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Taylor & Francis Ltd Unlocking Inclusion for SEN Learners
Book SynopsisBeing included in a meaningful and intentional sense is often the key that can unlock access to education, learning and the maximising of potential for many children and young people. However, an increasing number of pupils have a variety of strengths that are only shown when they are intentionally included, and their needs are well met.This book emphasises the key message that the adaptions we make to our daily practice are crucial for some but helpful for all. It provides the tools to unlock whole-school inclusion and ensure each child is given the opportunity to fulfil their potential. Chapters: Provide practical, impactful ideas that are easy and cost-effective to action, designed to help primary schools make active inclusion a reality. Explore the development of a dynamic, evolving whole school inclusive ethos and environment that is responsive to SEN needs. Consider how we create inclusive classrooms through environmental design and adaptive h
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Taylor & Francis Making Community Schools a Reality
Book SynopsisWith public demand for community schools on the rise, this timely book provides an empowering, step-by-step approach for school leaders to cultivate community school practices within their schools while simultaneously engaging in the policy advocacy process. This is an actionable toolkit with practical advice, helpful checklists and inventories, as well as real examples from rural and urban schools. Drawing from the experiences of real school leaders involved in community school initiatives, this book illuminates the promise of community schools as centers of the community and sites accessible beyond regular school hours. Community schools bring together educators, local community members, families, and students to provide partnerships that strengthen conditions for student learning and healthy development. Making Community Schools a Reality is a timely and comprehensive resource that helps educational leaders improve learning outcomes and promote equity in their schools.
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Taylor & Francis Teacher Induction That Works
Book SynopsisGetting new teachers off to the right start is essential for teacher retention and student success. This book shows the nuts and bolts of induction that really works. Drawing on the successful, research-based SHINE program, the authors demonstrate the key components for setting up or tweaking your new teacher induction program, including involving different staff members, remembering that induction is not an event but an ongoing process, considering the different phases of induction and the support and modeling needed along the way, finding appropriate mentors, helping new teachers juggle priorities, and more. Beginning teachers often leave due to classroom management struggles; this book also helps you give teachers the basics immediately so theyâre set up for success. In addition, the appendix offers a wealth of tools and templates to help you cover all the bases during your induction journey.Whether youâre an induction coordinator, mentor, PDC member, principal, or superintendent, this practical resource will help you ensure your new teachers thrive so they can enjoy their roles and effectively reach students. When a program to support new teachers is made stronger, the accelerated growth and acclimation of new teachers can accelerate the growth of students too!
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Taylor & Francis The Road to Positive Advocacy for Your Gifted
Book SynopsisThe journey from preschool to independent adulthood can present a tricky route to navigate when you are the parent or caregiver of a gifted or multi-exceptional child. The job of advocating for these children is not about providing the âperfectâ education, but about making the best choices within the given constraints.Starting with the earliest school years, this book provides caregivers with the resources they will need to positively advocate for their gifted child and to help their child become a strong self-advocate. Full of practical tips, this book answers questions such as: How can I meet other parents raising kids like mine?, Why canât schools meet the needs of my child?, How can I productively communicate with the educational team?, and more!Providing expert guidance on collecting resources, expanding your network, and practicing and modeling positive advocacy skills, this book will empower caregivers of gifted of twice-exceptional children to trust their instincts and understand their options when it comes to their childrenâs education.
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Taylor & Francis Inclusive Practice for Learning Support
Book SynopsisInclusive Practice for Learning Support Assistants explores the role of the LSA and, drawing from first-hand interviews, sheds light on a variety of LSA experiences and perspectives, detailing the (often hidden) aspects of their work to support the learning of SEND and neurodivergent students. Covering key areas including wellbeing support, challenging behaviour and student independence, chapters: Provide LSAs with practical tips and reflective insights to improve their work supporting children and young people in schools Explore dialogic education and assistive technologies, with much-needed reflection opportunities Include guidance on working with students one-to-one as well as in small groups Offer advice on how LSAs and teachers can foster strong working relationships in class. This informative and accessible guide will give both new-starter and more experienced LSAs a strong and holistic understanding of the role, inclusive practice, and where they can really make a difference for their students. It will be valuable reading for LSAs, as well as the teachers and SENCOs who work closely with them.
£26.96
Taylor & Francis Opening the CAGE A Framework for Teacher Wellbeing
Book SynopsisOpening the CAGE invites you to embark on a transformative journey within the world of education, unveiling a powerful framework to nurture the wellbeing of staff which will not only retain valuable educators, but create positive learning environments, ensure academic success, and address student needs.The CAGE framework, representing Communication, Appreciation, Growth and Development, and Empathy and Support, offers a fresh, holistic perspective on addressing the often-overlooked needs of teachers, encapsulating the key components of wellbeing. Through compelling real-world examples, research-based insights, and practical strategies the book explores the profound impact of teacher wellbeing on the quality of education, before drawing inspiration from best practices in different sectors â from sport to business â to provide a roadmap for creating a more positive and productive educational environment.Whether you are a member of staff in a school seeking to reignite your passion for teaching, a school leader aiming to enhance staff morale, or a policymaker dedicated to improving educational outcomes, this book empowers you with the tools to prioritise and foster teacher wellbeing.
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Taylor & Francis Incivility and Workplace Toxicity in P12 Schools
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Taylor & Francis Igniting Real Change for Multilingual Learners
Book SynopsisIn schools across the country, educators are serving more and more multilingual students and families. This book equips you with the considerations, tools, and resources you need as you fight for equity and advocate for those you serve.Author Carly Spina unpacks a variety of approaches and lenses, including MTSS structures, family engagement, centering student experiences, and nurturing and cultivating a multilingual mindset throughout school classrooms and communities. Each chapter provides practical tools, tips, and vignettes to help you go beyond the âœwhyâ to take action. Throughout the book, you will be called to Question, Equip, and Act!As you work through the book, youâll be inspired to move your systems forward on your equity journey for multilingual students. Get ready to Ignite Real Change!
£23.74
Taylor & Francis Casualisation the Gig Economy and Piece Work in
Book SynopsisThis book examines a range of ethical complexities associated with precarious work across educational sectors internationally. Our aim is to examine the experiences of the increasing reliance on casual and temporary employment in education settings for all educators. This volume brings together academic chapters, focused on the affective, ethical and practical challenges faced by all educators working in highly casualised contexts, while working to provide quality education for all students. These chapters are complemented by reflections from a variety of educators and educational leaders, who have navigated ethical dilemmas related to precarious employment across sectors from early childhood to higher education.When viewed together, the chapters and reflections highlight the impacts of neoliberal market-driven policies on the education sector and work to present a series of possible âpathways forwardâ for education workers navigating this precarious terrain.
