Imaginative Science Education: The Central Role of Imagination in Science Education

Imaginative Science Education: The Central Role of Imagination in Science Education
Springer | Science Education | June 17 2016 | ISBN-10: 3319295241 | 282 pages | pdf | 2.87 mb

Authors: Hadzigeorgiou, Yannis

Helps the reader understand the centrality of imagination in human thinking and learning
Helps the reader understand both the theory behind the recommended approaches and the practical applications in the classroom
Includes a wide variety of examples to be used in the classroom
Addresses perhaps one of the most important educational problems, namely how to engage students in science

This book is about imaginative approaches to teaching and learning school science. Its central premise is that science learning should reflect the nature of science, and therefore be approached as an imaginative/creative activity. As such, the book can be seen as an original contribution of ideas relating to imagination and creativity in science education.

The approaches discussed in the book are storytelling, the experience of wonder, the development of ‘romantic understanding’, and creative science, including science through visual art, poetry and dramatization. However, given the perennial problem of how to engage students (of all ages) in science, the notion of ‘aesthetic experience’, and hence the possibility for students to have more holistic and fulfilling learning experiences through the aforementioned imaginative approaches, is also discussed.

Each chapter provides an in-depth discussion of the theoretical background of a specific imaginative approach (e.g., storytelling, ‘wonder-full’ science), reviews the existing empirical evidence regarding its role in the learning process, and points out its implications for pedagogy and instructional practices. Examples from physical science illustrating its implementation in the classroom are also discussed.

In distinguishing between ‘participation in a science activity’ and ‘engagement with science ideas per se’, the book emphasizes the central role of imaginative engagement with science content knowledge, and thus the potential of the recommended imaginative approaches to attract students to the world of science.

Number of Illustrations and Tables

1 b/w illustrations

Topics

Science Education

Learning and Instruction

Teaching and Teacher Education

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OTC Derivatives, Bilateral Trading and Central Clearing: An Introduction to Regulatory Policy, Market Impact and Systemic Risk

OTC Derivatives, Bilateral Trading and Central Clearing: An Introduction to Regulatory Policy, Market Impact and Systemic Risk By Dr David Murphy
2013 | 304 Pages | ISBN: 1137293853 | PDF | 3 MB

The OTC derivatives market has been hit by a massive wave of regulatory change. Capital and margin requirements have increased, trade reporting has been mandated, and execution mechanisms are evolving. Most of all, central clearing is being imposed for many transactions.

OTC Derivatives: Bilateral Trading and Central Clearing explains the new rules and the new models. It discusses the traditional bilateral market, then sets out how this will change due to mandatory central clearing and the new ways in which OTC derivatives will have to be traded, reported, and processed. The risks of OTC derivatives clearing houses are discussed in detail, as are the protections that CCPs have against these risks. The book also looks at alternatives to some of the policy decisions that have been made, showing the balance between costs and benefits of various different approaches to derivatives market stability. The book is both a detailed primer on OTC derivatives clearing and a powerful insight into post-crisis financial regulation.



• A discussion of the capital rules for OTC derivatives counterparty credit risk in Basel III;
• An account of OTC derivatives trade processing in both bilateral and cleared markets;
• A detailed account of the risk profile of OTC derivatives CCPs;
• An explanation of the risks run in various collateral segregation models; and
• A comparison of various macro-prudential tools for enhancing the financial stability of OTC derivatives markets.

Atlas photographique en couleur du système nerveux central

Vincent Di Marino, Yves Etienne, “Atlas photographique en couleur du système nerveux central”
2010 | French | ISBN-10: 2287990771 | 271 pages | PDF | 64 MB

L’ouvrage est divisé en deux parties :

1 : L’anatomie macroscopique du système nerveux central permet de revisiter ses parties constitutives avec des images de dissection inhabituelles, rarement montrées dans les ouvrages classiques.

2 : Cette partie constitue l’essentiel de l’ouvrage. Elle permet de montrer les structures internes du système nerveux central et leurs rapports intimes, à l’aide de coupes sériées dans les 3 plans de l’espace. Outre le fait que les photographies sont de grande qualité, le procédé découvert et utilisé par les auteurs se comporte comme un véritable révélateur des structures nerveuses, magnifiant les superbes images de l’atlas. L’utilisation du plan de CAMPER comme plan référant, permet de plus, l’obtention de coupes jusque là réalisables seulement par des reconstructions d’images.

Au total, il s’agit d’un très bel atlas du système nerveux central, d’un précieux secours pour l’interprétation des données de l’imagerie encéphalique et très agréable à consulter.

Rough Guides Snapshot Germany: Munich and Central Bavaria

Rough Guides Snapshot Germany: Munich and Central Bavaria by Rough Guides
English | 2015 | eISBN: 0241234778 | ASIN: B00UA3D0Y0 | 80 pages | EPUB | 12,5 MB

The Rough Guide Snapshot to Munich and Central Bavaria is the ultimate guide to this appealing and attractive city and to the surrounding region. Germany’s most liveable city, Munich combines village-like charm with cosmopolitan style, and is home to a superb collection of museums and galleries. This guide includes comprehensive coverage of all the sights, plus expert reviews of the best hotels, restaurants, bars and beer gardens, and information on the legendary Oktoberfest. Also included is the Basics section to the Rough Guide to Germany, with all the information you need on transport, accommodation, costs, food, and drink.

Also published as part of the Rough Guide to Germany.