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Taylor & Francis Teaching with Artificial Intelligence
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Taylor & Francis Doing Theory on Education
Book SynopsisDoing Theory on Education explores key debates using examples from contemporary media and popular culture to guide Education Studies students through the perennial debates that surround teaching and learning. Aimed at undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers in education settings, it uses over seventy popular culture texts from television, music, videogames, fiction, film, architecture, social media, the press and art to illuminate important issues and make the critical theory that underpins educational debates more accessible and engaging.Each chapter also offers essential background knowledge and historical perspective and includes reflective activities to help you develop a critical approach, enabling you to argue your own point of view with confidence and consider where issues may progress to in the future. It examines core issues such as: Class and educational choice Learning styles Testing and assessmenTable of Contents1: Class, Disadvantage and Hope: The Bullingdon v The ‘Bog Standard’ 2: Questions of Knowledge: What Counts in Education? Physics vs Media Studies 3: Learning Theory and Pedagogy 4: The Problem of Testing: "Testing, testing 1, 2, 3" v Vygotsky 5: The importance of leadership? The Apprentice vs The Co-Op? 6: Ways of being in education: The Ministry of Soundbites v The Hidden Curriculum
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Psychology in the Classroom
Written by experienced classroom practitioners who are experts in the field of psychology, Psychology in the Classroom provides a thorough grounding in the key principles of psychology and explores how they can be applied to teaching and learning. It draws on both classic and cutting-edge research, offering practical advice on commonly overlooked or misunderstood concepts that contribute to positive academic outcomes. It aims to show the value of psychology in enabling teachers to make and justify everyday classroom decisions. Designed to equip teachers with the skills to identify and tackle common issues that affect studentsâ learning, each chapter highlights key areas of research and discusses how lesson planning and material design can be informed by the psychological concepts presented. It covers core areas essential for improving learning, including: memory and understanding; creativity; motivation;
£28.99
Taylor & Francis Developing Creativity and Curiosity Outdoors
Book SynopsisThis accessible guide will inform, prompt and inspire practitioners as they develop their own creativity and seize the rich opportunities offered by outdoor environments to cultivate and encourage the creative skills of the young children in their care. Including information on Forest School, Developing Creativity and Curiosity Outdoors builds on theories of creative learning and development, and offers a wealth of ideas and activities for application in a range of outdoor settings. From designing and building structures, to making music and exploring colour, shape and pattern, this book illustrates how engagement in and with the natural world might extend childrenâs creative development, encouraging them to speak, listen, move freely, play and learn. Case studies demonstrate good practice and each chapter concludes with questions, encouraging the reader to reflect on and develop their own practice. Practical ideas can be adapted for use in more urban environmenTable of ContentsAcknowledgements About the Authors Overview of the book Chapter One: The nature of creativity Chapter Two: The nature of curiosity and imagination Chapter Three: The forest school background Chapter Four: Communication in the Natural world Part One Listening and Speaking Part Two Storytelling Chapter Five: Creative Structures and Design in the Natural World Chapter Six: Movement Outdoors Chapter Seven: Colour, Shape, Pattern and Form in the Natural World Chapter Eight: Music and Sound Outdoors Chapter Nine: Conclusion Index
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Speaking Frames How to Teach Talk for Writing
Book SynopsisNow in a new format Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 8-10 brings together material from Sue Palmer's popular Speaking Frames books for years 3 and 4. Providing an innovative and effective answer to the problem of teaching speaking and listening, this book offers a range of speaking frames for children to orally fill in' developing their language patterns and creativity, and boosting their confidence in talk for learning and talk for writing. Fully updated, this book offers: material for individual, paired and group presentations links to cross-curricular Skeletons' support notes for teachers and assessment guidance advice on flexible progression and working to a child's ability suggestions for developing individual pupils'' spoken language skills. With a wealth of photocopiable sheets and creative ideas for speaking and listening, Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk fTable of ContentsIntroducing Speaking Frames Paired Presentations Individual Presentations Group Presentations Signpost Smorgasbord Appendix: Learning, language and literacy across the curriculum
£114.00
Taylor & Francis Speaking Frames How to Teach Talk for Writing
Book SynopsisNow revised and expanded Speaking Frames: How to Teaching Talk for Writing: Ages 10-14 brings together material from Sue Palmerâs popular Speaking Frames books with additional material covering the primary/secondary transition. Providing an innovative and effective answer to the problem of teaching speaking and listening, this book offers a range of speaking frames for children to orally âfill inâ, developing their language patterns and creativity, 'and boosting their confidence in the use of literate language patterns. Fully updated, this book offers: material for individual paired and group presentations and talk for writing links to cross-curricular âSkeletons' transition material and guidance on âbridging the gapâ between primary and secondary schools support notes for teachers and assessment guidance advice on flexible progression and working to a childâs ability suggestions for developing individual pupils' spokTable of ContentsIntroducing Speaking Frames Paired Presentations Individual Presentations Group Presentations Signpost Smorgasbord Appendix: Learning, language and literacy across the curriculum
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd Teaching English by the Book
Book SynopsisTeaching English by the Book is about putting great books, wonderful poems and rich texts at the heart of English teaching, transforming children's attitudes to reading and writing and having a positive impact on learning. It offers a practical approach to teaching a text-based curriculum, full of strategies and ideas that are immediately useable in the classroom.Written by James Clements, teacher, researcher, writer, and creator of shakespeareandmore.com, Teaching English by the Book provides effective ideas for enthusing children about literature, poetry and picturebooks. It offers techniques and activities to teach grammar, punctuation and spelling, provides support and guidance on planning lessons and units for meaningful learning, and shows how to bring texts to life through drama and the use of multimedia and film texts. Teaching English by the Book is for all teachers who aspire to use great books to introduce children to iTrade Review"I was delighted to see this book - as a school librarian, encouraging children to love books and reading is close to my heart, and this excellent book will really help with that. A book that is definitely for librarians (in school and in the community) as well as teachers... It is essential that we encourage our children to love books and reading, and this book is ideal to do that."—Parents in TouchTable of ContentsPART 1 Teaching by the book Introduction: a case for books: putting literature at the heart of primary education1 Choosing the right texts: exploring the potential of great books2 The English curriculum: planning for meaningful learning3 English lessons: creating rich units of workPART 2 Teaching reading by the book4 A model for teaching reading5 Teaching reading: becoming a reader6 Choosing to read: building an authentic reading culturePART 3 Teaching writing by the book7 A model for teaching writing8 Teaching writing: learning to be a writer9 Teaching grammar and punctuation: using language features for effectPART 4 Teaching English by the book10 Spoken language: the importance of oracy11 Drama: bringing texts to life12 Multimedia and fi lm texts: developing visual literacyAppendix I: Text-based curriculum mapAppendix II: The Labours of Hercules unit planAppendix III: Recommended books
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Relearning to Teach
Book SynopsisRelearning to Teach challenges the seemingly complex teaching profession and the various initiatives, strategies and ideas that are regularly suggested. It explores how teaching methods are used without a clear understanding of why, which leads to ineffective teaching that is believed to work but ultimately doesn't. Cutting through the clutter of conventional teacher guidance, David Fawcett tackles myths head on, sharing the latest research and explaining how this will look translated to a classroom environment.The book breaks down the complexities of teaching into manageable chunks and offers practical advice on how to take charge of your own CPD to become a more reflective and successful practitioner. Focusing on what's most relevant and helpful to build effective teaching practice and self-improvement it raises key questions such as: Is lesson planning just a box ticking exercise? Why do students remember in lessons, but forget in tests?Trade Review"Relearning to Teach is not so much a call to arms as an invitation to pull up a chair, get comfortable and have a good old natter about all things teaching and learning... If you’re looking to choose one book from the plethora of those currently being plugged in EduTwitter circles then, for its pure integrity, honesty, authenticity, wisdom and accessible style, you won’t go far wrong with this one." Rachel Rossiter, Schools WeekTable of ContentsForeword PrefaceAcknowledmgents IntroductionChapter 1: Isn’t lesson planning just a box ticking exercise?Chapter 2: Why do they seem to remember in lessons, but then forget it in the test?Chapter 3: Asking more questions is better. Isn’t it?Chapter 4: For all the time and effort, is feedback actually worth it?Chapter 5: Differentiation: Isn’t that just making 30 worksheets for my 30 students?Chapter 6: Isn’t teaching English just for English teachers?Chapter 7: Are we just doing data because we’ve been told to do data?Getting a little better at getting a little better by Chris MoyseReferencesIndex
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Articulate Classroom
Book SynopsisThis is a classic edition of Prue Goodwin's acclaimed collection of articles by leading educationalists on the place of talk in the primary curriculum, which now includes a preface from Lyn Dawes. A talking classroom is both a crucial part of every subject area and a subject in its own right. For all primary teachers committed to deepening their understanding of the pivotal role talk plays in learning, this book focuses attention on the importance of fully enabling pupils' learning potential. Articles, grouped according to a flexible framework, explore: the importance of talk in learning discursive and interactive classrooms talking and learning in the early years talk across the curriculum the importance of storytelling and drama. The new introduction reflects on key research developments since the book was first published.The Articulate Classroom is an engaTable of ContentsPreface Lyn DawesIntroduction Prue Goodwin Part 1 Every voice is valued1. The articulate playground: Trainee teachers meet pocket monsters Elizabeth Grugeon2. Having your own voice valued David Skidmore3. Circle Time Carol Smith4. Speak for yourself Prue GoodwinPart 2 Across the whole curriculum5. Small children talking their way into being readers Judith Graham6. Talking about reading George Hunt7. Talking about writing Joy McCormick8. Sorting out learning through group talk Sue Lyle9. 'Five little dollies jumping on the bed':– Learning about mathematics through talk Janet Evans10. IT’s all talk? Frank MonaghanPart 3 Imagination and creativity11. Foundations for talk: Speaking and listening in the early years classroom Lesley Clark12. 'Is that the little pig?': Using toy telephones in the early years classroom Julia Gillen, with Liz Stone and Liz Cosier13. Choose your words carefully: Drama, speaking and literacy Andy Kempe14. Crick Crack Chin my Story’s in: Stories and storytelling Teresa Grainger15. 'Jessica and Jordan meet an alien': Creating a story in a multilingual classroom Jackie KirkPart 4 Talking about language16. Interthinking: The power of productive talk Lyn Dawes17. Checking on the checker: Using computers to talk about spelling and grammar Michael Lockwood
