Teaching skills and techniques Books
Cambridge University Press Coding Club Python Building Big Apps Level 3
Book SynopsisA unique series that provides a framework for teaching coding skills.
£13.99
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Teachers
Book SynopsisDiscover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks With everything you need to plan and run your lessons, this teacher''s resource helps you get the most out of the series. You''ll find starter activities and additional lesson ideas not included in the students'' books, as well as answers to all the questions and exercises. There are language support suggestions, along with clearly identified assessment and differentiation ideas to help you meet all your learners'' needs. Includes access to worksheets with additional differentiation activities and further language development exercises in the accompanying digital resource.
£75.95
Cambridge University Press Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Teachers
Book SynopsisDiscover our new resources for the Cambridge International Primary and Lower Secondary Curriculum Frameworks With everything you need to plan and run your lessons, this teacher''s resource helps you get the most out of the series. You''ll find starter activities and additional lesson ideas not included in the students'' books, as well as answers to all the questions and exercises. There are language support suggestions, along with clearly identified assessment and differentiation ideas to help you meet all your learners'' needs. Includes access to worksheets with additional differentiation activities and further language development exercises in the accompanying digital resource.
£75.95
Sage Publications Ltd Teaching the Primary Curriculum Outdoors
Book Synopsis Research evidence consistently shows that an outdoor learning environment can improve behaviour, engagement and encourage more active participation in learning. So why keep learning in a classroom? In reality, we know the challenges teachers face. We know the barriers that get in the way of taking learning outside. Learning through Landscapes has three decades of experience supporting teachers with the everyday challenges of teaching outdoors. Through this real life understanding of teaching and step by step guidance, this book shows you that every curriculum subject in primary schools can be taught outdoors. Through the pages of this book, Learning through Landscapes shows you that learning outdoors not only improves the health, wellbeing and attainment of the children in your class - it also brings joy to your teaching.Table of ContentsIntroduction Principles of learning and play in your school grounds Practicalities Activities Resources to help develop your outdoor teaching practice
£24.37
SAGE Publications Inc Developing Teaching Expertise: A Guide to
Book SynopsisCultivate a Culture of Learning by Doing In Teacher Development Picture a world where teachers, equipped with the expertise to produce the best outcomes in every context, confidently and intentionally inquire, adapt, and change instruction based on student needs. Do you know how to get them there? Developing Teaching Expertise offers a proactive framework for teachers to work through iterative design cycles and understand how to make ‘what works best’ work in their unique classroom. Aligned to the varied components of teacher professional learning, this book supports the development of teaching expertise by: Exploring how specific design and leadership approaches can be integrated to form a useful framework for leading teacher professional learning Highlighting ways to navigate through complex educational environments Incorporating illustrative tools and vignettes, and real-life examples of results from different educational settings This book offers a deep exploration to lead and intentionally cultivate a culture of lifelong teacher learning. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Teacher Professional Learning Chapter 2. Leading Teacher Learning Chapter 3. Adaptive Teaching Teams and Collaborative Expertise Chapter 4. Evaluative Thinking and Expertise Pathways Chapter 5. Understanding and Developing Teaching Dispositions Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index
£29.44
Independent Thinking Press The Lazy Teacher's Handbook: How your students
Book SynopsisEvery chapter has been revised and some significantly expanded, particularly those on planning, conducting and reviewing lazy lessons. Others have been updated with Jim's latest tried-and-tested techniques, which all shift the emphasis away from the teaching and onto the learning. Have you ever wondered what would happen in your classroom if you simply stopped teaching? Over the last few decades the demands of countless education initiatives, not to mention the pressures good teachers put on themselves, have seen so much teaching squeezed into our lessons, it must have squeezed out some of the learning. Maybe if we spent a little less time teaching and gave students a little more time to learn, things would be different. Maybe this would allow us more opportunities to build relationships with the class and develop that all-important rapport with the individuals who might just need us most. Maybe we could even reclaim our Sunday afternoons from planning and marking? The Lazy Way can help you get more out of your students and at the same time help you to get your life back. More than just a series of tricks, the Lazy Way is something Jim Smith has put together over years of experience working with all sorts of learners (and teachers) who want their lessons to be different yet still be rewarded with academic success. The approach was born out of Jim's frustration with doing a job he loves but being slowly killed by it in the process. And, as all good psychologists know, if necessity is the mother of invention then frustration is the absent father, and being knackered the grown-up sibling who just won't leave home. If you want your students to learn more and you to work less, then The Lazy Teacher's Handbook provides you with all the arguments and evidence you need. The new edition is packed full of even more easy-to-apply, highly effective strategies (which Ofsted have rated as 'outstanding') all with the seal of approval from real students in real classrooms. So, next time someone tells you to get a life, this book will make it possible. Previously published as The Lazy Teacher's Handbook, ISBN 9781845902896. 