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Taylor & Francis Ten Things to Say to Gifted Children
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Taylor & Francis Why School Doesnât Work for Every Child
Book SynopsisEvery child, no matter their starting point or background, and no matter their additional and different needs, should have an equitable chance of success at school. This first book in the Equity in Education series looks at how schools can foster a better sense of belonging and ensure they are truly inclusive of all learners, thus mitigating the effects of an increasingly unequal, fractured society. To ensure a childâs birth does not also become their lifeâs destiny, Matt Bromley shows how an inclusive school culture can be created through a process that is as simple as ABC: Attendance: raising the attendance and punctuality of disadvantaged learners Behaviours: helping students develop appropriate behaviours for learning so that they can conduct themselves positively and develop the skills needed to access an increasingly challenging curriculum. Community: building a community around learners by putting family fi
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Taylor & Francis Integrating Educator WellBeing Growth and
Book SynopsisEducator growth, well-being, and evaluation are often disconnected. How can we weave them together to better champion adult learning needs so educators can thrive and remain in their roles?In this important resource, bestselling authors Lori Cohen (The PD Book) and Elizabeth Denevi (Learning and Teaching While White) present a framework for creating a healthy ecosystem of school transformation: equity, well-being, growth, and evaluation. The authors discuss each foundation in-depth and provide research-informed practices, tools, and case studies for easy implementation. Resources include reflections to co-create a vision for equity, a sample coaching/mentoring conversation arc, steps for implementing a growth structure, the Teacher-Student Relationship Quality (TSRQ) Matrix, the Integrated Classroom Practices for Equity Rubric, and more.Whether youâre a school leader, mentor, or teacher evaluator, this accessible guide will help you create a transformative school environment to sustain and grow effective, empowered educators.
£21.84
Taylor & Francis The Compassionate Leader
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CRC Press The Strategic Department Chair
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Taylor & Francis Equity Diversity and Inclusion in Schools
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Taylor & Francis Change Leadership Cases for District and School
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Taylor & Francis Change Starts Here What if Everything Your School
Book SynopsisIn education, change is inevitable. But despite this, most school change projects falter because they miss what matters most: the human element. Change Starts Here revolutionises how we think about educational change by putting people back at the heart of the process.This groundbreaking book unveils a practical approach that transforms how schools navigate change. At its core lies the innovative double diamond model, a powerful framework that helps school communities discover what truly matters to them and co-create solutions that stick. Through 40 carefully crafted questions and real-world case studies from schools across the world, the authors demonstrate how to replace rigid, top-down directives with authentic, community-driven change.Whether you're wrestling with curriculum reform, teaching development, or new technology, Change Starts Here will help you build consensus, honour diverse perspectives, and create lasting impact. Essential reading for school leaders, teachers, and anyone passionate about making meaningful change in education.
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Taylor & Francis Dealing with Difficult Parents Teacher Edition
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Taylor & Francis Maximising Tutor Time
Book SynopsisTutor time is something that all students have, almost everyday, but how effectively is this time being utilised? This crucial book is a one-stop-shop in effective tutor time practices to lift student attainment, improve behaviour, boost attendance, and so much more.Written by Nathan Burns, a previous pastoral lead and now educational researcher and teacher trainer, this book will guide you through eight different areas, ranging from messaging to wellbeing, providing high-quality strategies that can be easily incorporated into a tutor programme to support the academic and personal growth of students. Chapters cover: Messaging including assemblies and workshops Key events and how to build these into the school year Creativity The brain and learning Enrichment activities Interventions Current affairs Wellbeing and health Packed with strategies that will support your routines, curriculum and
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Taylor & Francis AntiâRacist Practices in Kâ12 Schools and Systems
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Taylor & Francis The Hero Maker How Superintendents Can Get their School Boards to Do the Right Thing
Book SynopsisLearn how to turn your school board members into heroes by helping them make smart, worthwhile decisions they will deserve to brag about. In this much-needed book, Ryan Donlan and Todd Whitaker offer practical strategies to help superintendents develop better working relationships with their boards. Youâll discover how to: Reconnect board members to the real purpose of education, despite their personal agendas; Work with your board more effectively during meetings and at times in between; Guide board members into more productive roles when they overreach beyond policymaking; and Connect and communicate with board members regardless of personal disposition. Each chapter contains hero-making tips to help you get started. In addition, this timely second edition features a new chapter on navigating the superintendent/Board President relationship. With this practical book, youâll be able to overcome the challenges of the superintendentâboard relationship so that your board can make better decisions for those who matter mostâthe students.
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Taylor & Francis A Guide to Early College and Dual Enrollment Programs
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Taylor & Francis Raising an Anxious Child
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Taylor & Francis Family Engagement in Education
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Taylor & Francis The Involved School Librarian
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Taylor & Francis Dealing with Difficult Parents School Leader Edition
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SAGE Publications Inc OnYourFeet Guide Understanding PLC
Book SynopsisEach On-Your-Feet Guide is laminated, 8.5”x11” tri-fold (6 pages), and 3-hole punched. Use the On-Your-Feet Guides
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SAGE Publications Inc Collective Leader Efficacy
Book SynopsisNot just another book on leadership teams For school teams to succeed, they need leadership, independence, meaningful collaboration, and a shared conviction that they have real power to enact actual change. Educators know this, but they often lack an inquiry process that creates a community of learning leaders that is capable of deep collective impact on student learning and wellbeing. In this research-based, hands-on guidebook, school leadership coach Peter DeWitt introduces eight key drivers to integrating teacher and leader efficacy (mindset, well-being, context beliefs, working conditions, professional learning, organizational commitment, skills, and confidence) and harnesses it with a process to help you focus on the nuances of instruction and teaming to develop powerful collective leader efficacy. Readers will find: Activities and strategies designed to build collective efficacy in instructional teams and foster leadership and interdependence among teachers Theories of action to focus team efforts and how to create your own Tools, reflection prompts, and guiding questions to help you define your desired outcomes and the steps necessary to get there With this book and the research within it, your instructional leadership team will develop a learner's mindset, a collective commitment to improvement, and a shared process for inquiry and continual growth so you can nurture greater impact together.Trade ReviewIn this excellent book, Peter DeWitt demonstrates how instructional leadership teams can have a greater impact on student learning. Offering a balance between research and practice, DeWitt shows, for example, how the mindsets both of individuals and of their teams can help them meet challenges and achieve that impact. As an experienced teacher, principal, worldwide consultant, and writer, DeWitt speaks with authority and wisdom. -- Carol Dweck * Stanford, CA *Collective efficacy has a powerful impact on leaders, teachers, and students, but it is hard to implement. DeWitt teases out the key skillsets and mindsets needed: understanding one another, collaborating, and evaluating impact. He addresses the critics and shows more than a correlation of successful students and teachers; DeWitt proves