£35.14
Taylor & Francis Ltd Science Fiction Science Fact Ages 57
Book SynopsisScience Fiction, Science Fact! Ages 57 is a book for story-loving primary teachers who want to find a creative way to teach science. Contextualising science in a story that pupils know and love, the book contains a wide range of activities and investigations to help Key Stage 1 pupils engage in science learning, while also extending aspects of the English national curriculum.The book offers valuable support to busy teachers and, by ensuring science lessons are enjoyable and accessible for pupils, helps children get involved in investigations in a way that is memorable for them. Using coloured illustrations and diagrams throughout, the book contains: the relevant scientific context alongside a link to one of nine exciting children's stories; clever and unique suggestions to ''storify the science''; instructions for teachers to give to their pupils; tips on how to deliver the lesTrade ReviewIf you want to deliver superlative primary science lessons this is, without doubt, the book for you. Follow its example and you will teach children how to think. A totally spellbinding fusion of story telling and science. George McGavin, Honorary Research Associate, Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and Senior Principal Research Fellow, Imperial College, UK Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: How to Teach a Great Science Lesson Chapter 2: Dinosaur Road (carnivores, herbivores and senses) Chapter 3: Peace at Last (sound and hearing) Chapter 4: Traction Man is Here (properties of materials) Chapter 5: The Storm Whale in Winter (ice – melting and freezing) Chapter 6: The Tiny Seed (growing plants) Chapter 7: Goldilocks (healthy diet and exercise) Chapter 8: The Odd Egg (animal life cycles) Chapter 9: Pirates Love Underpants (science skills)
£28.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Jumpstart Philosophy in the Classroom
Book SynopsisThis collection of inspiring and simple-to-use activities will jumpstart students'' understanding of philosophy, and is a treasure trove of ideas for building philosophical enquiry into the curriculum. It offers teachers a range of quick, easy and effective ways for developing children's comprehension of and engagement with philosophy, and will help them learn how to learn'. With a wealth of activities, including puzzles, class discussion techniques and group tasks, Jumpstart! Philosophy in the Classroom covers the following topics: curiosity and imagination language for thinking critical thinking creating a community of enquiry. Practical and immersive methods will encourage children to think, analyse, evaluate, discuss, judge and arrive at reasoned conclusions across all areas of the curriculum, stimulating philosophical conversation and changing tTable of ContentsIntroduction 1: Jumpstart curiosity and imagination 2: Jumpstart language for thinking 3: Jumpstart critical thinking 4: Jumpstart a community of enquiry Afterword References
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Big Book of Primary Club Resources Creative
Book SynopsisThese days, running a club is an accepted part of the teacher''s remit, adding additional pressure to an already substantial workload. The Big Book of Primary Club Resources: Creative Arts aims to ease that burden, providing a simple and clear week-by-week plan for creative arts focused clubs.Each chapter aims to explore the creative arts in a context that complements classroom practice without specifically following the National Curriculum. Containing two years'' worth of club sessions, this book is a quick, accessible and easy-to-use guide which provides clear and creative ideas, all of which are easy to resource, set up and run. A myriad of art forms is covered, including: Textiles Collage Photography Artist and illustration study Sculpture Abstract and 3D art All activities are adapted for three age groups (47 years; 79 years and 911 years) and achieve highly satisfying outcomes for puTable of Contents Illustration 2. Collage 3. Recycled Arts 4. Abstract Art 5. Art 6. Textiles 7. Artist Study 8. Printing 9. Photography 10. Self Portraits 11. Sculpture 12. Nature Art
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes
Book SynopsisThis practical book is packed with tried-and-tested activities which draw on popular stories and rhymes, and use everyday materials and objects to help young children develop their understanding and enjoyment of mathematical concepts. By relating ideas of number, shape, size and pattern to everyday contexts, stories and experiences, Exploring Maths through Stories and Rhymes improves confidence, increases understanding and develops children's desire to engage with maths. Offering a range of creative and exciting activities to encourage hands-on learning and discussion, chapters: include a range of step-by-step activities which are easily adapted to varying needs, ages and abilities use popular stories and nursery rhymes as a way of engaging children with mathematical thinking show how inexpensive, everyday materials can be used to encourage learning Trade Review"The book is well illustrated and the presentation is easy to follow with plenty of enticing ideas that teachers will be really keen to try out. Linking ideas of number, shape, size and pattern to everyday contexts, stories and experiences engances children's enjoyment and understanding and helps them see the relevance of learning. An excellent practical book for teachers at all career stages." - Sarah Brew, Parents in TouchTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. Teddy Bears 2. Houses and Homes 3. Big and Little 4. Dinosaurs and Dragons 5. Bags, Boxes and Baskets 6. Mini Beasts and Woodland Animals Resource sheets References and Bibliography Index
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Developing Childrens Resilience and Mental Health
Book SynopsisWith the increased focus on providing for children's mental health, there is ever more demand for resources that will support educational settings to help children develop the skills needed to cope in today's world. This book presents nursery and school staff with a simple, jargon-free guide which offers a creative approach to supporting young children to develop their social and emotional skills throughout the academic year. Developing Children's Resilience and Mental Health is a comprehensive programme made up of fun, practical activities in a 32-session format. Each session contains a warm-up, main learning activity, and relaxation exercise, focusing on four REAL core themes of development: Relationships Emotions Awareness Learning Each session can be carried out on a weekly basis to build a firm foundation for children''s development and to help reduce issues rTable of ContentsSection 1. Introduction Section 2. Top tips for teachers Section 3. Relationships Section 4. Emotions Section 5. Awareness Section 6. Learning Section 7. Appendices
£128.25
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Story Maker
Book SynopsisThe Story Maker is an innovative manual designed to help children aged 4-11 write creatively. Packed with original colour illustrations, the book is full of handy tips and guidance that will inspire children of all abilities to write their own stories and broaden their vocabulary. Each chapter focuses on a key element of story writing; for example story types, settings, characters, feelings and time. The chapters contain writerâs tips and easy-to-implement suggestions, as well as interactive activities designed to help children practise using new vocabulary. Introductory material on narrative planning explores story development and guides children to shape their own stories Key features include: a simple layout that will appeal to children photocopiable material that can easily be used in class a separate introduction for older children who can work alone an expanded section on narrative planning with new content on character, setting, plot, conflict and resolution now in larger A4 format for ease of photocopying The updated third edition of this inspiring resource can be used by teachers and parents to develop childrenâs creative writing and help support National Curriculum Literacy objectives in Key Stages 1 and 2. Trade Review"The book has just the right approach to encourage children, and the ideas will be useful for parents working at home with their children, as well as within schools; the book is also suitable for older children to use independently (and includes a separate introduction for them), making it even more versatile. A really excellent and practical book, brimful with ideas."— Parents in TouchTable of ContentsIntroduction Narrative Planning 1. Story Types 2. Settings 3. Characters 4. Objects 5. Feelings 6. Size 7. Speech and sound 8. Speed 9. Texture, smell and taste 10. Colour 11. Time 12. Weather Reading List
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Taylor & Francis ArtBased Games
£27.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Meet the Parents
Book SynopsisMeet the Parents is an essential guide for school leaders and classroom teachers looking to build stronger and more productive relationships with the families of pupils. This book uses more than 40 years of experience to explain techniques for uniting families with a range of backgrounds and a variety of circumstances, and highlights the most successful approaches for encouraging and developing the home-school partnership. Drawing on case studies and real-life examples, Lepkowska and Nightingale unpick the reasons behind barriers to learning and examine the issues that cause parents to be demotivated from engaging with schools.The authors cover a range of important topics, from the long-standing concerns to modern problems, including: Making the most of parents'' evening. Special Educational Needs and Disability. Bereavement, divorce and loss. Raising the aspirations of parents and childrTable of Contents1.Introduction 2.Bereavement 3.Digital safety 4.Raising aspirations 5.Parents’ evening 6.Child protection and safeguarding 7.Special needs and disabilities 8.Setting up a new school 9.Media
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Equal Classroom