'The Lazy Teacher' is a registered trademark. The Lazy Teacher's Handbook - first edition Winner of the 2012 Award for non-fiction bestselling English-language Book from Wales. The Lazy Teacher's Handbook - New Edition - Honorable Mention 2017 Foreword INDIES Awards in the Education category. The Lazy Teacher's Handbook - New Edition is a finalist in the 2018 Education Resources Awards in the Educational Book Award category.Table of ContentsContents include: 1. Pass Notes 2. Old Fashioned Teaching with a Lazy Twist 3. The Lazy Approach to Lesson Outcomes 4. Structuring the Lazy Lesson 5. The Prepare Phase Great Lazy Lesson Ideas 6. The Action Phase Great Lazy Lesson Ideas 7. The Review Phase Great Lazy Lesson Ideas 8. Marking, Assessment and Feedback RIP! 9. IT the Lazy Teacher's Friend 10. Lazy Language that Changes Everything 11. Differentiation Done the Lazy Way 12. Getting the Best from Teaching Assistants the Lazy Way 13. The Lazy Tutor
£18.99
Brilliant Publications How to be a Brilliant Primary School Head
Book SynopsisHow to be a Brilliant Primary School Head Teacher provides practical advice and encouragement from an outstanding headteacher, along with concrete ideas and strategies that work, which will be invaluable both to primary head teachers wishing to improve their performance and to anyone aspiring to become a primary head. By questioning your own performance and how you manage the team around you, it is easy to introduce changes without conflict so you can become the head teacher you want to be. This How to be a Brilliant Primary School Head Teacher guide is structured in sections and is written in a conversational style making it easy to dip in and out of. Or it can be read from cover to cover. From coping with that crucial first week and managing a head teacher''s workload to improving staff well-being and pupil behaviour, Gary Nott provides sensible, authoritative advice - along with some humorous stories and insightful anecdotes about being a head teacher and what it takes to be a brilliant one!
£15.72
Crown House Publishing The A Level Mindset Student Workbook: 40
Book SynopsisSuccessful students approach their studies with the right behaviours, skills and attitudes: they understand how to learn and revise effectively, they're determined and organised, they give more discretionary effort and they get top results. Success at A level is a result of character, not intelligence. The A Level Mindset Student Workbook offers students a structured way to work through the 40 activities in The A Level Mindset ISBN 978-178583024-2 by Steve Oakes and Martin Griffin. It coaches students to develop the key characteristics which will help them be successful at A level: vision, effort, systems, practice and attitude. With space for students to record and reflect on their answers, along with plenty of advice for improvement and self-development based on the authors' experience as heads of a successful sixth form, the student workbook is an essential tool to help students with their time management, commitment, motivation and study habits which will ultimately help them achieve. Sold in packs of 25, the workbook sets are ideally suited for A level class teachers, and heads of sixth forms or colleges, who want their classes to benefit from the A level mindset and are using The A Level Mindset ISBN 978-178583024-2
£118.75
Intellect Books Removing the Educational Silos: Models of
Book SynopsisThis collection was written by educators who are engaging in multi- and interdisciplinary education and are led by curiosities encompassing the collaborative nature of cognitive and kinesthetic engagement and awareness. The chapters are designed as sources for inspiration, replication, and adaptation. They are a place to start or continue. Each chapter, in varying modalities, addresses interdisciplinary course development and implementation in institutions of higher education. The common themes that emerge in the collection include navigating administrative systems and solving the challenges encountered when crossing departments or colleges, whether it be regarding listing of courses or the intricacies of course load on each professor. Many chapters also provide detailed information on the nuts and bolts of the specific course or courses taught, including syllabi, lesson examples, and both formal and informal assessments implemented. Multiple case studies are included in this collection, with many chapters providing specific examples of students’ work. Contributors candidly offer discussions of failures and successes of their interdisciplinary collaborations, be it in course design, lesson planning or complications brought in by unforeseen pandemics. Most chapters end with a section entitled ‘Lessons learned’, where experiences from the field provide opportunities for growth and continued exploration. Readers can follow the book from cover to cover or dip in, finding the chapters that serve a particular project or teaching endeavour. The varying writing styles and topics are in direct relationship with the exact nature of the inspiration for this text. The over-arching themes of collaboration (diverse backgrounds, ideas, and skill sets, multidisciplinarity, and interdisciplinarity) are the consistent touchstones that create a