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Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 16 min.) : digital, stereo., sound, color.
Language
English
Description
Maths is a numbers game - at least it can be! This program shows how to encourage students to learn and develop their numeracy skills through fun and challenging activities. Activities are designed with a clear purpose, helping students to explore and think for themselves, share strategies, and gain understanding. Time to practise and discuss enables students to learn from each other and share their experiences. As students explore the activities,...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 15 min.) : digital, stereo., sound, color.
Language
English
Description
Four young primary school students are encountering problems in the schoolyard. Peer mediators are assigned to help sort out their issues - without teacher involvement - by listening, understanding and empowering them to agree on a solution. Peer mediation is an effective initiative to enable intervention with minor issues and prevent them from becoming major problems and learning distractions. Older students, equipped with training and a mediator's...
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 22 min.) : digital, stereo., sound, color.
Language
English
Description
Learning to read and write can be fun! By identifying individual needs and implementing effective teaching methods, students can be motivated to learn through creative programs and word games that students enjoy. This program demonstrates shared reading, guided reading, and uses "Learning Centres" to: Make the learning focus clear through rephrasing, reinforcement and summarising Encourage students to predict, reflect, discuss and support each other....
Series
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, 15 min.) : digital, stereo., sound, color.
Language
English
Description
Effective schools develop strategies to ensure learning is the key focus and the school is a friendly place. They use open communication and focus groups to engage students, staff and parents in the planning process, to review and develop ideas for improvement. Effective schools have practical strategies for managing bullying and difficult students. Peer mediation is an innovative way to develop student leaders, and to help students manage conflict,...
Publisher
Kanopy Streaming
Pub. Date
2015.
Physical Desc
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 94 min.) : digital, .flv file, sound
Language
Français
Description
Nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, Monsieur Lazhar tells the poignant story of a Montreal middle school class shaken by the death of their well-liked teacher. Bachir Lazhar (Fellag), a 55-year-old Algerian immigrant, offers the school his services as a substitute teacher and is quickly hired. As he helps the children heal, he also learns to accept his own painful past. This moving film features exquisite performances by Fellag...
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2007
Physical Desc
1 DVD (91 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Newly engaged couple, Ben Murphy and Sadie Jones can't wait to be married and live their life together. The problem is that Sadie's family church, St. Augustine's, is run by Reverend Frank, who won't bless them until they pass his patented, "fool-proof" marriage-prep course. The course consists of outrageous classes, outlandish homework assignments and some outright invasion of privacy. Reverend Frank's rigorous curriculum puts Ben and Sadie's relationship...
Publisher
Phase 4 Films
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 DVD (83 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A blissfully unaware couple must endure church-sanctioned marriage counseling before they can tie the knot. Little do they know that the couple they're assigned to turn out to be beyond dysfunctional and on the edge of divorce. Now the betrothed pair must learn the hard and hilarious way of what it really takes to be truly, happily married.
Publisher
Entertainment One
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
1 DVD (109 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Three married couples trying to spice up their marriages go on a retreat run by a sexy psychologist and her handsome husband at a tranquil Malibu estate. Encouraged to share their innermost feelings, the fun begins when secrets are revealed and hearts are challenged. How far will each couple go to save their marriage?
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Widescreen; [with English or Spanish dialogue options].
Physical Desc
1 DVD (106 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Lars is a sweet but shy guy who has a hard time talking with his family, coworkers, and neighbors. Although his family fears the worst when Lars brings home a life-sized companion doll who he thinks is a real girlfriend, named Bianca, a doctor encourages them to play along with him so that he can work through his delusions. The whole community rallies to his support, and Lars begins to deal with all of his emotions. He even begins to develop feelings...
10) Couples retreat
Publisher
Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2010]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (114 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Following failed attempts to conceive, Jason and Cynthia are contemplating divorce. In an effort to save their marriage, they book a vacation to a couples therapy retreat, called Eden. To save money they encourage their friends to join them, claiming that their friends can enjoy the party activities and not take part in the therapy. Reluctantly their friends, Dave and Ronnie, Joey and Lucy, and recently divorced Shane and his girlfriend Trudy agree....
Publisher
HBO Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2014]
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (approximately 40 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Today, more military members are lost to suicide than on the battlefield. After serving their country overseas, many veterans in their darkest moments turn to the unique services of the Veterans Crisis Line to help with traumas like post-traumatic stress, depression, homelessness and drug dependence. The 40-minute documentary is an intimate look at the vital work of several responders who provide life-saving intervention and desperately needed referrals...
12) Lake of fire
Publisher
Thinkfilm
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
1 DVD (152 min.) : sd., b&w ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A look at the subject of abortion where there can be no absolutes, no 'right' or 'wrong.' Equal time is given to both sides, covering arguments from either extremes of the spectrum, as well as those at the center, who acknowledge that, in the end, everyone is 'right' or 'wrong.'
Publisher
Paraclete Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Physical Desc
1 DVD (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. + booklet.
Language
English
Description
Khris Ford, founder of My Healing Place, and Paula D'Arcy, a trained psychotherapist, address the topic of childhood grief, covering: the differences between how adults and children grieve, how a parent can help a child grieve while they themselves are grieving, and how to tell the truth about death to children.
Publisher
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
Widescreen.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (99 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Joy is dumped by her boyfriend and her friends recommend she take a vacation to Las Vegas to get him out of her mind. After Jack gets fired by his dad from the family business, he ends up in Vegas too. After a night of drinking, the two wake up the following morning to discover they have gotten married. Jack wins a $3 million jackpot while using Joy's quarter. Both want to end the marriage and keep the money. The unhappy pair tries to undermine each...
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