Book SynopsisHow much thinking have you done about gender? What does it feel like to be gay, trans or non-binary at school?How unbiased, safe and inclusive are our teachers, our schools and our systems, and what can we do about it?The time is ripe for a re-think, and the issues are pressing. Our pupils are grappling with challenges around gender and sexuality, and they need our well-informed support. Providing evidence, prompts and the space to explore the implications, restrictions and constructs of gender, this book is here to help every teacher reflect on issues around gender roles and expectations in their class.In this challenging and potent book, experts, academics and campaigners join forces to contribute important perspectives to complement Rycroft-Smith's own accessible and often provocative explanations of many facets of gender and sexuality, including media, literature, toys, clothing, sexism, expectations, sexuality, gender roles, harassment Trade Review"The Equal Classroom shines a timely light on current behaviour and attitudes about gender – gender identities, gender roles, gender expectations. It is a thought-provoking text on the role of schools in exposing the limitations imposed by existing gender stereotypes, offering an intriguing and accessible mix of personal narrative, of statistics for the curious, of exercises for the diligent and of expert opinion for the help-seekers. With musings from teachers working on the front line, from academic researchers and education specialists, there are clear and practical recommendations on how to shine a challenging light on gendered practices and, importantly, how to change them." - Gina Rippon, Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging, Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, Birmingham, and author of The Gendered Brain"The subtitle, ‘Life-changing thinking about gender’, undersells the scope of the book. This is not just about gender but about so much more... Rycroft-Smith strengthens her points with quantitative and qualitative research throughout to great effect, without ever presenting dry academic text." - Claire Nicholls, Schools Week"This is a challenging book which, while geared to a school audience, covers many relevant aspects of the issue such as identities, expectations, media and toys. Humour and anecdotes are mixed with insights into biological and cultural perspectives and societal norms." – Nursery WorldTable of ContentsAcknowledgementsList of ContributorsIntroductionChapter 1 Gender identities: social and culturalChapter 2 Expert view: teaching genderKath TaylerChapter 3 Gender identities: brains and biologyChapter 4 Expert view: gender from an early ageJayne OsgoodChapter 5 Gendered expectationsChapter 6 ToysChapter 7 Expert view: let toys be toysJess DayChapter 8 Sexism and sexual harassmentChapter 9 Clothing and uniformChapter 10 Expert view: gendered clothingFrancesca Cambridge MallenChapter 11 Language and the mediaChapter 12 Trans people, trans issuesChapter 13 Expert view: trans pupils and the early yearsDeborah PriceChapter 14 Sexuality and sexualitiesChapter 15 Relationships and PSHE educationChapter 16 Sports and physical educationChapter 17 Sex, touch and consentChapter 18 Books, games and literatureChapter 19 Expert view: gender in classroom textsRoussel de CarvalhoChapter 20 ConclusionIndex
£24.51
Taylor & Francis Ltd Model Writing for Ages 712
Book SynopsisAre you looking for excellent writing models to support teaching writing, punctuation and grammar from the 2014 National Curriculum? Model Writing for Ages 7-12 is a compilation of short, photocopiable texts including fiction, non-fiction and poetry that provides teachers with writing models for a wide range of genres, writing styles and topics while incorporating the National Curriculum obligations.With stories ranging from historical accounts of the Vikings and the Blitz to a more sophisticated version of Little Red Riding Hood, and writing genres ranging from persuasive writing texts to newspaper reports, Model Writing for Ages 7-12 provides teachers with an example for every eventuality. The perfect aid for teaching writing, each text is accompanied by a table listing which statutory assessment criteria it includes, as well as a blank table for pupils to collect examples themselves.This invaluable text is essential for upper Key Stage 2 and lower Key Table of ContentsPart 1: Fiction Chapter 1: Aiden and the Dragon Chapter 2: Death is Everywhere Chapter 3: Description Chapter 4: Gold, Fire and Death Chapter 5: Red Chapter 6: The Blitz Chapter 7: The Myth of Osiris and Isis Part 2: Chapter 8: Biography of Louis Braille Chapter 9: Autobiography of Louis Braille Chapter 10: Vikings Plunder Unsuspecting Monastery Chapter 11: The Dunkirk Miracle Chapter 12: Letter Home from a Soldier on the Dunkirk Beaches Chapter 13: What is so Incredible about the Life Cycle of a Mayfly? Chapter 14: What do you cook a Fussy, Grumpy Dragon for Dinner? Chapter 15: Should Children Have Been Evacuated in World War 2? Chapter 16: The Argument for Quitting Social Media Chapter 17: How did the Ancient Egyptians Mummify their Dead? Part 3: Poetry Chapter 18: Grammar Poems Chapter 19: Figurative Language Definitions Chapter 20: Sentence Structure Poetry Ideas Chapter 21: Angry Earth Chapter 22: The Earthquake Chapter 23: The Island Chapter 24: If I Were… Chapter 25: I Wish I Were… Chapter 26: Men of Docks Chapter 27: Peace Chapter 28: Winter Diary – Poetry to Prose Chapter 29: Metaphor Poem Chapter 30: Personification Poem Part 4: Grammar Chapter 31: Nouns and Noun Phrases Chapter 32: Pronouns Chapter 33: Determiners Chapter 34: Adjectives Chapter 35: Adverbs Chapter 36: Subject Verb Agreement Chapter 37: Conjunctions Chapter 38: Verbs Chapter 39: Inverted Commas Chapter 40: Semi-colons and Colons Chapter 41: Passive and Active Sentences
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Using Student Feedback for Successful Teaching
Book SynopsisFeedback from students to teachers has been shown to have a major influence on students' achievement. Although the use of feedback from students requires little time and investment, the exploration of this topic in recent years has focused primarily on that from teacher-to-student or teacher-to-teacher. This innovative book examines the much-neglected feedback path from student to teacher and provides an empirically founded and practice-oriented step-by-step guide for teachers who want to get feedback on their own teaching.Including a foreword by John Hattie, the authors shed light on the benefits, challenges, impact and academic discussion of student feedback. Topics include: an outline of the current state of research about feedback, including in the light of Visible Learning, and the essentials for translating this research into implementation in the classroom; the advantages of student-to-teacher feedback and how it is connected to gooTable of ContentsList of illustrations Acknowledgements Foreword by John Hattie Chapter 1: Introduction: feedback between desire and reality Chapter 2: Feedback in the light of Visible Learning Chapter 3: Student feedback Chapter 4: Student feedback in practice Chapter 5: Student feedback scenarios using digitization Chapter 6: Feedback culture and professionalism
£123.50
Taylor & Francis Ltd The Development of Childrens Imaginative Writing
Book SynopsisPublished in 1984. The more we know about young writers, the more we observe them as they write, discuss the composing process with them, talk to them about the sources of their ideas and the difficulties which they encounter as they try to captures thoughts and feelings in words, the greater will be our understanding of imaginative activity and the part it plays in children's personal and social development.This is the essential theme of the book and the contributors stress the importance of sympathetic and sensitive guidance by teachers and parents in encouraging the imaginative process in young children. The personal diaries, stories and conversations with young writers which appear in this book illustrate how children can use imaginative writing as a means of coming to terms with social and emotional issues in their lives.The book presents first a theoretical analysis of the imaginative writing process and then goes on to explore children's growing awareness of theTable of ContentsPart I: Fantasy and Imagination: A Developmental Perspective. Introduction, Cowie. 1. The Relevance of Fantasy Play for Development in Young Children, Smith. 2. The Development of Representational Imagination, Tamburrini. 3. The Value of Imaginative Writing, Cowie. Part II: Children’s Writing and the Development of Awareness. Introduction, Cowie. 4. Sex Role Stereotyping in Children’s Imaginative Writing, Davis. 5. An Exploratory Analysis of Children’s Diaries, Pollock. 6. Images for Life? Ollington. Part III: The Writing Process. Introduction, Cowie. 7. Conformity and commitment in Writing, Wason. 8. Revision in the Writer’s Workshop and in the Classroom, Murray, Graves. 9. Analysing Structure in Children’s Fictional Narratives, Kroll, Anson. Part IV: Writers and Audiences. 10. Children’s Conceptions of Writing, Tamburrini, Willig, Butler. 11. The Writing Community: A Case Study of one Junior School Class, Cowie, Hanrott. 12. Patterns of Child Control in the Writing Process, Graves.
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Taylor & Francis Ltd 99 Activities to Nurture Successful and Resilient
Book Synopsis99 Activities to Nurture Successful and Resilient Children is a comprehensive and interactive programme filled with practical activities, aimed at schools and education professionals in order to support children in developing their happiness and resilience. Covering twenty eight skill areas, this book encompasses seven key themes for development: Self-awareness Relationships Confidence Seeking solutions Growth mindset Caring Optimism The author has created ninety-nine fun, creative and engaging classroom activities, which clearly and expertly guide the professional in supporting a child''s happiness and emotional resilience. Children as young as seven can access the programme and get involved with each activity. This vital resource focuses on all the core areas that contribute to the growth of a child''s most important positive qualities, providing a much-needed burst of enthusiasm and expertisTable of ContentsSection 1: Introduction What is this book all about? Looking more closely at these different areas What’s different about this book? Why do we need a book like this now? Myths Section 2: Top Tips for Teachers How does this book work? Managing difficult feelings Working with parents Section 3: Self-Awareness Topic 1. Identity Topic 2. Belonging Topic 3. Self-image Topic 4. Emotions Section 4: Relationships Topic 1. Communication Topic 2. Friendship Topic 3. Respect Topic 4. Trust Section 5: Confidence Topic 1. Self-Worth Topic 2. Independence Topic 3. Assertiveness Topic 4. Motivation Section 6: Seeking Solutions Topic 1. Self-Regulation Topic 2. Self-Belief Topic 3. Helpful Thinking Topic 4. Adaptability and Accepting Change Topic 5. Strengths Section 7: Growth Mindset Topic 1. Learning Topic 2. Effort Topic 3. Persistence Section 8: Caring Topic 1. Being Present Topic 2. Kindness Topic 3. Empathy Topic 4. Nurturing Yourself Section 9: Optimism Topic 1. Positive Thinking Topic 2. Hope Topic 3. Gratitude Topic 4. Humour
£31.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Debates in Physical Education
Book SynopsisThis new and updated second edition of Debates in Physical Education explores issues physical education teachers encounter in their daily lives. By engaging with both established and contemporary debates, this volume challenges readers to think about and reflect on the relative validity of positions presented in order to develop their own reasoned and personal view in relation to the topics explored. Divided into four accessible sections, this book investigates and offers fresh insight into topics of central importance in physical education. Chapters include, for example: Physical education as a means or as an end in itself; Knowledge for physical education; The physical education curriculum; Assessment in physical education; Technology, pedagogy and physical education. Physical education beyond schools and teachers. Designed to stimulate discussion and support readers in their own researcTrade Review"This is a completely revamped edition of the 2013 version and explores current issues as well as longestablished ones, such as the purpose of physical education (PE), assessment and inclusion... The book was released during a pandemic and will provoke self-analysis in reimagining our subject... Highly recommended!" - Declan Hablin, Physical Education MattersTable of Contents1. Governments and physical education; 2. Physical education and school sport: is there a wider social role?; 3. Children, young people and physical education; 4. Physical education – a joined up approach; 5. Physical education beyond schools and teachers; 6. What is the education in physical education?; 7. Physical education in education – a means or an end in itself?; 8. Knowledge for physical education; 9. Physical education knowledge, learning and pedagogy; 10. Primary physical education; 11. Secondary school physical education; 12. Assessment in physical education; 13. Can I teach what I want? Teacher autunomy in enacting a physical education curriculum; 14. Inclusion and curriculum in physical education; 15. Lifestyle sports, pedagogy and physical education; 16. Debating health knowledge and health pedagogies in physical education; 17. Physical education, sport and pedagogy; 18. Technology, pedagogy and physical education
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Primary