that actively implementing a culture of collective efficacy leads to higher levels of satisfaction, greater impact on students, and successful implementation across the school. This is not only a "how to" book, but also is grounded firmly in evidence, and a pleasure to read. -- John Hattie * Melbourne, Victoria, Australia *Insightful and practical—this book is a must read for formal and informal school leaders as well as leadership teams who aspire to improve outcomes for all students. DeWitt combines research and field experience in order to demonstrate specific ways to strengthen commitment, collaboration, and confidence among members of leadership teams in schools. This book is timely, relevant, and an important contribution to the literature on collective efficacy. -- Jenni DonohooInstructional leadership teams play a vital role in supporting learning in schools. They are especially important during this time of rapidly changing expectations. In this book, Peter DeWitt applies the theory of collective efficacy to these instructional leadership teams, outlining eight important contributors. Including student councils as part of a school’s leadership is a fresh new approach. -- Megan Tschannen-Moran * Williamsburg, VA *This book will challenge leaders and make a difference for children. It offers a pragmatic, research-based approach to building the collective efficacy of leaders in all roles in a school with intention and commitment to relationship building, collaboration, data collection, and action research toward measurable outcomes. The pandemic pivot highlighted the need for collective leader efficacy as foundational and essential in responding to the changing parameters and dynamics of our new reality in education. It will likely never look the same and this is the right focus at the perfect time. The skills are built toward the development of a theory of action model logically and on the shoulders of great practitioners and scholars. The learning, digesting, and applying to practice model is transformative. The contributors to CLE are clear and built on the foundation of mindset and well-being. In that environment, the other contributors are enhanced. -- Janice White * Troy, NY *Collective leader efficacy is a new concept that Peter proposes to consider how leadership teams can work together to make a difference in the lives of students. While there are many books on the nature and change of school leadership, this book makes a difference with its practitioner-oriented approach. Not only does it propose a new concept that extends our thinking on leadership towards its collective impact, but it sets out the individual dimensions that shape this practice in a very practical way. For each dimension that contributes to collective leader efficacy, it lays out the theory of change, provides bibliographical resources, guiding questions and activities that educational leaders can use to reflect on how to improve their practice. A very practical resource for educational leaders internationally which is valuable in the current times of uncertainty and change -- Beatriz Pont * Senior Education Policy Analyst, OECD Directorate for Education and Skills, Paris, France *DeWitt straddles the ground between collective efficacy, instructional leadership, and distributed leadership. The book is packed to the rafters with practical exercises, tools, and protocols that will help you to get (meaningfully) busy at enhancing the learning lives and well-being of children. You will not be handed silver bullets or magic beans, but you will find much to support deep impact. -- Arran Hamilton * Group Director, Education Cognition Education Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *We have known for quite some time that collective teacher efficacy is a powerful influence on student learning. Before we can expect teachers to focus on building their capability though, we first need school leaders and leadership teams that believe that: 1) this is possible; 2) it is their responsibility to nurture, and; 3) have the skills and capabilities to do so. Put simply we need Collective Leader Efficacy! In this book, Peter DeWitt draws upon research and personal practice to create a compelling narrative in support of deliberately and intentionally building collective leader efficacy (CLE). This is a book I will be both referring to and recommending to colleagues well into the future. -- Timothy O’Leary * Former School Leader, Education Consultant *As a researcher, academic and experienced school leader, DeWitt offers a refreshing approach and insight into leadership in schools. The structure of the chapters takes you on the journey of learning, experience and always draws it back to key questions/reflections and actionable steps. DeWitt presents models in clear language to meet all busy school leaders. He gets it. He understands the complexities and multiple relationships in schools. This book is highly suitable for any school leader in any country. Many leadership books can leave you inspired but with no idea or time to apply it. This book is different—you will be inspired and empowered to leave with strategies, models, and activities that actually work! -- Anne-Marie Duguid * Director Empowering Education Partnership, London, UK *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments About the Author Foreword by Michael Fullan Vocabulary terms Introduction SECTION I: RESEARCH Chapter 1: Collective Leader Efficacy SECTION II – CONTRIBUTORS FOR COLLECTIVE LEADER EFFICACY Chapter 2: Developing a Leadership Mindset Chapter 3: Mental Health & Wellbeing Chapter 4: Context Beliefs Chapter 5: Working Conditions Chapter 6: Professional Learning and Development Chapter 7: Organizational Commitment Chapter 8: The Skills to Work in Collectives Chapter 9: The Confidence to work in collectives SECTION III – DELIBERATE PRACTICE AND PROCESS Chapter 10: What Components Define an Instructional Core? Chapter 11: Instructional Leadership Team’s Cycle of Inquiry Chapter 12 – Focus for Improvement Appendix 1 – Instructional Leadership Team: Request for Inclusion on the Team Appendix 2 – Activity: Cultivating Mindsets of Collaboration Appendix 3 – Weekly Log: Where Do You Spend Your Time? Appendix 4 – Learning Walk Form Appendix 5 – Guiding Questions 1- 4 Appendix 6 – Timetable Checklist Appendix 7 – Purpose Statements 1-3 Appendix 8 – Inquiry Questions 1-3 Appendix 9 – Theories of Action 1-3 Appendix 10 – Theory of Action Evidence Templates Appendix 11 – Blank Template Program Logic Model References
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SAGE Publications Inc Difference Making at the Heart of Learning
Book SynopsisYour students will change the world! Today's learners know they face a complex future. They yearn to live in a world where people are working with purpose, leading with character and making a difference. Learning to identify problems and use smart tools to develop meaningful solutions will help them make a difference in their families, their communities and for society. They need your help. This inspirational, yet practical guide shows educators how to build on students' own talents and interests to develop their desire for a better world, entrepreneurial mindset and personal leadership skills. Features include: New learning priorities centered around making a difference A framework based on the 25 most important issues of our time Examples and case studies from a diverse range of projects, people, and places Students learn more when they feel a sense of purpose. With adults like yTrade ReviewA clarion call for helping students build purpose, passions, and how they will contribute into schooling, which is critical if we are to enable all children to fulfill their human potential--and our societal possibilities. Michael B. Horn Co-founder, Clayton Christenson Institute for Disruptive Innovation Author, Choosing College and Blended -- Michael B. Horn, Co-founder, Clayton Christenson Institute for Disruptive Innovation, and Author, Choosing College and BlendedVander Ark and Liebtag prove that the future of learning already is with us. It just happens to be scattered. Read this compelling and inspiring account of how ‘difference making and learning’ is at the heart of human purpose, and ask yourself what you can do in your own community to make learning have new and deep meaning. There has never been a time where our combined effort to change the fundamental of learning is so urgently needed. ? Michael Fullan Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of Toronto -- Michael Fullan, Professor Emeritus, OISE/University of TorontoDifference Making at The Heart of Learning beautifully illustrates an educational vision that is simply common sense: If we want to improve the world, we must put that mission at the heart of the learning experience. When students are getting smart to do good for others, they care more, they work harder, and they become better human beings. This book shares inspiring examples from schools and systems all over the world that connect academic learning to civic contribution and the development of ethical character. What could be more important? ? Ron Berger Chief Academic Officer, EL Education -- Ron Berger, Chief Academic Officer, EL EducationIn a time crisis, Vander Ark and Liebtag’s latest book poses an urgent question: ′What if learning experiences were focused on making a difference in the world?