thematic self-guided journey of exploration through the book. The chapters offer readers guidance and encouragement to implement some of the approaches described, and inspiration to forge their own paths in the world of multi- and interdisciplinary teaching and research. The depth and breadth of collaborative possibilities are exciting, and the editors’ goal is to spark further experimentation. An excellent and practical resource for any educator hoping to teach his or her subject matter through an interdisciplinary approach and for all courses revolving around topics of pedagogy. The key audience will be graduate students, and teachers in all stages of education from primary to higher education. Table of ContentsIntroduction Wiline Pangle, Heather Trommer-Beardslee, and Keeley Stanley-Bohn 1. Untangling Interlocking Systems of Oppression ThroughMulti-disciplinary, Interdisciplinary, and Intersectional Arts Learning Deborah Johnson and Wendy Oliver 2. Team Hyena Puppet: An Origin Story Heather Trommer-Beardslee, Wiline Pangle, Jay Batzner, and Ann Dasen 3. The Synergy of ArtScience Bonnie K. Baxter, Matt Kruback, and Jaimi K. Butler 4. ArtScience Undergraduate Research and Curriculum Matt Kruback, Jaimi K. Butler, and Bonnie K. Baxter 5. Holy Forking Shirtballs: An Interdisciplinary Examination of What It Means to Be Good Jennifer A. Kokai and Mary Beth Willard 6. Explorations: Combining Art, Science, and Writing in an Integrated Professional Learning Experience Wiline Pangle, Courtney Kurncz, and Troy Hicks 7. Crossing the Cultural Aisle from Australia to India Transforming Studio Learning through Artisan Textile Workshops Cecilia Heffer and Alana Clifton-Cunningham 8. The Grand Challenge of Interdisciplinarity in a Music Technology Course Ian Reyes, Ying Sun, and Eliane Aberdam 9. Interdisciplinary Collaboration as a Paradigm for Learning and Engaging through Visual and Performing Arts Media in Community and University Settings Ali Duffy 10. Dance for the Actor, Acting for the Dancer: A Collaborative, Multi-disciplinary Approach to Teaching Expressive Movement Keeley Stanley-Bohn and Heather Trommer-Beardslee Contributors Index
£80.96
LDA Thinking Stories to Wake Up Your Mind
Book Synopsis
£17.24
Open University Press Teaching in Lifelong Learning 3e A guide to
Book SynopsisAddressing the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers, this bestselling textbook helpfully balances theory and practice, introducing key theories and concepts relating to learning and assessment as well as providing practical advice on teaching.Extensively revised and updated to reflect the current educational policy environment, this textbook for teaching provides thorough and extensive coverage of the topics for higher-level awards in Education and Training. The textbook provides a logical progression through the essential aspects of teaching, such as planning and assessment; it considers key related areas including teacher professionalism, equality and diversity, and mentoring and coaching; and it presents this invaluable guidance in an accessible and readable format. In outlining the challenges, opportunities, and debates in and around lifelong learning, the editors and contributing authors draw on their extensive teaching experience, as well aTable of Contents1. Introduction to the lifelong learning sector2. Teacher education for lifelong learning3. Theory and practice4. Professionalism5. Theorizing the work-based learning of teachers6. Equality and diversity7. Learning and learners8. The curriculum in the lifelong learning sector9. Reflective practice10. Practical teaching11. Learning and teaching with technology12. Assessment13. Subject specialist pedagogy14. Mentoring and coaching in lifelong learning15. Getting to know the organization16. Health, safety and well-being17. Course management and administration18. Evaluation and quality assurance19. Career planning and continuing professional development
£33.24
Kumon Publishing North America, Inc My Book of Cursive Writing: Words
Book SynopsisIntroduce your child to reading and writing with our Verbal Skills Workbooks. Through fun activities such as tracing and color-by-letter, our workbooks gradually introduce new concepts. The eye-catching illustrations and captivating content reinforce lessons and help children stay motivated, encouraging them to be lifelong readers and writers.This book will help your child connect cursive letters and write short words. Your child will learn advanced cursive writing in a step-by-step manner by reviewing each cursive letter, then practicing with short words, and gradually progressing to longer, more difficult words. Your child will become proficient in cursive writing naturally by practicing linking letters
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory
Book Synopsis''This book is Masterful, Evidence-based, Memorable, Operational, Readable, and the best book for You on memory.'' Professor John HattieTeacher Toolkit Guides transform the theory of education into practical ideas for your classroom. From Ross Morrison McGill, bestselling author of Mark. Plan. Teach. 