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Level A: Grades 1-2
Our learning & study skills program will help elementary school teachers teach their children how to learn. Essential to the program is the comprehensive Teacher's Guide. It provides a focus on the importance of study skills, directions for using the student text, and practical suggestions for both the experienced and inexperienced teacher.
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“The hm Learning and Study Skills Program: Level II” was designed to provide an introduction to learning and study skills for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students through a series of activity-oriented units. It is structured on the assumption that an activity-oriented lesson is the most effective instructional strategy for the teaching of study skills: more succinctly, that "learning by doing" is the best way 'study smart'.
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“The hm Learning and Study Skills Program: Level II” was designed to provide an introduction to learning and study skills for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students through a series of activity-oriented units. It is structured on the assumption that an activity-oriented lesson is the most effective instructional strategy for the teaching of study skills: more succinctly, that "learning by doing" is the best way 'study smart'.
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An aerospace industry manufacturing firm with a strong reputation suddenly experienced quality-control issues. Consultants Bob Duggan and Bridgette Theurer traced the problems back to the CEO, an introvert who lacked self-awareness. His high-profile disputes with his co-owner and his two brothers added to the firm's stress level. After Duggan and Theurer taught the CEO to heal the firm's emotional system, its quality-control problems vanished. The...
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Talent development expert Andy Storch has a clear message: Stop drifting through your working years and start proactively crafting the career and life of your dreams. Drawing on personal experience and a wealth of knowledge gleaned from respected career development gurus, Storch offers a clear, step-by-step guide to setting a vision for and taking ownership of your career and life. You will learn effective strategies for time management, networking...
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Human capital is an important factor for economic growth in South Asia. Between 1981 and 2010, human capital contributed about 22% of annual gross domestic product per worker growth in India. During the same period, it contributed around 21% in Bangladesh, and 16% in Sri Lanka. However, education and skills remain the binding constraint. Raising the quality of education and skills in South Asia's workforce can play a critical role in catching up to...
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The literature referred to is the best that we can suggest. When better shall come to our attention, that will be included, for only "the best is good enough for children." All selections presented have been tried either in this school or elsewhere. Nothing is presented wholly on a theoretical basis. Much literature is offered for each grade-much more than can possibly be presented. The intention is to refer to types of suitable material, leaving...
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Influencing others is easy when someone has a vested interest or is like minded on the topic. Conversely, it is especially difficult to shift someone's thinking who has a differing view. Our ability to communicate affects our capacity for moving others from their current position toward our way of thinking. Influencing is a process that occurs instantaneously or that happens over time. Use storytelling as a means for effective communication.
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Improving the influencing ability of your leaders and employees gives you successful business results. Teach your leaders the tools to garner employee support for company goals and business decisions. Give your sales team an edge to influence customer purchases and outperform the competition. Help your service teams encourage customer buy-in for resolving problems. Develop a culture that supports storytelling as a means for effective communication.
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Are you suffering from work-related stress? Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and short-tempered at work - and at home? Then you may have too much stress in your life. Stress is a serious problem that impacts not only your mental and physical health, but also your loved ones and your organization. So what can you do to address it? The HBR Guide to Managing Stress at Work will help you find a sustainable solution. It will help you reach the goal of getting...
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From the beloved American heritage brand, The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping is a helpful companion for outdoor enthusiasts and weekend adventurers. Organized into three sections, this handbook offers practical advice on where to go camping, how to go camping, and how to enjoy it once you're there.
The Pendleton Field Guide to Camping begins with a brief overview of the best parks and trails in the United States. The second section contains camp...
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The premier resource for professional nursing practice, Nursing: Scope & Standards of Practice, 3rd Edition, is informed by the advances in health care and professional nursing today. This keystone standard contains 17 national standards of practice and performance that define the who, what, where, when, why and how of nursing practice. The scope and standards of practice inform and guide nursing practice and are often used as a reference for: Quality...
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Find the right person to help supercharge your career.
Whether you're eyeing a specific leadership role, hoping to advance your skills, or simply looking to broaden your professional network, you need to find someone who can help. Wait for a senior manager to come looking for you-and you'll probably be waiting forever.
Instead, you need to find the mentoring that will help you achieve your goals. Managed correctly, mentoring is a powerful and efficient...
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Boost productivity in your company by helping others capitalize on the time available to them each day. Provide tips and teaching tools to quickly prioritize activities and discover opportunities for improvement. Help your leaders and employees gain back time by building efficiencies into their regular routines. Increased productivity results in a more profitable business.
This trainer guide provides tips and pointers for facilitating an impactful...
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In a tumultuous global business environment, change is a constant. Organizations are affected by many factors from the local economy to global competition. To be successful they must do more than react to changes, they need to be proactive.
Organization Development Fundamentals provides a starting point for those interested in learning more about taking this proactive approach. The authors explore the many facets of organization development and change...
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