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Taylor & Francis Strategic Leadership of Change in Higher
Book SynopsisThe fully updated third edition of Strategic Leadership of Change in Higher Education provides a clear overview of the basic principles of effective leadership and management of change, and assists strategic leaders to better contextualise â both globally and more locally â the external environment in which they are operating.It provides case studies and stories from exemplary globally strategic leaders who have led their universities through the complexities of the pandemic, have come out the other side stronger and more resilient, and who continue to adapt. This third edition has been updated with consideration of the significant changes in global factors, including the pandemic; it: Reflects on the ways in which the pandemic was a watershed moment for higher education institutes Reassesses the environment in which universities operate today, facing demanding HE policy and regulation, tough financial circumstances and unabating technological developments Re-examines the insights and initiatives from the second edition asking how changes in our collective conscience and knowledge are reflected in in our ways of working and execution of change Includes a concluding âWhere to Next' section, integrating and distilling from the diverse approaches of successful leaders, offering narratives on how to navigate the rapidly changing landscape with reflective action This key title is crucial reading for all those involved in leadership and management positions in higher education. With an emphasis on principles of strategic and contextual thinking and problem-solving, alongside a strong commitment to shared values as key ingredients to the success of strategic leaders, this book provides expert commentary and global insights. This cutting-edge text will continue to provide higher education leaders and managers with insights against which to benchmark their approaches, supporting them to stay ahead of the curve.
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Taylor & Francis Why You Should or Shouldnt Go to College
Book SynopsisNo matter who you are or what your background might be, deciding whether or not to go to college, and which college to attend, is a complex and often stressful process.Why You Should (or Shouldn't) Go to Collegeis written to help you become more informed and more comfortable in your decision-making so that perhaps some of the unavoidable anxiety is reduced, your questions are answered, and you can move forward confidently toward your goalwhatever it might be.Full of easy-to-understand data and background on higher education and current economic workforce trends, this book provides an overview of the college process, including academic keywords and jargon, alternative routes, and Student Silhouette stories from others who have chosen a variety of paths post high school,. This book will enhance your knowledge and choices when deciding what path is right for you.Whether you are a stressed high school student trying to decide what's next, a parent deliberating your
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Taylor & Francis Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices for Sport Exercise and Performance Psychology Educators
Book SynopsisEquitable and Innovative Teaching Practices for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Educators addresses the need for a resource on practical learning and assessment activities for face-to-face and online instruction in sport, exercise, and performance psychology. Specifically, this book provides readers with evidence-based strategies for addressing classroom challenges, namely those that the COVID-19 pandemic brought to the forefront, including flexible yet equitable teaching practices, student engagement both in and outside of the classroom, building connections in the online or hybrid classroom, and innovative techniques, activities, assessments, and course design approaches. The sport, exercise, and performance psychology field demands that educators help learners translate evidence into practice and recognize relationships between science, application, and reflection. Tomorrowâs learners will require instructional approaches that engage them and increase their awareness, knowledge, and skill development so that their experience is rich, deep, and memorable.Equitable and Innovative Teaching Practices for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology Educators bridges the gap between pre- and post-pandemic teaching and learning practices that provide educators with strategies and tools to equip them for tomorrowâs students and is key reading for graduate students, young professionals, or experienced educators in the field of sport, exercise, and performance psychology. Active professionals in the broader fields of psychology, kinesiology, coaching, counselling, or education who may teach sport, exercise, and performance psychology courses or students will also find this new book a valuable resource.
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Taylor & Francis Scaffolding for Success
Book SynopsisSupport and scaffolding are critical for moving students to higher levels of learning. But how do we ensure we're giving the right work and not just extra work? Barbara R. Blackburn has the answers in this important new book. She provides a plethora of strategies for helping students create meaning and become more independent so they can truly learn at rigorous levels.First, she examines the basics of rigor and scaffolding and uncovers the role of planning in scaffolding, including the difference between acceleration and remediation and examples of differentiating instruction with scaffolding. Then she demonstrates a variety of ways to add scaffolding into classroom discourse, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing across the curriculum. Ideas and strategies are provided for different subject areas and levels, so you can easily apply them to your own setting. And finally, she shows the roles of formative assessment and social emotional learning in scaffolding.Wi
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The New Faculty Career Guide
Book SynopsisThis hands-on resource supports the development of new faculty through a self-mentoring model, offering opportunities to reflect on and plan for teaching effectiveness, scholarship, and university and professional service.Built on a foundation of collaboration and self-improvement, this book walks readers through the role of the college professor, covering a range of skills and responsibilities including developing course material, publishing journal articles, serving on committees, attending conferences, writing proposals for grants, and more. Each chapter features real-world case studies and mentoring moment activities for guided reflection.Made eminently practical with sample CVs, tenure and promotion documentation, and syllabi, this guidebook is essential reading for prospective, first-year, and early-career faculty.
