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Pearson Education Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE History Weimar and
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Cornerstone Educated
Book SynopsisTHE MULTI-MILLION COPY BESTSELLER A BETWEEN THE COVERS PICK Selected as a book of the year by AMAZON, THE TIMES, SUNDAY TIMES, GUARDIAN, NEW YORK TIMES, ECONOMIST, NEW STATESMAN, VOGUE, IRISH TIMES, IRISH EXAMINER and RED MAGAZINE 'One of the best books I have ever read . . . unbelievably moving' Elizabeth Day 'An extraordinary story, beautifully told' Louise O'Neill 'A memoir to stand alongside the classics . . . compelling and joyous' Sunday Times Tara Westover grew up preparing for the end of the world. She was never put in school, never taken to the doctor. She did not even have a birth certificate until she was nine years old. At sixteen, to escape her father's radicalism and a violent older brother, Tara left home. What followed was a struggle for self-invention, a journey that gets to the heart of what an education is and wTrade ReviewA memoir to stand alongside classics by the likes of Jeanette Winterson and Lorna Sage . . . a compelling and ultimately joyous account of self-determination * Sunday Times *[A] fascinating, jaw-dropping memoir * Observer *[A] superb memoir… Westover’s journey from a remote corner of the American west to one of the world’s grandest seats of learning is extraordinary . . . Her story, of fighting to be herself, is as old as the hills she came from, but Westover gives us such a fresh, absorbing take that it deserves to bring her own private Idaho into the bestseller lists, book groups and, eventually, cinemas. * The Times *Brilliantly recounts her journey towards knowledge and enlightenment * Guardian *An amazing story, and truly inspiring. The kind of book everyone will enjoy. IT’S EVEN BETTER THAN YOU’VE HEARD.Her story is remarkable, as each extreme anecdote described in tidy prose attests. That someone who grew up in her circumstances could achieve as much as she has is astonishing . . . The central tension she wrestles with throughout her book is how to be true to herself without alienating her family. Her upbringing was extraordinary, but that struggle is not. * The Economist *This memoir [is] one of the wisest accounts of family love and betrayal that I’ve read * Mail on Sunday *[An] astonishing autobiographyHeartbreaking in its honesty...[an] intelligent and powerful memoir * Literary Review *An astonishing and uplifting story about the transformative power of education * Mail on Sunday, 2018 Cultural Highlights *Educated is quite simply one of the best books I have ever read. What a writer, what a thinker and what a gift for the rest of us to be able to read her story. Unbelievably moving and profoundly thought-provoking.Educated is an unflinching account of love and brutality, of the strength of blood ties and the power of imagination, and of a young woman whose intellect, self-knowledge and courage illuminate every page. There are passages so painfully vivid that they sear themselves into the memory, yet Westover is never prurient or punitive: even when writing from the depths, she does so with compassion and grace. Both the book and its writer are remarkable in every respectWestover has a story to tell that shouldn't be ignored * The Guardian *This fiercely intelligent memoir is a fascinating and compassionate view of another world and the author’s struggle to both escape from and understand it as she heads out into the world * The Pool, Ones to Watch in 2018 *A dazzling example of what you can achieve if you set your mind to something… an inspirational, truly unique coming-of-age tale * BBC Ones to Watch in 2018 *A shocking and powerfully moving memoir * Daily Express *What comes through is Tara’s grit, determination and instinctive sense that somewhere within education lies her redemption ... There is pain and adversity in this heart-wrenching memoir but ultimately what Tara leaves us with is hope * Sunday Express *Marvellous. There is no feeling like discovering a young writer who is springing up fully armed with so much talentAbsolutely superb . . . the last 100 pages were so gripping I could hardly breatheTara Westover's beautifully written memoir shines a light on a part of our country that we too often overlook. Her powerful tale—of trying to find a place for herself in the world, without losing her connection to her family or her beloved home—deserves to be widely read. My Mamaw would have been rooting for Tara.
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Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE History Maos China
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Brown Dog Books How to be a great GOAT
Book SynopsisHow to be a great GoaT a guide to being a brilliant Governor or a Trustee' is for school and college governors and trustees. It focuses on the attributes of a great GoaT and how they function across the key theatres of governance, illustrated by examples drawn from personal experience.
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Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE Mathematics
Book SynopsisOur Revision Workbooks help students develop vital skills throughout their course in preparation for the exam.
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Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE English Language
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Rockridge Press Engineering for Teens: A Beginner's Book for
Book SynopsisDr. Pamela McCauley is an internationally recognized industrial engineering researcher. She is an award-winning educator on a mission to empower others to succeed in STEM and is currently the associate dean for academic programs at the Wilson College of Textiles at North Carolina State University.
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Kendall/Hunt Publishing Co ,U.S. Bare Bones A Survey of Forensic Anthropology
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION I 1. Medicolegal Aspects of Death 2. What Is Forensic Anthropology? 3. Recovery, Documentation, and Preparation of Human Remains 4. Taphonomy 5. Human Osteology and Osteometry SECTION II 6. Determination of Biological Sex 7. Determination of Ancestry 8. Determination of Age at Death 9. Determination of Stature 10. Personal Identification 11. Forensic Art. SECTION III 12. Interpreting Skeletal Trauma 13. Burned and Cremated Bodies 14. Mass Fatalities 15. Human Rights Missions 16. The Profession of Forensic Anthropology Appendix: Graduate Program Index
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Penguin Random House Group The Freedom Writers Diary
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Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Apes to Zebras An AZ of Shape Poems
Book SynopsisThis gorgeous collection of animal poems from Roger Stevens, Liz Brownlee and Sue Hardy-Dawson will entrance and delight in equal measure. Featuring a full alphabet of animals, birds, and insects, with the odd extinct or imaginary creature thrown in, these beautiful shape poems are a perfect way to introduce children to poetry. Some funny, some serious, there is something here for everyone.Book band: Dark BlueTrade ReviewAn array of wonderful creatures feature in this captivating series of alphabet shape poems. From dinosaurs that are too big to fit on the page to mosquitos that are coming to get you, there's something to inform and delight children of all ages in this beautifully produced book. * The Guardian's Best New Children's Books *This is an inspiring collection that really highlights how fascinating shape poems can be – and the imagination is your only limit when deciding how to set out your own poem. I love this book and hope it really enthuses children for poetry – it certainly deserves to. * Parents in Touch *Featuring a full alphabetical array from the extraordinary and the exotic to the extinct and the non-existent from well-liked and recognised poets Liz Brownlee, Sue Hardy-Dawson & Roger Stevens, this will amaze, amuse and appeal to classes throughout the primary school and have them eagerly wanting to write their own shape poems. * The Reader Teacher, @MrEPrimary *Apes to Zebras is eye-catchingly illustrated in bright colours with trailing, undulating text forming the shapes of the beasts. And as the poems are short and snappy, the book is ideal for sharing with EYFS children. * QA Nursery *This is a book that will set children off on their own explorations of how words and images can be interlinked. * Brian Moses, Welcome to the Ssssssnake Hotel Blog *Liz Brownlee, Sue Hardy-Dawson and Roger Stevens have created a truly memorable poetry book in 'Apes to Zebras'. They have selected almost laboratory like, perfect words with which to sculpt each animal focus into an image. Every subject is analysed, realised and almost eulogised in its own beautiful poem. * Bookwagon *There is a beautiful simplicity in the text of the poems that allows you to appreciate the usage of words as a clear illustrative form... A fabulous resource for both home and school with tips for experimenting with your own shape poems. Enjoy! * Philippa Rae, Kidscene *It has an immediate pleasure and impact and then the little details start to draw attention to themselves and my grin just gets wider and wider, marvelling at the sheer invention on display. And isn't this what a great reading experience should be like? I want to put them all up over my classroom! * The Book Blog, North Somerset Teachers' Book Award *This beautifully illustrated book provides a new take on shape poems – which describe an object and are shaped the same as the object they describe – playing around with their form to great effect. * The Teacher Magazine *Don't miss this book of shape or 'concrete' animal poems by this accomplished triumvirate of children's poets. It is a wonderfully inventive A-Z, both restrained and lively, where every letter has at least one animal 'shape' poem. * Children's Books Ireland *
