Teaching of a specific subject Books
Waldorf Publications Word Mastery Primer: For First and Second Graders
Book SynopsisThis book is a wonderful teacher resource for helping children learn to read.The Word Mastery Primer empowers teachers to organise sounds and words into families, and to invent picture-filled stories which bring the sounds of words and phonemes to life for children learning to read. The lovely short stories allow children to practise the sound families they've learned.This book has been used in manuscript form for teacher training in the Education Department at Antioch, New England, for many years. It's a gem of a reading primer, which has helped hundreds of teachers decide on the most memorable approach to putting sounds together with letters.
£11.69
Waldorf Publications Chapters from Ancient History: In Biographic Vein
Book SynopsisThe contemporary culture, language and artistic sensibilities of the west originated and were shaped by the ancient cultures that are vividly explored in this book. Dorothy Harrer, a skilful storyteller, has compiled a rich collection of insights into the cultures of Ancient India, Persia, Babylon, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Greece. For each civilisation, she illuminates their rise and decline through pictures, biographies and poetic samplings, linking their ancient wisdom, spirituality, literature and illustrious people to our current times.This is an invaluable book for Waldorf teachers in Class 5 or Class 10, and for anyone interested in the evolution of western civilisation. It could be used as a reader for students aged thirteen and up.
£15.29
Waldorf Publications Topics in Mathematics for the Tenth Grade: Based
Book SynopsisThe Mathematics for the High School series has been specifically designed for maths teachers in Waldorf schools. The books offer new sources of inspiration for those who've taught maths courses many times before, as well as vital guidance and insight for those newer to maths teaching.Each book in the series offers broad and helpful historical and background perspectives on mathematics, as well as many practical, hands-on exercises, hints and teaching tips.This book covers all the lesson blocks taught in Class 10 (age 15-16), including:-- sine, cosine and tangent-- trigonometry-- surveying-- higher calculations-- logarithms and logarithmic spirals-- Pascal's triangle and related geometry-- numerical relationships in music-- resection methodThe book offers broad and helpful historical and background perspectives on maths in Class 10, as well as many practical, hand-on exercises, hints and teaching tips.
£19.00
Maupin House Publishing Reading the Whole Page: Teaching and Assessing
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£22.46
Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America The Mood of the Fifth: A Musical Approach to
Book SynopsisMusic is a vital part of the healthy development of young children and yet many teachers can struggle with this key area.This book collects together different perspectives on the theme of music in the mood of the fifth (that is, using a pentatonic scale of five notes), to help teachers, parents and carers understand and work with music at kindergarten level.The book includes classic articles by Jennifer Aulie, Wilma Ellersiek and Rita Jacobs, along with new contributions by Michael Deason-Barrow, Jana Hawley, Renate Long-Breipohl, Sally Schweizer, Estelle Bryer, Eleanor Winship, Jill Taplin and many others.A key resource book for Steiner-Waldorf teachers.
£16.14
Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America A Day Full of Song: Work Songs from a Waldorf
Book SynopsisForty-two original songs in the mood of the fifth, created for a range of activities in the kindergarten day.Karen Lonsky offers forty-two original songs in the mood of the fifth created for a range of activities in the kindergarten day, from grinding grain and raking leaves, to washing hands and cleaning, to story time and birthday celebrations. They form a delightful and healing way to carry children through the day. Charmingly illustrated with pencil drawings by Victoria Sander.A companion CD, with vocal and instrumental versions of all the songs, is available separately.
£11.69
Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America Dancing Hand, Trotting Pony: Hand Gesture Games,
Book SynopsisChildren love these games for the pure joy of movement. In their dancing rhythms adults, also, will find that the active involvement of the hands with the tongue revives the whole human being.In a series of happy games for the dancing, playing hand the movements of hands, fists, thumbs and pointers fit to the spoken word in poetry and song. They stimulate the speech center in the child's brain and promote speech development.A second group of games portrays animal games. These are magical, as they transform us into snail, bunny, pony and many other creatures. They lead us to the wellspring of the joy of existence and active participation in the world around us.