2.0, this book unpicks the research behind how learners retain and recall information. It provides evidence-based strategies for improving memory in the classroom. Cleverly designed with infographics, charts and diagrams, The Teacher Toolkit Guide to Memory provides clear, visual explanations of how memory works, including short-term and long-term memory, working memory, semantic memory and episodic memory. Ross presents a wealth of original ideas for incorporating this theory into day-to-day classroom practice, with proven methods for aiding knowledge retention and testing recall, to boost learning,Trade ReviewI have been on the lookout for a really good guide to memory that is easy to read and is related to education and teaching. At last, this publication from Ross Morrison McGill fits the bill. He has put everything he has learned on his own learning journey into a beginners guide for teachers. * Dyslexia Review *An exceptional effort of presenting the vast and difficult topic of 'the learning brain' in a practical and understandable way. -- Yves Moerskofski * Educational psychologist *We are constrained by our memory skills, especially for students sitting in a class bombarded by facts pressured by an upcoming test, struggling to find relations between ideas and building coat hangers to remember the details, and surrounded by others who seem to find it easy to recall what the teacher said. This book is Masterful, Evidence-based, Memorable, Operational, Readable, and the best book for You on memory. -- Professor John Hattie * Melbourne Graduate School of Education *This book is informative and accessible for quick reads. The consistent approach to each chapter works really well, especially for utilising the practical applications. The embedded use of diagrams adds to the reader's understanding of some complex concepts. -- Charlotte McLean * SENCO and Senior Leader *An impressive collection of findings that draws on the latest research within cognitive science and education. Ross succinctly discusses, clarifies and offers practical, research-informed examples for busy leaders and teachers. -- Mark Leswell * Research lead *The ‘human teacher first’ meets the science. A clear and practical guide to ‘debunking’ teaching practices, with excellent use of analogies and ideas to support teacher development. -- Samantha Torr * Vice Principal: Director of Alpha Teaching School Hub, @alpha_tsh *This brilliant book is concise and informative with visual explanations and summaries for quick reference, plus useful examples and templates. It outlines the complex connection between cognition, memory and emotion in learning. -- Sarah Hopp * Head of additional learning support and inclusion, @sarahhopp143 *A fantastic book that successfully interweaves the breadth of cognitive theory and practical strategies in a clear and accessible way. A great book to begin understanding the science of learning and the complexity of influences on this. -- Sarah Benskin * Assistant Principal (T & L, Curriculum and CPD), Nottingham @drblearning *Being research-informed is one thing; having time to do it is another. Solve both issues by reading and acting upon this excellent introductory guide to the theory and practice of memory. Highly recommended. -- Dr Paul S. Ganderton * Education consultant, @ecogeog *Ross McGill has managed to beautifully execute and simply explain the fundamentals of cognitive learning and the importance of understanding the “how” in the context of the brain, complete with wonderful illustrations perfect for the classroom teacher, learner and parent. So no matter who you are, no matter how successful, no matter how much you already may understand about this topic, Ross has something to offer you. -- Victoria dos Santos * Assistant athletic director and pastoral lead *This book covers all the key points in understanding how human memory forms and functions according to models of memory and neuroscience through a historical and contemporary approach that can enable educators to adapt their teaching in light of evidence. Some key points have been made about emotion and stress, which affect learning and memory, and being aware of these can facilitate effective teaching methods in the current climate – as it requires students to become active learners and be able to actively retrieve memories. This is crucial for today’s heavy content-based exams and curriculum. -- Shafina Vohra * Psychology teacher, @ShafinaVohra *A guide to memory highlights the importance of understanding how our students learn. The worked examples and the templates will help teachers bring these ideas into the classrooms of all settings! -- Ryan Curran * Vice principal Delta Independent School *The book is excellent and gripping and thoroughly fascinating. The theory sections are very well written and work well as a quick read as well as being very well suited to a slower careful read. The practical sections are remarkably clear and helpful. I defy anyone to read this and not be forced to stop and reflect, and as a result their lessons can't fail to be improved. This is the first book I've read for a long time that has really grabbed me and forced me to reflect and to be challenged. I cannot recommend it strongly enough. -- Peter Hall, Assistant Headteacher * @maths_ast *
£12.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Social Psychology
Book SynopsisKassin/Fein/Markus' SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY, 11th Edition, brings chapter concepts to life through a unique emphasis on current events in sports, music, entertainment, technology, social media, business, world politics and more. Combining scholarship with real-world illustrations, it helps you understand the field of social psychology through engaging connections to everyday life. Integrating both classic and emerging research, the text delivers comprehensive coverage of social cognition and applications to law, business, and health and well-being. In addition, author Hazel Rose Markus, a respected researcher in the study of cultural psychology, integrates culture and diversity topics into every chapter. Also available, the MindTap digital learning solution powers you from memorization to mastery with videos, interactive assignments, note-taking tools, a text-to-speech app, a reader and much more.Table of Contents1. What Is Social Psychology? 2. Doing Social Psychology Research. 3. The Social Self. 4. Perceiving Persons. 5. Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination. 6. Attitudes. 7. Conformity. 8. Group Processes. 9. Attraction and Close Relationships. 10. Helping Others. 11. Aggression. 12. Law. 13. Business. 14. Health.