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Pearson Education Pearson Revise Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Health and Social Care Complete Revision and Practice
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Prufrock Press Scales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS-2):
Book SynopsisScales for Identifying Gifted Students (SIGS) is the most comprehensive observational instrument available for identifying gifted students ages 5–18. Used as part of a comprehensive process for identifying gifted children, the SIGS offers schools an instrument with extensive statistical and research support. This standardized, norm-referenced instrument is completed by teachers or parents and provides an effective method for identifying gifted children. The SIGS consists of two rating forms that can be used together or independently (a Home Rating Scale and a School Rating Scale). The SIGS is composed of seven scales: General Intellectual Ability, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Creativity, and Leadership. Each contains 12 items that are rated using a Likert-type scale. The items were chosen from a comprehensive body of research concerning the characteristics of gifted students. Nationally normed and standardized based on more than 65,000 completed scales and 250,000 item responses, the new SIGS-2 offers powerful statistical support for using the SIGS-2 as a tool for increased equity in gifted and talented programs. The SIGS offers schools several key benefits. The rating scale: is easily completed by teachers and parents, identifies ability in seven areas critical to meeting the federal definition of gifted and talented, features separate teacher and parent forms, is free of gender and ethnic group bias, has comprehensive and advanced statistical support, and is standardized and nationally normed. To explore the full collection of SIGS-2 print and online resources, please visit: https://www.routledge.com/go/scales-for-identifying-gifted-students-sigs.
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Van Haren Publishing ITILR 4 Pocketguide 2de druk
Book SynopsisDe ITIL pocketguides van Van Haren Publishing worden al lange tijd beschouwd als een betrouwbare gids op het gebied van ITIL, in vele taalversies. Deze publicaties hebben een vaste plaats verworven als naslagwerk voor professionals en als hulpmiddel bij het toepassen van best practices in een organisatie.Deze pocketguide maakt lezers bekend met het ITIL 4 framework door: inzicht te verkrijgen in de belangrijkste concepten van servicemanagement te begrijpen hoe de zeven ITIL-basisprincipes een organisatie kunnen helpen bij het adopteren en toepassen van servicemanagement inzicht te verkrijgen in de vier dimensies van servicemanagement inzicht te verkrijgen in het doel en de componenten van het ITIL-servicewaardesysteem inzicht te verkrijgen in de zes activiteiten van de servicewaardeketen en hoe deze onderling verbonden zijn het doel en de belangrijkste begrippen van 15 van de 34 ITIL-practices te leren kennen zeven van die 15 ITIL-practices in detail te leren begrijpenDeze pocke
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Basic Books Multiple Intelligences
Book SynopsisThe most complete account of the theory and application of Multiple Intelligences available anywhere.Howard Gardner''s brilliant conception of individual competence, known as Multiple Intelligences theory, has changed the face of education. Tens of thousands of educators, parents, and researchers have explored the practical implications and applications of this powerful notion, that there is not one type of intelligence but several, ranging from musical intelligence to the intelligence involved in self-understanding.Multiple Intelligences distills nearly three decades of research on Multiple Intelligences theory and practice, covering its central arguments and numerous developments since its introduction in 1983. Gardner includes discussions of global applications, Multiple Intelligences in the workplace, an assessment of Multiple Intelligences practice in the current conservative educational climate, new evidence about brain functioning, and much more.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Student Success in College Includes New Preface
Book SynopsisStudent Success in College describes policies, programs, and practices that a diverse set of institutions have used to enhance student achievement. This book clearly shows the benefits of student learning and educational effectiveness that can be realized when these conditions are present. Based on the Documenting Effective Educational Practice (DEEP) project from the Center for Postsecondary Research at Indiana University, this book provides concrete examples from twenty institutions that other colleges and universities can learn from and adapt to help create a success-oriented campus culture and learning environment.Table of ContentsPreface ix Part One: Introduction 1 1. Student Engagement: A Key to Student Success 7 Why Effective Educational Practice Matters 8 Documenting Effective Educational Practice (DEEP) 10 Keep in Mind 18 No Single Blueprint for Student Success 20 Part Two: Properties and Conditions Common to Educationally Effective Colleges 23 2. ‘‘Living’’ Mission and ‘‘Lived’’ Educational Philosophy 25 Mission 25 Operating Philosophy 27 Meet the DEEP Schools 28 Making Space for Difference 59 Mission Clarity: ‘‘Tell Me Again—What Are We About?’’ 59 Summary 61 What’s Noteworthy about a Living Mission and Lived Educational Philosophy 62 3. An Unshakeable Focus on Student Learning 65 Valuing Undergraduates and Their Learning 66 Experimenting with Engaging Pedagogies 69 Demonstrating a Cool Passion for Talent Development 77 Making Time for Students 80 Feedback: Improving Performance, Connecting Students and Faculty 84 Summary 88 What’s Noteworthy about Focusing on Student Learning 88 4. Environments Adapted for Educational Enrichment 91 Using the Setting for Teaching and Learning 93 Creating Human-Scale Learning Environments 106 What’s Noteworthy about Adapting Environments for Educational Advantage 108 5. Clear Pathways to Student Success 109 Acculturation 111 What New Students Need to Know 113 Affirming Diversity 116 Alignment 123 What’s Noteworthy about Creating Clear Pathways to Student Success 131 6. An Improvement-Oriented Ethos 133 Realizing the Vision: The University of Texas at El Paso 134 Making Student Success a Priority: Fayetteville State University 136 Investing in Undergraduate Education: The University of Michigan 138 Fostering Institutional Renewal: University of Maine at Farmington 140 Championing Learning Communities: Wofford College 142 Creating a Campuswide Intellectual Community: Ursinus College 145 Positive Restlessness 146 Curriculum Development 150 Data-Informed Decision Making 152 Summary 155 What’s Noteworthy About Innovating and Improving 156 7. Shared Responsibility for Educational Quality and Student Success 157 Leadership 158 Faculty and Staff Diversity 163 Student Affairs: A Key Partner in Promoting Student Success 164 Fostering Student Agency 167 The Power of One 170 What’s Noteworthy about Sharing Responsibility for Educational Quality 171 Part Three: Effective Practices Used At Deep Colleges and Universities 173 8. Academic Challenge 177 High Expectations for Student Performance 178 Extensive Writing, Reading, and Class Preparation 182 Rigorous Culminating Experience for Seniors 188 Celebrations of Scholarship 190 Summary 191 9. Active and Collaborative Learning 193 Learning to Learn Actively 194 Learning from Peers 195 