Books published by Emerald Publishing Inc

Demographers predict that by the year 2050, one in three Americans will of Hispanic origin. But the Hispanic population is not a homogeneous group. This volume provides information on selected topics regarding the growth, distribution, and size of the Hispanic population.

Chronicling the journey of seven schools serving students of poverty, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students of color, which were able to sustain school improvement for a decade, this book shares stories of these schools and demonstrates that it takes an entire school working together with their communities to create a Learning Partnership for sustainable school improvement.

Chronicling the journey of seven schools serving students of poverty, English Language Learners (ELLs), and students of color, which were able to sustain school improvement for a decade, this book shares stories of these schools and demonstrates that it takes an entire school working together with their communities to create a Learning Partnership for sustainable school improvement.

Targeting instructional strategies for improving students' learning in two of the traditional "three R" areas, reading and ?rithmetic (mathematics), in the elementary school grades, this book's focal chapters in those two skill areas are written by leading contributors to the reading and mathematics research literatures.

Comprising critical essays about social issues facing society, this book includes chapters on: the history of teaching and learning about social issues; George S. Counts and social issues; propaganda analysis; Harold Rugg's textbook program; Hunt and Metcalf's Reflective Thinking and Social Understanding Model; and Donald Oliver, James Shaver and Fred Newmann's Public Issues Model.

The central issue of this volume is how to meet the linguistic and academic needs of the increasing numbers of English learners (ELs). This practical handbook brings together research, policy and practice on teacher effectiveness, pre-service and in-service programs in the context of student linguistic and cultural diversity.

This book proposes a Throughput Model that draws from computer science, economic and psychology literatures to model perceptual and judgmental processes whereby biometrics might be used to reduce risks to a company's internal control. The book also discusses challenges in employing biometric technology and pinpoints avenues for future research. Biometrics is the examination of measurable biological characteristics. In organizational security, biometrics refers to tools that rely on measurable physical and behavioral characteristics that can be automatically checked.The Throughput Modeling process enables organizations to employ trust systems in assisting transactions that are motivated by ethical considerations. Auditing systems are by far based on trust. Concepts of ethics and trust are aided by the employment of biometrics technology, which enhances the transactions between individuals and organizations in an internal control environment. Issues pertaining to sustainability are also examined with the assistance of the Throughput Model.Finally, this book examines the potential use of an internal control biometrics system to lessen threats to identification and verification procedures. This book proposes an "e;Throughput Model framework"e; that considers both exposure and information risks as fundamental factors in classifying applications and organizational processes that might be candidates for the type of internal control biometrics system that biometrics can offer.

Continuous activity and high job demands surround corporate environments. These demands are considered to be key triggers for workers' stress-related symptoms and poor health. This book examines important issues related to coping with and preventing elevated occupational stress. It also examines individual differences and organisational cultures that might exacerbate or mitigate stress.

Continuous activity and high job demands surround corporate environments. These demands are considered to be key triggers for workers' stress-related symptoms and poor health. This book examines important issues related to coping with and preventing elevated occupational stress. It also examines individual differences and organisational cultures that might exacerbate or mitigate stress.

Recognizing that while the majority of students enrolled in educational leadership preparation programs continue to be women, their advancement to top school executive roles is still not comparable to that of men. Despite significant gains in the past decade, the biased treatment of women continues to be a barrier to their advancement to key administrative positions.

These oral narratives are collected from participants at a school created for first-generation, immigrant youth. The narrations from the students, teachers, administration, professional staff, and support personnel document the power of caring relationships in an educational setting.

Leading scholars from multiple disciplines present their latest research on how to best measure complex knowledge, skills, and abilities using technology-based assessments. All authors discuss theoretical and practical implications from their research and outline their visions for the future of technology-based assessments.

Recognizing that while the majority of students enrolled in educational leadership preparation programs continue to be women, their advancement to top school executive roles is still not comparable to that of men. Despite significant gains in the past decade, the biased treatment of women continues to be a barrier to their advancement to key administrative positions.

Leading scholars from multiple disciplines present their latest research on how to best measure complex knowledge, skills, and abilities using technology-based assessments. All authors discuss theoretical and practical implications from their research and outline their visions for the future of technology-based assessments.

Targeting instructional strategies for improving students' learning in two of the traditional "three R" areas, reading and ?rithmetic (mathematics), in the elementary school grades, this book's focal chapters in those two skill areas are written by leading contributors to the reading and mathematics research literatures.

Examines the needs and challenges of society's disenfranchised jail populations. It is incumbent to encourage public awareness of the causes that underlie the destructive cycles plaguing these populations, including the abuse and neglect that cycle through generations.

Examines the needs and challenges of society's disenfranchised jail populations. It is incumbent to encourage public awareness of the causes that underlie the destructive cycles plaguing these populations, including the abuse and neglect that cycle through generations.

Focuses on online pedagogy and the challenges and opportunities incumbent in the transformation of a face-to-face college course. It is intended as a resource and support for new online teachers - a source of ideas and strategies from a variety of disciplinary perspectives as well as pedagogical perspectives - and for those experienced in the online environment.