Book SynopsisMental health and wellbeing is a hugely important agenda in education, both nationally and internationally. Promoting Positive Mental Health in the Primary School unpacks scientific and psychological research and evidence to explain positive mental health through the lens of a primary classroom in the language of teaching professionals. Chapter by chapter, the book focuses on specific elements fundamental to positive mental health promotion in the classroom, including developing positive relationships, emotional literacy, empowering children as learners as well as the importance of teacher wellbeing, and illustrates how these can be achieved. It offers: An examination into the connection between positive mental health and good teaching Guidance underpinned by evidence for teachers and school leaders who wish to embed a consistent approach to positive mental health promotion Practical suggestions for whole school profeTrade ReviewTina Stones, EdD student at University of Edinburgh Following the introduction of ‘Getting it Right for Every Child’ agenda in Scotland and ‘Every Child Matters’ in England, there has been an increased interest in wellbeing in education. Further, ‘The Good Childhood Inquiry’ raised the profile of the emotional wellbeing of children and schools have a responsibility to develop the wellbeing of the children. Research suggests the implementation has been complex and not all teachers view the promotion of positive mental health as their responsibility. I would suggest that there is a real need for this book and the markets would include schools, FE colleges and HE institutions. Since the introduction of OECD measurements of the wellbeing of young people the international market will also be a possibility. I expect a sustained interest in the field of positive mental health promotion in education. I believe the topic will grow and evolve as the needs and complexities of childhood and youth grow and change. I don’t believe the book will become quickly out of date so long as it does not focus too strongly on the current policy context. Emotional literacy, wellbeing, resilience, positive mental health, nurture and positive relationships are likely to remain important agendas for primary school teachers. The evidence base for nurturing environments is growing and is likely to further expand in the future. Dr Richard Woolley, University of Worcester Mental health is an area very much to the fore in education at the present time, and will continue to be important. In England, Ofsted will focus increasingly on children’s well-being as a part of inspections, which will further raise the profile of positive mental health. A book that explores issues in way that is accessible to primary school teachers will be beneficial. Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Part I: Theoretical and contextual background Chapter 1 – What is positive mental health Chapter 2 – Positive mental health promotion in schools Part II: How to promote positive mental health in school Introduction to Part 2 Chapter 3 – Positive Relationships Chapter 4 – Ethos Chapter 5 – Emotional literacy Chapter 6 – Empowering children as learners Chapter 7 – Embedded promotion and targeted action Part III: Strategies for developing whole school approaches, including those to promote teacher wellbeing Chapter 8 – The importance of a whole school approach Chapter 9 – Teacher wellbeing Appendix References
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Developing Early Communication Language and
Book SynopsisDeveloping Early Communication, Language and Learning Skills at Home is full of tried-and-tested, practical activities for children developing their communication, language and learning skills including those with special educational needs and disabilities. This book provides parents, teachers and therapists with a range of playful and engaging activities to consolidate and develop children's language and communication skills at home and school.Organised into five areas, the resource includes motivating activities around the themes of outdoor activities, daily routines, messy play, games for turn-taking and games to encourage creativity and make sense of the world. Features include: 50 activities, each with a list of equipment, instructions, top tips, key vocabulary and ideas for extending the activity next time Symbol boards for each activity to support children's understanding and experiences Photocopiable sheets for ease of useTable of ContentsPreface 1. Introduction 2. Explore Outdoors: 10 playful activities to engage in outdoors 3. Daily Routines: 10 playful activities to enjoy during daily routines 4. Messy Play: 10 playful activities that use everyday items 5. Games: 10 playful activities to develop turn-taking and friendships 6. Understanding the World: 10 playful activities to help children make sense of the world and develop their creativity
£37.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Playing and Learning Outdoors
Book SynopsisFully updated to reflect the current status and understandings regarding outdoor provision within early childhood education frameworks across the UK, this new edition shows early years practitioners how to get the very best from outdoor play and learning for the enjoyment, health and education of young children up to age seven.This invaluable resource gives sound practical guidance for providing:play with water, sand and other natural materials; experiences with plants, growing and living things; movement and physical play; construction, imaginative and creative play; and explorations into the locality and community just beyond your garden. This full-colour third edition has been further developed to act as a comprehensive source book of relevant materials, bTable of ContentsDedication; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter One: Providing for play with water outdoors; Chapter Two: Providing natural materials outdoors; Chapter Three: Providing experiences of the living world outdoors; Chapter Four: Providing for movement and physical play outdoors; Chapter Five: Providing for imaginative, creative and expressive play outdoors; Chapter Six: Providing for construction and den play outdoors; Chapter Seven: Providing outdoor experiences beyond the garden; Index
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Practical Pedagogy
Book SynopsisPractical Pedagogy expands the universe of teaching and learning. It provides an accessible guide to new and emerging innovations in education, with insights into how to become more effective as a teacher and learner. New teachers will find a comprehensive introduction to innovative ways of teaching and learning. Experienced educators will be surprised by the range of useful pedagogies, such as translanguaging, crossover learning, teachback, bricolage and rhizomatic learning. Policy makers will gain evidence of how new teaching methods work in practice, with resources for curriculum design and course development. Drawing on material from the hugely influential Innovating Pedagogy series of reports, this book is a compilation of the 40 most relevant pedagogies, covering: innovative ways to teach and learn; how pedagogies are adopted in new ways for a digital age; evidence on how and why different methods of teTrade Review"It's remarkable to find such clear yet comprehensive writing about the future of teaching and learning. With this guide in hand, educators will be able to discover and explore a collection of powerful, research-based approaches like epistemic education, computational thinking, embodied learning, among many other recent innovations." Jeremy Roschelle, Executive Director, Learning Sciences at Digital Promise, California, USA "Practical Pedagogy is a timely and beautifully-crafted book that accurately describes what good pedagogy should be. Practical suggestions for teaching and learning link to theoretical perspectives, with evidence of impact on learners. It is essential reading for educators starting out on their career and also for experienced professionals in need of a gentle reminder of what is possible in modern day classrooms, schools and education systems." Ollie Bray, Principal at Kingussie High School, Scotland "This is a great book, born out of the great series of Innovating Pedagogy reports published by The Open University. It is a clearly written compendium of evidence-informed practical guidance about how to learn, teach and assess. This will be an invaluable tool in any teacher’s toolkit." Rose Luckin, Professor of Learner Centred Design at UCL Knowledge Lab, London, England "Oftentimes, teachers and policy makers are enthusiastic and passionate to seek improvements and innovations in teaching and learning, but are not very well informed about what can work and how it works. Practical Pedagogy fills in this gap. Its lucid presentations provide novel and valuable insights for education stakeholders to understand, improve and innovate with the latest developments of emerging pedagogies." Chee-Kit Looi, Professor of Education at National Institute of Education, Singapore "Practical Pedagogy can be read through from beginning to end, providing a comprehensive survey of the range of pedagogies that have been tried and researched. It can also be read by theme as a primer to the teaching strategies under that umbrella. Like so many education books, it also very much lends itself to "dipping into" for stimulating reflection and inspiration... it deserves a place on any leader’s bookshelf." Terry Freedman, Schools Week Table of Contents1. Innovative pedagogy Section 1. Personalization 2. Adaptive teaching 3. Spaced learning 4. Personal inquiry 5. Dynamic assessment 6. Stealth assessment 7. Translanguaging Section 2. Connectivity 8. Crossover learning 9. Seamless learning 10. Incidental learning 11. Learning from gaming 12. Geo-learning 13. Learning through social media 14. Navigating knowledge Section 3. Reflection 15. Explore first 16. Teachback 17. Learning through argumentation 18. Computational thinking 19. Learning from animations 20. Learning to learn 21. Assessment for learning 22. Formative analytics Section 4. Extension 23. Threshold concepts 24. Learning through storytelling 25. Learning through wonder 26. Learning in remote science labs 27. Context-based learning 28. Event-based learning 29. Learning for the future Section 5. Embodiment 30. Embodied learning 31. Immersive learning 32. Maker culture 33. Bricolage 34. Design thinking Section 6. Scale 35. Massive open social learning 36. Crowd learning 37. Citizen inquiry 38. Rhizomatic learning 39. Reputation management 40. Open pedagogy 41. Humanistic knowledge-building communities 42. Pedagogies in practice
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Creating Multisensory Environments
Book SynopsisThe revised edition of this highly practical guide to creating and using multi-sensory environments is packed full of ideas for low-cost, easy-to-assemble multi-sensory environments suitable for children of varying ages and abilities. Each creative learning environment is designed to be constructed in a classroom or school hall, encouraging creative thinking and learning, and the development of social and emotional skills. Each environment idea is accompanied by suggestions for use for children with special educational needs.Key features of the revised edition include: Ideas for creating sensory experiences that stimulate all the sensory channels auditory, visual, kinaesthetic, olfactory and gustatory Suggestions for extension or differentiation depending on student capability or time available A summary of the theory and background to multi-sensory learning, to allow you to adapt the suggested scenarios according to theTrade Review‘This book will offer a whole new world of sensory experience for all students. The author, Christopher Davies, fully appreciates the time demands on school staff. His instructions are meticulous and detailed – offering total solutions for busy teachers to create stimulating learning environments. Be prepared to be "wowed".’ Lorraine Petersen, CEO of nasen ‘As an experienced teacher still working in the classroom after twenty years I know I will use this book.’ John Naylor, Advanced Skills Teacher, Yeoman Park School ‘This book provides a treasure chest of ways to motivate and engage children and the adults working with them. It is accessible to anyone and with a minimum of resources can be used to create memorable learning environments and magical moments. Be prepared to be inspired and re-energised!’ Isobel Dearman, Deputy Headteacher, Hillcrest School Table of ContentsIntroduction SECTION ONE: Getting started Structures for creating spaces Defining the space Entrances SECTION TWO: Environments and activities Part 1: Rooms within rooms Part 2: Newsprint Part 3: Card and cardboard Part 4: Other . . . SECTION THREE: Appendices