Learning in Communities 198 Serving and Learning in the Local Community 200 Responding to Diverse Learning Styles 204 Summary 206 10. Student-Faculty Interaction 207 Accessible and Responsive Faculty 208 Academic Advising 213 Undergraduate Research 214 Electronic Technologies 216 Summary 217 11. Enriching Educational Experiences 219 Infusion of Diversity Experiences 220 International and Study Abroad 226 Electronic Technologies 230 Civic Engagement 233 Internships and Experiential Learning 236 Cocurricular Leadership 238 Summary 239 12. Supportive Campus Environment 241 Transition Programs 242 Advising Networks 245 Peer Support 248 Multiple Safety Nets 251 Special Support Programs 252 Residential Environments 257 Summary 260 Part Four: Summary and Recommendations 263 13. Principles for Promoting Student Success 265 Tried and True 266 Sleepers 275 Fresh Ideas 284 Perennial Challenges 287 Summary 294 14. Recommendations 295 Organizing for Student Success 297 Conclusion 316 Epilogue 319 Advancing the Student Success Agenda 322 Drifting Off Course 330 Sustaining Effective Educational Practice 334 Campus Culture and Sustaining High Performance 341 Final Word 342 References 345 Appendices 353 Appendix A: Research Methods 353 Appendix B: Project DEEP Research Team 363 Appendix C: National Survey of Student Engagement 373 Index 375
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Open University Press Teaching for Quality Learning at University 5e
Book SynopsisâœBiggs and Tang, now with Kennedy, have ensured this new edition remains an international leader for university teaching for the next decade.âDenise Chalmers AM, Emeritus Professor, University of Western Australia, AustraliaâœThis book, a fifth edition, can truly be called a âœclassicâ on the topic of teaching, learning and curriculum design in higher education.âMichael Prosser, Honorary Professorial Fellow, Centre for the Study of Higher Education, University of Melbourne, AustraliaâœYou should be inspired to increase the quality of your teaching, your learning, and your learning about teaching.âJohn R. Kirby, Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology, Queenâs University, CanadaThe concept of constructive alignment has supported generations of students and teachers within higher education. It is a âbackward designâ method of teaching where the student outcomes are identified first and the teacher then deTable of ContentsPART I: EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR TODAY’S UNIVERSITIES1.The Changing Scene in University Teaching2.Teaching According to how Students Learn3.Setting the Stage for Effective Teaching4.Contexts for Effective Teaching and Learning5.Knowledge and Understanding6.Constructively Aligned Teaching and AssessmentPART II: DESIGNING CONSTRUCTIVELY ALIGNED OUTCOMES-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING7. Designing Intended Learning Outcomes8.Teaching/Learning Activities for Declarative Intended Learning Outcomes9.Teaching/Learning Activities for Functioning Intended Learning Outcomes10.Aligning Assessment Tasks with Intended Learning Outcomes: Principles11.Assessing and Grading for Declarative Intended Learning Outcomes12.Assessing and Grading for Functioning Intended Learning OutcomesPART III: CONSTRUCTIVE ALIGNMENT IN ACTION13.Implementing, Supporting and Enhancing Constructive Alignment14. Constructive Alignment as Implemented: Some Examples
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Lulu.com American Government
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Van Haren Publishing Scrum A Pocket Guide 3rd edition A Smart Travel
Book SynopsisThis pocket guide to Scrum is the one book for everyone who wants to learn or re-learn about Scrum. The book describes the framework as it was designed and intended, with a strong focus on the purpose to the rules and adding an historical perspective to Scrum and the Agile movement.As the balance of society keeps shifting from industrial labor to digital work, complexity and unpredictability keep increasing. The need for agility through Scrum increases equally, in and beyond software and product development.This 3rd edition of Scrum - A Pocket Guide, while introducing some changes in terminology, more than ever offers the clarity and insights on Scrum that many organizations need, more than ever. It will help people and their organizations properly shape their Scrum, regardless of their domain or business.Scrum - A Pocket Guide is an extraordinarily competent book. It flows with insight, understanding, and perception. This should be the de factostandard handout for all looking for a co
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Student Agency and Engagement
Book SynopsisThis book offers fresh perspectives on the challenges of assessment and feedback in higher education. A must-read for university leaders, academics, and educational developers, it asks âwhat ifâ questions to unlock some of the systemic problems of assessment and feedback. It shifts the debate to focus on studentsâ experience at a programme level, introducing a different way of thinking about assessment and feedback, and advancing the value of theories of alienation and engagement. Based on the âTransforming the Experience of Students through Assessmentâ (TESTA) project, the book discusses a method for understanding the impact of assessment and feedback on student learning. Drawing on evidence from TESTA, it provides practical insights about changing programme assessment patterns to foster student agency and engagement. The book gives impetus to changing the design assessment and feedback, inviting academics, educational leaders, and students into more transparent, open, and shared decision-making about assessment and feedback beyond the module level.This key title is designed to support academics and educational leaders to making sustainable and systemic improvements to the pedagogy of assessment. It expands on good principles, practices, and theories about how students learn from assessment and feedback by paying attention to a programme level perspective of the student experience.Table of ContentsForeword Acknowledgements Part I: TESTA’s research and change process Introduction: Why another book on assessment and feedback? Chapter 1: A research methodology for transforming students’ experience Chapter 2: The TESTA method: tools, techniques, and approaches Part II: Alienation and engagement Chapter 3: Alienation in assessment: Opening Pandora’s box Chapter 4: The wider context of alienation in higher education Part III: Engaging assessment and feedback: From analysis to practice Chapter 5. From alienation to engagement in assessment design Chapter 6. From alienation to engagement: Realising the promise of feedback Chapter 7: From alienation to engagement: Internalising standards Chapter 8: Reflections on TESTA’s educational change process Part IV: The future: New horizons and challenges Epilogue: TESTA in a post-pandemic world Appendix A: TESTA case study: BA (Hons) X: Poppletown University Appendix B: Assessment experience questionnaire (V3.3) Appendix C: Assessment experience questionnaire (V4.0) Appendix D: Assessment experience questionnaire (V5.1) Appendix E: TESTA Focus Group questionsIndex
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Kumon Publishing North America, Inc Grade 3 Writing
Book SynopsisBy checking their answers and correcting errors on their own, children can master important academic skills and foster a sense of independence that will help them develop into self-motivated learners.Kumon Writing workbooks offer a complete lesson plan for developing writing skills and vocabulary. The purpose of these workbooks it to teach children how to write sentences with proper punctuation and grammar, and to complete a five-paragraph essay.Topics Include:-Punctuation-Clause review-Writing a five-paragraph essay-Introduction, body, conclusion, and transition sentences-Supporting details-Outlining, editing, and revising an essay
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John Wiley & Sons Inc The Official ACT Mathematics Guide
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction vii Chapter 1: The ACT Math Test 1 Reporting Categories: Score Reporting 2 Reporting Categories: Topic Overview 2 Chapter 2: Number and Quantity 5 Real and Complex Number Systems 5 Number Line and Absolute Value 6 Exponents 17 Imaginary and Complex Numbers 21 Vectors 25 Matrices 28 Chapter 2: Quiz Answers 33 Chapter 3: Algebra 37 Scientific Notation 37 Equations 39 Linear Equations 45 System of Equations 48 Roots 61 Logarithmic Equations 65 Chapter 3: Quiz Answers 66 Chapter 4: Functions 73 Series, Sequences, and Consecutive Numbers 73 Slope-Intercept Form of a Linear Equation 76 Chapter 4: Quiz Answers 84 Chapter 5: Geometry 87 Coordinate Geometry 87 Lines and Angles 88 Two-Dimensional Shapes 91 Three-Dimensional Shapes 116 Trigonometry 121 Chapter 5: Quiz Answers 131 Chapter 6: Statistics and Probability 139 Probability 139 Sets of Numbers 141 Charts 144 Chapter 6: Quiz Answers 146 Chapter 7: Practice Questions 149 Chapter 8: Answers and Explanations 259 Answer Key 260 Explanatory Answers 262
