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Deaf Cultural Awareness - Deaf Cultural Awareness is a cable news program based in northern California founded by the contemporary visual deaf artist, Christina Ramos-Bickford.
Queer Student Cultural Center - The Queer Student Cultural Center (QSCC) at the University of Minnesota is a student-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to celebrate the diversity and culture of the queer community; educate the University of Minnesota community on issues pertinent to the lives of queer students; advocate for inclusion and equality of all persons regardless of sexual or gender orientations; provide a safe space for queer students to meet and form a sense of community; and empower queer individuals, groups, and organizations.
English village - English villages are South Korean institutions providing a short-term immersion English experience in a live-in environment where only English is spoken. This is intended to promote English learning and to build students' international cultural awareness.
Lambda Upsilon Lambda - La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated was established on February 19 1982 in order to address the shortcomings of academic institutions in meeting and addressing the needs of Latino students in higher education. Founded at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Incorporated primarily seeks to take a leadership role in meeting the needs of the Latino community through cultural awareness, community service, and promotion of the Latino culture and people.
Class (French) (Anamorphic Widescreen) : Francois and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. Armed with the best intentions, they brace themselves to not let discouragement stop them from trying to give the best education to their students. Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary France. As amusing and inspiring as the teenaged students can be, their difficult behavior can still jeopardize any teacher's enthusiasm for the low-paying job. Francois insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence. Neither stuffy nor severe, his extravagant frankness often takes the students by surprise. But his classroom ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods. Featurette, Audio Commentary. "Making of 'The Class'".
Class (Blu-ray) (French) (Anamorphic Widescreen) : Francois and his fellow teachers prepare for a new year at a high school in a tough neighborhood. Armed with the best intentions, they brace themselves to not let discouragement stop them from trying to give the best education to their students. Cultures and attitudes often clash in the classroom, a microcosm of contemporary France. As amusing and inspiring as the teenaged students can be, their difficult behavior can still jeopardize any teacher's enthusiasm for the low-paying job. Francois insists on an atmosphere of respect and diligence. Neither stuffy nor severe, his extravagant frankness often takes the students by surprise. But his classroom ethics are put to the test when his students begin to challenge his methods. Audio Commentary, Featurettes. "Making of 'The Class'"; "Actors' Workshop"; "Actors' Self-Portraits".
Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education : In this revision of her best-selling book, author Sonia Nieto explores the meaning, necessity, and benefits of multicultural education for students of all backgrounds. The book looks at how personal, social, political, cultural, and educational factors affect the success or failure of students in today's classroom. Expanding upon the popular case-study approach, the fifth edition examines the lives of 19 real students who are affected by multicultural education, or a lack of it. Social justice is firmly embedded in this view of multicultural education, and teachers are encouraged to work for social change in their classrooms, schools, and communities. Inservice and preservice teachers, principals, school administrators and anyone interested in multicultural education.
First Year, The (Full Frame) : Winner of numerous festival awards including the prestigious Peabody, this powerful and moving film is a "must-see" for anyone who is, or has ever thought of, becoming a parent or teacher. The film chronicles the first year of five young teachers as they fight the real fight: educating our children, one child at a time. From acclaimed filmmaker Davis Guggenheim, "The First Year" shows the human side of the story, revealing all the determination and commitment it takes to survive in America?s toughest schools. From kindergarten teacher Maurice, who refuses to give up as he fights to help a boy with speech problems, to Genevive, who "wanted to teach the kids no one else wanted to teach," the men, women, and children profiled in this film are sure to inspire and provoke debate. Intense and emotional, "The First Year" cuts through the education rhetoric and reminds us what is real: the powerful relationship between teacher and student. Includes Bonus Film: "Teach" Designed to inspire a new generation of American teachers, this bonus film is a powerful accompaniment to "The First Year", create...
The Calla Handbook: Implementing the Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach by Anna Uhl Chamot, ISBN 0201539632 : The CALLA Handbook is an indispensable resource for all teachers who are responsible for teaching core curriculum subjects to language minority students in ESL or mainstream classrooms, at-risk students, and all students in bilingual and foreign language classrooms. Written by experts in the field, The CALLA Handbook (Cognitive Academic Language Learning Approach) integrates the latest research on learning strategies with actual classroom-tested activities. This book features: -- Rationale and background information on CALLA. -- Effective learning strategies with classroom-tested activities for ESL and bilingual students. -- Hands-on content area lessons in science, math, social studies, and literature. -- Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) and authentic assessment tools and evaluation for both teachers and students.
Crime Scene University (With The Science Of Interrogation) (Widescreen) : Ever want to solve a murder? Then enroll in "Crime Scene University" where Penn State University students learn how to unmask a killer in the classroom and in the field through violent crime scenarios that would challenge the most experienced investigators. From studying blood spatter patterns to using electrostatic printing to locate footprints, students work in two teams to recreate the most brutal and intriguing crimes you can imagine. "Master of the House": Teams enter a home with a history of domestic abuse, finding the husband dead on the floor. Students must piece this crime together using techniques taught by their teacher, Dr. Shaler, but clashing personalities could interfere with the investigation. "Drugs and Dirty Deals": Students are faced with their first double-victim crime scene. They use oblique lighting and electrostatic printing to locate footprints, perform drug tests on suspicious substances and examine blood spatter. "Road Rage": It's a race against time as students attempt to solve their first outdoor crime scene. Professor Shaler has set up a car accident scene involv...