£21.38
Waldorf Early Childhood Association North America Tell Me Another Story: More Stories from the
Book SynopsisThis wonderful collection of seasonal tales is the second volume drawn from Waldorf early childhood teachers around the USA. Many are original tales which spring from a teacher's imagination or are inspired by nature or a festival. Others are classic favourites which change over the years in the retelling but retain all the core elements.It is in the telling of a story that a story comes alive, and this anthology will be an inspiration for teachers and parents. Stories are organised into sections for spring and summer, autumn, winter and times when special care is needed.
£19.12
Big Kid Science On Teaching Science
Book SynopsisFocusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K–12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroomOn Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Though aimed primarily at current and future teachers, the ideas covered will be of interest to anyone involved in education, including parents, school administrators, policymakers, community leaders, and research scientists. The book describes how important it is to instill the notion that learning requires study and effort; presents big picture ideas about teaching; provides general suggestions for successful teaching; and includes pedagogical strategies for success in science teaching. With a combination of personal experience and research-based studies to discuss the current state of education in the United States, the author shows how it can be improved through both individual educators and systemic changes. Trade Review"Well thought out and clearly presents topics vital to educators at all levels. Anyone involved in education, both in teaching and administration, and both in higher education and K-12, should take to heart the ideas outlined in these pages." --Dr. Kevin McLin, NASA Education and Public Outreach Group and director of the Global Telescope Network, Sonoma State University" On Teaching Science is a valuable resource for anyone teaching or planning to teach science on the K-12 and college levels. It is a practical, concise guide to teaching in general, and to teaching science in particular, that will also ultimately lead to a greater understanding of science for students of all ages." --John DiElsi, dean of online learning, Mercy College" On Teaching Science is an excellent addition to the library of any budding science teacher. Even after teaching thousands of physics and astronomy students at the university level over the past decade, I discovered, or re-discovered, a number of principles and ideas that I am sure will help me become a better instructor." --Dr. James Cooney, professor of astrophysics, University of Central Florida" On Teaching Science is thoughtful and well-written dialogue on ideas for improving one's teaching of science." --Dr. Jeffrey Writer, CU Teach, University of Colorado, Boulder"Packed with insights on education and how students learn that will make anyone a better teacher. Bennett provides practical steps that can be brought into the classroom at any level to improve student learning." --Dr. Josh Colwell, professor of astrophysics, University of Central Florida"Every education college/department should make On Teaching Science a required reading for teachers. It is fantastic!" --Patricia Tribe, CEO Story Time from Space and former director of education for Space Center Houston"Dr. Bennett provides both experienced and novice teachers with reflective tools and specific strategies that will help us all improve our instruction to ensure student succeed. On Teaching Science should be required reading for teachers of all subjects at all levels, not just teachers of science." --Mark Levy, adjunct associate professor of education, St. John's University"Filled with insights into how to teach effectively with a truly positive undertone, and also shows how to open students minds so that they will WANT to learn and will understand the true life-long impacts an education will have on their lives. A must-read for new and seasoned teachers and professors alike, and a book I wish I'd been able to read before I started teaching." --Dr. Susan Lederer, professor of physics, California State University-San Bernadino, and NASA Johnson Space Center"Provides a masterful 'back to basics' review of true 'nuts and bolts' of learning and teaching science. Author Jeffrey Bennett skillfully blends a modern view of the nature of science with insights into student learning forming a 'How To' manual that would be of good use to any teacher of science, kindergarten through university level. Dr. Bennett takes on the American cultural rise of multitasking, inadequate study habits, and emphasis on unconnected knowledge tidbits. He builds a case for focused study and conceptual learning orchestrated by teachers who model enthusiasm, curiosity, creativity, and hard work. Science teachers at all levels of experience should read this book and rethink how they operate in the classroom and how they set expectations for students." --Dr. Alan McCormack, professor of science education, San Diego State University, and president, National Science Teachers Association (2010-2011)"Provides an effective summary of several research-based strategies for improving student learning in science classes at all levels. It gives real classroom examples, is easy to read, and is brief enough not to be overwhelming." --Dr. Holly Travis, associate professor of biology, Indiana University of Pennsylvania" On Teaching Science is GREAT. It should be required reading for parents and administrators as well as teachers." --Dr. Laura L. Duncan, science