′ The book profiles more than 50 schools where students seek to find the difference they want to make and acquire the skills and knowledge they need along the way. Much more than a powerful call to action, this book represents a turning point in how we think about the purpose of education. Tony Wagner Best-selling author, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating Innovators -- Tony Wagner, Best-selling author, The Global Achievement Gap and Creating InnovatorsEducation is on a journey of transformation and for the past decade Tom VanderArk and Emily Liebtag have been two of the very best guides. In their new book, they offer ‘creating difference makers’ as a meaningful vision for the future of education and in doing so not only provide a valuable roadmap but a powerful destination. ?Ken Kay, Co-founder, P21 and Edleader21 ?Co-author, The Leaders Guide to 21st Century Education and Bold Moves for 21st Century Leaders -- Ken Kay, Co-founder, P21 and Edleader21; Co-author, The Leaders Guide to 21st Century Education and Bold Moves for 21st Century LeadersFrom global pandemics to income inequality, the world faces unprecedented challenges. Today’s students may be ones to find a better way forward—but only if they develop their potential as problem solvers and change makers. In this book, Tom Vander Ark and Emily Liebtag share a hopeful and timely message about what school can be when the focus shifts from content coverage to leadership, problem solving, and community connections. Plentiful examples from diverse contexts show young people learning by stepping up, taking action, making a difference. Suzie Boss Project-based learning advocate Author, All Together Now: How to Engage Your Stakeholders in Reimagining School -- Suzie Boss, Project-based learning advocate, Author, All Together Now: How to Engage Your Stakeholders in Reimagining SchoolWe all know that the current way of doing school needs an overhaul. This book provides inspiring examples and a compelling vision to put student contribution at the heart of learning. What a refreshing read! ? Julie H. Stern Co-founder, Education to Save the World Author, Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding and Visible Learning for Social Studies -- Julie H. Stern, Co-founder, Education to Save the World; Author, Tools for Teaching Conceptual Understanding and Visible Learning for Social StudiesWe too often focus solely on the what and hows of school; Difference Making at the Heart speaks to our collective WHY for school and community. It’s equal parts inspiration to effect change and an actionable playbook to make a difference. Even reading by myself, I felt connected and bonded; I felt the urgent call to action and I felt surrounded by others feeling the same. ? Grant Knowles, Innovation Coordinator Hamilton County Schools Chattanooga, TN -- Grant Knowles, Innovation Coordinator, Hamilton County SchoolsTable of ContentsForeword Preface Thanks to Difference Makers About the Authors Introduction Part I: We’re All in This Together Chapter 1: A New Mutuality Dislocation and Concentration Curbing the Misuse of Smart Machines New and Different Challenges The New Mutuality No Better Time to Make a Difference Chapter 2: We Thrive by Contributing Contribution Is Ancient Wisdom Teaching Civic Virtues What If Impacting the World Was the Goal? Difference Making Is Motivating The Psychology Behind Making a Difference Difference Making Is Easier Than Ever The Coming Social Economy Contribution Builds Communities Chapter 3: Earth Owner’s Manual Driving Questions 25 Most Important Issues of Our Time How to Get Started Part II: Everyone Has a Big Next Step Chapter 4: Learning to Lead New Priorities Equity at the Heart of Leadership Building Personal Effectiveness Developing Agency Cultivating Global Citizenship Entrepreneurial Mindset Exercising Collaboration Design Thinking New Priorities Power Community Change Chapter 5: Purpose Powers Contribution On Calling Passion as a Skill Chapter 6: Communities of Contribution Leadership and Service Technology and Design Health, Food, and Nature Entrepreneurship The Arts The Emerging Social Economy Part III: Difference Making: Schools Alive With Possibility Chapter 7: A New History A Return to Place and Purpose Chapter 8: Contribution at the Core Difference Making as the Priority Time and Support for Difference Making Community-Connected Contribution Difference Making With an Equity Commitment Educators as Difference Makers Chapter 9: Colleges for Contribution The College Identity Crisis Enabling Contribution in Health Sciences The Case for Contribution in College The University of Difference Making Engineering for Impact Climate Action Learn and Earn New Roads to Contribution Conclusion Bibliography Index
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SAGE Publications Inc Breakthrough Leadership
Book SynopsisNow is the time forBreakthrough Leadership This book was borne out of urgency. We face the consequences of a raging pandemic, coupled with an unprecedented call to end racial injustice. COVID-19 has exposed longstanding structural inequities, while at the same time offering a rare breakthrough opportunity to dismantle inequitable systems that have harmed our most marginalized students for generations. Breakthrough Leadershipis rooted in moral courage and calls us toact uponanew discovery,or epiphany about a fundamental truth that challenges previous beliefs. While this bookoffers examples of schools that were beating the odds pre-COVID-19 as well as strategies forchangingthose odds in the future.Breakthrough Leadershipalsospotlights professionals now leveraging crises like this to shape local and national priorities toward a more equitable and healthy society for our children in oTrade Review"With all its devastation, COVID-19 also presents the opportunity of the century to transform the public education system that, to say the least, has become stalled and stagnant in the past 50 years. The good news is that there are strong pockets of pent-up desire and frustration to develop new learning that engages students in the demands of the 21st century. Among other problems, inequity has worsened over the past 20 years despite substantial increased budgets and rhetoric to the contrary. Breakthrough Leadership makes a significant contribution to our next phase, which must be one of definable and targeted transformation of equity-based kerning. This book meets the challenge in two significant ways. First, it advocates a bold and specific vision. while at the same time is detailed in the specific strategies and actions that need to be taken in the face of COVID-19 related fallout. Second, aside from its revolutionary timeliness, the virtue of Breakthrough is that is stems from grass roots practice and practitioners. Any solution to our present problems must be relentlessly bottom up. This collection represents a strong contribution to the growing post-COVID movement that is vital for the immediate future of public education." -- Michael Fullan, Professor EmeritusTable of ContentsForeword by Pedro A. Noguera Acknowledgments About the Authors Chapter 1. Out of the Crisis Chapter 2. Breakthrough Leadership Chapter 3. The First Hundred Days: A Pandemic Reentry Plan Chapter 4. Relational Trust as a Foundation for the Equitable Learning Community Chapter 5. Principle 1—The Pillars of an Equitable Learning Community: Mission, Vision, Values, and Goals Chapter 6. Principle 2—Ensuring Achievement for All Students: Comprehensive Systems for Prevention and Intervention Chapter 7. Principle 3—Data-Based Decision Making for Continuous Improvement Chapter 8. Principle 4—Collaborative Teaming Focused on Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessments Chapter 9. Principle 5—Meaningful Engagement With Families and Community Chapter 10. Principle 6—Building Sustainable Leadership Capacity Index
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SAGE Publications Inc The Daily SEL Leader
Book SynopsisEveryone in your school community benefits when you invest in YOU. Social-emotional learning is one of the hottest education topics today. Most of the focus, however, has been at the student level. The truth is that school leaders can't implement social-emotional learning effectively if they don't deeply understand it for themselves. A deeper, renewed self-awareness and understanding of your own and others' emotional needs is the key to promoting social-emotional learning across your school. Exploring and mastering core social and emotional competencies a little at a time with the help of this guide fits perfectly with the daily demands of being a school leader, team leader, or classroom leader. Using the core CASEL skills presented in six modules, this guided journal will help you: Become more self-aware of what each CASEL skill means for leadership Build stronger relationships throughout schools, classrooms, and communities Increase credibility and approachability Engage stakeholders confidently Because human growth and leadership go hand in hand, meeting students, teachers, and colleagues where they are at emotionally will begin a ripple effect and leave a lasting impact on your learning community. To do that, however, you must first focus on developing your own SEL skills. Trade ReviewThis easy-to-use and well-researched journal will definitely guide leaders to grow their SEL skills. I am eager