£69.99
Cengage Learning, Inc Our Sexuality
Book SynopsisAre you sexually intelligent? You will be after reading Crooks/Baur/Widman's OUR SEXUALITY -- the most respected and authoritative college textbook on human sexuality. It's also the first to deliver cutting-edge and in-depth emphasis on the impact of politics on sexuality. The 14th Edition has been meticulously updated to reflect the most current research findings and psychosocial developments. Direct yet nonjudgmental, the text covers "our" sexuality in an accessible, straightforward manner as it explores the similarities of sexual and relationship matters across cross cultural boundaries and sexual orientation lines. With a focus on strengthening your self-awareness and sexual intelligence, the text is packed with exciting new research, personally relevant examples and practical information on sexual health. Also available: MindTap digital learning solution.Table of Contents1. Perspectives on Sexuality. 2. Sex Research: Methods and Challenges. 3. Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology. 4. Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology. 5. Gender Issues. 6. Sexual Arousal and Response. 7. Love and Communication in Intimate Relationships. 8. Sexual Behaviors. 9. Sexual Orientations. 10. Contraception. 11. Conceiving Children: Process and Choice. 12. Sexuality During Childhood and Adolescence. 13. Sexuality and the Adult Years. 14. Sexual Difficulties and Solutions. 15. Sexually Transmitted Infections. 16. Atypical Sexual Behavior. 17. Sexual Coercion. 18. Sex for Sale.
£71.99
Guilford Publications Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient
Book SynopsisExplicit instruction is systematic, direct, engaging, and success oriented--and has been shown to promote achievement for all students. This highly practical and accessible resource gives special and general education teachers the tools to implement explicit instruction in any grade level or content area. The authors are leading experts who provide clear guidelines for identifying key concepts, skills, and routines to teach; designing and delivering effective lessons; and giving students opportunities to practice and master new material. Sample lesson plans, lively examples, and reproducible checklists and teacher worksheets enhance the utility of the volume. Purchasers can also download and print the reproducible materials for repeated use. Video clips demonstrating the approach in real classrooms are available at the authors' website: www.explicitinstruction.org.See also related DVDs from Anita Archer: Golden Principles of Explicit Instruction; Active Participation: Getting Them All Engaged, Elementary Level; and Active Participation: Getting Them All Engaged, Secondary LevelTrade ReviewExplicit instruction is something that benefits every single student, not just those with learning difficulties. This book breaks down how to deliver explicit instruction for a variety of content areas, skill sets, and strategies in a way that will effectively reach a diverse group of learners. As a teacher of both general and special education students, I have had a tremendous amount of success with all of my students by utilizing the principles outlined in this book. This is a valuable resource for all teachers.--Courtney Dexter, MEd, special education teacher, Bellefonte Area Middle School, Bellefonte, PennsylvaniaArcher and Hughes have laid bare the architecture of effective instruction in this 'must-read' volume. Extensive research has converged on quality of instruction as the core ingredient in school improvement; the genius of this book is the clarity with which it explicates how this quality can be intentionally developed in every classroom. Each strategy or process is illustrated with concrete examples from diverse classrooms. In my 40 years in education, I have never before seen a book as insightful, comprehensive, and practical as this one. Every educator will treasure it!--Kevin Feldman EdD, Emeritus Director of Reading and Intervention, Sonoma County (California) Office of EducationIf I had to recommend one book that would arm teachers with the instructional practices they need to have the greatest chance of dramatically improving their students’ achievement, this would be the one. This is the definitive resource on explicit instruction. Every page is filled with detailed descriptions of how to implement the most powerful explicit instruction teaching practices. Brilliantly conceptualized and written, this book will be embraced by practicing teachers and administrators as well as those preparing future educators.