Health Institute, which I have had the privilege to direct since 1980, like Andre, believe that one must make significant change in attitude and lifestyle to become whole happy and well. When using this book as a guide to reformulate and organize your life, the results will be magnificent. Th ere is one thing for sure, few people have been as spot on as Gilbert in his approach to wellbeing. Be well, ""Brian R. Clement, PhD, LN, Directo

Author : Pattie Graver
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-03
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781620336298

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Next Steps In Weaving by Pattie Graver Pdf

There is a lot to learn about weaving! As a new weaver, you might wonder what the next steps are to grow your skills. Next Steps in Weaving has the answers you're looking for. In this beautiful book by Pattie Graver, former Managing Editor of Handwoven magazine, you'll be explore a variety of weave structures and concepts in depth and detail including twill, color-and-weave, overshot, summer and winter, and lace. This is not just a book of weaving patterns. Each topic is explained and supplemented with instructions for weaving a sampler and a project in order to solidify the concepts and enable you to design your own projects. In addition, the book offers troubleshooting tips in order to expand your weaving expertise. Whether you're new to weaving, have the basics down, or are looking to improve your foundation skills, this book will be an asset to your weaving library. So what are you waiting for? Take the Next Steps in Weaving!

Author : Kate M Walker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 1937514722

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My Next Steps by Kate M Walker Pdf

Successful leaders always have an amazing story. They spend a lifetime chasing success, dodging critical errors, and creating great businesses. The problem? An intense life can leave you exhausted, emotionally spent, and a just little bit crazy. Amazing stories start us, but good habits and discipline sustain us. It's time to achieve balance. Dr. Kate McLellan Walker Ph.D., LPC, LMFT is an experienced clinician, entrepreneur, writer, researcher, educator, and speaker. Born in Texas and raised in the Midwest, she struggled with ADD and FOMO (fear of missing out) throughout her adolescence. As soon as she could she ran to the live music capital of the world and earned her Bachelor of Music degree from The University of Texas at Austin. She used that credential to teach public school orchestras and freelance as a bass player until 1998 when she decided to pursue her MA and Ph.D. in counseling from Sam Houston State University. Her achievements and many diverse interests include doctoral advisory board member, university professor, president of the Texas Association for Counselor Education and Supervision, and licensing board liaison. An avid researcher (and still blessed with ADD), Dr. Kate harnesses her love of business, novelty, and creativity to speak, teach, and write about her experiences running her successful clinical practice AchieveBalance.org, training over thirty-seven cohorts in her ground-breaking leadership organization Kate Walker Training, and being the wife to a soldier and mom to three amazing kids. In her spare time, she still freelances as a professional bass player for singer-songwriters in the Houston area. Balancing business and family places Dr. Kate in a unique position to help other leaders achieve balance too. In her new book, My Next Steps: Create a Counseling Career You'll Love, she synthesizes interview data garnered from five successful entrepreneurs in the counseling field. The result is a step-by-step guide containing practical tools so readers can create the successful career they fell in love with, make a living, and keep their sanity.

Author : A. Sophie Wade
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2017-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1599327856

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Embracing Progress by A. Sophie Wade Pdf