to begin using The Daily SEL Leader. Leaders who use it are going to be inspired to learn more about SEL, which will positively affect their relationships with students, staff, the community and, most importantly, themselves. I can′t wait to see the impact! -- Claudia Frandsen * Director of Leadership Support Services SEL Community of Practice Coordinator, Curriculum & Instruction, Ventura County Office of Education, Camarillo, CA *As the importance of everyday Social Emotional Learning is being understood by more educational stakeholders, we are finding that adults need the tools to practice social and emotional competencies in order to model them in their classrooms and with students. The authors have developed a wonderful resource for educators to use that provides them with real world examples and practices that will accelerate the adoption of these crucial skills. I highly recommend this book for educators who want to advance their practices of social and emotional competencies. -- Jennifer Rogers * Founder Rogers Training Solutions, LLC Author, Leading for Change Through Whole-School Social Emotional Learning *Bailey and Weiner have gifted educators with a multi-tool guide in The Daily SEL Leader. Readers are supported through a theory of action, inserting SEL inputs within a continuous improvement cycle, provide daily actions for individuals and teams to practice and strengthen their own SEL competencies and a step-by-step instructional manual on exactly how to integrate social emotional learning competencies into everyday spaces with adults and students. This one is bound to be a repeat read by administrators and teachers alike! -- Sara M. Burd * RDT Director of Social Emotional Learning and Counseling, Arlington Public Schools- Arlington, MA Council of Distinguished Educators, National Commission on Social Emotional and Academic Development *I have supported school leaders for over 20 years, and I have struggled to find a meaningful, ongoing, and frankly, efficient, way to both support principals in their own social emotional well-being and to develop their capacity to develop their teams’ social emotional well-being. This is an invaluable tool for just that! With short manageable activities, it guides the school leader through a daily practice of reflection and goal setting that builds not only their personal growth but also their professional capacity for developing the social emotional growth of their team. -- Hae-Sin Thomas * Former CEO, Education for Change Charter Schools, Aspen Fellow and Lifelong Oakland Quality Schools Advocate, Oakland, CA *The Daily SEL Leader is a comprehensive and practical resource that will guide educational leaders to understand, practice and model SEL skills. This book is written for educators, by educators. It is insightful, functional and will foster impactful leadership. -- Michelle L. Trujillo * Author, Start with the Heart: Igniting Hope in Schools through Social and Emotional Learning *Social and emotional learning isn’t just for kids. It’s for all. And in particular, it’s for school leaders, for whom a normal day requires confidently and cheerfully meeting the unexpected. Wise leaders know that we are truly only in charge of our own selves, and that we can achieve tremendous personal growth by fine-tuning our social and emotional skills. Bailey and Weiner’s Daily SEL Leader shows the way. As inspiring as it is practical, this is a must-have resource for anyone serious about being a respected, trusted, and cherished educator. -- Julie Lythcott-Haims * New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult and Real American *As a busy school principal, I love the accessibility of The Daily SEL Leader. Written in short, easy to digest modules, this book gives me a daily burst of inspiration, grounding me in the core SEL skills that I seek to deepen in my leadership. The focus on reflection and action is key, helping me cultivate these skills in my daily practice. -- Lillian Hsu * Principal of Latitude 37.8, an XQ Super School, Former Principal of High Tech High, Chula Vista, Oakland, CA *I love that this is a book and reflection journal all in one! It is easy to follow and highlights the major SEL skills leaders need to move the work with a growth mindset. -- Rose Prejean-Harris * SEL Director, Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta, GA *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Module 1: Self-Awareness Week 1.1: Developing Accurate Self-Perception Week 1.2: Strengths of Emotions Week 1.3: Developing Self-Confidence Week 1.4: Developing Self-Efficacy Module 2: Self-Management Week 2.1: Self-Motivation Week 2.2: Goal Setting and Productive Habits Week 2.3: Organizational Skills Week 2.4: Impulse Control Week 2.5: Stress Management Week 2.6: Self-Discipline Module 3: Social Awareness Week 3.1: Perspective Taking Week 3.2: Empathy Week 3.3: Appreciating Diversity Week 3.4: Respect for Others Module 4: Relationship Skills Week 4.1: Communication Week 4.2: Social Engagement Week 4.3: Relationship Building Week 4.4: Teamwork Module 5: Responsible Decision Making Week 5.1: Identifying Problems Week 5.2: Analyzing Situations Week 5.3: Solving Problems Week 5.4: Evaluating Week 5.5: Reflecting Week 5.6: Ethical Responsibility Module 6: Next Steps Appendix A Appendix B References
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SAGE Publications Inc Collective Equity
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Sonja Hollins-Alexander and Nicole Law use a highly interactive and practical approach to conveying the theories and best practices of realizing the imperative of collective equity." -- James McKay"Collective Equity is timely at any stage of professional development. It will help to set the stage for prospective educators and challenge them to think deeply about the importance of collectively and authentically providing instruction. It will help to strengthen their capacity to engage and commit to consistent proven practices that best meet the varied needs of students. This book charges us to be lifelong learners." -- Dr. Theresa W. Yeldell, Ed.D"Successful implementation of educational equity requires joining forces with all school stakeholders to build brave spaces where all voices and perspectives are acknowledged, affirmed, and validated. This is the key to unlock creativity, innovation, and sustained commitment. Collective Equity provides a blueprint of the essential dispositions, components, structures, and reflection tools for engagement in this never-ending equity journey. Collective equity brings the plane down to earth so that we can close the knowing and doing gap." -- Waldo V. Alvarado, M.S.Ed."Sonja Hollins-Alexander and Nicole Law eloquently illustrate the synergy that can happen in a collective learning community to address inequities and make a real impact in schools. Send a copy of this book to every school administrator, classroom teacher, and policymaker you can find and urge them to read it." -- Ron WahlenTable of ContentsForeword Acknowledgments Publisher’s Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction Chapter 1: Coming Together Coming Together Through Our Shared Truth Working Together Coming Together to Work Together Connecting Dimensions of Identity Community Agreements and Equity Fatigue Coming Together Using a Collective Equity Framework Equity Pathways and Equity Pavers Understanding the Three Levels of Culture From Culturally Conscious to Culturally Humble (An Equity Pathway) Chapter 2: Cultivating an Environment of Collective Equity From Deficit Thinking to Asset-Based Actions Shared Truths and Purpose Vision and Mission Development Essential Components of Collective Equitable Cultures Collective Engagement by Design Process Chapter 3: Enacting Motivation and Relational Trust for the Collective Equity Movement Relational Trust The Circle of Trust Approach The Art of the Heart The Stimuli of Building Relational Trust Motivation to Nurture the Collective Can We Breathe? Chapter 4: Culturally Fortifying Practices From Equity Moves to Culturally Fortifying Transformational Practices Culturally Fortifying Classroom Strategies Chapter 5: Equity Dispositions for The Collective Cultural Sustainability From Systems to Classrooms Collective Efficacy Collective Equity Dispositions Chapter 6: Realizing the Promise of Collective Equity Leading for Collective Equity Collective Equity Leadership Attributes Disrupting Systems of Oppression and Inequity Engaging the Collective Equity Pathways Equity Pavers Final Words From the Authors Glossary References