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Differentiated Reading Instruction
Book SynopsisLearn how tech tools can make it easier to differentiate reading instruction, so you can reach all of your students and help them increase their fluency and comprehension. This practical guide brings together evidence-based principles for differentiated reading instruction and user-friendly tech tools, to help middle level students grow as readers in fun, interactive, and engaging ways. You'll find out how to: Use text-to-speech tools to facilitate decoding and fluency development; Develop tech-based vocabulary lessons for direct and contextual instruction; Get your students engaged in research and nonfiction texts with videos, custom search engines, and interactive annotation tools; Differentiate your fiction reading instruction with visualization, prediction, and summarization exercises; Encourage students to enhance their reading through using dictation software and diverse Google tools; Trade Review “We know differentiated instruction helps us reach all learners. In this book, Jules Csillag gives us a variety of strategies to differentiate reading using technology tools. Using guidelines inspired by UDL, she helps the reader understand how UDL fits with differentiation using multiple means of representation, vocabulary, and ways of building meaning from text. This will be an excellent resource for reading teachers who want to reach every student.” --Vicki Davis, @coolcatteacher, Author of Reinventing Writing and The Cool Cat Teacher Blog “One of the most common complaints I hear from colleagues is the growing demand for adjusting teaching to include technology yet the shrinking amount of planning time to do so. This book is a great resource for teachers in that regard. The author has not only organized it well, but has considered the ‘scaffolding’ of information, making the strategies user-friendly no matter the technological skill or experience of the reader.” – Allie Hannon, English Teacher, Tomahawk Creek Middle School, Midlothian, Virginia Table of ContentsMeet the Author Introduction: What is Reading, and How Can I Help? What is reading? From Decoding to Higher Level Thinking, and Everything in Between Language Comprehension and Reading Comprehension Reading and the Brain Teachers’ Changing Roles How Technology and Reading are an Ideal Match How to Use this Book A Note about the Technology in this Book Chapter 1: What Do You Mean by "Differentiation"? Long Ago and Far Away, the Greeks Warned Us Differentiation vs Tracking Types of Differentiation Differentiation by Interest Differentiation by "Learning Style" Differentiation by Readiness Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Differentiation: Two Sides of the Same Coin Differentiation by UDL Categories Group Names, Group Members, and Group Selection Differentiation and the Law Frameworks for Differentiation Reflection Chapter 2: What Do Your Students Know? Formative Assessments for Differentiation Growth Mindset How it Works and How Technology can Help Formative Assessment via Forms & Quizzes Google Forms and Sheets Other Options for Collecting Formative Assessments via Forms & Quizzes (LMS & more) Formative Assessment via Audio and Video Recordings Create a Screen recording, Voice recording, and/or Video recording Formative Assessment via Sorting Activities Reflection Chapter 3: What Does This Say? Differentiating for Decoding and Reading Fluency Why Decoding and Fluency Matter What to Expect: Typical Decoding and Fluency Development With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility How Technology Can Help (and How it Can’t) Text-to-Speech Tools Built-in Tools Text-to-Speech Tools with Additional Features Turning Images into Text: Optical Character Recognition (OCR) Podcasts for Some, or Podcasts for All eBooks & Audiobooks Closed Captioning for Videos Providing Audio Instructions and Feedback for Students Student-Generated Voice and Audio Recordings to Enhance Fluency Reflection Chapter 4: What Does This Mean? Part 1: Differentiating Vocabulary Instruction Two approaches to Instruction: Direct and Contextual Tools for Direct Instruction Tools for Contextual Instruction Tools that can be used for either approach (& how) Reflection Chapter 5: What Does This Mean? Part 2: Differentiating During the Research Process and Reading Nonfiction Why Reading Nonfiction Matters What Reading Nonfiction Entails Digital Literacy Videos Creating a YouTube Playlist Creating Custom Search Engines Annotation Tools Using DocentEDU Annotating Multiple Sources Differentiated Complexity Summaries Reflection Chapter 6: What Does This Mean? Part 3: Differentiating During Fiction Reading Why Fiction Matters What Reading Fiction Entails Visualization Tools Explicit Text Structure Instruction & Inferences Interactive Units Exemplars of Interactive Units Make Your Own! Summaries Reflection Chapter 7: Can You Tell Me About It? Differentiating Writing (to Help Reading Comprehension) Why Writing Matters for Reading What Writing (to Read) Entails Speech-to-Text Built-in Tools Other Dictation Software Word Prediction Scaffolds: Cloze Tasks, Mnemonics, and Questions Reflection Chapter 8: How Much Do You Know? Differentiating Summative Assessments Putting it all Together Quiz-creation (Review) Slideshow creation tools (Review & Some New Ideas) Rubrics Infographic Generators Reflection
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Judging for Themselves
Book SynopsisLearn how to use mock trials to bring history and literature to life! When students take on the roles of lawyers and witnesses in historical or literary trials, they develop greater investment in the topics, they learn rigorous close-reading and questioning techniques, and they are able to deeply explore and reflect upon themes of justice and responsibility. In this new book from award-winning teacher David Sherrin, you'll find out how this lively instructional strategy will make learning a more immersive, engaging, and memorable experience for your middle school and high school students. The book includes: a clear how-to guide to get the most out of mock trials in your class; ready-made units and lessons to get you started right away, complete with sample scripts, primary source documents, scaffolding worksheets, and assessment rubrics; templates and step-by-step instructions to help you design your own mock trials. Trade Review"The ready-made mock trials provided in this book will surely create a memorable class for both students and teachers! David Sherrin offers realistic materials that will bring a classroom to life and ignite excitement in any learner." --Jessica Bennett, 8th Grade Language Arts Teacher and Author of Common Core in the Content Areas: Balancing Content and Literacy "In Judging for Themselves, Sherrin has created a rich and immeasurably valuable tool to help teachers engage and challenge all learners in the deep, critical thinking necessary to develop 21st century skills. The use of mock trials in our secondary social studies and English language arts classes will provide our students with authentically engaging ways in which to interact with history and literature. I cannot wait to place this resource into the hands of my teachers.” --Susan Jaroscak, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Maple Heights City Schools, Ohio “Using mock trials to teach students to explore concepts like ethics, justice, and human rights is brilliant. Judging for Themselves provides teachers with complex, intense cases from history and literature to help students appreciate the complexities of real-life situations. What a powerful way to have students look incisively at behavior and outcomes and to inspire civic responsibility!” –Kim D. O’Neil, President, National Council for the Social Studies, 2015-2016 Table of ContentsCompanion Website Meet the Author Acknowledgments Introduction: A Day in Court Part 1: A Mock Trial How-To Guide 1 Creating Mock Trials 2 Executing Mock Trials Part 2: Examples of Historical Mock Trials 3 Julius Streicher: A Nuremberg Trial 4 Galileo and Martin Luther Inquisition Trials Part 3: Examples of Literary Mock Trials 5 To Kill a Mockingbird Trial 6 Imaginary Literary Trials Conclusion
£28.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Investigating Emotional Sensory and Social
Book SynopsisThis book explores learning in the early years and emphasises the importance of learning in social contexts, through the senses and within close relationships. It moves away from the focus on learning' as the acquisition of knowledge, and instead emphasises the importance of personal, social and emotional development in early years education. Arguing that young children learn best when they are supported by reliable, engaged and attentive people who know them well, this book challenges readers to reflect on their own practice and think about how emotions play a part in young children's learning and development. Each chapter of this book discusses a different aspect of emotional, sensory and social learning, from philosophical perspectives on learning, leadership and inclusive practice, to the importance of promoting the development of children's emotional intelligence, forming close attachments to children, and encouraging them to learn through their senses. The reader is proTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Philosophies, frameworks and contemporary perspectives Chapter 3: Emotions and love Chapter 4: Sensory learning Chapter 5: Social learning Chapter 6: Leadership for learning Conclusion
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Practical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science
Book SynopsisPractical Ideas for Teaching Primary Science is a fun and interactive guide which supports teachers to design and deliver enjoyable science lessons. Peter Loxley explores different scientific topics from growing plants and nutrition to forces and magnetism with an emphasis on story-telling and art to help children share their ideas and work collaboratively in the classroom. This practical guide uses a three-stage framework design to encourage and guide sociocultural practice across three levels: KS1 (57), lower KS2 (79) and upper KS2 (911). The ideas for practice are placed in engaging and significant contexts to encourage curiosity and enquiry and, most importantly, promote feelings of pleasure and satisfaction from science learning. Teachers are guided through hands-on puzzles and activities such as role-play and design and technology tasks both inside and outside of the classroom, with health and safety aspects highlighted throughout, to inspire children's interest inTrade Review"Invaluable for teachers at any stage of their career, this book will refresh and enliven science teaching and give plenty of ideas to stimulate discussion throughout the primary school."—Parentsintouch.co.ukTable of ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: The Nature of Science Learning(Chapters 2-14: Ideas for Practice)Chapter 2: Earth and SpaceChapter 3: The SeasonsChapter 4: PlantsChapter 5: Animals Including HumansChapter 6: Keeping HealthChapter 7: Living Things and their HabitatsChapter 8: Evolution and InheritanceChapter 9: RocksChapter 10: Properties of MaterialsChapter 11: LightChapter 12: Forces and MagnetismChapter 13: SoundChapter 14: ElectricityFeatures of the ‘Ideas for Practice’ chapters will include:- scientific stories and progression- setting the scene for learning- promoting classroom talk- staged approach to science learning- assessment
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Reconsidering Primary Literacy
Book SynopsisThis is an accessible guide to critical literacy, a process in which learners are encouraged to challenge and critique language and social practices and actively transform what they see as unjust or unfair. Crucial critical literacy concepts such as access, power, reconstruction and transformation are explored in respect of both the wider literature and as they relate to the experiences and practices of those educators who feature in the book. The key practice areas for developing children's criticality are also covered, including the use of toys, children's literature, comic books and graphic novels, photographs and new technologies. Threaded throughout the book are the intersecting social justice issues of gender, race, disability, displacement and social class. Material is drawn primarily from educators' own narratives about transformative change in their practice including their struggles to understand and enact critical literacy alongside examples of their pedagTable of Contents1. Introduction2. My story 3. Caroline’s story 4. Deena’s story 5. Ian’s story 6. Linda’s story 7. Liz’s story 8. Carol’s story9. Critical literacy and social class 10. Critical literacy and new technologies11. Final reflections