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Pearson Education Limited BTEC Tech Award 2022 Child Development Student
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Sage Publications Ltd A Little Guide for Teachers Differentiation and
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Taylor & Francis The Science of Learning
Book SynopsisSupporting teachers in the quest to help students learn as effectively and efficiently as possible, The Science of Learning translates 99 of the most important and influential studies on the topic of learning into accessible and easily digestible overviews. Building on the bestselling original book, this second edition delves deeper into the world of research into what helps students learn, with 22 new studies covering key issues including cognitive-load theory, well-being and performing well under exam pressure.Demystifying key concepts and translating research into practical advice for the classroom, this unique resource will increase teachersâ understanding of crucial psychological research so they can help students improve how they think, feel and behave in school. From large- to small-scale studies, from the quirky to the iconic, the book breaks down complicated research to provide teachers with the need-to-know facts and implications of each study. Each overview Trade ReviewReviews from Teachers Using the Book"No resource is perfect for all contexts, but the well-thumbed and annotated copies of this book lying around our schools is evidence that, in our context, giving every teacher a copy has been beneficial."George Casley, CATS College London"I’ve used The Science of Learning extensively when leading on Teaching and Learning at West Coventry Academy. I produced readers of key studies for teachers and based a lot of the whole-school CPD sessions I designed around the accessible, easily digestible infographics and summaries"Bertram Richter, Coventry Academy"As a CPD lead in the school, I have been able to refer back to the book to create resources for CPD sessions and foster meaningful conversations and discussions between the teachers in the school."Brad Williams, Co-op Academy, WalkdenReviews from the 1st Edition: ‘This is the book I have been waiting for. Ever since I first started working with teachers on preservice and inservice programs (US) and teacher training and inset courses (UK) in the 1980s, I wished there were a book that presented seminal studies in education and psychology in an accessible way, and drawing out implications for practice. This is it. In this wonderfully readable book, Bradley Busch and Edward Watson present 77 key studies from education and psychology, spanning over 60 years that every teacher should know about. Whether you are just beginning as a teacher, or a seasoned veteran, there will be something here that will be directly relevant to your practice, and, perhaps more importantly, will make you think. Highly recommended.’Dylan Wiliam, Emeritus Professor of Educational Assessment at UCL, UK‘This book will prove irresistible to anyone keen to understand more about essential educational research findings in the most accessible manner possible. The authors identify the most influential and important findings of research relating to key issues in classrooms such as effective teaching, student behaviours, the impact of family and practice that develops skilled learners. Busch & Watson offer a concise, punchy and engaging resource for everyone seeking to help children and young people learn in the most effective way. An absolute must for every school.’Professor Dame Alison Peacock, Chief Executive at The Chartered College of Teaching, UK‘The Science of Learning is a timely and precious gift to teachers. We know that research and evidence, used well, are vital complements to teachers’ experience and professional judgement, but finding the most relevant research, understanding what it shows, and knowing how to implement these findings accurately can be really tricky. No wonder that despite the burgeoning interest in research among teachers there is still limited application of research in teachers’ practice. This book provides an appealing and trustworthy solution: a range of fascinating studies – from large-scale and replicated to small and quirky – has been selected and their findings summarised with brilliant clarity. The discussions are brief but nuanced, and the sections on ‘classroom implications’ offer thoughtful suggestions about how this knowledge can inform teachers’ practice. The explanations are simple but not simplistic – a remarkable achievement. Interpreting research accurately and applying it intelligently are not easy tasks. This book has made them far easier. Every teacher should be given a copy.’Jonnie Noakes, Head of Teaching and Learning at Eton College, UK‘This is the educational research book I have been waiting for!As a profession, it is important that we are evidence-informed so that our most precious resource – time – is well spent on activities that will have the most impact on learning and progress for our students. But we are caught in the catch-22 scenario of not having enough time to engage fully with the research studies themselves. Add to this the problems of academic paywalls, complex and frequently impenetrable presentation and language style, and the sheer volume of educational research available, and the opportunity cost becomes too high for a busy teacher to read the journal articles that might just help them be more effective.Fortunately, Busch and Watson have the solution in this instantly-accessible summary of 77 vital research studies that every teacher should know. The vibrant, infographic-style presentation leaps off the page, and the structure of the book lends itself to browsing and dipping in-and-out rather than cover-to-cover reading. You can digest the key findings from an important study in just a few minutes – ideal for a busy teacher, whether in training, in the first few years of their career or wearing the badge of experience.The studies themselves are well-chosen, covering the fields of memory, motivation and metacognition as well as behaviour, bias and parenting. The interleaved structure encourages the reader to see the connections between the studies too, building up a coherent overall picture of what might, actually, work in the classroom.Busch and Watson have come up with that rarity: an educational must-read. I will be recommending it to every teacher I know!’Chris Hildrew, Headteacher at Churchill Academy, UK‘Two key questions facing classroom teachers today are firstly, what research do I need to know? and secondly, how can I use it in my classroom? This book is a highly practicable guide to the often impenetrable field of education research and is a very useful compass for school leaders, classroom teachers and parents alike in seeking which evidence-based strategies to implement.’Carl Hendrick, author of What Does This Look Like in the Classroom?, UK‘Like me, I trust you will enjoy reading, dipping into, thinking about, following up, questioning and asking for more – as you touch this book. This is my ‘book of the decade’.’John Hattie, Laureate Professor at Melbourne University, Australia‘The presentation of the topics in 77 succinct sections make this a really accessible, easy to use book. It's not daunting to just tackle one topic at a time, and in total the articles add up to really practical and useful knowledge, presented clearly.’Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch‘If you’re a teacher who wants to find out about many interesting findings from educational research, without having to spend precious free periods or leisure time looking for it, you should buy this book. And if you’re a team leader, buying a copy for each member of your team would not be a bad investment – especially if you used selected studies as the basis for team discussions.’Terry Freedman, Schools Week‘This is a really excellent resource for the busy teacher, education student or study support tutor with plenty of food for thought and easy to understand classroom or teaching suggestions.’Jan Beechey MCILIP, Dyslexia ReviewTable of ContentsAbout the authors Foreword from the first edition – John HattieHow teachers use it IntroductionStudies:1 The one about memory 2 The one about aspirations and expectations 3 The one about the planning fallacy 4 The one about spacing your learning 5 The one about growth mindset 6 The one about predicting future behaviour 7 The one about teacher mindset 8 The one about teenagers and social rejection 9 The one about teacher expectations 10 The one about IQ and success 11 The one about parents and grades 12 The one about student resilience 13 The one about marshmallows and self-control 14 The one about mindset and purpose 15 The one about spacing and interleaving 16 The one about parental views on failure 17 The one about revising to music 18 The one about the Dunning-Kruger effect 19 The one about parental praise 20 The one about effort being contagious 21 The one about teacher evaluation 22 The one about talent bias 23 The one about retrieval practice 24 The one about thought suppression 25 The one about effective feedback 26 The one about motivating bored students 27 The one about self-analysis over time 28 The one about asking why 29 The one about sleep 30 The one about mobile phones 31 The one about marshmallows, reliability and self-control 32 The one about note-taking 33 The one about Impostor Syndrome 34 The one about reading out loud 35 The one about eating breakfast 36 The one about streaming 37 The one about academic buoyancy 38 The one about the spotlight effect39 The one about resilience40 The one about phones and sleep41 The one about pictures and words42 The one about teaching others43 The one about experts overclaiming44 The one about the Köhler effect45 The one about the IKEA effect46 The one about parental beliefs47 The one about motivation48 The one about student daydreaming49 The one about banning mobile phones50 The one about going for a walk51 The one about stress mindsets52 The one about how to give better feedback53 The one about self-talk54 The one about parents and reading55 The one about the seduction of neuroscience56 The one about deadlines, choice and procrastination57 The one about smart reputations58 The one about emotions and achievement59 The one about interacting with nature60 The one about stress and uncertainty61 The one about metacognition62 The one about helping disadvantaged students63 The one about picturing the process64 The one about what teachers say 65 The one about parental warmth 66 The one about how much we forget 67 The one about homework 68 The one about mindset, attitude and self-esteem 69 The one about pre-questions 70 The one about the learning style myth 71 The one about eating dinner together 72 The one about electronic note taking 73 The one about the bandwagon effect 74 The one about struggling scientists 75 The one about effective teachers 76 The one about retrieval practice and stress 77 The one about false confidence78 The One About Sound In PowerPoints79 The One About Identifying Expert Teachers80 The One About Reading and Background Noise81 The One About Transitioning to Secondary School82 The One About Drawing for Learning83 The One About Effective Teacher-Student Interactions84 The One About How Metacognition Helps85 The One About Parental Involvement86 The One About Bad Decision Making87 The One About Age and Self-Concept88 The One About Self-Regulated Learning89 The One About Cognitive Load90 The One About The Effects of Screen Time91 The One About Perfect Multiple-Choice Tests92 The One About Parents And Sleep93 The One About Classroom Decorations94 The One About Summer Learning Loss95 The One About Knowing The End Is Near96 The One About Interleaving and Discrimination Learning 97 The One About How Teachers Give Feedback98 The One About The Peak End Effect 99 The One About The Importance of FailingTips:Tips for improving memory Tips for improving mindset, motivation and resilience Tips for improving self-regulation and metacognition Tips for students Tips for teachers' attitudes, expectations and behaviours Tips for parents Tips for overcoming thinking biasesWhen The Science of Learning Meets the Art Of Teaching When the science of learning meets the art of teachingRetrieval PracticeCreating a Growth CultureDeveloping Independent LearnersManaging Mobile Phones Mastering Your ClassroomA Home Environment That Aids LearningImproving Self Awareness Through Self-ReflectionReference List
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John Wiley & Sons Writing Graphic Novels For Dummies
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Notion Press, Inc. The 39th Mersenne prime
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£23.74
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Should schools be colorblind?
Book SynopsisIs being colorblind the most effective way to address overt and covert racism in schooling today? Should educators pretend that race doesn’t matter? Award-winning sociologist Laurie Cooper Stoll argues that, as long as society is stratified along racial lines, taking a colorblind approach will never end racial inequalities in schooling. Educators must strive to be color-conscious and actively engage in antiracism if they want to address prejudice and discrimination in education and the wider society. If not, they end up perpetuating racial inequity and white supremacy, whether intentionally or not. Drawing on her research and professional development with educators as well as her experience as a publicly elected school board member, Stoll illustrates the complexities, contradictions, and consequences of colorblindness in schools and provides concrete suggestions for people coming to racial justice work in education from multiple entry points.Trade Review“This book is a great antidote to the persistent widespread belief across the country that colorblindness is the racially progressive approach to dealing with racial matters in schools. Stoll provides those concerned with racial equity a clear and direct path away from colorblind racism and towards a real commitment to substantive transformation.”Amanda Lewis, Director of the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago “Laurie Cooper Stoll challenges and inspires us to ‘imagine the impact’ we can have if we collaborate to put equity first in our advocacy. When equity is ‘non-negotiable,’ anything is possible for all students.”Heather DuBois Bourenane, Executive Director of the Wisconsin Public Education Network“A candid and valuable book that makes clear how schools' attempts to be colorblind are counterproductive to the goals of racial equity. The lessons learned and antiracism tools offered by Stoll will help to move the needle forward on pursuits of racial justice in education. As such, this should be an essential reading for teachers, school administrators, and the community at large.”Social Forces“Stoll mobilizes vast resources. […] Intertwining knowledge and practice, [she] gives a rich and insightful account that uncovers some of the complexities and difficulties in teachers' (and schools') engagement with issues of bias, prejudice and social justice. […M]aybe more importantly, Laurie Cooper Stoll shows how scholarship, when taken beyond academia, has the potential to benefit the wider public, especially educational professionals who stand at the frontline, trying to pave a safe path for their students to walk on.”Cultural SociologyTable of Contents Preface Chapter 1: Race and Colorblindness in Schools Today The Ideology of Colorblind Racism Taking Account of Race and Colorblindness in Schools Chapter 2: Now You See Race, Now You Don’t Racism in Education Still Exists, But It’s Not a Major Problem Here When Racism Becomes Bullying The White Backlash Conclusion Chapter 3: Doing Antiracism in Schools Teachers as Advocates for Racial Justice Administrators as Advocates for Racial Justice Schools Board Members as Advocates for Racial Justice Community Members as Advocates for Racial Justice Moving Forward Postscript: Social Justice Canaries in the Coalmine References Index
£9.99
John Catt Educational Ltd The Power of Teams: How to create and lead
Book SynopsisIn education, resources and time are scarce, yet the demand for performance is sky high. School leaders invest money and labour into improving their schools, navigating trade offs along the way. But what if one of the biggest improvements we could make to our schools was something we already do? What if enhancing teamwork so that school teams thrive, was actually the secret ingredient to success?The Power of Teams explores evidence from across sectors, including education, to find out what high-performing teams share, and how we can adapt the most effective teamwork strategies to the unique environment of a school. The book outlines a model of teamwork factors that contribute to truly thriving teams, with theory, research, tangible actions for school teams, and a range of expert voices who contribute their experience in case studies.Effective teamwork leads to purpose, belonging, trust, learning, and, ultimately, high performance. When we better understand the nuances of how teams can thrive, we discover the real Power of Teams.
