During a semester observing first-grade math instruction, I call into question how math is taught to younger children. I explore the idea of “developmental readiness” for abstract concepts, while expl...
This chapter explores student motivation as a potential key to the success of today's college curricula. It argues that curriculum designers and instructors could benefit from developing a more nuance...
The goal of the elementary education system is to provide children with the support and direction necessary to develop the intellect, independence, stability, skills, and motivation to thrive and be s...
This is a book that is meant to teach readers how to program by exposing them to beginning programming concepts while walking them through the making of a simple webpage. The idea is that as people re...