teacher, Boulder High School"Bennett does a great job of distilling what it means to be a great science teacher into a manageable number of big ideas, teaching suggestions, and strategies, applied to both K-12 and higher education. I recommend On Teaching Science to all science teachers -- it will support the good things you are already doing and provide ideas for how to do better." -- Lauren Monowar-Jones, Ohio Department of Education, Performance Assessment"Success = more and more efficient study time. With this simple yet powerful formula, On Teaching Science is poised to change the national conversation about educational reform. Bennett compellingly argues that educational reforms should be evaluated by whether they increase student effort and study time [...] This approach would not only improve students' academic outcomes but have long-term consequences for the future of our democracy in which citizens need to contend with issues of increasing complexity. -- Dr. Josipa Roksa, associate professor of sociology and education, University of Virginia, co-author, Academically Adrift"Far and away the best book about teaching I've ever read. Beyond just the teaching of science, this book is a must read for every teacher, parent, administrator, and even student. On Teaching Science will be the gold standard to which all other teaching books will be compared in the future." -- Brad A. Shonk, 4th grade teacher, 2010 Mississippi Teacher of the Year"A wonderful book, full of useful lessons not just about teaching science, but about teaching and learning in general." --Dr. Scott Hildreth, professor of physics and astronomy, Chabot College"Bennett directs our attention to the importance of teaching in context and offers rich examples of how that might be accomplished. Even after 35 years in the classroom, I still found new ideas that I can use every day, as well as numerous ideas that will help educators seeking to implement the Next Generation Science Standards." -- Bob Feurer, high school science teacher, 2011 Nebraska Teacher of the Year" On Teaching Science is packed with insights on education and how students learn that will make anyone a better teacher. Bennett provides practical steps that can be brought into the classroom at any level to improve student learning." -- Dr. Josh Colwell, professor of astrophysics, University of Central Florida"Dr. Bennett provides both experienced and novice teachers with reflective tools and specific strategies that will help us all improve our instruction and ensures student success. On Teaching Science should be required reading for teachers of all subjects at all levels, not just teachers of science." -- Mark Levy, adjunct associate professor of education, St. Johns University
£12.56
National Association for the Education of Young Children Where’s the Math?: Books, Games, and Routines to
Book SynopsisUse the powerful strategies of play and storytelling to help young children develop their “math brains.” This easy-to-use resource includes fun activities, routines, and games inspired by children’s books that challenge children to recognize and think more logically about the math all around them.Trade Review"This great resource not only supports teachers as they cultivate mathematical thinkers in fun, developmentally appropriate ways, it does so by naturally infusing rich conversations and early literacy skills! A must-have addition to any early childhood classroom." —Jessica Mercer Young, Senior Research Scientist, Education Development Center This book is an insightful guide to helping children discover, learn from, and fall in love with the math that is all around them. While clearly grounded in early math learning research, it’s written in a style that makes the topic approachable, immediately useful, and compelling." —Eric Dearing, Professor of Applied Developmental and Educational Psychology, Boston College "Where’s the Math? shows you how to support children’s mathematical thinking and inspires you to look at everyday experiences through a mathematical lens. Using this resource, you can intentionally shape your “math talk” to help children understand the relationship between their play and the big ideas in math." —Cate Heroman, Early Childhood Consultant and Author, Cate Heroman, LLC "This book is much more than a collection of activities—it is an engaging set of explorations teachers can adapt to engage young learners in finding the math that is all around us." —Jie-Qi Chen, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Founder of the Early Math Collaborative, Erikson Institute "At last! This well-written book gives concrete examples of ways to build on children’s natural wonder and curiosity about the world and to support their mathematics learning. Where’s the Math? is a valuable resource for any early childhood educator." —Kristen E. Reed, Senior Project Director, Education Development Center "Each chapter of this must-read resource describes practical classroom activities for increasing children’s mathematical thinking and concept mastery through real-life investigations and problem-solving situations." —Danielle Davis, Pre-K Teacher, Metro Nashville Public Schools "The authors of this important book make a compelling case that mathematics is everywhere in the lives of all young children. It is a valuable resource for early childhood educators who are committed to seeing the math." —Danny Bernard Martin, Professor, Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Computer Science, University of Illinois at ChicagoTable of Contents Introduction How Are These the Same and Different? What Comes Next? How Many Do We Have, Need, or Want? How Big Is It? Where Is It? Is It Fair?