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Taylor & Francis Curriculum Simplexity A Practical Guide for
Book SynopsisAre you a busy teacher, subject lead or senior leader looking to improve your curriculum? Based on the theory of simplexity, the idea that clarity and logic can make even the most complex tasks manageable, Curriculum Simplexity offers a practical and systematic planning aid, guiding readers through the process of building a robust, coherent whole-school curriculum. Recognising the role of teachers' autonomy and professional judgement, this essential read provides space for the flexibility and creativity needed for teachers to reflect their own values, content, aims and outcomes within the curriculum.Divided into a series of easily digestible chapters and filled with templates, worked examples and planning formats, this book unpacks the process of creating a curriculum. Topics explored include, but are not limited to: The importance of pedagogy Good subject leadership Building a curriculum progression framework Implementing, delivering
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Taylor & Francis Disability Life Stories
Book SynopsisBased on a 10-year longitudinal study in the United States, this much-needed text offers insight into the developmental trajectories of people with disabilities from childhood through adulthood using their language and amplifying their voices. Through in-depth interviews with 14 disabled people, the authors learned important lessons about how each individual developed and enacted a sense of life purpose. Their experiences are illustrated through rich and unfiltered narratives about childhood, family interactions, primary and secondary education, college, and work experiences. These life stories also illuminate growth over time, capturing details of educational, identity, relationship, and career trajectories. Featuring discussion questions at the end of each chapter, the book stimulates individual and group reflection and invites readers to engage in action as allies and advocates for equity and inclusion for disabled people. Disability Life Stories is essential reading for everyoneâespecially educators (in-service and pre-service), disability scholars, families, community organizations, healthcare professionals, and disabled people themselves.
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Taylor & Francis Diversified Teaching Strategies for Early
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Taylor & Francis Teaching for Retention
Book SynopsisThis book provides actionable insights and strategies to help address the student retention problem that has plagued higher education.Designed for faculty, this book reframes the common question, âœWhy do students leave and how can we fix it?â to âœWhat if we made sure that every student had a compelling reason to stay?â Drawing upon the Gallup-Purdue âœBig Six,â â six key experiences in undergraduate education that influence graduatesâ well-being â Teaching for Retention outlines incremental action steps and strategies that every faculty member can implement on their own, without seeking administrative approval or waiting for institutional initiatives.This exciting book is designed for any faculty member who wants to increase studentsâ engagement in learning and motivation, and ultimately support students in completing their degree programs successfully.Support material includes workshop facilitator notes, lesson plans, presentation slides, and participa
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Taylor & Francis The Strategic Guide to Shaping Your Student Affairs Career
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Taylor & Francis Professional Learning and Development in Global
Book SynopsisThis edited collection focuses on general principles and practices of professional learning and development in both pre-service and in-service teacher contexts for language education around the world.The field of teaching is a constantly evolving profession and one of the most important aspects of teaching is learning. Research shows that the more professional learning and development that teachers engage in, the more likely their students are to succeed and the more likely they are to be effective and fulfilled in their careers. This edited collection seeks to stress the continued importance of teacher engagement in professional learning and development for language educators through a variety of different essential elements, among them pre-service teacher education, in-service teacher education, utilizing professional associations, as well as technology-enhanced activities. The book showcases the diversity of teacher learning and development activities and practices used in unique and atypical language education contexts around the world. The contributions in this collection exhibit work done on the African continent and in countries like Brazil, Canada, Japan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and the United Kingdom.The book will be especially useful for students and pre-service teachers in TESOL, language teaching, and bilingual education, as well as in-service teachers of multilingual learners.
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Taylor & Francis Becoming a Reflective Mathematics Teacher
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Taylor & Francis Wicked Problems in PreK12 Science Education
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Taylor & Francis Facilitating MidCareer Faculty Programs
Book SynopsisThis resource-rich guidebook supports faculty developers through the process of planning, facilitating, and assessing programs for mid-career faculty.Framing chapters draw from existing scholarship, national surveys, and the authors' pilot program to prepare faculty developers to launch their own initiatives. The heart of the book details program modules, including their focus (e.g., identifying values, envisioning a meaningful career, claiming agency, advocating for oneself, planning to thrive), instructions for preparing and facilitating a workshop and a faculty learning community, and facilitator reflection questions. Resisting the message that faculty developers should do more, this book eases their workload by providing evidence-based resources that allow for flexibility and creativity.This guidance, supplemented by ready-to-use online materials, equips facilitators to lead their mid-career faculty participants through critical self-reflection, meaningful conversa
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Taylor & Francis Living the Life of a Writer
Book SynopsisJen Vincent believes everyone is a writer. This conviction has long been her secret to success in classrooms and workshops where she empowers writers of all ages.In Living the Life of a Writer, Vincent shifts the focus of writing instruction from the writing to the writer â guiding teachers so they can help students boldly face the blank page and move through their writing process with enthusiasm.Through a broad lens view, Vincent explores writing instruction as a classroom culture of writing where teachers and students alike approach writing with confidence and curiosity, thinking deeply about the habits they develop, and choices they make as writers.Vincent invites readers to reclaim their writerâs workshop by getting back to the essence of what it means to live the life of a writer while exploring the myriad of ways writers live writerly lives. Vincentâs intuitive, inquiry-based approach to writing guides you, and your students, through six habits of living the life of a writer:â Writers have a way to collect.â Writers have a writerâs mindset.â Writers know writing is a process.â Writers know strategies to help them write.â Writers explore.â Writers celebrate.As she explores each practice, Vincent shares stories from her classroom, reflections for readers, and ideas that help teachers live the life of a writer alongside their students. Living the Life of a Writer is the guidebook every writing teacher needs to turn writing instruction into a writing lifestyle.