£49.39
Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding Transitions in the Early Years
Book SynopsisThere are many transitions that children experience before they are five, including the first major transition from home to an early years setting. Successive changes can have a serious impact on young children and stress, separation and insecure attachments can affect not only a child's emotional health but also cognitive and intellectual development.Featuring new material on provision for two year olds, school readiness, and families and transitions, this thought-provoking text explains why transitions matter and provides practical guidance on how to support young children's developing emotional resilience and equip them to embrace change in the future. Aimed at practitioners and students, this fully-updated second edition: draws together evidence from neuroscience, attachment theory, child development and childcare practices; provides a context for practitioners to empathise with children and families as they relate to their own understandinTrade ReviewJan Marks, University of Chester, UK The issue of transitions is a key area in the Early Years sector, as such is always considered to be a current issue. This is a worthwhile and useful book, examining the areas of transition in a way that students and practitioners can understand. It has a wealth of information within it and I think that it would be useful to keep it current. Margaret Edgington, Early Years Consultant, UK It is a very useful and important book on a topic that is often skimmed over on training courses. Anne O’Connor is well known for her writing in Nursery World and for her training and consultancy – she is known to be an excellent practitioner and this will make her book attractive to many prospective readers. I also think her book should be marketed to those in the health and social work professions. Yes [to publish], this is an important book. Lyn Trodd, University of Hertfordshire, UK I liked the approach and tone of it. It is down to earth and practical, entirely readable and seeks to communicate with the reader rather than confuse them. A particular strength is the seamless integration of practice with theory. It feels very natural for the reader to move between and link examples of practice and theories. It is an excellent introduction to the topic of Transitions. Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Attachment theory and transitions 2. Brain development and the impact of transitions 3. A ‘Patchwork of Services’ – why do young children experience so many transitions? 4. Reflecting on our own experience of transition 5. Strategies for reducing transitions in the early years 6. Strategies to support children’s well-being during transition Conclusion References and Further Reading Index
£118.75
Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding Transitions in the Early Years
Book SynopsisThere are many transitions that children experience before they are five, including the first major transition from home to an early years setting. Successive changes can have a serious impact on young children and stress, separation and insecure attachments can affect not only a child's emotional health but also cognitive and intellectual development.Featuring new material on provision for two year olds, school readiness, and families and transitions, this thought-provoking text explains why transitions matter and provides practical guidance on how to support young children's developing emotional resilience and equip them to embrace change in the future. Aimed at practitioners and students, this fully-updated second edition: draws together evidence from neuroscience, attachment theory, child development and childcare practices; provides a context for practitioners to empathise with children and families as they relate to their own understandinTrade ReviewJan Marks, University of Chester, UK The issue of transitions is a key area in the Early Years sector, as such is always considered to be a current issue. This is a worthwhile and useful book, examining the areas of transition in a way that students and practitioners can understand. It has a wealth of information within it and I think that it would be useful to keep it current. Margaret Edgington, Early Years Consultant, UK It is a very useful and important book on a topic that is often skimmed over on training courses. Anne O’Connor is well known for her writing in Nursery World and for her training and consultancy – she is known to be an excellent practitioner and this will make her book attractive to many prospective readers. I also think her book should be marketed to those in the health and social work professions. Yes [to publish], this is an important book. Lyn Trodd, University of Hertfordshire, UK I liked the approach and tone of it. It is down to earth and practical, entirely readable and seeks to communicate with the reader rather than confuse them. A particular strength is the seamless integration of practice with theory. It feels very natural for the reader to move between and link examples of practice and theories. It is an excellent introduction to the topic of Transitions. Table of ContentsDedication Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Attachment theory and transitions 2. Brain development and the impact of transitions 3. A ‘Patchwork of Services’ – why do young children experience so many transitions? 4. Reflecting on our own experience of transition 5. Strategies for reducing transitions in the early years 6. Strategies to support children’s well-being during transition Conclusion References and Further Reading Index
£27.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Creating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools
Book SynopsisCreating the Coding Generation in Primary Schools sets out the what, why and how of coding. Written by industry innovators and experts, it shows how you can bring the world of coding to your primary school practice. It is packed with a range of inspirational ideas for the cross-curricular teaching of coding, from demystifying algebra in maths, to teaching music, to designing digital storytelling, as well as an insight into the global movement of free coding clubs for young people such as CoderDojo and Girls Learning Code. Key topics explored include: what we mean by coding' understanding and teaching computational thinking building pupils' passion for and confidence with technologies artificial intelligence systems how gender impacts on coding STEM learning and Computer Science using Minecraft to improve pupil eTable of ContentsSECTION ONE: Teaching coding 1: What is coding? 2: Teaching Computational Thinking 3: Ten Considerations for Teaching Coding to Children 4: Coding cleverness: a beginner’s guide to artificial intelligence 5: Bits and Bytes in Blue, Programming in Pink: Gender Bias or reality? SECTION TWO The subject of coding 6: DIY Zones for Scratch Design in Class & Club 7: A journey from order to disorder: Coding snippets in mathematics 8: Computer Science: Silent C in STEM 9: Sonic Pi - Live Coding in Education. Engaging a New Generation of Coders 10: Minecraft as a Framework for Engagement 11: SOLE Coding: Towards a Practitioner-Led Development Framework for the Teaching of Computational Thinking SECTION THREE Coding and the wider curriculum 12: Possible - The Raspberry Pi - A World of opportunities 13: Kids, Coding, and Computational Tinkering 14: Collaborative Coder Poets
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Taylor & Francis Ltd History 511
Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, History 5-11 aims to make teaching about the past exciting and stimulating for both teachers and children. Focusing on the English National Curriculum for History (2013), and with an emphasis on the importance of learning about the past through the processes of historical enquiry, History 5-11 contains case studies, lesson planning guidance and methods to develop pupils historical understanding. It offers creative and innovative ways to teach the subject of history, refreshing teachers confidence in teaching the 2013 curriculum, and is illustrated by new case studies and research.This fully updated third edition includes: References to the 2013 National Curriculum, its aims and purposes, and its content and processes for Key Stages 1 & 2 Guidance on making local, national and global connections between societies over time Planning for assessment and progressTrade Review"This is the third edition of an invaluable guide for all primary school teachers - practical and comprehensive, it's an excellent resource... a valuable resource for both trainee and practising primary teachers, giving a comprehensive overview that covers everything needed to study history in the primary phase. Importantly, the ideas make history lively and enjoyable, increasing children's enthusiasm for the subject."—Parents in Touch Table of ContentsIntroduction Part 1: Teachers’ Pedagogical Knowledge: Understanding the Processes of Historical Enquiry Chapter 1: Changes in the Teaching and Learning of History Chapter 2: Historical Sources Chapter 3: Interpretations and Accounts Chapter 4: Chronology, Time Concepts and Other Concepts Part 2: Connecting with the Past Chapter 5: What Makes History Enjoyable Chapter 6: Connections Between Historical Enquiry and Creativity Chapter 7: Connections Between History and Other Subjects Chapter 8: Local, National and Global Connections Over Time Part 3: Planning Assessment and Recording Chapter 9: Whole School Planning Chapter 10: Medium Term Planning Chapter 11: Assessment, Monitoring and Recording Pupil’s progress Part 4: Practitioner Research Chapter 12: Doing Research into the Teaching and Learning of History
£34.19
Taylor & Francis Ltd Managing Classrooms and Student Behavior
Book SynopsisManaging Classrooms and Student Behavior provides the essential information necessary for understanding and applying classroom and behavior management techniques with a Response to Intervention (RTI) approach. The presentation and application of information more closely resembles the actual decision-making approaches used by individuals and teams of teachers, schools, and districts. This introductory, reader-friendly textbook can be used in undergraduate or graduate level courses with special education or both special and general education candidates. A companion website provides key ancillary materials such as PowerPoint presentations, a test bank, and an instructor's manual.Table of ContentsPart I Foundations of Classroom and Behavior Management 1. Response to Intervention and the Law: An Overview Catherine Lawless Frank 2. Principles of Managing Behaviors Stephen B. Richards 3. Data Collection Stephen B. Richards and Sarah Schimmel Part II Application of Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies: Tier 1 4. Schoolwide Positive Behavior Supports Jennifer T. Christman 5. The Teacher’s Role Catherine Lawless Frank 6. Building a Culturally Inclusive Classroom Catherine Lawless Frank 7. Motivation Catherine Lawless Frank 8. Group Strategies for Improving and Maintaining Appropriate Behavior Jennifer T. Christman 9. Strategies for Decreasing Behavior Challenges in the Classroom Jennifer T. Christman Part III Application of Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies: Tier 2 10. Tier 2 Catherine Lawless Frank 11. Strategies for Externalizing Behaviors Jennifer T. Christman 12. Internalizing Behaviors Joni L. Baldwin Part IV Application of Classroom and Behavior Management Strategies: Tier 3 13. Tier 3 and Special Education Joni L. Baldwin 14. Functional Behavior Assessment Joni L. Baldwin 15. Behavioral Intervention Plans Joni L. Baldwin
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Becoming a Physical Education Teacher