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SAGE Publications Inc Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewThis newly revised edition of Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators is a must-have for schools on the journey of creating equitable learning opportunities for all students. In the times of racial injustices, the COVID-19 pandemic, natural disasters, and a slew of global and regional crises, it is critically important that all educators hear Debbie Zacarian’s argument and act on her carefully created recommendations for supporting multilingual learners. -- Andrea HonigsfeldAs a nation, we have undergone and continue to experience change in school policies, practices, and programs for multilingual learners. Through myriad real-life vignettes and exemplars, in this updated edition we come to witness how effective language programs can meet the requirements for federal compliance while slowly evolving on the local level to be more inclusive of the voices of educators, students, and families. Zacarian adeptly captures this transformation as she juxtaposes the increasingly important roles of educators as collaborators and advocates for multilingual learners in program planning, delivery, and evaluation against a backdrop of a less than adequate workforce that is not well-informed in understanding the social, cultural, and linguistic assets of these students. -- Margo Gottlieb"The education of multilingual learners requires both a depth and a breadth of knowledge among leaders to ensure that systems are established and resourced to provide equitable opportunities for students and equitable access for families. Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Guide for Educators provides both the research foundation and the practical application for schools, through the requisite asset-based lens. This framework can assist schools in planning school improvement plans and in their equity, diversity, and inclusion goals. In the end schools can be places where all are welcomed, all are celebrated, and all can achieve." -- Kellie JonesTransforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Framework for Educators is a must-have resource for school leaders, as well as in-service teachers and preservice teachers, to better understand how to create policies, practices, and programs for MLs to thrive. In this second edition work, Debbie Zacarian provides the latest, detailed information for all educators to better understand the needs of MLs and what to do to support their success. This book should be a staple in everyone’s professional library. -- Maria G. Dove, Ed.D.The second edition of Transforming Schools for Multilingual Learners: A Comprehensive Framework for Educators definitely joins the "short list" of books that all teachers and schools who serve English Language Learners should be reading! -- Larry FerlazzoUnder the guidance of well-informed and dedicated district leadership, multilinguals can thrive. Dr. Zacarian′s second edition addresses the most recent topics in our field while anchored firmly on decades of sound research around what works for multilingual students. The first edition lit the way for many, and this second edition promises to illuminate the path for school leaders committed to the march for educational equity for multilingual students. -- Tan HuynhDebbie’s second edition brings to the forefront of school reform the importance of assets-based approaches to strengthen the success of multilingual learners. School teams will definitely welcome the ideas, rubrics and strategies for creating effective policies, practices, and structures for transforming schools. -- Margarita Espino CalderónTable of ContentsForeword Chapter 1: Starting with our Students and Ourselves Chapter 2: Integrating the Regulations and Principles Chapter 3: Selecting Effective Program Models Chapter 4: Designing, Implementing, and Strengthening the English Language Development Component Chapter 5: Addressing the Core Content Component of a Language Education Program Chapter 6: Emphasizing the Importance of Family Engagement Chapter 7: Identifying and Working with Multilingual Learners with Learning Differences and Learning Disabilities Chapter 8: Putting It All Together: Making Data-Drive Decisions to Strengthen the Success of Language Assistance Programs
£30.39
SAGE Publications Inc Confronting the School Dropout Crisis
Book SynopsisReach out before they drop outStudent dropout rates continue to soar, despite decades of funding, research, programs, and professional development initiatives. This is a wakeup call.Written by a former school dropout, Confronting the School Dropout Crisis encourages educators and related professionals to discover and explore the sometimes unnoticed reasons that youth drop out of school. With fresh strategies for prevention and intervention, this critical resource includes: How to reach and recover students who are at risk of dropping out or who already have Clear, impactful strategies that better engage and positively impact students who are at risk Moving personal stories from teens and the author Confronting the School Dropout Crisis invites you to rethink how you address real dropout issues with young people and how to incorporate fresh approaches to better reach and posit
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Sage Publications The Mentors Guidebook
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£24.69
SAGE Publications Inc The Culturally Competent Educator
Book SynopsisActionable strategies to support the strengths of every learnerIn The Culturally Competent Educator, Dr. Almitra L. Berry draws on more than three decades of experience to offer educators a roadmap to implementing equitable practices and policies. Rooted in research and practical advice, this book helps educators foster an environment where every student feels valued and respected. By exploring culturally and linguistically affirming approaches to instruction, assessment, and grading, readers will be empowered to break down barriers to student learning and achievement.Key features include Clear explanations of key equity indicators and concepts Practical examples and classroom lesson plans Strategies for improving instructional materials and developing media literacy Tools for self-assessment and reflection Dr. Berry's guide emphasizes the importance of engaging in professional learning communities for deeper understanding and support. By working through this book, educators can become equity warriors, transforming their classrooms into places where all students can thrive socially, behaviorally, and academically. This is a must-read for educators, administrators, and anyone committed to creating a more just and inclusive educational environment.
£27.55
SAGE Publications Inc Lead Collectively
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£28.49
SAGE Publications Inc The Future of Public Education
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£28.49
Cambridge University Press Organizational Design
Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, this is the definitive step-by-step ''how to'' guide to designing an organization. Building on information processing theory, the book proposes a holistic, multi-contingency model of the organization. This textbook communicates the fundamentals of traditional and new organizational forms, including up-to-date analysis of self-organizing, boss-less, digital, and sustainable organizations. Providing a framework for the practical implementation of organizational design changes, the authors break the process down into seven basic steps: (1) Assessing Goals, (2) Assessing Strategy, (3) Analyzing Structure, (4) Assessing Process and People, (5) Analyzing Coordination, Control and Incentives, (6) Designing the Architecture, and (7) Implementing the Architecture. Each step connects with one of the nine interdependent components of the multi-contingency model, and the authors also provide a logical query process for approaching each of these components. This is an ideal guide for managers or executives interested in assessing their organization and taking steps to redesign it for success, as well as for MBA and executive MBA students looking for an introduction to organizational design.Trade Review'Advances in AI are effecting organizations in a variety of complex ways, and a systematic approach to organization design has never been more valuable. Burton, Obel and Håkonsson provide the conceptual framework for such an approach. Managers at all levels in organizations will benefit from it.' Phanish Puranam, The Roland Berger Chaired Professor of Strategy and Organisation Design, INSEAD'Burton, Obel and Håkonsson have written here the definitive guide to organization design, comprising both partitioning of tasks and their coordination to realize an organization's goals. Their information-processing framework is ageless, tried and true, incorporating real examples of contemporary transformations and variations that build upon it – including the mix of human and machine agents, digitalization of work, and new forms of organizing. For anyone looking to do a deep dive and to improve their organization's performance, the authors provide a step-by-step approach for diagnosis (of fit or misfit) and design (i.e., taking action to realign the organization) that is holistic, realistic and effective.' Samina Karim, Professor, Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group, D'Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern UniversityTable of ContentsStep 1. Getting Started: 1. Assessing the scope and goals of the organization; Step 2. Assessing the Strategy: 2. Strategy; 3. Environment; Step 3. Analyzing the Structure: 4. Traditional configurations of the firm; 5. New organizational forms?; Step 4. Assessing Process and People: 6. Work, task design and agents; 7. Leadership and organizational climate; Step 5. Analyzing Coordination, Control, and Incentives: 8. Coordination and control; 9. Incentives; 10. Designing the structure and coordination; Step 6. Designing the Architecture: 11. Designing the architecture and the sequence of change; Step 7. Implementing the Architecture: 12. Implementing the change: who should do what when?