Karate Kid II, The (Full Frame, Widescreen) : The price of honor. The power of friendship. "The Karate Kid, Part II." Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki "Pat" Morita re-create the roles that brought them international acclaim in "The Karate Kid," when karate student Daniel Larusso (Macchio) accomplishes his wise and whimsical teacher Mr. Miyagi (Morita), to his ancestral home in Okinawa. For the boy, it's a journey to an exotic new world, offering new clues to his mentor's secret past. For Miyagi, it's an opportunity to see his father one last time and to rekindle a romance with his childhood sweetheart (Nobu McCarthy). But Miyagi's return also re-ignites a bitter feud with long-time enemy Sato (Danny Kamekona) - a feud that involves young Daniel in a brilliant collision of cultures and combat. Now, far away from the tournaments, the cheering crowds and the safety of home, Daniel will face his greatest challenge ever when teacher becomes student, and the price of honor is life itself. Interactive Menus, Scene Selection. Featurette, Filmography, Trailers.
The Analects of Confucius: A Philosophical Translation by Roger T. Ames, ISBN 0345434072 : "To quietly persevere in storing up what is learned, to continue studying without respite, to instruct others without growing weary--is this not me?" --Confucius Confucius is recognized as China's first and greatest teacher, and his ideas have been the fertile soil in which the Chinese cultural tradition has flourished. Now, here is a translation of the recorded thoughts and deeds that best remember Confucius--informed for the first time by the manuscript version found at Dingzhou in 1973, a partial text dating to 55 BCE and only made available to the scholarly world in 1997. The earliest Analects yet discovered, this work provides us with a new perspective on the central canonical text that has defined Chinese culture--and clearly illuminates the spirit and values of Confucius. Confucius (551-479 BCE) was born in the ancient state of Lu into an era of unrelenting, escalating violence as seven of the strongest states in the proto-Chinese world warred for supremacy. The landscape was not only fierce politically but also intellectually. Although Confucius enjoyed great popularity as a tea...
Diversified Woodcrafts Quick Ship: Labview 4 Student Workstation With Door : DW1041: Ships Via Truck Freight - Back of Truck Our most popular workstation meets the needs of students and teachers today. The Labview 4 student workstation allows four students to work at a single station while all are facing the teacher. The unique design leaves enough room to store four stools (not included) under the workstation. All units come with two GFI electrical outlets, ample storage and 1'' solid epoxy resin work surface. Doors and drawers lock.
Phonics Pathways: Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling : Now in its ninth edition, "Phonics Pathways (with help from Dewey the Bookworm) teaches students of all ages the rudiments of phonics and spelling with an efficient, practical, and foolproof method. Written in an easy-to-use format, "Phonics Pathways is organized by sounds and spelling patterns. The patterns are introduced one at a time and slowly built into syllables, words, phrases, and sentences. Printed in a large 8-1/2" x 11" lay-flat format for easy photocopying, "Phonics Pathways is filled with illustrative examples, word lists, and practice readings that are 100 percent decodable. While appropriate for K-2 emergent readers, this award-winning book has also been used successfully with adolescent and adult learners, as well as second language learners and students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Bringing Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction by Isabel L. Beck, ISBN 1572307536 : Exciting and engaging vocabulary instruction can set students on the path to a lifelong fascination with words. This book provides a research-based framework and practical strategies for vocabulary development with children from the earliest grades through high school. The authors emphasize instruction that offers rich information about words and their uses and enhances students' language comprehension and production. Teachers are guided in selecting words for instruction; developing student-friendly explanations of new words; creating meaningful learning activities; and getting students involved in thinking about, using, and noticing new words both within and outside the classroom. Many concrete examples, sample classroom dialogues, and exercises for teachers bring the material to life. Helpful appendices include suggestions for trade books that help children enlarge their vocabulary and/or have fun with different aspects of words.
Welcome Back Kotter: The Complete First Season (Full Frame) : Gabe Kotter, formerly a Sweathog, returns to James Buchanan High as a teacher and is assigned the remedial class to which he once belonged. Mr. Kotter is an involved and caring teacher, which one would have to be in dealing with a certain four students in his class, who end up in trouble on a regular basis - lady's man Vinnie Barbarino, the always cool Freddie "Boom-Boom" Washington, the tough Juan (Luis Pedro Phillipo de Huevos) Epstein, and the sheepish Arnold Dingfelder Horshack. "Welcome Back, Kotter" was based on Gabe Kaplan's own high school experiences with remedial education and a teacher who cared dearly for her students. Includes 21 episodes. Disc 1: "The Great Debate," "Basket Case," "Welcome Back (Pilot)," "Whodunit?," "The Election" and "No More Mr. Nice Guy" Disc 2: "Classroom Marriage, "One Of Our Sweathogs Is Missing," "Mr. Kotter, Teacher," "The Reunion." "Barbarino's Girl" and "California Dreamin'" Disc 3: Episodes include: "Arrividerci, Arnold," "The Longest Weekend," "The Sit-In," "Follow The Leader (Part 1)," "Follow The Leader (Part 2)" and "Dr. Epstein, I Presume" Disc...