Book SynopsisTeaching physical education is a challenging but rewarding occupation. Finding a way into the profession can be a daunting task while regular changes in government policy can make it hard to stay up to date. This engaging new book explains the process of becoming and being a teacher of secondary school physical education, from the various routes of entry into the profession, to the realities of being a qualified PE teacher, to the ways in which experienced teachers can become teacher educators and nurture the next generation. It combines rich personal accounts of teaching in, and being taught, physical education, with practical advice for trainees, newly qualified teachers and established professionals, with an emphasis throughout on the importance of critical self-reflection.The book begins by exploring the nature and purpose of physical education and examining the historical development of initial teacher training. It examines recent changes in training, policy and curriculTrade Review'Revealing and illustrating many pathways to teaching physical education, this book provides a helpful foundation for future teachers and will prove useful to current practitioners, teacher-prep programmers, and administrators. A former physical education teacher and an award-winning researcher in physical education, Stidder (Univ. of Brighton, UK) outlines the historical evolution and relevance of physical education in schools and the purpose and place of physical education in curricula. The book provides a clear picture of what to expect in the profession and will be useful for mentors and those building a model of instruction for preparing future educators. This reviewer particularly appreciated the personal accounts of teachers in the field, which give a glimpse of the everyday joys and struggles of physical educators. In clarifying the routes to teaching physical education, the book could serve to attract potential students. In addition, in a secondary physical education curriculum, the book can serve as a textbook for an introductory foundations course, in which it will reinforce the evolution from first-year study to student teaching, certification, interviewing, and employment as a teacher of physical education.'- B. Myers, Northern Michigan Univesity, CHOICE connect, January 2016 Vol. 53 No. 5Table of ContentsIntroduction Section One: What you need to know 1. Why become a Physical Education Teacher? 2. How to become a Physical Education Teacher 3. What is a Physical Education Teacher? 4. What is Physical Education? 5. What is Physical Education Policy? Section Two: The Journey Ahead 6. Becoming a Trainee Physical Education Teacher 7. Becoming a Physical Education Teacher 8. Becoming a Curriculum Leader for Physical Education Section Three: Moving On 9. Being a Reflective Physical Education Teacher 10. Being a Mentor in Physical Education 11. The Wider Role of Being a Physical Education Teacher 12. The Twenty First Century Physical Education Teacher
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Jumpstart Thinking Skills and Problem Solving
Book SynopsisJumpstart! Thinking Skills and Problem Solving presents a collection of simple to use, multi-sensory games and activities which will jumpstart students' understanding of problem solving in action. If you are one of the thousands of teachers looking for a range of practical and fun ideas to engage pupils in effective proactive learning, then this is the perfect book for you. Specifically written to help teachers work within the guidelines of the new curriculum, activities in the book will help pupils to explore and learn a wide range of problem solving and independent thinking skills in an atmosphere of fun, mutual support and tolerance. Sections within the book reflect key areas of the new curriculum and offer a treasure trove of ideas for building problem solving and thinking skills into daily teaching.and provide tried and tested methods of helping children learn how to learn'. Areas include:- Building proTable of Contents1 Jumpstart the Problem Solving Attitude 2 Jumpstart Thinking and Problem Solving in Literacy 3 Jumpstart Thinking and Problem Solving in Science 4 Jumpstart Thinking and Problem Solving in Philosophy for Children (P4C) 5 Jumpstart Thinking and Problem Solving in Emotional Resourcefulness & Life Skills
£20.19
Taylor & Francis Ltd CrossCurricular Teaching in the Primary School
Book SynopsisHow can teaching across the curriculum improve children's learning?How can you plan meaningful, imaginative topic work? Cross-Curricular Teaching in the Primary School helps teachers plan a more imaginative, integrated curriculum by presenting in accessible language a rationale and framework for teaching across the subjects. This second edition has been fully updated in light of the new curriculum, and shows how cross-curricular work can contribute to deeper subject knowledge. Illustrated throughout with examples of effective topic work in successful schools, this book provides guidance on the underpinning theory and strategies to facilitate cross-curricular work with young children. With a new structure to emphasise the importance of careful planning and preparation, issues covered include: How children learn The theory and rationale behind the cross-curricular approach Trade Review'Overall, this is an excellent and reassuring book, giving all school staff the confidence to embed the approach.'- Sarah Brew, Parents in Touch Table of ContentsPART 1 Some theoretical issues 1. Introducing cross-curricular teaching: the conceptual underpinning 2. Learning, cognition and cross-curricular teaching PART 2 Cross-curricular learning and teaching in EYFS and Key Stage 1 1. Cross-curricular teaching to support child-initiated learning in EYFS and Key stage 1 2. The cross-curricular approach in Key Stage 1 PART 3 Cross-curricular learning and teaching in Key Stage 2 1. The cross-curricular approach in Key Stage 2 2. Mainly mathematics: cross-curricular activities in key stage 2 PART 4 Helping exceptional pupils in cross-curricular lessons 1. Inclusion in cross-curricular context 2. The most able within an integrated curriculum at KS2 3. The contribution of support staff to cross-curricular learning: strengths and issues PART 5 Planning and assessing cross-curricular work 1. Planning and preparation for cross-curricular learning and teaching 2. Assessment for cross-curricular learning and teaching PART 6 Some specific techniques for cross-curricular teaching and learning 1. The role of media in cross-curricular teaching 2. Team teaching: an advanced skill to support cross-curricular learning PART 7 Drawing together the threads of cross-curricular thinking 1. Questioning the supremacy of ‘disciplines’: some conclusions and recommendations Index
£39.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Bringing French to Life
Book SynopsisBringing French to Life provides an innovative and refreshing cross-curricular approach to teaching languages in primary schools, combining art, design and foreign languages with various aspects of the National Primary Curriculum such as Literacy, Numeracy and PE. This unique practical resource comprises an engaging storyline about a day in the life of two French children and gives an opportunity for learners to re-enact their day, using finger puppets, handmade crafts and exciting games to practise new language. Each of the 14 sections begins with a short accessible dialogue in French and is followed by suggestions for using the new vocabulary in pairs, small groups or as a whole class. The main story is accompanied by fun craft activities linked to the story (one for each section, ie 14 in total) for children to create in class using the templates and instructions provided. A wide range of further activities follows, consisting of lively games, songs and oppTable of ContentsChapter One Bienvenue à la famille Moreau ! Welcome to the family Moreau! Chapter Two Quelle heure est-il ? What time is it? Chapter Three Je me lève I get up Chapter Four Le petit déjeuner Breakfast Chapter Five Le pique-nique The picnic Chapter Six Joyeux anniversaire ! Happy birthday! Chapter Seven Les animaux The animals Chapter Eight Dans les bois In the wood Chapter Nine La cabane The shed Chapter Ten Les insectes Insects Chapter Eleven Le sport Sport Chapter Twelve Quel temps fait-il ? What’s the weather like? Chapter Thirteen Les objets trouvés Lost property Chapter Fourteen Bon appétit ! Enjoy your meal!
£31.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Play from Birth to Twelve
Book SynopsisIn light of recent standards-based and testing movements, the issue of play in child development has taken on increased meaning for educational professionals and social scientists. This third edition of Play From Birth to Twelve offers comprehensive coverage of what we now know about play and its guiding principles, dynamics, and importance in early learning. These up-to-date essays, written by some of the most distinguished experts in the field, help educators, psychologists, anthropologists, parents, health service personnel, and students explore a variety of theoretical and practical ideas, such as: all aspects of play, including historical and diverse perspectives as well as new approaches not yet covered in the literature how teachers in various classroom situations set up and guide play to facilitate learning how play is affected by societal violence, media reportage, technological innovations, and other contemporary isTrade Review"It is a delight to welcome this third edition of Play from Birth to Twelve, so brilliantly edited by Doris Pronin Fromberg and Doris Bergen. Such a comprehensive and genuinely helpful resource will prove of theoretical and practical value to all those who deal with children and who want to understand the roles of play in our early lives. Educators, health professionals, students, parents, museum personnel, city designers, and many others will find valuable material in these pages. The scope of the volume and its range of outstanding new and older research is a tribute to the insightful work of its editors. If the content of these essays directed more of our social and educational policy, we would surely have a better world." Kieran Egan, Professor of Education at Simon Fraser University, Canada "Broad and deep with appeal to a wide range of practitioners, theorists, researchers, policy makers, and parents, this brilliant book is needed today more than ever before. The editors have provided a rich treasure trove of everything we ever wanted to know about play from theory to practice, and the distinguished chapter authors are recognized experts on play, child development, and education. Teachers struggling with the disappearance of play from current educational settings will find this third edition, up to date with surprising new content and perspectives on the future, to be a comprehensive resource." Kathryn Castle, Professor & Watson Endowed Chair in Education, Oklahoma State University, USA Table of ContentsPreface Introduction, Doris Pronin Fromberg and Doris Bergen Part I Perspectives on Play Development 1 Play Development from Birth to Age Four, Barbara P. Garner and Doris Bergen 2 Play Development from Ages Four to Eight Years, James E. Johnson 3 Play and Socialization in Middle Childhood, Doris Bergen and Doris P. Fromberg 4 Gender Identity and Play, Melanie M. Ayres, Aliya Khan, and Leslie D. Levé 5 Play as Children See It, Nancy W. Wiltz and Greta G. Fein 6 Can I Play Too? Reflections on the Issues for Children with Disabilities, Gayle Mindes 7. Play’s Role and Meaning in the Lives of Children with Autism, Pamela Wolfberg 8. Play and Gifted Children, Annemarie Roeper 9 Play in the Context of Lifespan Human Development, Valeria J. Freysinger Part II Meanings of Play 10 The Meanings in Play with Objects, Shirley K. Morgenthaler 11 Social and Nonsocial Play, Robert J. Coplan, Laura L. Ooi, Alison Kirkpatrick, and Kenneth H. Rubin 12 Language and Play: Natural Partners, Jane Ilene Freeman Davidson 13 Sociodramatic Play Pretending Together, Patricia Monighan Nourot 14 Constructive Play, George Forman 15 Rough-and-Tumble Play from Childhood through Adolescence: Differing Perspectives, Anthony D. Pellegrini, 16 Games with Rules, Rheta DeVries 17 Play as a Context for Humor Development, Doris Bergen Part III Educational Contexts for Play 18 Adult Influences on Play: The Vygotskian Approach, Elena Bodrova and Deborah J. Leong 19 Social Play in School, Jeffrey Trawick-Smith 20 Play as a Medium for Literacy Development, James F. Christie and Kathleen Roskos 21 Play and Mathematics in