£16.00
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Official ACT Science Guide
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction vii Chapter 1: Data Representation Passages 1 Passages on the ACT Science Test 1 What You Can Expect from a Data Representation Passage 3 Trying Your Hand at a Data Representation Passage 5 Summary 15 Chapter 2: Research Summaries Passages 17 What You Can Expect from a Research Summaries Passage 17 How You Should Approach a Research Summaries Passage 18 Trying Your Hand at a Research Summaries Passage 20 Sample Question Answers and Analysis 26 Summary 30 Chapter 3: Conflicting Viewpoints Passages 33 What You Can Expect from a Conflicting Viewpoints Passage 33 Trying Your Hand at a Conflicting Viewpoints Passage 35 Summary 44 Chapter 4: Reporting Category: Interpretation of Data 47 Understanding What a Reporting Category is 47 Interpretation of Data 49 Summary 64 Chapter 5: Reporting Category: Evaluation of Models, Inferences, and Experimental Results 65 Evaluation of Models, Inferences, and Experimental Results 66 Summary 78 Chapter 6: Reporting Category: Scientific Investigation 79 Scientific Investigation 80 Summary 87 Chapter 7: The Scientific Method 89 Understanding What Science is on the ACT 89 Understanding What the Scientific Method and the Process of Science Are 90 Steps of the Scientific Method 91 Experimental Design 94 Summary 99 Chapter 8: Graphs and Charts on the ACT Science Test 101 Reading Graphs 101 Understanding Data Shown in Tables 105 Relationships Shown in Graphs and Data Sets 107 Summary 111 Chapter 9: Scientific Units and Measurements 113 Units in Science 113 Understanding Why Units Matter for the ACT Science Test 114 The SI System of Units (Metric Units) 114 Review of the Many Types of Units and Measures You May Encounter 119 Conversion between Metric and Nonmetric Units 124 Summary 125 Chapter 10: Science Vocabulary 127 The Vocabulary of Science 127 General Scientific Terms 128 Chemistry and Biology Terminology 131 Physics Terminology 148 Properties of a Wave and the Electromagnetic Spectrum 151 Concentration, pH, and Acid-Base Chemistry 157 Summary 161 Chapter 11: Practice Questions 163 Chapter 12: Answers and Explanations 263 Answer Key 264 Explanatory Answers 266
£14.39
Jossey Bass Bespoke ELA
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£19.54
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Writing Revolution 2.0
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£22.94
Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE AQA GCSE English Language Revision
Book SynopsisOur Revision Workbooks are designed to help students develop vital skills throughout the course in preparation for the exam.
£9.75
Cengage Learning, Inc Becoming a Master Student
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction: The Master Student. 1. Discovering Yourself. 2. Time. 3. Memory. 4. Reading. 5. Notes. 6. Tests. 7. Thinking. 8. Communicating. 9. Relationships. 10. Money. 11. Career. The Master Guide to Becoming a Master Student.
£48.99
Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE Chemistry Grades 79
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£9.30
Van Haren Publishing Itil4 Managing Professional Courseware
Book SynopsisITIL(R) 4 Managing Professional CoursewareITIL 4 Managing Professional (ITIL MP) consists of four modules and is the next level of ITIL 4 to be released after ITIL 4 Foundation. ITIL MP targets IT practitioners working within technology and digital teams across businesses. The Managing Professional (MP) stream provides practical and technical knowledge about how to run successful IT-enabled services, teams and workflows. The Managing Professional Transition module is designed to allow ITIL v3 candidates to easily transition to ITIL 4. They can get the ITIL 4 Managing Professional designation through one course and one exam. The material includes; Updated glossaries with highlighted changes for 'Create, Deliver & Support', 'Drive Stakeholder Value' and 'Direct, Plan & Improve' New diagram packs with annotations for 'Create, Deliver & Support', 'Drive Stakeholder Value' and 'Direct, Plan & Improve' Updated syllabi with highlighted changes for 'Create, Deliver & Support', 'Drive Stake
£78.46
Penguin Random House Children's UK Penguin Readers Level 7 White Teeth ELT Graded
Book SynopsisPenguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers'' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.White Teeth is the story of three very different families who live close together in London in the 1980s and 1990s. The Bowdens are part-Jamaican; the Iqbals are from Bangladesh; and the Chalfens are white. The story looks at how people''s pasts affect their lives now, and the lives and futures of their children.
£7.59
Cengage Learning, Inc Week by Week Plans for Documenting Childrens
Book SynopsisNilsen's WEEK BY WEEK: PLANS FOR DOCUMENTING CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT, 8th Edition, provides an overview of accepted observation and recording methods, including examples and guidance about the advantages and disadvantages of each. Each chapter summarizes a developmental domain to focus your observation skills as you practice a specific recording method. These are integrated into a concrete, systematic plan for recording each child's development in all developmental areas -- a plan that can be extended over 40 weeks while in practicum, field experiences or your own classroom. It provides numerous practical observation forms and integrates NAEYC standards and Developmentally Appropriate Practices and learning objectives. Real-life anecdotes, practical tips, forms with clear instructions and step-by-step guidelines make this a valuable resource for teachers in training and practicing professionals.Table of Contents1. Getting Started. 2. Using the Class List Log to Look at Separation and School Adjustment. 3. Using Anecdotal Recordings to Look at Self-Care. 4. Using Checklists to Look at Physical Development. 5. Using Running Records to Look at Social Development. 6. Using Frequency Counts to Look at Emotional Development. 7. Using Conversations to Observe Language and Speech. 8. Using Time Samples to Look at Attention Span. 9. Using Standardized Tests to Look at Cognitive Development. 10. Using Rating Scales to Look at Literacy. 11. Using Work Samples to Look at Creativity. 12. Using Technology for Documentation of Dramatic Play. 13. Using Documentation for Child Abuse Suspicions and Looking at Self-Concept. 14. Using Program Assessments to Look at Children in Groups. 15. Using the Portfolio for Communications with Families and Looking at the Child's Interactions with Adults. 16. Using the Yearly Plan to Observe and Record Children's Development.
