Lisa B. Fiore Libros

Focusing on the collaborative approach to assessment, this guide advocates for involving children and families in the evaluation process. It addresses the challenges posed by standardized assessments that often overlook individual differences and creativity, leading to negative consequences. The book offers practical strategies for educators to foster an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and enhances student engagement.

Focusing on practical application, this resource equips teachers with research-backed strategies for creating and managing effective learning centers. It offers tailored suggestions for differentiating instruction, ensuring that the diverse needs of all students are met.

In this unique and timely book, Dr. Lisa B. Fiore and Dr. Catherine Koverola explore and illuminate the tensions between faculty and administrators that have become ubiquitous in higher education and which cause conflicts that may adversely affect students and the institution. The authors harness their extensive professional expertise in cross-cultural communication and education, their years of personal experience working through conflicts in higher education, and their collaborative research to provide a guide for building trust and productive relationships. With an approach anchored in intercultural theory and practice, the authors lay a foundation upon which readers can build new understanding about the "other" constituents with whom they work. Practical tools such as case studies, sample scripts, discussion points, and resources will resonate with faculty and administrators at colleges and universities, as well as aspiring higher education practitioners. Readers will immediately recognize universal themes and scenarios and will appreciate the authors’ straightforward approach that will translate into tangible, meaningful changes in their professional relationships. This book moves discussions forward, from argumentation and resentment to positive behavior change that grows from a place of trust and mutual respect.

Grit, Resilience, and Motivation in Early Childhood moves past current media buzz about grit, resilience, and motivation as proverbial silver bullets, and provides early childhood educators with a much-needed focus on developmentally appropriate activities and expectations related to those terms. Illustrated with classroom case studies, caregiver and community resources, and teacher behaviors, this powerful guide presents practical applications for educators to more deeply understand the research that will strengthen and support young children.

Katie freezes when she's asked to perform. Jose is a clinger. Damian is terrified of animals. Felicia always worries that she's going to make a mistake. It's hard being the parent of an anxious child, watching your son's frustration grow, or seeing how your daughter tries to cope with her fears but gives up so quickly. Filled with solid information, a proven four-step program, dozens of engaging activities, and insightful personal vignettes, Your Anxious Child gives you easy, fun, and highly effective tools to help your child become a creative problem solver. Parents and teachers alike will find excellent strategies in this essential guide.

Tato publikace je moderním komprehenzívním pohledem na problematiku kreativity z hlediska 3 faktorů – biologického, psychologického a sociálního. Osvětluje současné poznatky o práci neuronových sítí v mozku, podmíněnost vlivů prostředí a biopsychické faktory (např. vliv pohlaví, sourozenecké konstelace, laterality atd.). Kniha je velmi přitažlivým zdrojem informací pro studenty, řídící pracovníky, psychology, poradce atd., prostě pro všechny, jež zajímají tvůrčí schopnosti jejich dětí, zaměstnanců apod. Mimoto však poskytuje i nesmírně cenné informace pro každého, kdo chce zlepšit svoje vlastní kreativní schopnosti.