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Taylor & Francis Interactive Reading for Learners with Extensive
Book SynopsisThis comprehensive guidebook shows teachers how to implement high-quality evidence-based interactive reading lessons for children with extensive support needs. It features step-by-step instructions for developing, implementing, and assessing shared reading lessons that are meaningful, engaging, and supportive of this populationâs needs across cognitive, sensory, physical, and behavioral domains. Featuring templates to help readers organize critical information needed to plan and implement each lesson, as well as sample assessments to help identify learner interests, identify baseline skills, and monitor progress, the book is both practical and widely applicable across grade bands and curricula. Interactive Reading for Learners with Extensive Support Needs is key reading for teachers and literacy coaches who work with children with complex support needs, as well as faculty in personnel preparation programs in the areas of sensory disabilities, severe disabilities, and special
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Taylor & Francis Blob PSHE
Book SynopsisIdeal for learners in both primary and secondary school, Blob PSHE brings our favourite Blob characters and scenarios together, providing an essential visual resource to prompt thoughtful discussion surrounding a range of subjects, topics and experiences within PSHE.Divided into three distinct sections, the book covers wellbeing, relationships and the wider world. Each section begins with an overview of the PSHE curriculum and demonstrates how the topics covered map onto the PSHE framework in Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 to support statutory learning. Practitioners will benefit from discussion prompts, thought starters and lists of questions to help them integrate the Blobs into their teaching and use them effectively within the classroom.An essential resource for teachers in primary and secondary education, this is the perfect addition to any PSHE toolkit. Worksheets and PDFs are available electronically for download and projection, supporting successful PSHE teaching
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Taylor & Francis A Practitioners Guide to Faculty Affairs
Book SynopsisThis book aims to define and establish faculty affairs as a discipline within higher education, offering practical recommendations and guidance on how to effectively support academic personnel.Leading with a comprehensive exploration of faculty affairs and its scope, this book responds to existing needs in the field by covering how to appraise the status of faculty affairs within an institution, determine the risks and rewards of creating a faculty affairs unit, chart the planning measures necessary for execution, and more. Worksheets, practical tips, and chapter objectives give readers the opportunity to account for their own unique context and tailor approaches for maximum impact. Carefully selected case studies showcase excellent faculty affairs work across institution types for a wide range of guiding models.This premiere guidebook is intended for leaders and staff engaged in the management and administration of faculty affairs.
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Taylor & Francis Generative AI Technologies Multiliteracies and
Book SynopsisGenerative AI Technologies, Multiliteracies, and Language Education is a comprehensive edited volume that examines the integration of Generative AI (GenAI) technologies within the framework of multiliteracies pedagogies to enhance language teaching and learning.This collection of chapters offers an in-depth understanding of how GenAI can transform language education through theoretical insights and empirical research. Featuring contributions from leading scholars in the field, this innovative volume provides both foundational concepts and innovative practices alongside evidence-based methodologies and practical strategies for educators, enhancing both teaching effectiveness and student engagement in multiliteracies environments. The book investigates the role that GenAI grounded in multiliteracies can play in language education, providing readers with a comprehensive theoretical and pedagogical bases for the use of GenAI technologies in language teaching and learning; empirical evidence from research work; and solid guidelines and recommendations for practice and implementation in the language classroom.Generative AI Technologies, Multiliteracies, and Language Education will be of interest to those involved in teaching, researching, or developing curriculum that integrates technology and multiliteracies with language learning.
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Taylor & Francis Severe Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in School
Book SynopsisIn its exploration of key debates related to curriculum, pedagogy and policy, âSevere and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties in Schoolsâ provokes thinking about how we reach decisions related to vulnerable learners.The book discusses a number of âdilemma storiesâ from teachers of learners with Severe, Profound, and Multiple Learning Difficulties (SPMLD). These highly evocative accounts of real situations from real classroom, serve as allegorical exemplars in relation to a range of ethical theories, and prompt further dialogue and reflection. Challenging the suggestion that teaching âsomeâ learners is distinct from teaching âotherâ learners, the central argument of this book is that the teaching of those with SPMLD should adopt a âtopographicalâ approach in order to be effective and ethical, seeking to look beyond the superficiality of the labels that have been applied to them. Just as a topographical cartographer or landscape artist strives to see the âbigger pictureâ and represent reality, the âtopographical teacherâ should seek new knowledge about their pupils and look beyond any pre-conceived labels.This book serves to enable professionals involved in the education of those with SPMLD to engage in reflection, dialogue, and enquiry. It is an essential resource to support further study and continuing professional learning, as well as an intellectual toolkit to support developing policy and practice.
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Taylor & Francis Supporting Students with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities LLDD
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Taylor & Francis Unlocking the Career and Technical Education
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Taylor & Francis Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning
Book SynopsisFor busy college faculty who want to catch up on the latest developments in teaching and learning, this book offers an accessible guide to seven key evidence-based strategies for effective instruction.
