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Books on: to open minds

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To Open Minds

Book by Howard Gardner; Basic Books, 1989

Subjects:

Comparative Education, Creative Thinking, Education--China--History--1976-, Education--United States

Collections: Education, Entire Library

In this unique attempt to address the dilemma in contemporary education, the noted cognitive scientist weaves the lessons garnered from three vantage points-his own traditional education as an American child, his years of research on creativity at Harvard, and what he saw in modern Chinese ...
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In this unique attempt to address the dilemma in contemporary education, the noted cognitive scientist weaves the lessons garnered from three vantage points-his own traditional education as an American child, his years of research on creativity at Harvard, and what he saw in modern Chinese classrooms-into a program for creativity that draws the best of both modes, traditional and progressive.
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Open Education and the American School

Book by Roland S. Barth; Agathon Press, 1972

Subjects:

Open Plan Schools--United States

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...knowledge." Implicit in the ideas of open education are assumptions which bring into...Therefore our curriculum is not at all to be cut into separate disciplines, fenced...how much better if we merely made up our minds from the outset always to keep it one...
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The Open Classroom: Distance Learning in and out of Schools

Book by Jo Bradley; Kogan Page, 2003

Subjects:

Computer-Assisted Instruction--Cross-Cultural Studies, Distance Education--Cross-Cultural Studies, Open Learning--Cross-Cultural Studies

Collections: Education, Entire Library

Open and distance learning techniques are increasingly finding their way into the school classroom. This book presents a forward looking assessment of approaches to teaching in schools that involving distance learning from both the teachers and learners perspectives -issues that will soon effect all ...
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Open and distance learning techniques are increasingly finding their way into the school classroom. This book presents a forward looking assessment of approaches to teaching in schools that involving distance learning from both the teachers and learners perspectives -issues that will soon effect all school level teaching.Contributors include Margaret Robyler, University of West Georgia College of Education, USA; Julie Young, Co-Principal, Florida High School, and many others from Canada, India, New Zealand and Africa.
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Higher Education through Open and Distance Learning

Book by Keith Harry; Routledge, 1999

Subjects:

Distance Education, Education, Higher, Open Learning

Collections: Education, Entire Library

This book explores in detail the options available to potential students wishing to study through distance methods, presenting a fascinating picture of a world's educational culture in transition. It includes reviews of higher education in a range of countries, a study of the impact of the new ...
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This book explores in detail the options available to potential students wishing to study through distance methods, presenting a fascinating picture of a world's educational culture in transition. It includes reviews of higher education in a range of countries, a study of the impact of the new technologies, an examination of the trend towards lifelong learning, and the uses of distance education by developing economies.
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Vocational Education and Training through Open and Distance Learning

Book by Louise Moran, Greville Rumble; Routledge, 2004

Subjects:

Distance Education, Occupational Training, Open Learning, Vocational Education

Collections: Education, Entire Library

Conventional apprenticeships and older methods of professional training are not providing enough skilled workers - governments, companies and colleges are now using open and distance learning to fill these gaps. Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning, this unique review provides ...
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Conventional apprenticeships and older methods of professional training are not providing enough skilled workers - governments, companies and colleges are now using open and distance learning to fill these gaps. Published in association with the Commonwealth of Learning, this unique review provides detailed analysis of worldwide experiences of vocational training and distance education. It looks at recent policy and practice at different levels - from trans-national programmes and national policies to institutional and programme models. Offering guidance on how distance education and new technologies are being used to support vocational education and training, this book will help senior institutional managers and policy makers to understand and appreciate: * the role distance education can play in increasing skills levels in young people and the existing workforce * the challenges in using educational technologies, and distance education to deliver vocational education and training * how to devise effective policies to meet these challenges.
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Journal Articles on: to open minds

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A Plea for Open Minds, One More Time: Response to Nettler

Journal article by Charles R. Tittle; Social Forces, Vol. 63, 1985

Subjects:

Social Service--Periodicals

Collections: Entire Library

A Plea for Open Minds, One More Time: Response to Nettler * CHARLES R. TITTLE...apparently miscommunicate with respect to others. First, he regards a negative...the primary job of any scientist is to explain the phenomena within his/her...
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Behind the Ape's Appearance: Escaping Anthropocentrism in the Study of Other Minds