£73.99
Taylor & Francis Closing the Reading Gap
Book SynopsisOur pupilsâ success will be defined by their ability to read fluently and skilfully. But despite universal acceptance of readingâs vital importance, the reading gap in our classroom remains, and it is linked to an array of factors, such as parental wealth, education and book ownership, as well as classroom practice. To close this gap, we need to ensure that every teacher has the knowledge and skill to teach reading with confidence.In Closing the Reading Gap, Alex Quigley explores the intriguing history and science of reading, synthesising the debates and presenting a wealth of usable evidence about how children develop most efficiently as successful readers. Offering practical strategies for teachers at every phase of their teaching career, as well as tackling issues such as dyslexia and the role of technology, the book helps teachers to be an expert in how pupils âlearn to readâ as well as how they âread to learnâ and explores how reading is vital for unlocking a chalTrade ReviewIn this engaging book, Alex Quigley explores the knowledge and skills expert reading teachers need to teach reading and to nurture pupils’ desire to read. If you are developing the school reading curriculum, this accessible and timely text, which is packed with practical strategies, will be a valuable asset. In opening up the complexities of reading in an appealing and conversational manner, and paying particular attention to metacognition, Alex offers the profession evidence-informed tools to re-consider reading and six steps to close the reading gap. A book worth buying.Teresa Cremin, Professor of Education, Open University, UKThe science of reading was never a part of my teacher training and I'd have loved a book like this. Alex Quigley's Closing the Reading Gap is everything I hoped it would be; a wonderfully enlightening follow-up to his brilliant vocabulary book. For those seeking to understand how reading works, alongside some of the associated debates, Alex gives us the in-depth research-informed analysis we’re after. He also delivers the accessibility and range of practical strategies busy teachers need to support children to read more fluently and to learn more through reading. Chapters 3 and 4 capture the key concepts we need to understand the complex processes of decoding and comprehension; it’s packed with wisdom and insights. Chapter 7, outlining an array of practical strategies for schools and teachers, is a magnificent reference for everyone working in education. I can see this book having a very significant impact. Tom Sherrington, author and education consultantWhen over a quarter of 11-year-old pupils do not reach the expected standard in reading, Closing the Reading Gap is a welcome and much needed addition to our understanding of the process and difficulty of reading. This wide compassing book takes us through the history of reading and identifies some of the barriers for many of our pupils and offers many suggestions which professionals can support them in this vital aspect of provision.It is laden with important insights such as ‘we are better off with concentrating on the relatively slow, deliberate process of reading for meaning and to understand the subtle difference between reading speedily and reading with fluency.’ And when we ask ourselves the questions posed by Alex, we are likely to get better at this important aspect of our practice: what are the ‘Goldilocks books’ for year 2... year 5 and year 9; how will we mediate their complexity, whilst keeping an eye on the detail of our pupils’ reading development; how often do we assume a text that has been read has been understood? And what resonated powerfully for me is the idea that it is important that pupils read extended texts if they are to grow more sensitive to text structures. If they are predominantly reading power point slides with condensed phrases, sentences and images, they will not gain experience in tracking more extended text structures. Paradoxically, by making the curriculum more accessible in the short-term, we can make it harder to access curriculum reading in the long- term.An important read for all teachers, across all phases and subjectsMary Myatt, education adviser and writer, author of The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to CoherenceThis book should be a core text for all teachers, whether trainees or experienced professionals, whatever their subject or key stage specialism. Reading success is essential for young people to access any academic curriculum and this book draws together research and effective practice across all subjects and age groups. But not only does it identify and evaluate the symptoms of reading challenges, it provides practical advice and support to 'close the reading gap.' Exam success is underpinned by effective reading tuition, and this book will help every teacher gain a greater understanding of how to teach reading constructively so that academic achievement is attainable for every pupil.Alison Wilcox, author of the Descriptosaurus seriesIn this engaging book, Alex Quigley explores the knowledge and skills expert reading teachers need to teach reading and to nurture pupils’ desire to read. If you are developing the school reading curriculum, this accessible and timely text, which is packed with practical strategies, will be a valuable asset. In opening up the complexities of reading in an appealing and conversational manner, and paying particular attention to metacognition, Alex offers the profession evidence-informed tools to re-consider reading and six steps to close the reading gap. A book worth buying.Teresa Cremin, Professor of Education, Open University, UKThe science of reading was never a part of my teacher training and I'd have loved a book like this. Alex Quigley's Closing the Reading Gap is everything I hoped it would be; a wonderfully enlightening follow-up to his brilliant vocabulary book. For those seeking to understand how reading works, alongside some of the associated debates, Alex gives us the in-depth research-informed analysis we’re after. He also delivers the accessibility and range of practical strategies busy teachers need to support children to read more fluently and to learn more through reading. Chapters 3 and 4 capture the key concepts we need to understand the complex processes of decoding and comprehension; it’s packed with wisdom and insights. Chapter 7, outlining an array of practical strategies for schools and teachers, is a magnificent reference for everyone working in education. I can see this book having a very significant impact. Tom Sherrington, author and education consultantWhen over a quarter of 11-year-old pupils do not reach the expected standard in reading, Closing the Reading Gap is a welcome and much needed addition to our understanding of the process and difficulty of reading. This wide compassing book takes us through the history of reading and identifies some of the barriers for many of our pupils and offers many suggestions which professionals can support them in this vital aspect of provision.It is laden with important insights such as ‘we are better off with concentrating on the relatively slow, deliberate process of reading for meaning and to understand the subtle difference between reading speedily and reading with fluency.’ And when we ask ourselves the questions posed by Alex, we are likely to get better at this important aspect of our practice: what are the ‘Goldilocks books’ for year 2... year 5 and year 9; how will we mediate their complexity, whilst keeping an eye on the detail of our pupils’ reading development; how often do we assume a text that has been read has been understood? And what resonated powerfully for me is the idea that it is important that pupils read extended texts if they are to grow more sensitive to text structures. If they are predominantly reading power point slides with condensed phrases, sentences and images, they will not gain experience in tracking more extended text structures. Paradoxically, by making the curriculum more accessible in the short-term, we can make it harder to access curriculum reading in the long- term.An important read for all teachers, across all phases and subjectsMary Myatt, education adviser and writer, author of The Curriculum: Gallimaufry to CoherenceThis book should be a core text for all teachers, whether trainees or experienced professionals, whatever their subject or key stage specialism. Reading success is essential for young people to access any academic curriculum and this book draws together research and effective practice across all subjects and age groups. But not only does it identify and evaluate the symptoms of reading challenges, it provides practical advice and support to 'close the reading gap.' Exam success is underpinned by effective reading tuition, and this book will help every teacher gain a greater understanding of how to teach reading constructively so that academic achievement is attainable for every pupil.Alison Wilcox, author of the Descriptosaurus seriesI enthusiastically recommend Closing the Reading Gap with five shiny Schools Week stars. I know it’ll genuinely change significant aspects of my classroom practice for the better when school finally resumes, as it is already influencing my online teaching.Douglas Wise, Schools WeekThis is a very readable book, supported by easy-to-read print in well-spaced sentences – good considerations for all readers and individuals developing their reading skills.I find the range of information in this book of just 201 pages, including extensive references at the end of each of its eight chapters, encouraging. Each chapter captures many important points for everyone involved in teaching and developing students’ reading, to acknowledge, learn, and put into daily practice.Dr Jenny Moody, Dyslexia ReviewOverall, this is a really useful introductory text. For those who are new to teaching or literacy support this book contains most of the knowledge it might take several years of practice to obtain. It is a rich resource both in terms of its exhaustive list of strategies and its broad introduction to the key ideas you will need to familiarize yourself with. These are written in a clear and engaging fashion, and it is apparent throughout that Quigley cares deeply for his students and their school experience. K Ingham Roy, Child Language and Teaching TherapyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction. Chapter 2: A History of Reading. Chapter 3: A Scientific Eye of Reading. Chapter 4: Reading Comprehension. Chapter 5: Reading Barriers. Chapter 6: Reading in the Subject Disciplines. Chapter 7: Practical Strategies for Closing the Reading Gap. Chapter 8: Next Steps. Appendix. Bibliography.
