Directory of Central America Classroom Resources K-12

1990
 |  Caribbean Area
Directory of Central America Classroom Resources K-12

Author: Mary A. Swenson

Publisher: Resource Center of the Americas

ISBN: UTEXAS:059173018500664

Category: Caribbean Area

Page: 204

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This annotated directory contains classroom resources for the countries of Central America, plus Mexico and the Caribbean. The types of resources included are: curricula, supplemental resources, audio-visuals, organizations, evaluation materials and guidebooks, and directories. The listings of curricula, supplemental resources, and audio-visuals are divided into those appropriate for use in grade school and high school classrooms, and are organized by country or region. (DB)

A Comparative Analysis of School-based Management in Central America

2006-01-01
 |  Education
A Comparative Analysis of School-based Management in Central America

Author: Emanuela Di Gropello

Publisher: World Bank Publications

ISBN: 9780821365267

Category: Education

Page: 76

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This paper provides a comparative analysis of school-based management reforms in four Central American countries (EDUCO in El Salvador, PRONADE in Guatemala, PROHECO in Honduras, and Centros Autonomos in Nicaragua). It starts by providing a characterization of the models and then reviews how they have expanded community participation and empowerment and school decisionmaking autonomy. It then continues by analyzing the impact of community and school empowerment on the teaching-learning process, including measures of teacher effort. The paper assesses the impact of the models on several educati.

Social Expenditure in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic at a Glance

2016-03-01
 |  Business & Economics
Social Expenditure in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic at a Glance

Author: Marco Solera

Publisher: Inter-American Development Bank

ISBN: 9781597822510

Category: Business & Economics

Page: 188

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Social spending is a powerful tool to reduce poverty, achieve higher equality and better life conditions for the inhabitants of a country. In "Social Expenditure in Central America, Panama and the Dominican Republic: 2007-2013", a characterization of the different variables that have taken social expenditure to its current position is performed. During the economic crisis period, many governments of the region confront this situation with an increase in social expenditures. However, part of the increase was centered on inflexible items, particularly wages, which facilitated the increase in fiscal deficits and, consequently, on public debt. Thus, after the financial crisis, the fiscal situation has reduced governments' buffers to respond to economic shocks, which imply that we need to examine the fiscal policy given its rigidity, the scarcity of public resources and the institutional contract. The study of wage bill increases provides more information related to the causes of this dynamic, and allow us to offer recommendations to improve spending management without threatening public finances. A better use of resources could contribute to define a more efficient and equitable agenda for the countries in the region. Finally, something that was not deeply explored, as of today, is the institutional complexity and how this could facilitate, or hinder, the government's ability to express its fiscal policy, including the effectiveness in the use of public resources.

Latino/a Literature in the Classroom

2015-06-19
 |  Literary Criticism
Latino/a Literature in the Classroom

Author: Frederick Luis Aldama

Publisher: Routledge

ISBN: 9781317933977

Category: Literary Criticism

Page: 380

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In one of the most rapidly growing areas of literary study, this volume provides the first comprehensive guide to teaching Latino/a literature in all variety of learning environments. Essays by internationally renowned scholars offer an array of approaches and methods to the teaching of the novel, short story, plays, poetry, autobiography, testimonial, comic book, children and young adult literature, film, performance art, and multi-media digital texts, among others. The essays provide conceptual vocabularies and tools to help teachers design courses that pay attention to: Issues of form across a range of storytelling media Issues of content such as theme and character Issues of historical periods, linguistic communities, and regions Issues of institutional classroom settings The volume innovatively adds to and complicates the broader humanities curriculum by offering new possibilities for pedagogical practice.

Education in Mexico, Central America and the Latin Caribbean

2017-12-14
 |  Education
Education in Mexico, Central America and the Latin Caribbean

Author: C. M. Posner

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

ISBN: 9781474267700

Category: Education

Page: 368

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Education in Mexico, Central America and the Latin Caribbean examines the development and practice of education in México, Costa Rica, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panamá. The chapters, written by local experts, provide an overview of the structure, aims and purposes of education in each of these ten countries with very different socio-economic backgrounds. The authors present curriculum standards, pedagogy, evaluation, accountability and delivery, discussing both how the formal systems are structured and how they actually function. The volume explores the origins of proposed reforms and their implementation, emphasising the distinctiveness of each country and attempting to locate new practices that could lead to better education. Including a comparative introduction to the issues facing education in the region as a whole and guides to available online datasets, this book is an essential reference for researchers, scholars, international agencies and policy-makers.

The Literacy Gaps

2009-08-11
 |  Education
The Literacy Gaps

Author: Ivannia Soto-Hinman

Publisher: Corwin Press

ISBN: 9781452223308

Category: Education

Page: 273

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Build bridges of support so English language learners and standard English learners can learn alongside their peers! This comprehensive, research-based guide helps teachers bridge multiple gaps and promote learning for English language learners (ELLs) and standard English learners (SELs). The authors provide strategies, examples, and tools to address: The gap between students and texts: covering word recognition, background knowledge, comprehension, and academic language development The gap between students and teachers: including sociocultural differences between teachers and students and teacher perceptions and expectations The gap between students and their peers: discussing language proficiency differences, grouping strategies, and grade-level and schoolwide programs

The Rough Guide to Central America On a Budget

2013-11-01
 |  Travel
The Rough Guide to Central America On a Budget

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Publisher: Rough Guides UK

ISBN: 9781409344179

Category: Travel

Page: 616

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The new full-colour Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is the ultimate guide to travelling the region and getting the most value for every dollar, colón, quetzal or lempira. Detailed colour maps and in depth coverage of how to get around go hand in hand with inspirational itineraries and authoritative accounts of every attraction. It covers all the Central American countries and features first-hand reviews of affordable accommodation, cheap places to eat, laidback bars and thrilling outdoor adventures. The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget is packed with epic road trips, adventure activities, ancient ruins, beach hideaways, wildlife watching, atmospheric colonial cities and all the best festivals. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Central America on a Budget. Now available in PDF format.

Teaching and Testimony

1996-07-03
 |  Education
Teaching and Testimony

Author: Allen Carey-Webb

Publisher: SUNY Press

ISBN: 0791430146

Category: Education

Page: 404

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Contains narratives of the experiences of teachers using the testimonial of Rigoberta Menchu, a Guatemalan Indian woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992. Includes background essays on Menchu and the role of her story in political correctness debates.