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Taylor & Francis Adult Education in Changing Times
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Taylor & Francis Smart Programming for Teaching and Learning Centers
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Taylor & Francis Essentials of Elementary Social Studies
Book SynopsisEssentials of Elementary Social Studies is a teacher-friendly text that provides comprehensive treatment of classroom planning, instruction, and strategies. Praised for its dynamic approaches and a writing style that is conversational yet professional, this book enables and encourages educators to effectively teach elementary social studies using creative and active learning strategies. This seventh edition has been refined with new and relevant topics and strategies needed for effectively teaching elementary social studies. Updates include:â A refreshed chapter on technology designed to better prepare elementary teachers to effectively incorporate technology, including artificial intelligence, into social studies instruction while understanding the benefits and dangersâ New classroom-tested, elementary-appropriate lesson plans for each grade level (K-6), in keeping with the bookâs emphasis on planning and teaching.â New discussions on promoting inclusive practices in the classroom and supporting neurodiverse students and students with learning disabilities.â Additional attention to discussions around citizenship for younger grades.â New and revised case studies.â New Checking for Understanding sections at the end of each chapter that offer comprehension, application, and reflection on key concepts throughout the chapters.â Supplemental digital and video sources related to various topics throughout the chapter.Full of practical guidance for K-6 teaching, Essentials of Elementary Social Studies is essential reading for pre-service teachers in Social Studies Education and Elementary Education as well as in-service elementary social studies teachers.
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Taylor & Francis Teaching Learning and Caring in Higher Education
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Taylor & Francis Closeness in StudentTeacher Relationships
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Hachette Learning Small and mighty Conversations about small
Book SynopsisThis book delves into the dynamic landscape of small educational institutions. Through insightful and compelling conversations from a wide range of teachers, leaders and other stakeholders associated with small schools, this book explores the unique advantages and obstacles faced by small schools in today''s educational landscape.From fostering close-knit communities to navigating resource limitations, Small and Mighty illuminates the often-overlooked strengths and complexities of these institutions. Whether you''re an educator, a trust leader or simply intrigued by the power of small-scale learning environments, this book offers valuable perspectives on how these schools continue to thrive and innovate amidst challenges, ultimately showcasing their resilience and impact on students and communities alike.
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Hodder Education The AZ of Special Educational Needs
Book SynopsisThe A-Z of Special Educational Needs is a treasure trove of advice and guidance for SENCos, teachers, support staff and leaders, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet.''As teachers we all know pupils learn at different rates and require different levels and types of support at different points in their education in order to succeed. Skilful assessment allows teachers to ascertain what children know, what their barriers might be and what they need to learn next. Adapting teaching in a responsive way to this knowledge, by providing targeted support to pupils who are struggling, is likely to increase pupil success.'' Neil Maslen & Lindsay Cooper-Smith
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Sage Publications Ltd Good Teaching for Children with SEND
Book SynopsisTrainee and beginning primary school teachers must learn how to support children to overcome or reduce barriers to learning. They need to build confidence in their use of teaching approaches that support Good Teaching for SEND, Good Teaching for All.This practical textbook presents evidenced-based Adaptive Teaching strategies, foundation knowledge and classroom approaches to support the learning of all children. Each chapter links to a Teachers' Standard and includes adaptable exemplar teaching activities, based on what we know works in classrooms.This is a core text for primary teacher training, supporting new teachers to ensure their classrooms are truly inclusive for all children, including those with SEND.
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CRC Press Mentoring in Healthcare
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Taylor & Francis Is Your Lesson for You or Your Students
Book SynopsisConnecting with students on a personal level is a very important aspect of teaching, but how can we ensure students are just as connected to what theyâre learning? Is This Lesson for You or Your Students? answers this question by providing a student-centered, culturally responsive, and curriculum-aligned framework that teachers can easily implement into their classrooms.Author Jahkari JT Taylor, a seasoned educational leader and instructional coach, walks readers through his I.C.E.D. T.E.A. acronym to enrich the instructional capacity of K-12 educators. Each chapter contains professional insight, researched-based approaches, reflection questions, and practical strategies for leveraging knowledge of students to inspire learning in the academic setting. Downloadable resources, such as the I.C.E.D. T.E.A. Framework , the Checklist for Aligning Curriculum, and the PACE Framework , are also provided to cultivate reflective practitioners and help teachers prioritize their
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Taylor & Francis StudentTeacher Research
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Taylor & Francis Transformative Coaching for Faculty and Staff in Higher Education
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Taylor & Francis Creative Approaches to Personal Tutoring and Academic Advising
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Taylor & Francis Building Institutional Systems of Support for the Parents and Families of College Students
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CRC Press Reflections from the Tenure Track
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SAGE Publications Inc Learners First
Book SynopsisPractical advice, inclusive strategies, meaningful impact.The early years of teaching can be exhilarating and overwhelming in equal measure. Drawing on over 50 years of combined experience in public schooling, coaching, and higher education, authors Denise Furlong and Keri Orange-Jones equip novice educators with the tools, insights, and perspectives they need to thrive in today's classrooms.Learners Firstapplies an equity lens to a range of topics essential to every teacher's first years in the classroom, including grading and assessment, inclusive practices for diverse learners, key considerations for multilingual learners, and more. Additional features include Chapter-opening reflection questions and key vocabulary to support understanding Quotes and vignettes from a diverse range of educators, including novice teachers, seasoned mentors, instructional coaches, and administrators Practical advice for lesson planning, assessments, evaluations, and behavior management With its holistic approach to the whole childandthe whole teacher,Learners Firstempowers educators to foster inclusive classrooms and develop as resilient, reflective professionals. This essential guide is more than a survival guide for new teachersit's a call to action and growth.