Teachers (Widescreen) : A student bleeds from a stab wound. The school psychologist goes stark raving bonkers over the ditto machine. A teacher reassuringly checks the snub-nosed .38 tucked into her briefcase. The driver's ed training car seems to be missing. Yes, it's just another Monday morning at JFK High School. Outrageously funny, deeply dramatic and intensely human, "Teachers" blows the lid off America's troubled public schools. Nick Nolte delivers an exceptional performance as a teacher burned out after years of struggling with the system. JoBeth Williams is the feisty lawyer and ex-student who awakens both his ideals and his lost ardor. As the savvy but unyielding vice-principal, Judd Hirsch is outstanding as he heads a fine supporting cast including Laura Dern, Ralph Macchio, Crispin Glover, Richard Mulligan and Lee Grant.
Gym Teacher: The Movie (Widescreen) : Davie Stewie was America's hope for gold in the 1988 Seoul Games until he ran face-first into the vault. After suffering humiliation on a global scale, Dave eventually faded into obscurity and became a gym teacher. When the President announces a national gym class fitness competition, Dave believes the moment has finally come to redeem himself. There's only one thing standing in the way; a helmet-wearing, injury fearing, athletically-adverse new student named Roland. And to top it all off, Dave has a growing crush on the school's new teacher who turns out to be Roland's mom. What's a coach to do? In order to win the competition and avenge his defeats, Dave must turn Roland into an athletic competitor. Will they win the gold or get laughed off the mats. "'Gym Teacher: The Movie': Behind-The-Scenes"; "Gym Class With The Cast Of 'Gym Teacher: The Movie'"; "Bruce Jenner's Failed Summer Games", Behind The Scenes Featurette, Blooper Reel, Deleted Scenes, Featurette.
Drive In Cult Classics: 8 Movie Collection : "Drive In Cult Classics: 8 Movie Collection" includes: "The Teacher" - 18-year-old Sean's first summer after completing high school is much spent with 28-year-old teacher Diane, whose husband is too often motorcycle-racing instead of with her. Wacko Ralph also has "the hots" for Diane; and it doesn't help that Sean was with Ralph's younger brother, Lou, when Lou died. "Pick-Up" - Two free spirited girls, Carol and Maureen, hitch a ride across Florida with Chuck. They take a detour and ultimately find themselves lost and stranded out in the Florida Everglades. "Trip With the Teacher" - A teacher and four of her students take a field trip to some Navajo ruins. When they find themselves in terrible danger when their bus breaks down, a band of bikers are more than helpful with towing the vehicle. But these bikers have more on their mind then being good Samaritans. "Best Friends" - Jesse and Pat are best friends, but when Kathy swivels into the scene, Jesse and Pat's friendship is sorely tested. "The Stepmother" - Frank drives himself mad thinking that this wife, Margo, is cheating on him. His co...
Love & Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health by Dean Ornish, ISBN 0060930209 : The Medical Basis for the Healing Power of Intimacy We all know that intimacy improves the quality of our lives. Yet most people don't realize how much it can increase the quality of our lives-- our survival. In this New York Times world-renowned physician Dean Ornish, M.D., writes, "I am not aware of any other factor in medicine that has a greater impact on our survival than the healing power of love and intimacy. Not diet, not smoking, not exercise, not stress, not genetics, not drugs, not surgery." He reveals that the real epidemic in modern culture is not only physical heart disease but also what he calls spiritual heart disease: loneliness, isolation, alienation, and depression. He shows how the very defenses that we think protect us from emotional pain are often the same ones that actually heighten our pain and threaten our survival. Dr. Ornish outlines eight pathways to intimacy and healing that have made a profound difference in his life and in the life of millions of others in turning sadness into happiness, suffering into joy.
Debating Robert Lee (Widescreen) : One stutters. One's shy. Two lie and cheat. Another is lonely and honest to a fault. Another's pretty and believes, deep down, no one would love her if she weren't. And, finally, there's one who pushes himself to the limit - anything to hang on to his father's love. Statistically they rank among the most miserable and perpetually "at risk" citizens of the developed world. American high school students. Into this mix, and into the supposedly idyllic setting of Palos Verdes, California, comes one of the best debate teachers in the country, who might be a match for all this - or not: Robert Lee, schooled at the Georgia Military Academy. He steps into the teenagers troubled lives and makes everything much, much... worse. "Debate is an elective - you don't need it for college," he challenges on the first day of class, "so why are you here?" The kids must wonder themselves, especially after he partners each of them with someone they don't like, then assigns the topic they must debate in competition - something simple, easy to start out with: life or death. The topic is euthanasia, the terminating ...
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