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Cambridge University Press Thrive
Book SynopsisEvery generation faces challenges, but never before have young people been so aware of theirs. Whether due to school strikes for climate change, civil war, or pandemic lockdowns, almost every child in the world has experienced the interruption of their schooling by outside forces. When the world we have taken for granted proves so unstable, it gives rise to the question: what is schooling for? Thrive advocates a new purpose for education, in a rapidly changing world, and analyses the reasons why change is urgently needed in our education systems. The book identifies four levels of thriving: global ? our place in the planet; societal ? localities, communities, economies; interpersonal ? our relationships; intrapersonal ? the self. Chapters provide research-based theoretical evidence for each area, followed by practical international case studies showing how individual schools are addressing these considerable challenges. Humanity''s challenges are shifting fast: schools need to be a part of the response.Trade Review'Drawing on careful scholarship as well as vivid examples of practice, Thrive is an impressive reflection on education in our time.' Howard Gardner, Hobbs Research Professor of Cognition and Education, Harvard Graduate School of Education'Valerie Hannon and Amelia Peterson paint an unsettling picture of the growing gap between the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that tomorrow's world will require and what our current school systems provide. But the most compelling part of the book lies in the scenarios and answers it provides to close this gap, and to do so not by replacing schools but by reimagining and transforming them.' Andreas Schleicher, Director for Education and Skills at the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and DevelopmentTable of Contents1. The need for purpose: why we have to ask 'why?'; 2. New answers to 'why'; 3. The context for a new purpose: an age of disruption; 4. What does it mean to 'thrive' – globally?; 5. Pathfinders for a thriving planet; 6. Stronger together: building thriving societies; 7. Pathfinders for thriving societies; 8. The inter-personal purpose; growing strong bonds; 9. Pathfinders for thriving relationships; 10. Me, myself and I: towards the thriving self; 11. pathfinders for the thriving self; 12. Agency: a key outcome for learners; 13. From schools to learning ecosystems; 14. Beyond beautiful exceptions: the challenge of scale; 15. Getting purposeful.
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Shaping School Culture 3e
Book SynopsisThe most trusted guide to school culture, updated with current challenges and new solutions Shaping School Culture is the classic guide to exceptional school leadership, featuring concrete guidance on influencing the subtle symbolic features of schools that provide meaning, belief, and faith.Table of ContentsPreface ix Acknowledgments xv The Authors xvii Introduction 1 The Elements of Culture 1. Schools as Tribes: The Power to Transform 23 2. Artifacts, Architecture, and Routines: Symbols of Culture 36 3. History: The Value of Lore and Tradition 50 4. Myth, Vision, and Values: Identifying a School’s Soul 66 5. Stories and Tales: Passing Along the Vision 81 6. Rituals: Embedding Purpose and Meaning 98 7. Ceremonies and Traditions: Culture in Action 111 The Symbolic Role of School Leaders 8. Conveyors of Culture: The Informal Network 133 9. Weaving the Cultural Tapestry: Seven Schools 145 10. Transforming Toxic Cultures: Renewal Strategies 182 11. Building Trust: Connecting to Parents and Communities 206 12. Firming Up Culture: Eight Essential Roles 223 13. Living with Paradox: The Bifocal Principal 246 14. Achieving Balance: Meeting Cultural and Structural Demands 262 15. Conclusion: A New Story 279 References 289 Index 301
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John Wiley & Sons Inc Classroom Assessment Techniques
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Taylor & Francis Closing the Vocabulary Gap
Book SynopsisAs teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our âword poorâ and âword richâ students could prove the vital difference between school failure and success. This must-read book presents the case for teacher-led efforts to develop students' vocabulary and provides practical solutions for teachers across the curriculum, incorporating easy-to-use tools, resources and classroom activities. Trade Review"In the years I’ve devoted to literacy, I have learnt what I should have always have known - that nothing matters more than words. Our vocabulary allows us to interpret the world, to express ourselves with greater clarity, to show confidence, insight and perceptiveness. Words lie at the heart of our quest to narrow gaps between the advantaged and disadvantaged, to address social mobility. That’s why I am so pleased to welcome Alex Quigley’s powerfully illuminating book. It is a vital reminder that knowing about vocabulary is the responsibility of every teacher. It is also the entitlement of every child." – Geoff Barton, General Secretary of Association of School and College Leaders"Expertly weaving academic research with observations from the classroom, Alex Quigley explains why word poverty matters – and sets out what can be done about it. Word knowledge, he argues, is critical for success in every subject and as such it is the responsibility of all teachers to become word conscious. Don’t grab a dictionary. Read this excellent book instead and discover an approach to vocabulary instruction that is rich, organised and cumulative — and relevant for developing disciplinary knowledge across the entire curriculum." – Kate Nation, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, UK"This book offers a great overview of the research on learning vocabulary, and practical advice on how to apply this research in the classroom." – Daisy Christodoulou, Research and Development Manager, ARK Schools, UK"A key strength of this book is that it summarises research evidence for teachers, providing a primer on vocabulary, morphology, etymology, phonics, reading comprehension strategies and much more. In addition to being instructive, it provides flexible frameworks so teachers can develop materials, activities and assessments that will meet their needs, and those of their students. The book is essential reading for any teacher hoping to raise levels of vocabulary, reading and writing."– Dr Jessie Ricketts, TESTable of Contents1. Closing the vocabulary gap – problems and solutions 2. What every teacher needs to know about reading 3. What is in a word? Know your roots 4. ‘Wot d’ya mean by academic vocabulary’ 5. Developing vocabulary and ‘disciplinary literacy’ 6. We need to talk about spelling 7. Practical strategies for closing the vocabulary gap 8. Next steps
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Revitalized Tutoring Center
Book SynopsisTapping into the existing resources and staff available within your school, The Revitalized Tutoring Center provides an effective strategy to improve instruction and student performance. This practical guide shares the blueprint, best practices, and resources necessary to create and implement a robust, embedded tutoring center. This dynamic peer tutoring model brings together teachers, peers, and community members in a support network that identifies students in need and facilitates individualized instruction. With a peer tutoring model in place, schools are better positioned to initiate and sustain a variety of initiatives such as PLCs, RTI, formative assessment, community partnerships, and service learning, while creating equitable access and opportunity for all. This book illustrates how instructional leaders can leverage existing resources in a sustainable and cost-effective way to implement a model that ultimately leads to cultural changes, innovation, and significant acTable of ContentsForewordThomas ManyIntroduction AcknowledgementsMeet the AuthorSection I: The Why, What, and How Behind the Revitalized Tutoring Center Chapter One Making the Case Chapter Two Building the Core Components Chapter Three Operationalizing the ModelSection II: Optimizing and Innovating the Revitalized Tutoring CenterChapter Four Optimizing with Peer Tutors Chapter Five Innovating and CustomizingChapter 6: ConclusionReferencesAppendixA: Tutoring Center Implementation RubricB: Sample Student GraphsC: Study Hall Exemption ContractD: Curriculum Based Measure (CBM) for MathE: Peer Tutor Recruiting LetterF: Do’s and Don’ts of Math Tutoring GlossaryForewordThomas ManyIntroduction AcknowledgementsMeet the AuthorSection I: The Why, What, and How Behind the Revitalized Tutoring Center Chapter One Making the Case Chapter Two Building the Core Components Chapter Three Operationalizing the ModelSection II: Optimizing and Innovating the Revitalized Tutoring CenterChapter Four Optimizing with Peer Tutors Chapter Five Innovating and CustomizingChapter 6: ConclusionReferencesAppendixA: Tutoring Center Implementation RubricB: Sample Student GraphsC: Study Hall Exemption ContractD: Curriculum Based Measure (CBM) for MathE: Peer Tutor Recruiting LetterF: Do’s and Don’ts of Math Tutoring Glossary