--Donald D. Deshler, PhD, Williamson Family Distinguished Professor of Special Education and Director, Center for Research on Learning, University of Kansas I have used this text for three semesters/m-/finally, a book the students will keep! I have used a number of texts in my methods courses over the past 10 years and this one is certainly the best on the market. The writing is clear and appropriate for both undergraduates and graduate teacher candidates; without fail, my students say it is the best text they ever purchased. If you could see my copy of the book, you'd see reference tabs all over it so I know where to look when I'm teaching.--Dee Berlinghoff, PhD, Professor of Education, Mount Saint Mary College, Newburgh, New York-Table of Contents1. Exploring the Foundations of Explicit Instruction 2. Designing Lessons: Skills and Strategies 3. Designing Lessons: Vocabulary and Concepts 4. Designing Lessons: Rules 5. Organizing for Instruction 6. Delivering Instruction: Eliciting Responses 7. Delivering Instruction: Other Critical Delivery Skills 8. Providing Appropriate Independent Practice *Conclusion *Reproducible Materials *Feedback on Application Exercises
£38.94
John Wiley & Sons Inc Mindset Mathematics
Book SynopsisEngage students in mathematics using growth mindset techniques The most challenging parts of teaching mathematics are engaging students and helping them understand the connections between mathematics concepts.Table of ContentsIntroduction Low Floor, High Ceiling Tasks Youcubed Summer Camp Memorization versus Conceptual Engagement Mathematical Thinking, Reasoning, and Convincing Big Ideas Structure of the Book Activities for Building Norms Encouraging Good Group Work Paper Folding: Learning to Reason, Convince, and Be Skeptical Big Idea 1: Seeing Patterns inside Numbers Visualize: Visualizing Numbers Play: What Could It Be? Investigate: How Flexible Is a Number? Big Idea 2: Building and Designing with Shapes and Angles Visualize: Tile It! Play: Those Crazy Rep-Tiles Investigate: Polyiamonds Big Idea 3: Making and Naming Number Patterns Visualize: Finding Fibonacci Play: Pattern Carnival Investigate: All Hail! Big Idea 4: Units Are a Relationship Visualize: It’s All in the Axes Play: Measure Up Investigate: 10,000 Steps Big Idea 5: Modeling with Unit Fractions Visualize: Perplexing Measures Play: Tangram Designs Investigate: Pixeled Fractions Big Idea 6: Fraction Equivalence Visualize: Painting Pieces Play: Color-Coding Fractions Investigate: Tiling Rectangles Big Idea 7: Illustrating Multiplication and Division Visualize: Visual Proof Play: Cover the Field Investigate: Table Patterns Big Idea 8: Using Operations Flexibly Visualize: How Crowded Is the Crowd? Play: Target 20 Investigate: Supply Parade Big Idea 9: What Is a Decimal? Visualize: Finding the Better Deal Play: Decimals on a Line Investigate: Can You Make It? About the Authors Acknowledgments Index
£17.85
HarperCollins Publishers Lower Secondary Maths Students Book Stage 9
Book SynopsisInspire and engage your students with this fully updated Lower Secondary Maths course from Collins offering comprehensive coverage of the curriculum framework and Thinking and Working Mathematically skills. Written by an experienced team, each Stage (79) comprises a comprehensive Student's Book, extensive Workbook and supportive Teacher's Guide.Develop your students' maths mastery and confidence with a strong emphasis on Thinking and Working Mathematically integrated throughout the course. This Stage 9 Student's Book provides comprehensive curriculum coverage and follows a mastery approach, with topics being thoroughly embedded before learners move on. New concepts are presented through worked examples, which lead learners, step-by-step, through the concepts, with clear and detailed explanations. Links are made between topics, encouraging learners to build on relevant fluency from previously learnt topics, and practise mathematical concepts in a different context. Learners develop 21st
£21.90
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Educating Outside