Kindergarten, Constance Kamii 22 Scientific Inquiry and Exploratory Representational Play, Christopher R. Wolfe, R. Hays Cummins, Christopher A. Myer, and Elizabeth M. Cedillos 23 Technology Play and Learning, Lena Lee 24 Technology Play Concerns, Diane E. Levin 25 The Role of Play in Assessment, Diane Parham 26 Reconciling Play and Assessment Standards, Doris Bergen Part IV Social and Physical Contexts for Play 27 Play in Historical and Cross-Cultural Contexts, Donna R. Barnes 28 Influences of Race, Culture, Social Class, and Gender: Diversity and Play, Patricia G. Ramsey 29 Parent–Child and Child–Child Play in Diverse Cultural Contexts, Jaipaul L. Roopnarine and Aimbika Krishnakumar 30 Sibling and Peer Influences on Play, Sherri Oden, Kathleen O. Gray, and Janie A. Winn 31 The Cultural and Familial Contexts of Caregiver Support for Children’s Pretend Play, Wendy Haight and Minhae Cho 32 City Play, Amanda Dargan and Steve Zeitlin 33 Playful Experiences for Children in Museums, Donna R. Barnes 34 Children’s Outdoor Play: An Endangered Activity, Mary S. Rivkin 35 Perspectives on Play and Playgrounds, Joe L. Frost and Irma C. Woods 36 Play as Ritual in Health Care Settings, Laura Gaynard 37 Clinical Perspectives on Play, Karen Gitlin-Weiner Part V Particular Meanings Embedded in Play 38 The Struggle Between Sacred Play and Festive Play, Brian Sutton-Smith 39 Fantasy and Imagination, Dorothy G. Singer and Jerome L. Singer 40 Sociocultural Influences on Gender-Role Behaviors in Children’s Play, Alice Sterling Honig 41 Play and Violence: Understanding and Responding Effectively, Diane E. Levin 42 Protean Selves, Trading Zones, and Nonlinear Dynamical Systems: The Role of Play in Future Progress, Karen VanderVen 43 How Nonlinear Systems Inform Meaning and Early Education, Doris Pronin Fromberg 44 Play, Technology Toy Affordances and Brain Development, Doris Bergen 45. Play and the Origin of Species, Michael Ellis Epilogue: Emerging and Future Contexts, Perspectives, and Meanings for Play, Doris Bergen and Doris Pronin Fromberg Contributors Index
£50.34
Taylor & Francis Ltd Stimulating Story Writing
Book SynopsisStimulating Story Writing! Inspiring Children aged 7-11 offers innovative and exciting ways to inspire children to want to create stories and develop their story writing skills. This practical guide offers comprehensive and informed support for professionals to effectively engage child authors' in stimulating story writing activity.Packed full of story ideas, resource suggestions and practical activities, the book explores various ways professionals can help children to develop the six key elements of story, these being character, setting, plot, conflict, resolution and ending. All of the ideas in the book are designed to complement and enrich existing writing provision in classrooms with strategies such as role play, the use of different technologies, and using simple open ended resources as story stimuli. Separated into two sections and with reference to the Key Stage 2 curricula, this timely new text provides professionals with tried and tested strategies aTrade Review"Separated into two sections and making reference to the Key Stage 2 curricula to facilitate planning, this timely new text provides professionals with tried and tested strategies and ideas that can be used with immediate effect. Chapters include: Creating characters, Colourful conflict, Inspired ideas and Openly stimulating the story. Easy to read, easy to implement, the book will give teachers a solid foundation for developing good story writing skills in pupils."-Sarah Brew, Parents in TouchTable of ContentsGlossary Key Stage Bandings Introduction Section One: Story Elements 1. Creating Characters 2. Super Settings 3. The Plot Thickens 4. Colourful Conflict 5. Resolving the Problem 6. All’s Well That Ends Well Section Two: Stimulating Emerging Story Writing Provision and Preactice 7. Inspired Ideas 8. Resourcing the Story Stimulation 9. Opening Stimulating the Story 10. Getting Started Conclusion
£26.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Creative Approaches to Teaching Grammar
Book SynopsisCreative Approaches to Teaching Grammar is an easily accessible, practical guide full of ideas to support teachers in making the learning of grammar a natural part of developing their students as writers and as readers. Written for those teaching years 5,6,7 and 8, the authors' approach concentrates on the individual needs of students rather than of a year group as a whole.Split into two main sections, the first looks at creative ways of exploring grammar and includes more than forty ideas that can be implemented into the classroom. This section can be used as a quick resource or the whole sequence can be followed to ensure students are investigating, exploring and having fun with grammar.The second section includes an extensive glossary of terms to develop a full understanding of grammar which can be used to audit your own competences and highlight areas for further development. Creative ideas explored include: Being silly with grammTrade Review"This book – part of a series co-published with the National Association for the Teaching of English – takes into account the latest standards and expectations, but thoughtfully contextualises them within the bigger picture of what students genuinely need to know, and why, before suggesting creative and relevant ways to improve learners’ language skills across the curriculum. It’s positive, inspiring and enormously sensible – if you only read one book about teaching grammar this year, make it this one. And if you weren’t planning on reading any; change your mind." Teach Secondary Table of ContentsTeachers of Key Stage Two Teachers of Key Stage Three The problem with transition Auditing your knowledge Levels of understanding in testing Relevance Ideas for teaching grammar Questioning Sentences Marginal commentaries Collecting signs Guiding the reader The grammar of speech Being silly with grammar Your attitude towards grammar Favourite words Syntax Dictionaries Stop pee-ing! Significance and value Exploding sentences Grammar working wall Finding your voice – Auto/ biography Handwriting Writing for real audiences Chasing the dream Telling stories Twitter stories Just because it is New punctuation marks and emoticons Grammar t-shirts Sorting out confusing words High frequency language Broadening active vocabulary Re/drafting Patterns and exceptions Top ten spelling tips Big, deep and wide questions Making up new words Difficult words/ punctuation Cut and paste fun Dramatic readings The grammar of photography Innate competence Word classes Explicit modelling of writing Ask the author Flexing your vocabulary brain Redundancy in language A glossary of terms
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Outstanding Assessment for Learning in the
Book SynopsisThe main feature of an outstanding lesson is that all students make progress. Taking the structure of a lesson as the starting point, this book demonstrates how assessment for learning can be used to enhance and support all aspects of the learning process. Including chapters on embedding assessment during each phase of the lesson, using assessment data to inform planning, questioning techniques and feedback, the book will help you to use assessment effectively to produce outstanding results. Packed full of practical strategies, this book shows you how you can make assessment meaningful in the classroom, directly impacting your students and creating a more autonomous learning environment. It is written specifically with the class teacher in mind and draws on a range of different examples across many subjects to deliver ideas that can be translated with ease to everyday teaching practices.With a strong focus on including assessment practices in the planning process to acTrade Review'This innovative approach, with its practical advice and wide range of activities will be equally valuable to new and to experienced teachers; newer teachers especially will appreciate the confidence the approach will give them. Using this practical book across the school can help teachers ensure a consistency in approaching and reporting, giving results which are consistent across the whole school thereby increasing their value and reliability. Aimed at secondary teachers, this is an excellent staffroom resource which will stimulate discussion and improve practice.'- Sarah Brew, Parents in TouchTable of Contents1.What do we mean by assessment for learning? 2. Sequencing and planning for learning 3. Assessment for learning: the start of the lesson 4. Using assessment to drive learning in the main body of the lesson 5. The final challenge. The final assessment 6. Assessment through questioning 7. Marking and feedback 8. Using data to drive learning 9. Embedding Assessment for Learning
£24.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Outstanding Differentiation for Learning in the
Book SynopsisOne of the key features of an outstanding lesson is that all learners make progress. All learners are different and teachers must differentiate according to the individual pupil and their individual learning needs to achieve outstanding progress. Outstanding Differentiation for Learning in the Classroom is written with the class teacher in mind and demonstrates how differentiation can be used to enhance and support all aspects of the learning process. Including chapters on embedding differentiation during each phase of the lesson, assessment and questioning techniques, this book will help you to use differentiation effectively to produce outstanding results. With a strong focus on practical strategies to help you meaningfully apply differentiation in the classroom, this book covers: what differentiation actually means and why it should be applied in the classroom; sequencing and planning for learning with an overview of the learning cyTable of Contents1. What do we mean by differentiation? 2. Sequencing and planning for learning 3. Differentiation for learning: the start of the lesson 4. Differentiation for learning in the main body of the lesson 5. The final challenge 6. Assessment for learning and differentiation 7. Questioning and differentiation 8. Embedding differentiation Conclusion
£26.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Jumpstart PSHE
Book SynopsisThis collection of engaging and simple to use activities will jumpstart students' understanding of themselves, their relationships and their knowledge of how to lead a healthy lifestyle.A wealth of practical activities in the book range from class and group discussions and formal debates to games, role plays, hot seating and thought tracking. This book enables teachers to deliver effective and imaginative PSHE lessons, encouraging children to: Share their views on issues that concern them such as bullying Learn to think for themselves and to make their own decisions Be aware of the dangers involved in drinking, smoking and drugtaking Understand their relationships with family and friends Explore social issues such as prejudice and discrimination Learn how to handle their emotions Jumpstart! PSHE is an essential classroom resource that will encourage the personal development of children and is the perfect solution Trade Review.'Major issues including drugs, relationships and discrimination are made easier and more meaningful to handle. Each charper is divided into smaller sections which are clearly labelled with the appropriate age, so teachers can use just the right level of material for the age of the children - this is a really useful feature and makes the book easy to use throughout the recommended age range, especially as many teachers are not specialists in the subject. PSHE is a vital subject and can have a huge impact on pupils' lives, so use this excellent book to help it to be a positive impact.' - Sarah Brew, Parents in TouchTable of ContentsAcknowledgements IntroductionSection 1:Developing self-knowledge and Understanding Relationships Understanding Yourself Family matters Friends and friendships Managing your time Understanding your emotions Bullying Coping with change Managing your money Section 2:Keeping Healthy Body care Healthy eating Exercise and fitness Smoking Drinking Drugs and drugtaking Growing and changing Keeping safe Section 3: Living in the wider world Neighbours and the local neignbourhood Rules and responsibilities Values and beliefs Prejudice, stereotyping and discrimination Human rights Environmental issues Global issues
£18.99