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Critical Disability: Power, Identity, and Systems Change
Dora Raymaker · Portland State University
Despite how common disability is, people with disabilities remain both systemically and systematically disempowered, devalued, and marginalized. Critical disability offers tools to perceive the mechanisms behind these inequities. Once exposed, it is possible to understand them them. Once understood, it is possible to change them.
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Ethical Use of Technology in Digital Learning Environments - Graduate Student Perspectives
Barbara Brown et al. · University of Calgary
In the contents: 01: Part I: Underlying Ethical Issues and Value of Technologies: Artificial Intelligence Social Networking Services 3D Printing · 01.2: Chapter 2: Beware: Be Aware - The Ethical Implications of Teachers Who Use Social Networking Sites (SNSs) to Communicate
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AP Comparative Government and Politics
Nina Sprouse · Mizzou Academy
In the contents: 09: Collective Action and Social Movements · 9.01: What is collective action What are social movements · 9.03: A framework for explaining social movements
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Connect, Collaborate, and Communicate - Introductory Communication Studies
Royce Cano, Anya Iyengar, and Nicole Stibbard · De Anza College
This is Connect, Collaborate, and Communicate, an introductory Communication Studies textbook organized into four core sections. Chapters 1 and 2 introduce communication fundamentals; Chapters 3 through 7 explore interpersonal communication; Chapters 8 and 9 cover group communication; and Chapters 10 through 14 examine public speaking. Each section provides valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom and throughout life. We hope this textbook inspires curiosity and builds confidence.
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Sociology of Gender - An Equity Lens
Nora Karena, Heidi Esbensen, and Dana Pertermann · Open Oregon
In the contents: 1.03: Social Sciences and Systems of Power · 02: Gender as a Social Construct · 2.02: A Process and a System and a Social Institution
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Lifespan Development A Psychological Perspective
Martha Lally & Suzanne Valentine-French · College of Lake County
In the contents: 4.18: Psychosocial Development in Early Childhood · 7.09: Psychosocial Development in Emerging and Early Adulthood · 8.10: Psychosocial Development in Middle Adulthood
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International Relations - Introduction Essentials
Jill Kirkham · College of Eastern Idaho
This textbook is a concise and engaging text designed for students exploring the foundational topics of International Relations. Crafted with accessibility in mind, it serves as an essential guide to the most commonly taught concepts in the field.
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Global Issues: Power, Culture, and Change in a Connected Planet
Miloni Gandhi · De Anza College
In the contents: 4.07: Grassroots Democracy and Social Movements · 09: Like and Share- Tourism Dark Tourism Social Media · 9.03: The Social Media Tourist
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American Government
Lumen Learning · Lumen Learning
This American Government textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the U.S. political system, beginning with foundational concepts of politics, governance, and civic engagement. It explores the development of the U.S. Constitution through philosophical roots, the first American government, and the principles and debates behind its ratification. The text then delves into federalism, examining the division and evolution of power between national and state governments.
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Principios y prácticas de enseñanza de niños pequeños
Cindy Stephens, Gina Peterson, Sharon Eyrich, & Jennifer Paris · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 7.10: Echemos un vistazo al Entorno Social-Emocional
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The OER Starter Kit for Program Managers
Abbey K. Elder, Stefanie Buck, Jeff Gallant, Marco Seiferle-Valencia, and Apurva Ashok · rebus Foundation
The OER Starter Kit for Program Managers was created to bring attention to the work that is involved in building and managing an OER program, from learning about open educational practices and soliciting team members to collecting and reporting data on your program’s outcomes. Regardless of your program's scope and your own experience with OER, we hope that the Starter Kit for Program Managers will have some tips to help you along your way.
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Child Growth and Develpment (MPTC Version)
Paris, Ricardo, Rymond, and Johnson · College of the Canyons
In the contents: 2.02: Psychosocial Theory · 2.04: Social Cognitive Theory · 05: Social Emotional Development in Early Childhood
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Methods of Teaching Early Literacy
Nandita Gurjar, Sohyun Meacham, and Constance Beecher · Iowa State University
Theories, teaching strategies, and instructional materials pertinent to teaching reading and writing in grades PK-3, with an emphasis on integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening, as well as integration across content areas while addressing diversity and inclusion.
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Introduction to Psychology
Jeanne Taylor · Citrus College
In the contents: 12: Social Psychology · 12.02: What Is Social Psychology · 12.08: Prosocial Behavior
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Digital Journalism for Communities
Michael Humphrey · Johnson County Community College
In the contents: 2.01: How Has Social Media Changed Journalism
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Mastering Open Ed: Licensing, Accessibility, Creation, and Publishing OER
eCampus Onterio · LibreTexts
Mastering Open Ed, by eCampusOntario, is an essential guide for educators looking to adopt and create Open Educational Resources (OER). It provides insights into open licensing, sourcing quality OER, and using tools like Pressbooks and H5P to create engaging, accessible content. This Pressbook empowers educators to overcome financial barriers in education, contributing to a more accessible, equitable educational landscape.
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SOC 002 Social Issues and Problems
Boundless (now LumenLearning) · Boundless
In the contents: 04: Socialization · 4.01: The Role of Socialization · 4.02: The Self and Socialization
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College Success
Cengage Learning · LibreTexts
Students first discover what they want from their education, then build a plan to get there. This content takes students through the steps to successfully navigate their journey in higher education. Topics include planning for success, choosing a career path, setting and attaining goals, understanding financial management, developing critical thinking skills, making healthy choices, using effective communication, managing time, developing learning strategies, developing meaningful relationships.
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Psychology of Language
Dinesh Ramoo · Thompson Rivers University
In this textbook, students are introduced to the fundamental principles of linguistics and psycholinguistics. Students will explore theories and models of language development, comprehension and production as well as bilingualism and reading. All of these topics are approached from a Canadian perspective and include ideas from indigenous cultures and languages of Canada.
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Interpersonal Communication
Kelsey Paiz · Diablo Valley College
This text covers verbal and nonverbal skills, active listening, self-concept, and conflict resolution. It meets general education requirements and transfers to CSU and UC systems for communication studies.