Bücher von Thomas Armstrong

"e;Every student is a genius,"e; declares author Thomas Armstrong, and an educator's most important job is to discover and nurture the "e;genius qualities"e; that all students were born with but that may no longer be obvious. Urging readers to look beyond traditional understandings of what constitutes genius, Armstrong describes 12 such qualities: curiosity, playfulness, imagination, creativity, wonder, wisdom, inventiveness, vitality, sensitivity, flexibility, humor, and joy. He cites research in various fields that supports this broader understanding of genius and explains how influences in the home, the popular media, and the school itself "e;shut down"e; the genius in students.Combining thoughtful insights and practical information, Armstrong offers guiding principles to help educators awaken genius in the classroom--beginning with awakening the genius in themselves. Readers will find dozens of suggested activities and helpful resources to provide "e;genius experiences"e; and create a "e;genial climate"e; in the classroom. In addition, suggestions for further study at the end of each section provide starting points for personal and professional reflection and growth. As it celebrates the potential brainpower waiting to be unlocked in classrooms everywhere, Awakening Genius in the Classroom inspires educators to look at their students from a different perspective and to reinvigorate their teaching with a new sense of excitement and possibility. The result, Armstrong concludes, could extend far beyond the classroom and transform not only our schools, but the entire world.Note: This product listing is for the Adobe Acrobat (PDF) version of the book.

Poetical Readings And Recitations: With Introductory Exercises In Modulation is a book written by Robert Armstrong and published in 1866. The book is a collection of poems and recitations that are intended to be read aloud or performed in front of an audience. The poems cover a wide range of topics, including love, nature, and patriotism, and are written by a variety of authors from different time periods.In addition to the poems, the book also includes exercises in modulation, which are designed to help the reader improve their ability to read and recite poetry with proper emphasis, tone, and rhythm. These exercises are intended to be used as a warm-up before performing the poems, and are meant to help the reader develop their skills in public speaking and performance.Overall, Poetical Readings And Recitations: With Introductory Exercises In Modulation is a valuable resource for anyone interested in poetry, public speaking, or performance. The book provides a diverse selection of poems and exercises that can be used for personal enjoyment or for public performance, and is a testament to the enduring power of poetry as a form of artistic expression.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.