Author: Stanley H. Heidrich
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989531
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
The Power of Reinforcement
Author: Stephen Ray Flora
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791485986
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
2004 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title According to Stephen Ray Flora, reinforcement is a very powerful tool for improving the human condition despite often being dismissed as regarding people as less than human and as "overly simplistic." This book addresses and defends the use of reinforcement principles against a wide variety of attacks. Countering the myths, criticisms, and misrepresentations of reinforcement, including false claims that reinforcement is "rat psychology," the author shows that building reinforcement theory on basic laboratory research is a strength, not a weakness, and allows unlimited applications to human situations as it promotes well-being and productivity. Also examined are reinforcement contingencies, planned or accidental, as they shape behavioral patterns and repertoires in a positive way.
Publisher: State University of New York Press
ISBN: 0791485986
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
2004 CHOICE Outstanding Academic Title According to Stephen Ray Flora, reinforcement is a very powerful tool for improving the human condition despite often being dismissed as regarding people as less than human and as "overly simplistic." This book addresses and defends the use of reinforcement principles against a wide variety of attacks. Countering the myths, criticisms, and misrepresentations of reinforcement, including false claims that reinforcement is "rat psychology," the author shows that building reinforcement theory on basic laboratory research is a strength, not a weakness, and allows unlimited applications to human situations as it promotes well-being and productivity. Also examined are reinforcement contingencies, planned or accidental, as they shape behavioral patterns and repertoires in a positive way.
Rationality and Power
Author: Bent Flyvbjerg
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226254494
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
In the Enlightenment tradition, rationality is considered well-defined. However, the author of this study argues that rationality is context-dependent, and that the crucial context is determined by decision-makers' political power. He uses a real-world Danish project to illustrate this theory.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226254494
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
In the Enlightenment tradition, rationality is considered well-defined. However, the author of this study argues that rationality is context-dependent, and that the crucial context is determined by decision-makers' political power. He uses a real-world Danish project to illustrate this theory.
Power in Practice
Author: Ronald M. Cervero
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0787958603
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
"The single most important contribution to our field's knowledgebase in the past two decades. The authors have managed to shift thefocus of adult education back to the social concerns that weretaken for granted when the field was founded. We are ready for thislong overdue book. Indeed, we have been yearning for this book. Itwill tilt our field back towards its moral center." --B. Allan Quigley, chair, Department of AdultEducation, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia "Power in Practice is a wonderful book--full of case studies,updated theories, new perspectives, and evidence that adulteducation can and does change people's lives." --Michael Newman, senior lecturer in adult education,University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Adult educators know that they can no longer focus solely on theneeds of learners without responsibly addressing the political andethical consequences of their work. Power in Practiceexamines how certain adult education programs, practices, andpolicies can become a subtle part of power relationships in widersociety. It provides a rich array of real-world cases thathighlight the pivotal role of adult educators as "knowledge andpower brokers" in the conflict between learners and the socialforces surrounding them. The authors discuss how to teachresponsibly, develop effective adult education programs, andprovide exemplary leadership in complex political contexts,including the workplace and higher education. Educators in themiddle of power struggles will learn how to become more politicallyaware while actively shaping their enterprises to meet importantsocial needs.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0787958603
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
"The single most important contribution to our field's knowledgebase in the past two decades. The authors have managed to shift thefocus of adult education back to the social concerns that weretaken for granted when the field was founded. We are ready for thislong overdue book. Indeed, we have been yearning for this book. Itwill tilt our field back towards its moral center." --B. Allan Quigley, chair, Department of AdultEducation, St. Francis Xavier University, Nova Scotia "Power in Practice is a wonderful book--full of case studies,updated theories, new perspectives, and evidence that adulteducation can and does change people's lives." --Michael Newman, senior lecturer in adult education,University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Adult educators know that they can no longer focus solely on theneeds of learners without responsibly addressing the political andethical consequences of their work. Power in Practiceexamines how certain adult education programs, practices, andpolicies can become a subtle part of power relationships in widersociety. It provides a rich array of real-world cases thathighlight the pivotal role of adult educators as "knowledge andpower brokers" in the conflict between learners and the socialforces surrounding them. The authors discuss how to teachresponsibly, develop effective adult education programs, andprovide exemplary leadership in complex political contexts,including the workplace and higher education. Educators in themiddle of power struggles will learn how to become more politicallyaware while actively shaping their enterprises to meet importantsocial needs.
Balance of Power
Author: T. V. Paul
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 0804750173
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Since the sudden disappearance of the Soviet Union, many scholars have argued that the balance of power theory is losing its relevance. This text examines this viewpoint, as well as looking at systematic factors that may hinder or favour the return of balance of power politics.
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 0804750173
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Since the sudden disappearance of the Soviet Union, many scholars have argued that the balance of power theory is losing its relevance. This text examines this viewpoint, as well as looking at systematic factors that may hinder or favour the return of balance of power politics.
Power Practice: Analogies and Idioms, eBook
Author: Stanley H. Heidrich
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989531
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989531
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Power Practice: Addition and Subtraction, eBook
Author: Suzanne Abrams
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989329
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989329
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Power Practice: Sequencing, eBook
Author: Denise Skomer
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989426
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989426
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Power Practice: Data Analysis, eBook
Author: Claire Sibold
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989418
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989418
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Power Practice: Context Clues, Gr. 5-6, eBook
Author: Stanley H. Heidrich
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989515
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Practical and creative activities to develop essential skills.
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989515
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 49
Book Description
Practical and creative activities to develop essential skills.
Power Practice: Algebra, Gr. 5-8, eBook
Author: Pam Jennett
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989159
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Topics include linear equations; inequalities and absolute values; systems of linear equations; powers, exponents, and polynomials; quadratic equations and factoring; rational expressions and proportions; and more. Also includes practice pages, assessment tests, reproducible grid paper, and an answer key. Supports NCTM standards.
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
ISBN: 1591989159
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
Topics include linear equations; inequalities and absolute values; systems of linear equations; powers, exponents, and polynomials; quadratic equations and factoring; rational expressions and proportions; and more. Also includes practice pages, assessment tests, reproducible grid paper, and an answer key. Supports NCTM standards.