£17.99
Living Books Press Reading-Literature Teacher's Guide
£11.68
Bitingduck Press Truly Tricky Graduate Physics Problems With Solutions
Book SynopsisHundreds of diabolical problems in classical and quantum mechanics, electricity & magnetism, special relativity, and statistical and thermal physics, all solved in detail. Intended primarily for graduate students studying for qualifying exams, these problems are also great for teachers, advanced undergraduates, and more.
£22.46
Actar Publishers Paradigms in Computing: Making, Machines, and
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£44.65
National Science Teachers Association Environments of Our Earth
Book SynopsisTake a world tour between the covers of a book! Environments of Our Earth guides children through six types of regions that are shaped by rainfall—or the lack thereof. Readers take a journey that starts with dense tropical rainforests and woodlands, travels through grassy savannahs and prairies, and ends at dry steppes and deserts. Throughout the book, attentive readers can compare how and why each region is alike and different. They will also discover fun facts about the wettest and driest places on Earth and the amazing effect rainfall has on plants, animals, and people. Environments of Our Earth is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K–6 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of geology, land forms, weather, environments, and other phenomena related to science and nature. Included in each volume is a Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.
£12.95
Deep University Press Science Teachers Who Draw: The Red Is Always There
£21.85
Vegan Publishers Veducated!: An Educator's Guide for
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£12.99
Actar Publishers Catalyst: Conditions & Responses
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£23.28
Actar Publishers Cultural Cues: Louis I. Kahn Visiting Assistant
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£25.36
Actar Publishers Platform 8: An Index of Design & Research
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£26.60
Actar Publishers The Generic Sublime: Organizational Models for
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£37.80
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National Science Teachers Association Solar Science: Exploring Sunspots, Seasons,
Book SynopsisThis is just the resource you need to get middle schoolers ready for August 21, 2017—the day when millions of North Americans will have the rare chance to witness a total solar eclipse. But the book’s usefulness won’t end when the eclipse does! Solar Science offers more than three dozen hands-on, inquiry-based activities on many fascinating aspects of solar astronomy. The activities cover the Sun’s motions, space weather caused by the Sun, the measuring of time and seasons in our daily lives, and much more.The authors are award-winning experts in both astronomy and science education, so they know how to prompt students to work like scientists by asking questions, doing experiments, comparing notes, and refining and reporting results. They also know you have to make the most of every instructional minute. The book contains plenty of ideas for related writing projects; grade-appropriate math examples; and connections to music, art, fiction, and history. It’s also aligned with the three-dimensional learning encouraged by the Next Generation Science Standards and connects to the Common Core State Standards.Solar Science is ideal for teachers, informal science educators, youth group leaders, curriculum specialists, and teacher trainers. You can use these versatile activities one at a time, as the basis of a stand-alone unit on the Sun, or as a comprehensive curriculum. You get to determine the best way for your students to learn a lot while having fun with the Sun.