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Sage Publications Navigating the First Years
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Taylor & Francis Closing the Vocabulary Gap
Book SynopsisAs teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the increased demands of an academic curriculum and how closing the vocabulary gap between our âword poorâ and âword richâ students could prove the vital difference between school failure and success. This must-read book presents the case for teacher-led efforts to develop students' vocabulary and provides practical solutions for teachers across the curriculum, incorporating easy-to-use tools, resources and classroom activities. Trade Review"In the years I’ve devoted to literacy, I have learnt what I should have always have known - that nothing matters more than words. Our vocabulary allows us to interpret the world, to express ourselves with greater clarity, to show confidence, insight and perceptiveness. Words lie at the heart of our quest to narrow gaps between the advantaged and disadvantaged, to address social mobility. That’s why I am so pleased to welcome Alex Quigley’s powerfully illuminating book. It is a vital reminder that knowing about vocabulary is the responsibility of every teacher. It is also the entitlement of every child." – Geoff Barton, General Secretary of Association of School and College Leaders"Expertly weaving academic research with observations from the classroom, Alex Quigley explains why word poverty matters – and sets out what can be done about it. Word knowledge, he argues, is critical for success in every subject and as such it is the responsibility of all teachers to become word conscious. Don’t grab a dictionary. Read this excellent book instead and discover an approach to vocabulary instruction that is rich, organised and cumulative — and relevant for developing disciplinary knowledge across the entire curriculum." – Kate Nation, Professor of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford, UK"This book offers a great overview of the research on learning vocabulary, and practical advice on how to apply this research in the classroom." – Daisy Christodoulou, Research and Development Manager, ARK Schools, UK"A key strength of this book is that it summarises research evidence for teachers, providing a primer on vocabulary, morphology, etymology, phonics, reading comprehension strategies and much more. In addition to being instructive, it provides flexible frameworks so teachers can develop materials, activities and assessments that will meet their needs, and those of their students. The book is essential reading for any teacher hoping to raise levels of vocabulary, reading and writing."– Dr Jessie Ricketts, TESTable of Contents1. Closing the vocabulary gap – problems and solutions 2. What every teacher needs to know about reading 3. What is in a word? Know your roots 4. ‘Wot d’ya mean by academic vocabulary’ 5. Developing vocabulary and ‘disciplinary literacy’ 6. We need to talk about spelling 7. Practical strategies for closing the vocabulary gap 8. Next steps
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Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales) Unleashing Great Teaching
Book SynopsisItâs within the power of each and every school to unleash the best in teachers, day by day, month by month, year by year.This practical handbook takes the guesswork out of professional learning, showing school leaders how they can build a self-improving culture and remove barriers to learning.the authors set out their advice for how every school can bring in the best ideas from the whole system, and make sure that these have a lasting effect in the classroom. Packed full of examples, easy-to-use ideas and checklists, Unleashing Great Teaching brings together a vast body of experience gained by the Teacher Development Trust (UK), and shows how other schools can learn from these insights. From fostering a culture of evaluating impact to establishing good relationships, communication and a developmental culture, this book takes each and every aspect of the school system and reassesses its role as a driver of teacher and student success.Trade Review"Unleashing Great Teaching is a remarkable book. It combines research on adult learning and the authors' hands-on experiences of working with schools to produce an accessible, practical, and at times entertaining 'how to' for improving teacher learning. Should be on the desk of every school leader in the country (if not the world)."Lucy Crehan, teacher, education explorer and international education consultant, UK"This book provides a valuable insight into the world of ‘school’ and the many different layers of learning that take place. From leaders to teachers to pupils, it delves into what is effective and works best in a variety of schools. It discusses topics that are sometimes forgotten such as the culture of a school and ‘cultivating a culture of learning’ that applies to both staff and pupils. As a current member of SLT, I have found this book to be an insightful window into how schools could operate if senior leaders ran through the same processes that Weston and Clay describe in great detail. It is a book that I will be sharing with my fellow colleagues and one that I will return to again and again."Portia Anane-Busia, UKEdChat"Unleashing Great Teaching is packed with insights for school leaders and teacher-educators, drawn from extensive experience in the field. These include a helpful summary of the common pitfalls when using research to inform professional development, a detailed consideration of developing support staff, and advice on how to apply cognitive science to teacher learning at both a macro and a micro level."Katy Patten, Schools Week"A remarkable book.. an accessible, practical, and at times entertaining 'how to' for improving teacher learning."Lucy Crehan, teacher, education explorer and international education consultant, UK.Table of Contents1. Teacher learning: the building blocks 2. The purpose of professional learning: A framework of outcomes 3. Impact: Implementing and evaluating professional learning 4. Culture: The make or break for professional learning 5. Support and challenge: engaging effectively with experts 6. Planning professional learning across a whole year