ENGAGEMENT, PERSONALIZATION, INTEGRATION AND CHOICE. These four Priorities are core themes for any Future-of-Work transformation. Embrace them as you take the next steps to achieve a future-proofed, talent-focused, and progressive working environment. PROGRESS is at the heart of the American Dream and the significant ongoing workforce and workplace changes. Technological advances are enabling new ways of working that are long overdue--responding to decades of societal evolution and new understanding about what actually engages workers and increases productivity. Sophie Wade is an authority on the Future of Work, and in Embracing Progress she shares her expertise and insights to explain the current and project work environment. She outlines how you can take the new steps to transform your company successfully, applying first principles to develop your unique plan for progress. You will learn about the four Priorities and six Pillars to focus on and evolve and how to achieve as smooth a transition as possible. Embracing Progress will give you the tools you need to develop and execute a viable strategic plan to tackle ongoing workplace changes, allowing your company to flourish in the years ahead. "The way we work is going through a profound transformation. With Embracing Progress, Sophie Wade provides an essential guide for businesses of all sizes to create a more flexible, empathetic, purpose-driven, and human workplace that can meet the challenges and embrace the opportunities of this new era." --ARIANNA HUFFINGTON, founder and CEO, Thrive Global "Sophie Wade brings a thoughtful and refreshing perspective to the critical topic of the Future of Work. She has spent much time and energy assessing how we can achieve better performance, engagement, and career satisfaction in the workplace. Embracing Progress is full of good ideas that can help us all think more creatively about how we work. It couldn't come at a more important time." --MATT BREITFELDER, Chief Talent Officer, BlackRock "Sophie Wade brings to readers fresh ideas and terrific strategies aimed at helping them to succeed in today's and tomorrow's dynamic work environment, with experience from her own career that has been latticed and diverse." --Julie Silver, MD, Associate Professor and Associate Chair, Strategic Initiatives, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Harvard Medical School -Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital "Sophie Wade tackles the Future of Work with a compelling big-picture vision and a smart understanding of its details. Her path of learning, questioning, and refining ideas delivers real-world approaches employers can use to help employees perform at their best. Whether dealing with the emerging understanding of creativity, the power of purpose, or the relationship between individuals and groups, Sophie understands the desire for fully-coherent workplaces that best empower the workforce of today and tomorrow." --Greg Parsons, Senior Vice President and Creative Director, Work, Herman Miller, Inc Sophie Wade has been deeply immersed in the Future of Work for several years, starting with her focus on workplace flexibility. She shares many brilliant insights about the changing demands of the workforce and explains how the workplace is being radically altered forever. Her approach is organic, continually absorbing and developing new perspectives illuminating the evolution of the Future of Work. The applications are so helpful supporting companies' adaptions to this very new way of working. You can't go forward without it --Faith Popcorn, CEO Faith Popcorn's BrainReserve Sophie Wade is a prime example that the most imaginative and insightful ideas come from those few among us comfortable traversing traditionally siloed fields and cross pollinating great ideas. Just as Steve Jobs turned his fascination with calligraphy into an unlikely, differentiating cornerstone of the early Apple experience, Wade delivers countless insights premised on her abili

Author : Kathryn Kee,Karen Anderson,Vicky Dearing,Frances Shuster
Publisher : Corwin Press
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-29
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781506342979

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RESULTS Coaching Next Steps by Kathryn Kee,Karen Anderson,Vicky Dearing,Frances Shuster Pdf

Grow yourself in order to grow your team. Do you spend your days managing others only to find you’re still putting out fire after fire? What if there was a better way to get things done? There is—leadership coaching is disrupting the scattered management era of education in all the right ways. Get the tools and strategies needed to transform how you think about school supervision that builds capacity, leadership, and learning. This book will help you: Learn to use neuroscience research productively Expand your use of communication skills Understand examples of leaders implementing coach-like behaviors into everyday practice to produce results Learn specific approaches to supervise and coach for growth Approach difficult conversations that impact thinking and change with confidence At the crux of coaching culture is mindset—this book will teach you how to cultivate a growth mindset and strong emotional intelligence as you coach and grow capacity in others. "RESULTS Coaching Next Steps invites leaders to function as coaches and clearly teaches them how to coach. It is truly transformational for those unfamiliar with coach leadership and for veteran coaches alike. This book transformed me as a school principal and continues to serve as a fundamental resource in training school leaders. It is without a doubt my top recommendation to anyone who asks how to learn coach-leader skills." —Dr. Hank Staggs, ACC, Director Governors Academy for School Leadership, Tennessee "Finally! Another must-have for my professional library! RESULTS Coaching Next Steps speaks to education leaders who continue to focus on being a coach leader, no matter what their title or position. The book drives novice and experienced coaches to reconnect to the essentials and renews your commitment to never interact the same way again." —Kim Richardson ACC Teacher Development Coordinator, Hampton City Schools

Author : Chase Jarvis
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-09-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780062879981

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Creative Calling by Chase Jarvis Pdf