£40.80
National Science Teachers Association Our Very Own Tree
Book SynopsisWhat happens when two friends take an interest in an oak tree? They begin to notice more about the world around them, such as the seasons changing and squirrels making homes. They are inspired to do independent research, from studying acorns to looking up scientific terms, and to be creative by composing pictures and poems. And they discover new things, such as their tree’s structure and characteristics—all because they stopped to look around them. As warm and dreamy as a summer day, Our Very Own Tree will inspire readers to seek out their very own places in nature.Our Very Own Tree is part of the I Wonder Why book series, written to ignite the curiosity of children in grades K–3 while encouraging them to become avid readers. These books explore the marvels of animals, plants, and other phenomena related to biology. Included in each volume is a Parent/Teacher Handbook with coordinating activities. The I Wonder Why series is written by an award-winning science educator and published by NSTA Kids, a division of NSTA Press.
£15.09
GSAPP Books Abstract 2015
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£26.60
GSAPP Books Abstract 2016
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GSAPP Books Abstract 2017
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Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Incorporated (TESOL) Content-Based Instruction
Book SynopsisDelliCarpini and Alonso's book Content-Based Instruction explores different approaches to teaching content-based instruction (CBI) in the English language classroom. They provide a comprehensive overview of how to teach CBI in an easy-to-follow guide that language teachers will find very practical for their own contexts. Topics covered include academic language development challenges and approaches, interdisciplinary teacher collaboration, and a two-way approach to CBI where content teachers and English language teachers work together and collaboratively develop complementary content-driven and language-driven CBI objectives. Content Based Instruction is a valuable addition to the literature in our profession.
£16.76
Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Incorporated (TESOL) Language Teacher Professional Development
Book SynopsisThe field of English language teaching continues to become more and more complex. To stay up-to-date with the developments as the discipline grows, English language teachers must work to expand their knowledge base by participating in continual professional development and practicing reflective teaching. Farrell provides useful insights about the many kinds of training and discusses the practices you can engage in to ensure your own growth, including team teaching, action research, and teaching portfolios. Learn about the different stages of professional development, what approaches are right for you, and how you can sustain your growth throughout your career.
£18.86
Solution Tree Press Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching Grades
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£32.36
Solution Tree Press Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching, Grades
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£36.86
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) Enacting the Work of Language Instruction Bundle
Book SynopsisThis bundle includes both volumes of Enacting the Work of Language Instruction.Volume 1 presents an approach to teacher education and professional development that emphasizes carefully deconstructing fundamental instructional practices that are complex and often not visible through observation, definition, or brief explanation. Its goal is to assist teachers in learning how to enact specific practices, referred to as high-leverage teaching practices, deemed essential to foreign language teaching and situated in theory and research.Six practices are presented in Volume 1: Facilitating Target Language Comprehensibility; Building a Classroom Discourse Community; Guiding Learners to Interpret and Discuss Authentic Texts; Focusing on Form in a Dialogic Context Through PACE; Focusing on Cultural Products, Practices, and Perspectives in a Dialogic Context; Providing Oral Corrective Feedback to Improve Learner PerformanceUnique features of the book include deconstruction of each practice, activities for rehearsing the practices, rubrics for assessing performance, tools to assist teachers in enacting the practices, and discussion of how each practice relates to larger educational issues.Volume 2 continues the discussion of HLTPs begun in Volume 1 by deconstructing an additional four practices that are complex and often not visible through observation or brief explanation:• Establishing a Meaningful and Purposeful Context for Language Instruction• Planning for Instruction Using an Iterative Process for Backward Design• Engaging Learners in Purposeful Written Communication• Developing Contextualized Performance AssessmentsFeatures of the book include deconstruction of each practice, activities for rehearsing the practices, rubrics for assessing performance, tools to assist teachers in enacting the practices, and discussion of how each practice relates to larger educational issues. This volume explains how teachers can move from deconstructing the practices to enacting them, and ultimately to using greater creativity in adapting the practices.