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Debates in History Teaching
Book SynopsisNow in its second edition, Debates in History Teaching remains at the cutting edge of history education. It has been fully updated to take into account the latest developments in policy, research and professional practice. With further exploration into the major issues that history teachers encounter in their daily professional lives, it provides fresh guidance for thinking and practice for teachers within the UK and beyond.Written by a range of experts in history education, chapters cover all the key issues needed for clear thinking and excellent professional action. This book will enable you to reach informed judgements and argue your point of view with deeper theoretical knowledge and understanding. Debates include: What is happening today in history education? What is the purpose of history teaching? What do history teachers need to know? What are the key trends and issues in international contextsTable of ContentsIntroducing Debates in History Teaching Ian Davies Section 1 Debates in history teaching: key contexts Primary history: current themes Michael Maddison Secondary history: current themes Terry Haydn History 16-19 Diana Laffin Trends and issues in history education in international contexts Alan Sears Section 2: Debating curriculum issues in history History education and historical literacy Peter Lee Frameworks of knowledge: dilemmas and debates Dennis Shemilt and Jonathan Howson The fertility of substantive knowledge: in search of its hidden, generative power Christine Counsell Historical interpretations Arthur Chapman Historical change and continuity: how are history teachers developing it? Christine Counsell Causal explanation Arthur Chapman Understanding historical evidence: teaching and learning challenges Rosalyn Ashby Chronological understanding Simon Butler Section 3: Debating the purpose and expression of History education Truth in history education Terry Haydn British values, citizenship and the teaching of history Richard Harris Moral education, character education and history Andrew Peterson Diversity and history education Paul Bracey, Darius Jackson and Alison Gove Humphries Section 4: Debating the teaching and learning of history Raising attainment Dale Banham Literacies Paula Mountford Learning outside the classroom Helen Snelson Technology in the History classroom: lost in the web? Ben Walsh Teaching sensitive and controversial issues Matthew Davies Teacher Education in History Alison Kitson Assessment Michael Fordham
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Common Mistakes in Teaching Elementary MathAnd
Book SynopsisLearn the most effective ways to teach elementary math, no matter how much experience you have with the subject. In this book, Fuchang Liu takes you through many common mistakes in math instruction and explains the misunderstandings behind them. He points out practices that should be avoided, helping you to adjust your lessons so that all students can achieve success. You'll discover how to- Increase your confidence with core math principles and reasoning- Set your students on the path toward eventually developing more complex math skills- Improve student achievement by approaching problems in logical yet creative ways- Overcome common challenges faced by students and teachers- Teach problem solving for different learning stylesEvery chapter reconsiders well-established ways of teaching all areas of elementary math, from addition and subtraction to statistics and graphs. Helpful examples anTrade ReviewChildren’s misunderstandings about mathematics ideas stand in their ways to learn mathematics well and effectively in elementary schools. Common Mistakes in Teaching Elementary Math and How to Avoid Them, is the first book, I know, that directly explains teachers’ own misunderstandings about mathematics ideas, how they reproduce them among their students, and more importantly, what they can do to address these issues in their mathematics teaching. Dr. Liu accomplished all the above successfully by engaging readers in experiencing what teachers do and how students react in elementary classrooms using a series of stories. A great book for mathematics teachers, teacher educators, and policy makers.----Jian Wang, Helen DeVitt Jones Chair in Teacher Education, Texas Tech University This book appeals to pre-service and elementary teachers who are not math content knowledge experts. Fuchang Liu offers a "quick-fix" for those elementary teachers who are aware that they are struggling as math teachers, and are seeking help. --- Elizabeth Simpson, Math Coach, Lamphere School District, MITable of ContentsMeet the Author PrefaceChapter 1 Counting Counting Shouldn't Start at 0 What Are Tally Marks for?It May Not Be Fast—The Purpose of Skip-CountingOur Number System Is Base-Ten, Not Base-TwelveChapter 2 Number Properties A Red Marble Isn't More Than a Blue OnePlaying Cards and Dice Aren't Ideal Things to Make Multidigit Numbers WithIt's Odd Not to Consider 0 as Even14 and 37 Don't Belong in the Same ListChapter 3 Addition 4 + 4 Isn't Simply 8 Bars Put TogetherMake Pictorial Representations More Than a "Literal" TranslationDon’t Hop From Square OneYou Can't Add Apples and Oranges TogetherChapter 4 SubtractionDon't Make the Kittens DisappearDon't Ever Say "Subtract the Smaller Number From the Larger One""Neither a Borrower nor a Lender Be"—Why We Shouldn't BorrowCan We Subtract a Larger Number From a Smaller One?10 + 5 – 8 = 15 – 8: No Way to Make It Simpler? Chapter 5 Multiplication The Formidable 169-Cell Multiplication Table"You Must Put a Zero in the Ones Place"Can You Move Over One Place Value? Line Multiplication: Why It Won't WorkChapter 6 Division The Bigger Number Doesn't Always Go InsideWhat's 0 ¸ 0? Division Isn't Always Repeated Subtraction "Dad, Mom, Sister, Brother, Rover": Where Is Dad?Divide Doesn't Always Yield a Smaller NumberChapter 7 The Order of Operations Aunt Sally Is Evil – The Order of OperationsThe Order "M/D Before A/S" Isn't Haphazard Are Negative and Subtract Really Different?Chapter 8 Algebra An Equal Sign Means EqualWhat Does Adding Up Numbers Landed Have to Do With Finding Factors?Timelines Aren't Good Candidates for Teaching Negative NumbersThe Worst Example in