Book SynopsisAlthough the benefits of learning outside are well documented and more and more teachers are heading out (post-pandemic) to teach their classes, outdoor activities often decline as children progress through their education. There are many reasons for this: lack of time in the curriculum, lack of training, lack of teacher confidence, or simply lack of inspiration. Educating Outside contains a bank of outdoor learning ideas that can be used to enhance and enrich your classes' learning experiences across the curriculum; including in science, history, geography, art and design, English and maths. Each lesson idea is linked to a specific programme of study and outlines required resources, links to soft skills, cross-curricular opportunities, and a broad lesson plan with suggested outcomes and photos. All the ideas take place within the school grounds themselves, which means plenty of opportunities to try out new activities without lengthy risk assessments, extra time and additionalTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Foreword Introduction 1. Outdoor Learning in Practice 2. Science Outdoors 3. History Outdoors 4. Geography Outdoors 5. Art and Design Outdoors 6. English Outdoors 7. Maths Outdoors Final thoughts Bibliography and useful links Index
£17.99
Jessica Kingsley Publishers The Neurodiverse Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to
Book SynopsisWith specific learning difficulties more prevalent than ever in mainstream schools, this is the essential guide for teachers wishing to create inclusive and successful learning environments in diverse classrooms. Focusing on promoting acceptance and self-esteem of each child rather than on labelling their difficulties, it shows how to make good use of simple resources and meet a wide range of needs, including children with ADHD, autism, OCD, dyslexia and special speech and language needs. The practical advice and strategies in this book enable schools to become more accepting places for all pupils, and embrace neurodiversity as the new 'normal' in education today.Trade ReviewVictoria Honeybourne's The Neurodiverse Classroom is a groundbreaking book. This book will have an impact on the reframing of classroom practice and creating successful and fully inclusive schools - moving from the rhetoric to the reality. Clearly organized and well-written, this is a superb book for all educators. The term 'neurodiversity' is clearly explained and Honeybourne, using her personal and vast professional experience, provides practical arguments as to why a paradigm shift in inclusion is needed. As she indicates, 'neurodiversity' should be accepted and celebrated. This a positive book with a persuasive message. It will, and certainly should, become a popular book for those entering the profession and for experienced practitioners. There are many practical strategies contained within comprehensive coverage of the challenges experienced by children with learning differences and how these can be overcome. An exciting, thought-provoking and practical book. -- Dr Gavin Reid, Practitioner Psychologist and author of Dyslexia in the Early YearsA refreshing new approach to neurodiversity within the classroom. Victoria Honeybourne supports the notion of teaching all students as individuals and not categorising them by the 'labels' that some have for their learning difficulties. All students have strengths and weaknesses and there is no one 'correct' way of teaching for all. The book gives useful ideas, advice and checklists and is a stimulating and thought-provoking resource for all involved in education. -- Dr Diana Hudson, author of Specific Learning Difficulties - What Teachers Need to KnowVictoria Honeybourne has written an innovative book which presents new ways of approaching individual needs and inclusion in schools. It is a thought-provoking book emphasising the benefits of embracing neurodiversity and celebrating difference. Victoria clearly describes how to implement a whole school approach to promote positive attitudes to neurodiversity, and provides practitioners with a wealth of easy-to-use resources and strategies. This book will help practitioners who are struggling to cope with the wide range of needs presented by the pupils in their class and enable them to learn and thrive. -- Joy Beaney, teacher, autism specialist and author of Winston Wallaby Can’t Stop Bouncing and Creating Autism ChampionsTable of ContentsIntroduction. 1. Introducing Neurodiversity. 2. Understanding Neurodiversity. 3. Communication. 4. Getting the Environment Right. 5. Teaching and Learning. 6. Student Wellbeing. 7. Working with Home. 8. Whole School Approaches. 9. Initialisms. 10. Further Resources. References.