£48.00
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) The Integrated Performance Assessment: Twenty
Book SynopsisThe third edition of the IPA Manual, The Integrated Performance Assessment: Twenty Years and Counting, builds upon the original framework presented to guide instructors in designing and implementing this cutting-edge assessment into their world language classrooms. Informed by the findings of research conducted on the IPA since 2013, this edition describes the potential of the IPA as a vehicle for enacting instruction and assessment for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the world language classroom at all levels of instruction. The interpretive comprehension guide has been expanded into three separate templates, each of which addresses a specific modality, interpretive viewing, interpretive listening, interpretive reading. Revised rubrics with several new criteria, together with accompanying tools, assist instructors in more easily rating learner performance across the three modes of communication. A new dedicated chapter articulates the role of the IPA at the post-secondary level in bridging the traditional divide between language and literature. Finally, a new set of model IPAs created by instructors who have implemented the assessment across proficiency levels and languages.
£27.96
Math Mammoth Math Mammoth Grade 1-B Worktext
£14.00
TESOL International Association Social Justice in English Language Teaching
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£48.38
TESOL International Association Beyond Repeat After Me: Teaching Pronunciation to
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£39.75
TESOL International Association New Ways in Teaching with Humor
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£40.50
TESOL International Association What School Leaders Need to Know About English
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£32.96
TESOL International Association New Ways in Teaching with Music
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£37.12
TESOL International Association Teaching English for Specific Purposes
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£15.71
Amherst College Mobilizing Pedagogy: Two Social Practice Projects
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£16.95
Waldorf Publications Spelling by Hand: Teaching Spelling in a Waldorf
Book SynopsisMany children struggle with spelling, especially in English. This brilliant little booklet offers a great plan for helping children overcome spelling challenges in the classroom.Its hands-on techniques, exercises and ideas are simple but effective. As well as helping children to spell right through to Class 8, it also helps them to read as they better understand the sounds being spelled.
£7.99
Waldorf Publications Painting at School: A Handbook for Elementary and
Book SynopsisWatercolour painting is a key part of the Waldorf curriculum, and is important in the healthy development of a child.This lovely book is a thorough overview of watercolor painting in the Waldorf curriculum, up to Class 12 (age 18). It includes practical advice for teachers and clear exercises. It discusses Goethe's theory of colour as well as how to paint with different ages and grades.
£32.00
Waldorf Publications Exploring Shapes Creatively Through Pure Form
Book SynopsisIt is widely recognised in Waldorf education that there should be a strong sculptural component in schools to balance with children's lessons in form drawing. The use of hands and sight to create physical forms, and the creativity that flows as a result, is an important experience for growing bodies and minds.This book, which focuses on non-representational sculpture, presents over 200 exercises for starting to work in clay, free from artistic pressure and full of fun and imagination.This is a companion volume to Learning about the World through Modeling.
£21.25
Waldorf Publications A Phenomena-Based Physics: Sound, Light, Heat:
Book SynopsisChildren learn best through experiencing a phenomenon before trying to understand it theoretically. This approach underpins this valuable resource book for teachers of physics to 13-14 year olds.Covering the basic principles of mechanics, acoustics, optics, heat, electricity and magnetism, von Mackensen ensures that all lessons and experiments are age-appropriate, and focus on developing an interest in and familiarity with the phenomena being described.Written specifically for class teachers in Waldorf schools, but accessible to any teacher who wants to bring a more phenomenon-based methodology to their classroom, the book starts by introducing the fields of physics appropriate to the age group, followed by a discussion of the main topics and detailed descriptions of simple experiments.This book is recently revised and reformatted in a handy workbook size for ease of teacher reference in preparing main lesson presentations and experiments, and is illustrated throughout.
£12.99