Teaching ExponentsChapter 9 Geometry: Bits and Pieces Don't Count the Diagonals on a Grid "All 3-D Shapes Have an Extra Third Dimension of Height"Don't Use "Vertical" to Find the Horizontal ValueThe Two Sides of a Symmetrical Figure Aren't Exactly the SameDon't Use Tiles to Figure Out the PerimeterChapter 10 Geometry: Common Geometric Figures Length Doesn't Necessarily Mean LongerA Rectangle's Orientation Doesn't Matter Either"A Rectangle Has Two Longer Sides and Two Shorter Sides"What's Wrong With Saying "Triangles, Rectangles, Squares, and Hexagons"? Base Doesn't Necessarily Mean "Side at Bottom" Three Sides Don't Necessarily Make a Triangle How Many Sides Does a Circle Have?Chapter 11 Time-Telling "A Quarter in Time Means 15" Does 1 on Analog Clocks Mean 5 Minutes?"Why Does the Time on My Analog Clock Look Weird?"Which Hand Pointing to 12 Makes 12 O'clock?Why We Shouldn't Jump Around Between 8:00 and 9:00Chapter 12 Fractions A Condition for Using Fractions: Equivalent Parts "Bottom Number" and "Top Number" Aren't Nearly Sufficientfor Defining Denominators and NumeratorsWhat Does 1/2x Mean? A Fraction Doesn't Address "How Many"Denominators Should Be Substantially Different for Easy ComparisonPercentage Shouldn't Be Juxtaposed With Fractions and DecimalsChapter 13 Decimals Changing the Value Scheme of Base-10 Blocks Not a Good Idea When Is It Appropriate to Read a Decimal as a Fraction? 25.0 and 25 Aren't Exactly the Same Keep a Few More Decimal PlacesWhen Rounding at Intermediate StepsChapter 14 Simple Statistics and Graphs Were the Children in Your Class Born, on Average, on the 12.8th? "The Mean Is the Average"Where in the World Does the Mode Ever Get Used?Do All Your Children Have an Equal Chance of Winning? Use Different Types of Data for a Beginning Lesson on Graphs Chapter 15 Measurement Why Do We Need Nonstandard Measurement? What Is Standard Measurement?What Are Centimeters Used to Measure? Leave Out Units of Measure at Intermediate StepsHow Do You Say the Word for "1000 Meters"?Fractions Don't Belong With Metric MeasurementsChapter 16 Computational Estimation Is Computational Estimation an Educated Guess?Are All Estimates Good Ones?How Practical Is an Estimate If It Takes Four Minutes?Be Extremely Careful When Rounding Single-Digit Numbers There Is Often More Than One Way to Round a Number Chapter 17 Odds and Ends Appendix: Suggestions for Using Common Mistakes in Teaching Elementary Math with Study Groups
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Understanding the Steiner Waldorf Approach
Book SynopsisThis fully revised edition of Understanding the Steiner Waldorf Approach is a much needed source of information for those wishing to extend and consolidate their understanding of the Steiner Waldorf early childhood approach. It enables the reader to analyse the essential elements of the Steiner Waldorf Approach to early childhood and its relationship to quality early years practice.Covering all areas of the curriculum including observation and assessment, child development, play, repetition and the environment, this new edition has been updated to reflect recent curriculum changes and explore the influence of media and technology. Including a new chapter on expanding the Steiner Waldorf approach to work with children from birth to three, the book: describes the key principles of the Steiner Waldorf approach to early childhood with examples from Steiner settings; provides an accessible and objective overview of a key pedagogical influenceTrade ReviewMary Whalley, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK The book is very comprehensive and will introduce those with little or no knowledge of Steiner-Waldorf philosophy very effectively to the approach, whilst also providing a refreshing recap and reference for those who already know a little or more. As with the two previous books in the series, this book outlines the Steiner-Waldorf approach in excellent detail – setting its historical context very clearly and – rightly – promoting its global significance right up to the present time. Heather Lowe, Infant School Head There are not a great number of books published that give a clear account and background of the Steiner approach. The advantages of the proposed book is that it will be completely up to date and lays out its philosophy very clearly for 0 to 7 year olds. I do recommend that you publish an updated edition. Jan Marks, University of Chester This book gives a clear overview of the principles behind the Steiner Waldorf approach and how it could be used in early years settings. I have used this book, mainly with the Level 4 (first Year) Early Childhood Studies undergraduates. It is important that they understand a range of approaches to early years education. Steiner is one of the main pioneers that we look at. Texts such as this one give the students the opportunity to compare and contrast and identify appropriate practice. Clare Boucher, Greenwich Community College Yes I do recommend that you publish the Second Edition of this book. Janni Nicol & Jill Tina Taplin are obviously experts in this field and they provide invaluable insight into the Steiner Waldorf Approach. An invaluable resource, rich in content and supportive of CPD as well as Early Years students, supporting their learning of this Approach. I love the ‘Understanding the… ‘ range of books, they provide excellent insight into some of the principle childcare approaches. A brilliant book! Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction 1. History and foundations 2. Key pedagogical principles 3. Child development: the first seven years 4. The environment 5. Imitation and example 6. Play at the heart of the Steiner Waldorf setting 7. Rhythm and repetition 8. Domestic and artistic activities 9. Observation and assessment 10. Working at partnerships to support the child 11. The Steiner approach to working with children from Birth to Three 12. Current Issues Appendix I Steiner Waldorf education: its challenges and possibilities worldwide Appendix II Typical equipment and activities in a Steiner Waldorf early childhood setting Appendix III An example of a seasonal ring time for October Appendix IV An example of a child observation schema Key texts and resources
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Taylor & Francis Ltd The Big Ideas in Physics and How to Teach Them