Life isn’t about “finding” fulfillment and success – it’s about creating it. Why then has creativity been given a back seat in our culture? No longer. ** A Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and Publishers Weekly Bestseller ** Creativity is a force inside every person that, when unleashed, transforms our lives and delivers vitality to everything we do. Establishing a creative practice is therefore our most valuable and urgent task - as important to our well-being as exercise or nutrition. The good news? Renowned artist, author, and CreativeLive founder, Chase Jarvis, reminds us that creativity isn't a skill—it's a habit available to everyone: beginners and lifelong creators, entrepreneurs to executives, astronauts to zookeepers, and everyone in between. Through small, daily actions we can supercharge our innate creativity and rediscover our personal power in life. Whether your ambition is a creative career, completing a creative project, or simply cultivating a creative mindset, Creative Calling will unlock your potential via Jarvis’s memorable “IDEA” system: · Imagine your big dream, whatever you want to create—or become—in this world. · Design a daily practice that supports that dream—and a life of expression and transformation. · Execute on your ambitious plans and make your vision real. · Amplify your impact through a supportive community you’ll learn to grow and nurture.

Author : Jan Collins,Jan Warner
Publisher : Linden Publishing
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2009-08-01
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781610350938

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Next Steps by Jan Collins,Jan Warner Pdf

Merit Prize winner, 19th Annual Mature Media Awards, National Media (Book) division. Written for older Americans, their Baby Boomer children, and everyone who cares for an older family member, this practical and comprehensive guide will help you build a strategy for coping with the unique legal, medical, financial, and personal challenges of aging. Jan Warner and Jan Collins, America's trusted experts on later life planning, put decades of experience into helping you create a step-by-step plan to protect your assets, your family, your health, and your personal autonomy in later life.

Author : John R. Shuman
Publisher : WestBow Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781664252431

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The Next Steps by John R. Shuman Pdf

There are only two different directions to go: the path toward righteousness and the path away from righteousness. God did not send Jesus to condemn us, for we are already condemned—we are already going in the wrong direction. God sent Jesus to us so that we are able to turn around and follow God and go toward the eternal life promised to us. That is the first step. But what about the next step ... and the step after that ... and the step after that? Most people know about the first step, but too many get tripped up on the subsequent steps of their journey. This book urges you to look at where you’ve been, where you’re going, and how you plan to get there. As you read, you’ll consider questions such as: Why should you leave your comfort zone and head toward the unknown? How can you prepare yourself to go in the direction you need to go? What must you do to abandon a sinful past? Why is it so important to go to church? Filled with prayers and inspiring Scriptures, this roadmap will point you toward a rewarding journey that leads closer to the Lord.

Author : United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on International Exchange and Payments
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Balance of payments
ISBN : UCAL:$B642228

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Next Steps in International Monetary Reform by United States. Congress. Joint Economic Committee. Subcommittee on International Exchange and Payments Pdf

Author : Jan Richardson
Publisher : Teaching Resources
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Guided reading
ISBN : 0545948738

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The Next Step Forward in Guided Reading by Jan Richardson Pdf

This resource-rich book includes planning and instructional tools, prompts, discussion starters, teaching points, intervention suggestions, and more to support all students. Plus, an online resource bank with downloadables and videos. Jan Richardson's latest thinking on Guided Reading helps teachers take the next step forward to pinpoint instruction that supports every reader. Richardson uses the Assess-Decide-Guide framework to take a deep dive into each guided reading stage, covering PreA to Fluent readers, their needs, and the best ways to support and challenge them. A master reading teacher at all levels, Richardson skillfully addresses all the factors that make or break guided reading lessons: support for striving readers, strategies for reaching ELLs, making home-school connections--all with an unwavering focus on reading for deeper comprehension, to develop thoughtful, independent readers. The book includes dozens of must-have record-keeping, assessment, and reference forms, as well as how-to video links that provide show Jan in action with diverse readers.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Iraq
ISBN : MINN:31951D038033440

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Next Steps for U.S. Foreign Policy on Syria and Iraq by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Foreign Affairs. Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Pdf

Author : Susan M. Smartt,Deborah R. Glaser
Publisher : Paul H Brookes Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09
Category : Education
ISBN : 1681256231

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Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction by Susan M. Smartt,Deborah R. Glaser Pdf

"This fully revised and updated edition of Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction links classroom screening and assessment with Tier 2 instruction and intervention, serving as a planning guide for K-6 educators"--