£28.99
Taylor & Francis The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools
Book SynopsisNow in a fully updated seventh edition, The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools provides essential information for students, trainee, and practising teachers about the why, what and how of teaching primary science. Paying particular attention to inquiry-based teaching and learning, the book recognises the challenges of teaching science, and provides suggestions and examples aimed to increase teachersâ confidence and pupilsâ enjoyment of the subject.This new edition explores: Changes in curriculum and assessment requirements in the UK Advances in knowledge of how children learn Expansion in the use of ICT by teachers and children And expands on key aspects of teaching including: The compelling reasons for starting science in the primary school Strategies for helping children to develop understanding, skills and enjoyment Attention to schoolTable of ContentsPart 1: Compelling Reasons for Teaching Science in Primary Schools Chapter 1: The importance of primary school science Chapter 2: Primary school science curricula in the UK Chapter 3: Primary science in action Chapter 4: Experiences for learning science Part 2: About Children's Learning Chapter 5: What we know about children's learning Chapter 6: Children's ideas Chapter 7: Learning through talking Chapter 8: Learning through inquiry Chapter 9: Learning with ICT Part 3: The Teacher's Roles Chapter 10: Teachers' and children's questions Chapter 11: Helping progression in scientific ideas Chapter 12: Helping progerssion in inquiry skills Chapter 13: Teaching for enjoyment, motivation and scientific attitudes Part 4: Assessment and Learning Chapter 14: Assessment purposes Chapter 15: Gathering evidence to help learning Chapter 16: Interpreting and using evidence for feedback Chapter 17: Children's role in formative assessment Chapter 18: Summative assessment and reporting Part 5: Planning Environments for Learning Science Chapter 19: School level planning Chapter 20: Class level planning Chapter 21: Sources and resources for practical inquiry Chapter 22: Providing for leanring outside the classroom Chapter 23: Inclusive science education Part 6: Formative Evaluation of Practie Chapter 24: Evaluating provision at the class level Chapter 25: Evaluating provision at the school level Chapter 26: Enhancing provision for children's learning in science Questions for discussion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Prepositions Colorcards
Book SynopsisPrepositions, 2nd Edition is a valuable resource for building pre-language concepts, developing verbal comprehension, and expanding expressive language. Comprising 48 fully-updated colour flashcards, divided into eight sets of six, each set represents a single preposition in a variety of contexts.The concepts and vocabulary shown relate to common circumstances and experiences, while the prepositions illustrated aim to teach awareness of space, position, and movement. This second edition of our bestselling resource contains new, modern images that have been selected for use with a wide range of ages, interests and language abilities.With the inclusion of modern, engaging images, this 2nd edition is a valuable intervention to support SLTs, SENCOs and teachers develop pupils'' comprehension and use of prepositions. Each card also provides other language possibilities, in particular the opportunity to develop the use of verbs and expressive lTable of Contents48 large (A5) colour flashcards arranged in eight numbered sets of six. Each set represents a single preposition. Instruction booklet providing guidance on administration. Includes instructions in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
£31.49
Taylor & Francis Ltd Successful Middle Leadership in Secondary Schools
Book SynopsisThis book aims to help those in middle leadership posts become more confident and effective in their roles. It will also assist anyone considering becoming a middle leader to prepare for the challenges ahead and avoid common mistakes made by the novice team leader. Packed with practical advice, the book encourages readers to engage with key issues, reflect on their approach and make the changes needed to improve their performance and that of their team. Covering all aspects of the leadership role, it contains advice and information on: developing a clear vision improving teaching and learning raising standards team building holding others to account and conducting challenging conversations managing meetings. The second edition has been updated throughout to reflect current role expectations within a rapidly changing education landscape. New chapters havTable of ContentsPreface Introduction Chapter 1: What is Middle Leadership? Chapter 2: What do Head Teachers expect from Middle Leaders? (written by Kathryn Stephenson) Chapter 3: Leadership Basics: how your behavior impacts on other people Chapter 4: Understanding Different Leadership Styles and When to Use Them Chapter 5: Working Together: Building a High-Performing Team Chapter 6: Getting Communication Right Chapter 7: Teaching and Learning: Setting high expectations around pedagogy Chapter 8: Vision and Effective Planning Chapter 9: Developing Your Team Through Effective Professional Learning Chapter 10: Case Study: Departmental Improvement (written by Hayley Gregg) Chapter 11: Monitoring, Appraisal and Holding to Account Chapter 12: Looking After Yourself: Time Management and Stress Management Appendix A: Subject Leaders’ Self-Review and Professional Development Plan Appendix B: The Subject Leader’s File Appendix C: Effective Departmental Self-evaluation Appendix D: Subject Leader Self-evaluation of Roles and Responsibilities Appendix E: CPD Audit Appendix F: General Pupil Questionnaire Appendix G: Student Interviews Appendix H: Student Feedback: The double checklist Appendix I: Developmental Lesson Observation: Focus - Improving Questioning
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Adjectives Colorcards
Book SynopsisAdjectives, 2nd Edition is designed to help develop comprehension and expression of adjectives. Comprising 48 fully-updated colour flash cards typically shown with the adjective opposite in meaning where it exists the cards assist with building pre-language concepts, practising the use of newly-learned skills, developing verbal comprehension and extending vocabulary.Developed with experienced Speech and Language Therapists, this second edition of our bestselling resource contains the concepts and vocabulary shown relate to common experiences, and have been selected for use with a range of ages, interests and abilities.This 2nd edition is a valuable intervention to support SLTs, SENCOs and teachers develop pupils'' comprehension and expression of adjectives. The included instructions are available in nine languages - English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Janapese, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.Intended for use in educatiTable of Contents48 large (A5) colour flashcards, with guidance on application. Includes instructions in English, Dutch, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish and Swedish.
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