Book SynopsisThe Big Ideas in Physics and How to Teach Them provides all of the knowledge and skills you need to teach physics effectively at secondary level. Each chapter provides the historical narrative behind a Big Idea, explaining its significance, the key figures behind it, and its place in scientific history. Accompanied by detailed ready-to-use lesson plans and classroom activities, the book expertly fuses the what to teach' and the how to teach it'', creating an invaluable resource which contains not only a thorough explanation of physics, but also the applied pedagogy to ensure its effective translation to students in the classroom.Including a wide range of teaching strategies, archetypal assessment questions and model answers, the book tackles misconceptions and offers succinct and simple explanations of complex topics. Each of the five big ideas in physics are covered in detail: electricity forces energy particles the univerTrade Review"The book is brilliant. I hope all physics teacher trainers and trainees, as well as established teachers, use this critically important work to guide their teaching." – John Sweller, Emeritus Professor at the School of Education, The University of New South Wales, Australia "This book is both fascinating and highly practical, with a blend of narrative and examples, of words, pictures and numbers, and of subject knowledge and pedagogical knowledge. It is not just a useful guide to teaching physics, but an exemplar of how to teach any complex concept." - Daisy Christodoulou, Director of Education, No More Marking, UK "There is a lot of good advice in this book, not just on how to do something and what to look out for but also on why it is important. The recommendations for further reading at the end of each chapter are also good." - Miriam Chaplin, School Science Review Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction Chapter Zero A Big Idea about Learning Chapter 1. Electricity Chapter 2. Forces at a Distance Chapter 3. Energy Chapter 4. Particles Chapter 5. The Universe
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Who Decides Who Becomes a Teacher
Book SynopsisWho Decides Who Becomes a Teacher? extends the discussions and critiques of neoliberalism in education by examining the potential for Schools of Teacher Education to contest policies that are typical in K-12 schooling. Drawing on a case study of faculty collaboration, this edited volume reimagines teacher preparation programs as crucial sites of resistance to, and refusal of, unsound education practices and legislation. This volume also reveals by example how education faculty can engage in collaborative scholarly work to investigate the anticipated and unanticipated effects of policy initiatives on teaching and learning. Trade Review‘This book is about and beyond many things: corporate-driven teacher evaluation models, the history of schools, and the fact that learning and teaching have existed before and will outlast racist and colonial approaches to school. Here, you have up-close details of refusal and bumps along the path that is made by walking it. As essentially, we learn from a sorely needed history of how schools of education came to a place where they, as potentially nimble, liberatory dogs, are instead wagged by tails of mediocrity, thinly veiled racism, and femininity rather than feminism. If you had to administer, justify your syllabi against, or, most disturbingly, ‘take’ the EdTPA, this is the book you’ve been waiting for. Read, teach, learn. As your birthright.’—Leigh Patel, Associate Dean of Equity and Justice, School of Education, University of Pittsburgh ‘Gorlweski and Tuck’s Who Decides Who Becomes a Teacher? is a major accomplishment and a critically important contribution in the fight to save teacher education in the U.S. It shows us that schools of education have the potential to be sites of radical resistance to inequality and white supremacy, but only if we decide to make them that way.’—Wayne Au, Professor, School of Educational Studies, University of Washington BothellTable of ContentsList of Tables Acknowledgements List of Contributors PART I: Resisting the Power of Policy: The Scoring Consortium 1. Schools of education as sites of resistance 2. EdTPA, settler colonialism and antiblackness 3. The alternative scoring consortium 4. An Uneasy Relationship: The History of Teacher Education in the University 5. Who decides who becomes a teacher? PART II: Rights and Responsibilities: Challenges of Resistance 6. Who Has the Right to Decide? 7. Collaboration in Isolation: Policy Paradox in edTPA 8. Decouple Your Train, or How Schools of Teacher Education Might Yet Resist White Supremacy 9. For Whom Accountability Tolls: (Re)Visioning the Role of Pilots & Research in Teacher Education Policy 10. Missing the Mark: Indigenous Teacher Candidates and edTPA 11. If not us, then who? Appendix
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Teaching Grammar through Literature
Book SynopsisThis essential guide offers a fresh approach to integrating grammar effectively into the classroom as a vital strand of English that both enlivens and enriches students' understanding of literature. It aims to demystify grammar and empower teachers with the knowledge, inspiration and practical ideas to confidently teach grammar to students at any stage of their secondary education. The authors demonstrate that routinely weaving grammar into lessons and the study of literature, rather than teaching it as an abstract set of rules, enables students to see grammar in a more flexible, enjoyable and exciting way. Each chapter clearly defines complex terminology and provides an essential overview of relevant subject knowledge. With multiple examples of textual analysis and a variety of adaptable lesson plans for popular Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 texts, the book shows how grammatical requirements can be taught in a lively, literature-based manner, developing studentTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Sentences and sentence clauses Chapter 2. Nouns Chapter 3. Verbs Chapter 4. Determiners Chapter 5. Punctuation Chapter 6. Extension vocabulary Chapter 7. Activity A-Z Bibliography Index
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