Journal article by Daniel John Povinelli; Daedalus, Vol. 133, 2004

Subjects:

Chimpanzees, Human beings, Humans, Man, Other minds (Theory of knowledge), Philosophy of mind

Collections: Philosophy, Entire Library

...we are not readily open to the chimpanzees way...that is out in the open when a dominant animal is about to be released. "But...emboldened our species to reach out and discover new worlds with open minds and hearts. Table...
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Music & Minds: Using a Talent Development Approach for Young Adults with Williams Syndrome

Journal article by Sally M. Reis, Robin Schader, Harry Milne, Robert Stephens; Exceptional Children, Vol. 69, 2003

Subjects:

Disabled persons--Research, Music and Minds, University of Connecticut--Research, Williams syndrome--Research

Collections: Education, Entire Library

...the Music Minds program. It...available to change methods...completion. Daily open-ended and...of Music Minds to which a majority...involved (a) open coding, including...Music Minds was entirely...were willing to try different...dances, evening open-microphone...
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Morrison, Ray. A Smile in His Mind's Eye: A Study of the Early Works of Lawrence Durrell

Journal article by Anna Lillios; Studies in the Novel, Vol. 39, 2007

Subjects:

A Smile in His Mind's Eye: A Study of the Early Works of Lawrence Durrell (Book)--Book reviews, Books--Book reviews

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...life, Durrell admits in A Smile in the Minds Eye (1987), that he knows little about...poem associated with it, its Bible, so to speak, I know but little of Taoists and...postcolonialism, and postmodernism--which would open up Durrells texts in new ways and make...
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Passionate Minds: The Great Enlightenment Love Affair

Journal article; Biography, Vol. 29, 2006

Subjects:

Books--Book reviews, Passionate Minds: The Great Enlightenment Love Affair (Book)--Book reviews

Collections: Literature, Entire Library

...Affair. Chatelet, Emilie du Passionate Minds: The Great Enlightenment Love Affair. David...scientist, the scourge of the ancien regime-to be the foremost embodiment of the Enlightenment...have achieved in a healthier and more open-minded age." What she did achieve is remarkable...

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Magazine Articles on: to open minds

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Pa. Board of Education Rejects Effort to Open Door to Creationism in Public Schools

Magazine article; Church & State, Vol. 54, September 2001

Subjects:

Creationism--Study and teaching, Pennsylvania--Schools, Religion in the public schools--Standards

Collections: Religious Studies, Education, Entire Library

Pa. Board Of Education Rejects Effort To Open Door To Creationism In Public Schools The Pennsylvania Board...an attempt to undermine it by instilling doubts in the minds of students. The states Independent Regulatory Review...
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Malawi/Zimbabwe; Who Do You Think I Am? Malawi Has Honoured President Robert Mugabe by Naming a Road after Him. but Controversy Erupted Even before the Zimbabwean President Had Gone to Open the Road in May. When He Did, Mugabe Turned the Joke on His Critics: "Who Do You Think I Am?" He Asked, but the Critics Were Nowhere in Sight to Give Him an Answer. Lameck Masina Reports from Lilongwe

Magazine article by Lameck Masina; New African, June 2006

Subjects:

Malawian foreign relations--Forecasts and trends, Mugabe, Robert--Evaluation, Mugabe, Robert--Political activity, Roads--Malawi, Roads--Names, Roads--Zimbabwe, Streets--Malawi, Streets--Names, Streets--Zimbabwe

Collections: Entire Library

...asked. Dont ask us that question, we will not answer it, they said. Why wont you answer? Because they want the lie to continue in the minds of the people that they are the ones who built the road." Mugabe urged African countries to endeavour, despite...
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Looking for the New India: Strong Economic Growth and an Increasingly Open Business Environment Has Pushed India to the Forefront of Many Western Corporations' Minds. but Poor Infrastructure, Widescale Poverty and Bureaucracy Could Slow Any Further Improvements

Magazine article by Tamsyn Smith; Business Asia, Vol. 11, April 2003

Subjects:

Free trade--Analysis, India--Economic aspects, India--Social aspects, Singapore

Collections: Entire Library

...economic growth and an increasingly open business environment has pushed India to the forefront of many Western corporations minds. But poor infrastructure, widescale...stalling government reforms to continue to open the nation to FDI may be due to gain...
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Open Doors, Closed Minds: Jim Bill Lynn Believed His Wal-Mart Bosses When They Said He Should Report Unfair Practices. He Did-And Walked into Kafka's Castle

Magazine article by Harold Meyerson; The American Prospect, Vol. 16, December 2005

Subjects:

Discount stores--Officials and employees, Lynn, Jim Bill--Management, Lynn, Jim Bill--Services, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.--Officials and employees

Collections: Entire Library

Open Doors, Closed Minds: Jim Bill Lynn Believed...managers didnt want to get up and do the company...those who worked for me to use the open-door policy" Lynn says...act of faith in the open-door policy, Lynn returned to the United States and...
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Help Open Their Hearts and Their Minds to the Outdoors

Magazine article; Sierra, Vol. 87, January 2002

Subjects:

Sierra Club--Finance

Collections: Entire Library

Help open their hearts and their minds to the outdoors In 2001, Inner City Outings...explore a world beyond city streets. In beautiful open spaces, you teach kids to safely enjoy the outdoor world and to value the importance of preserving wild places...

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Newspaper Articles on: to open minds

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Let 'Em Loose in the Library; Children's Book Publishers Try to Encourage Open Minds

Newspaper article; The Washington Times, November 17, 2005

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Library; Childrens Book Publishers Try to Encourage Open Minds. Byline: Jen Waters, THE WASHINGTON...classroom. A parents goal should be to make reading interesting, even if it means giving in to the latest trend. "Why would adults...
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Dredge out to Open Welsh Minds to Golf

Newspaper article; Wales On Sunday (Cardiff, Wales), July 15, 2007

Subjects:

Golf

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

Dredge out to Open Welsh Minds to Golf. Byline: By James Corrigan You...Becky Brewerton won the Ladies English Open last Sunday - especially here in Wales...Saturday afternoon. But when it comes to supporting those who should be our golfing...
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Lorton's Closing Requires Open Minds

Newspaper article by M. Anthony Carr; The Washington Times, July 30, 1999

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

Lortons closing requires open minds by M. Anthony Carr...released its proposal last week on how to develop the land and handed it...would ask that all parties come to the table with open minds instead of tunnel vision. To...
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Open Minds Paving the Way for Girls on the Tee

Newspaper article; The Daily Mail (London, England), April 28, 2004

Subjects:

Wie, Michelle

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

Open Minds Paving the Way...LAWRENSON THIS years Open Championship will...July is offered to the leading non-exempt...of the criteria to play, for example winning the Western Open, then the Championship...600-yard hole in Open history. Total...sterling100,000 to pounds sterling4million...
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Free Speech Should Open Minds, Not Close Them

Newspaper article; The Evening Standard (London, England), February 2, 2006

Subjects:

Freedom of speech--Laws, regulations and rules

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

Free Speech Should Open Minds, Not Close Them...and actions intended to incite hatred against...Surely you dont go to mosque?" And I sigh...speech should expand minds, not close them. That...written: "It is hard to generate respect without...

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Encyclopedia Articles on: to open minds

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Reformation

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...opposition to the power of the church was coupled in the minds of many princes with opposition to that other supranational body, the Holy Roman Empire...and the mediation of the church placed humans in open and direct communication with God. The new insistence...
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American Revolution

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...Europe. The struggles and successes of the youthful democracy were much in the minds of those who brought about the French Revolution, and most assuredly later helped to inspire revolutionists in Spains American colonies. Bibliography The stirring...
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Unidentified Flying Object

Encyclopedia article; The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition, 2007

Collections: Religious Studies, Philosophy, History, Education, Literature, Psychology, Entire Library

...phenomena. See D. Ritchie, UFO: The Definitive Guide to Unidentified Flying Objects and Related Phenomena...Experience: A Scientific Inquiry (1999); N. Pope, Open Skies, Closed Minds: For the First Time a Government UFO Expert Speaks Out...

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