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  Powerful Questioning -...

  Michael Chiles

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  Foreword by John Hattie.
  Questioning is a staple feature of a teacher's toolkit across all phases of education. Classrooms are awash with explanation, modelling and feedback, but of all the pedagogical strategies at a teacher's disposal, questioning is one of the most important. It is the heartbeat of a classroom. While the art of asking a question seems relatively straightforward, to what extent do teachers consider the types of questions they're using? Are the questions they ask students actually helping to support learning? InPowerful Questioning,Michael Chiles delves into the complexity of asking questions and how best to use this pedagogical tool as a powerful springboard to support learning in the classroom.
  Teachers are described by many as 'professional question-askers' and the use of questioning in the teaching and learning process dates back to one of the most influential users and developers of questions, the Greek philosopher Socrates. Socrates believed that by asking questions we encourage reflection, and that their use is most effective when we create a continual loop of dialogue between the asker and the receiver, to allow movement from surface to deeper level thinking.Powerful Questioningtakes inspiration from this, providing original theory that relates back to the historical use of questioning in the classroom throughout.
  Offering a fresh perspective on how questioning can be engineered to support effective learning,Powerful Questioningexamines the reasons behind the questions we ask and reveals the power of asking the right questions, in the right way, at the right time. It details a set of core principles, recommendations and classroom-based practical examples that can be used to implement powerful questioning both in the classroom and wider school.
  Michael's aim is to help teachers become research-informed on the theories around the use of questioning in the classroom, whilst also providing a wide range of practical classroom-based strategies. Readers will take away specific examples from a broad range of case studies in which teachers at different phases of education (from Key Stages one to five) share how they use questioning to improve learning and retention.
  Essential reading for all teachers and school leaders.

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  Cholula: The History and Legacy...

  Editors Charles River

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  Cholula is one of the most interesting, enigmatic, and forgotten cities in ancient Mesoamerica, and few people are aware that it is the oldest continuously-occupied settlement in the entire Western hemisphere. The current city is known for the Great Pyramid, which has the largest base of all pyramids in the world, as well as its many colonial churches and constant religious celebrations. All of these things ensure that Cholula is heavily visited, but the tremendous importance of Prehispanic Cholula has mostly been lost in the historical accounts of Puebla and even Mexico as a whole. 
  	Located in the Puebla-Tlaxcala Valley within a very fertile area, the Prehispanic city of Cholula was founded around 500 BCE. It soon developed into an important city and the construction of its Great Pyramid began around 200 BCE. During the height of Teotihuacan’s influence in the Classic period and the expansion of the Aztecs in the Postclassic, Cholula managed to maintain its independence and grew to become the greatest religious center in central Mesoamerica. As the main site for the cult of the god Quetzalcoatl, Cholula received pilgrims from many Prehispanic cities, and the two high priests of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl were charged with confirming the legitimacy of these foreign rulers, making their role one of the most important in the region. 
  	In addition to its religious influence, Cholula was also a very important commercial center. Many lavish and exotic goods were traded at its market, and the city’s merchant class also exported a variety of luxury crafts produced in Cholula, such as richly adorned textiles and very fine polychrome pottery. Cholula has been mentioned on some level in modern works concerning Mesoamerica, but in most cases it is simply named alongside a list of other Prehispanic sites.

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  Building Bright Futures - A...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Embark on a transformative journey with the Building Bright Futures online course, offering a comprehensive understanding of critical child development stages to foster nurturing environments for future generations. Explore Child Development Concepts  - Gain insights into child development milestones from birth to adolescence.  - Understand key developmental theories and their real-life applications.  - Learn the roles of physical, cognitive, and emotional growth.  - Explore family, culture, and education's impact on development.  - Discover strategies for supporting children with special needs and inclusive education.  In-Depth Child Development Principles  Begin with foundational milestones from birth through adolescence, focusing on recognizing typical and atypical development for timely interventions. Dive into renowned theories to understand growth. Explore physical development, growth patterns, and motor skills as foundations for health.Cognitive development is crucial, covering thinking, learning, and language acquisition to foster intellectual growth. Social and emotional development shape identity and relationships; we discuss play, family influence, and cultural diversity to raise socially adept individuals.The course covers educational strategies, early childhood teaching, inclusive education, and special needs support, enhancing your ability to assess developmental progress. Learn about current trends and ethics in child development research.By completing Building Bright Futures, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of child development, ready to support and empower children to reach their potential, transforming your approach to nurturing future leaders.

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  The Social Justice Investor -...

  Andrea Longton

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  Having lived through recessions and pandemics, we all recognize the importance of financial well-being. But we are also living in a time of uncertainty, marked by injustice, climate crisis, and social change. How do we reconcile these two things—our financial well-being and our desire to advocate for a more just and equitable world? You know that money isn't the silver bullet to social injustice and economic exclusion, but it certainly can help! 
   
   
   
  While our investments should bring returns that meet our needs for expected and unexpected life events, our investments can also be a powerful extension of our values, intentions, and commitments: we can invest in what we care about. The Social Justice Investor is ready to help you put your money where your values are. This step-by-step guide to personal finance removes all the technical jargon and introduces you to the basic building blocks of investment management. Once you have your "toolkit," The Social Justice Investor walks you through how to apply a social justice lens to your investments (including how to talk to your financial advisor). You'll learn to select investments that match your stated objectives, allocate your resources widely and wisely, and measure your success. We can help change the world for the better, and it starts with where we decide to put our money.

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  History of Florence and of the...

  Niccolò Machiavelli

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  "History of Florence and of the Affairs of Italy" by Niccolò Machiavelli is a seminal work in the realm of historical writing and political theory. It was written by Machiavelli during the early 16th century and offers a detailed account of the history of Florence and Italy during his lifetime. Machiavelli's work delves into the intricate political dynamics of Florence and Italy, chronicling the rise and fall of various rulers, factions, and states. It provides valuable insights into the political strategies, power struggles, and machinations that characterized Renaissance Italy. Machiavelli's analysis is marked by his pragmatism and keen understanding of human nature, making this book a cornerstone of political philosophy and historical scholarship.

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  Clarity - A Memoir

  Diana Estill

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  2021 International Book Awards Finalist, Health: Psychology & Mental Health 
   
   
   
  At age four, Diana manages her family's banking, grocery shops alone, and befriends the town drunk. Her father is too busy chasing skirts and throwing fits to notice what she does. And her mom is too mentally absent to properly parent. While Diana's narcissistic dad terrorizes and exploits her, she works harder to please him. 
   
   
   
  Estill, an award-winning humor author, shares an honest and comedic look at her dysfunctional childhood. As an adult, she struggles to reclaim her power while caring for her dementia-impaired dad. 
   
   
   
  In this thought-provoking tale of resilience, the author pierces the fog of emotional and sexual abuse.

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