£19.92
Networlding Publishing Excellence Now: Extreme Humanism
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£19.79
Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE Edexcel GCSE Biology Grades 79
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£9.30
Pearson Education Limited Pearson REVISE AQA GCSE Design and Technology
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£9.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Ethical Dilemmas and Decisions in Criminal
Book SynopsisDevelop strong ethical decision-making skills that are essential for success in the field of criminal justice with the insights and principles found in Pollock's ETHICAL DILEMMAS AND DECISIONS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE, 11E. Packed with engaging, current examples, this edition addresses ethics at work within the police, the courts and corrections. You master principles and theories that form the foundation of ethical decision-making as you gain insights into the latest challenges, issues and dilemmas in criminal justice today. New content examines developments such as Black Lives Matter, George Floyd and other 2020 protests; the defund police movement; governmental restrictions to control the pandemic; the January 2021 assault on the capitol; prosecutorial misconduct and the misuse of power. Exercises, cases, practical scenarios and MindTap digital resources further illustrate the importance of ethics in criminal justice and prepare you to deal effectively with ethical challenges on the job.Table of ContentsPart I: ETHICS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. 1. Morality, Ethics, and Human Behavior. 2. Determining Moral Behavior. 3. Justice and Law. 4. Becoming an Ethical Professional. Part II: POLICE. 5. The Police Role in Society 6. Police Discretion and Dilemmas. 7. Police Corruption and Responses. Part III: LAW. 8. Law and Legal Professionals. 9. Discretion and Dilemmas in the Legal Profession. 10. Ethical Misconduct in the Courts and Responses. Part IV: CORRECTIONS. 11. The Ethics of Punishment and Corrections. 12. Discretion and Dilemmas in Corrections. 13. Correctional Professionals: Misconduct and Responses. Part V: ETHICAL CHOICES IN TODAY'S WORLD. 14. Making Ethical Choices.
£61.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Introduction to Criminal Justice
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I: THE NATURE OF CRIME, LAW, AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 1. Crime and Criminal Justice. 2. The Nature and Extent of Crime. 3. Understanding Crime and Victimization. 4. Criminal Law: Substance and Procedure. Part II: THE POLICE AND LAW ENFORCEMENT. 5. Public Policing and Private Security. 6. The Police: Organization, Role, and Function. 7. Issues in Policing. 8. Police and the Rule of Law. Part III: COURTS AND ADJUDICATION. 9. Court Structure and Personnel. 10. Pretrial and Trial Procedures. 11. Punishment and Sentencing. Part IV: CORRECTIONS. 12. Community Sentences: Probation, Intermediate Sanctions, and Restorative Justice. 13. Corrections: History, Institutions, and Populations. 14. Prison Life: Living in and Leaving Prison. Part V: CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE. 15. Juvenile Justice. 16. Crime and Justice in the New Millennium.
£76.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc CompTIA Network Study Guide
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£34.00
Open University Press Starting from the Child Teaching and Learning in
Book SynopsisThe fifth edition of Starting from the Child? reintroduces a question mark in its title. It explores whether, in light of increasing pressures from inspection, assessment and government reforms, it is still possible to plan a curriculum and pedagogy âstarting from the childâ. Julie Fisherâs overwhelming message is positive. Whilst acknowledging the challenges, she demonstrates in highly practical, principled and realistic ways how and why the young child must always be at the centre of good early years practice.Table of ContentsIntroduction1.’What does ‘starting from the child’ mean?2.Competent Young Learners3.Play at the heart of learning4.Balancing adult-led and child-led learning5.An enabling environment6.The complex role of the early childhood educator7.Whose curriculum matters?8.Tuning in to children: observations and conversations9.Evidence and Assessment10.Planning for effective learning
£31.34
Pearson Education Limited BTEC Level 1Level 2 Tech Award Child Development
Book Synopsis full coverage of all three components, structured to match the spec content broken down into 1 hour lessons to help with your planning and delivery plenty of case studies and examples that students can relate to additional features including key terms, ''did you know'' sections and plenty of assessment practice.
£21.32
John Wiley & Sons Inc The Official ACT English Guide
Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction ix Chapter 1 An Overview of the ACT English and Writing Tests 1 The Structure of the English Test 1 Content of the ACT English Test 4 The Content of the Writing Test 7 How to Use This Guide 7 Chapter 2 Taking the English Test 9 Approaching the Questions 9 Checking Your Answers 10 Types of Questions 11 Chapter 3 Conventions of Standard English: Sentence Structure, Formation, and Usage 37 Sentence Structure 38 Verbs and Verb Phrases 38 Indefinite Pronouns 41 Collective Nouns 42 Relative Clauses 42 Using the Relative Pronoun “Which” 43 Which versus That 44 Chapter 4 Conventions of Standard English Concepts and Sample Questions: Sentence Structure and Usage 47 Parallel Structure 48 Correlative Conjunctions 52 Pronouns and Antecedents 53 Sentence Fragments 58 Who versus Whom 61 Run-on, or Fused, Sentences 64 Modifiers 66 Subject-Verb Agreement 80 Verb Tense 84 Chapter 5 Conventions of Standard English and Sample Questions: Punctuation 99 Commas 100 Dashes 120 Parentheses 121 Colons 124 Semicolons 126 Apostrophes and Possession 128 Chapter 6 Production of Writing 135 Topic Development 135 Transitions between Sentences 136 Transitions between Paragraphs 144 Paragraph Placement 149 Conclusion Questions 153 Chapter 7 Knowledge of Language 171 Redundancy 171 Wordiness 178 Word Choice 181 Developing an Ear for Collocations 184 Chapter 8 An Overview of the ACT Writing Test 187 Subject Matter 189 Scoring 190 The Scoring Rubric 190 Chapter 9 The Setup of the Writing Test 193 Introductory Paragraph in the Prompt 195 Perspectives in the Prompt 195 Essay Task Box 196 Planning Page 196 Directions 199 Chapter 10 The Essay Structure 205 Organization 205 Addressing the Counterargument 208 Knowing What Is Expected for the Rubric Categories 210 Chapter 11 Writing Your Essay 213 Purpose and Point of View 215 Intended Audience and Tone 217 Prewriting 217 Timing During the Actual Test 219 Revising 220 Basic Strategies for Improving Your Writing 221 Revising Your First Drafts 222 Chapter 12 Strengthen Your Essay with Vocabulary, Writing Mechanics, and Other Strategies 223 Vocabulary 224 Varied Sentence Structures and Punctuation 224 Rhetorical Questions 224 Avoiding Simplistic Thinking 225 Brainstorming about Your Values 225 Building Your Fund of Knowledge 226 Avoid What You Don’t Know 227 Chapter 13 Sample Prompts and Essays with Analysis 229 Writing Test: Innovation 230 Writing Test: Students and Sleep 241 Chapter 14 Practice Questions 261 Chapter 15 Answers and Explanations 337 Answer Key 338 Explanatory Answers 340 Appendix: English Test Glossary 529
£16.20
Pearson Education Pearson Revise Level 3 AAQ BTEC National in Applied Science Complete Revision and Practice
£22.39
