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Beloved storyteller and theologian John Shea provides a unique commentary that’s ideal for preaching, teaching, or simply meditating on the Gospels. His writing is poignant and conversational, making this book a valuable tool for professional ministers, as well as for Christians who reflect on the Gospels for personal spiritual growth. Shea draws readers into the people and situations for Jesus encountered in ways that are evocative and inspirational. This resource is based on Catholic and Revised Common Lectionaries, making it accessible across Christian denominations. (From the Publisher)

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The American Theological Library Association has served libraries, librarians, and academic institutions with distinction for sixty years. A Broadening Conversation offers a means of listening in on the rich and vivid conversation of this community over the course of its history so far. (From the Publisher)

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Immerse yourself in exploring the heart of teacher leadership! Practicing the art of teacher leadership requires self-reflection, creativity, and discipline. This comprehensive reader brings together the top voices in the field, encouraging teacher leaders to examine the tensions in their practice. Edited by recognized leadership experts Richard H. Ackerman (author of The Wounded Leader) and Sarah V. Mackenzie, this must-have resource contains classic essays and contemporary gems that explore teacher leadership in insightful and surprising ways. This well-organized compendium features stories and lessons from teacher leaders that explore current issues, underlying feelings, and fresh perspectives. Within a five-part structure, each section begins with an introduction and closes with questions designed to encourage reflection and discussion. Readers will be able to use * Stories, essays, and research findings for insight and exploration * Protocols to structure conversations about common issues * Ideas for inspiring and motivating other educators to examine and improve their practices * Contributions from teacher leader experts such as Roland Barth, Barnett Barry, Mary Dietz, Gordon A. Donaldson Jr., Michael Fullan, Sam M. Intrator, Marilyn Katzenmeyter, Linda Lambert, Ann Liebermann, Gayle Moller, and many more Revealing the inner world of teacher leaders will prompt readers to think more deeply about their own leadership. (From the Publisher)

Adjuncts have become the lifeline of a vast majority of colleges and universities. They teach many of the foundation and core courses taken by first and second year students, they teach professional courses in which their own life experiences are invaluable, and they step in on short notice to fill in for regular faculty engaged in research or away on sabbaticals. A survey of over 4,000 institutions conducted by the US Department of Education reveals that adjuncts are being hired at a much higher rate than full-time faculty. This is due partly to increased enrollment, partly to reduced budgets, partly as a deliberate administrative strategy, and partly to convenience. The importance of adjuncts to the college or university cannot be overstated. This book provides academic administrators and faculty developers with proactive, practical and results-producing approaches that can help transform fragmented faculties into inclusive and cohesive teaching and scholarly communities. Structured in an easy-to-follow, practical format, this book provides an invaluable resource of thoughtful and pragmatic approaches to ensure the both quality and satisfaction on the part of the institution and the adjuncts. Topics are presented in a thematic sequence that allows decision-makers to focus on their priority areas; guidance is provided for systematic planning and implementation. The contents focus on connecting adjunct faculty to core institutional functions and structures: Connection #1 - To The Institution; Connection #2 - To The Department; Connection #3 - To The Profession & The Discipline; Connection #4 - To Teaching; Connection #5 - To Students; Connection #6 - To Scholarship. (From the Publisher)

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Step up to-and meet-the challenges of how to use the latest brain research for teaching, with practical concrete applications! This new book from the Caines and their colleagues will introduce new readers to their renowned 12 organizing principles for how the brain learns and how to use that knowledge for student learning. For those hundreds of thousands already using the Caines' groundbreaking work in their schools, this fieldbook will bring the latest research on the brain and its executive function and make the principles more practical than ever before for classroom application. 12 Brain/Mind Learning Principles in Action is grouped around key teaching and learning fundamentals: * Climate for learning * Instruction * Student processing (From the Publisher)