£15.99
Taylor & Francis Ltd Descriptosaurus
Book SynopsisNow in its fully updated fourth edition, the bestsellingDescriptosauruscontinues to help improve students'' creative writing, confidence and facility with sentence construction.It provides young writers with a language toolkit with which to expand their descriptive vocabulary, experiment with language and sentence structure and build up narratives based around settings, characters and creatures. Its inspiring, original and proven approach encourages use of the correct grammatical structures, and helps children add colour to their writing through evaluation and experimentation.This expanded edition has been tailored to the needs of children aged 9-12. It includes new vocabulary for non-fiction topics such as volcanoes, mountains and caves and an additional chapter to cover the popular primary topic of cold climates and polar exploration. Also new guidance is provided on how word clines can be used to expand vocabulary and explore shades of meaning and new tools pTrade ReviewReviews from previous editions:‘This book is a treasure trove of descriptive language… Highly recommended for both teachers and parents. I wish I’d had a copy of this book when I was a full time English teacher! Invest in a copy today; you’ll be glad you did.’Sue Cowley, bestselling author, teacher and teacher trainer‘Help to banish "blank page syndrome" forever, with this innovative book… Created by teacher, Alison Wilcox, this inspirational book will build children’s confidence in their writing ability.’Literacy Times Plus‘A real "godsend" to hard-pressed teachers, parents and pupils.’Denis Hayes, author of Foundations of Primary Teaching‘…perfect for the modern day classroom… fantastic!’Emma Palastanga, primary deputy head‘The… book/CD will be so helpful to teachers who are struggling to think of different ways to say things and will enhance their planning and teaching. As a classroom resource it will be invaluable.’Elaine Smitheman, primary school teacherTable of ContentsDedicationAcknowledgementsPrefaceIntroductionHow to use this bookPART 1 – SETTINGSLandscapesCHAPTER 1 Woods, forests, jungles and rainforestsCHAPTER 2 MountainsCHAPTER 3 CavesCHAPTER 4 Beaches, islands and desertsCHAPTER 5 Cold ClimatesCHAPTER 6 Ground and pathsCHAPTER 7 Streams, rivers, lakes and waterfallsCHAPTER 8 Sea and wavesSETTLEMENTSCHAPTER 9 Cities, towns and villagesCHAPTER 10 RoadsCHAPTER 11 GardensCHAPTER 12 BuildingsCHAPTER 13 Doors, halls, corridors and stairsCHAPTER 14 RoomsATMOSPHERECHAPTER 15 Dawn and duskCHAPTER 16 SeasonsCHAPTER 17 Rain, mist and fogCHAPTER 18 Wind, thunder and lightningCHAPTER 19 Smell and touchCHAPTER 20 SoundPART 2 – CHARACTERSAPPEARANCECHAPTER 21 Age, height and shapeCHAPTER 22 FaceCHAPTER 23 EyesCHAPTER 24 Mouth, teeth, nose and earsCHAPTER 25 Hands and fingersCHAPTER 26 Hair and facial hairCHAPTER 27 ClothesCHAPTER 28 VoiceEMOTIONS & PERSONALITYCHAPTER 29 Excited, happyCHAPTER 30 Concentrating, determinedCHAPTER 31 Sympathetic, caringCHAPTER 32 RelievedCHAPTER 33 Angry, irritated, aggressive, impatientCHAPTER 34 Cold, evil, arrogant, slyCHAPTER 35 Frightened, timidCHAPTER 36 Nervous, embarrassed, shyCHAPTER 37 Sad, miserableCHAPTER 38 TiredCHAPTER 39 PainPART 3 – CREATURESCHAPTER 40 Parts, size, shape, colour and coveringCHAPTER 41 HeadCHAPTER 42 EyesCHAPTER 43 Arms and legsCHAPTER 44 Wings and tailsCHAPTER 45 Smell and soundCHAPTER 46 MovementCHAPTER 47 HabitatCHAPTER 48 Abilities and actionsCHAPTER 49 Weapons and destructionPART 4 – GRAMMAR IN A CREATIVE CONTEXTSECTION 1 WORDSCHAPTER 50 Word Classes ClassificationCHAPTER 51 Word Classes Summary TableCHAPTER 52 Word Clines (Shades of Meaning)CHAPTER 53 AdverbsSECTION 2 PHRASES AND CLAUSESCHAPTER 54 Subject and predicateCHAPTER 55 Grammar toolsCHAPTER 56 What each craft tool adds to a sentenceCHAPTER 57 PoetryCHAPTER 58 Connecting sentences, paragraphs, scenesSECTION 3 SENTENCE CONSTRUCTIONCHAPTER 59 Sentence construction investigationsCHAPTER 60 Sentence imitationCHAPTER 61 Sentence combiningCHAPTER 62 Sentence combining PoetryCHAPTER 63 Summarising Non-fiction textsCHAPTER 64 Creating a sentence combining exerciseCHAPTER 65 De-combining to correct errors and confused constructionsCHAPTER 66 Sentence expansionCHAPTER 67 Modelled sentencesCHAPTER 68 How to build an action sceneCHAPTER 69 Sentence Combining: SCIR – The WolfBibliography
£29.99
John Wiley & Sons Inc Teaching Is for Superheroes
Book SynopsisThis isn''t your average teaching book. With a fun, comic-book-inspired layout, Teaching Is for Superheroes! skips the information overload and gives you practical action steps for igniting enthusiasm in your K-12 classroom and achieving your professional goals. Now more than ever, teachers are in high demandyet the threat of burnout still looms large. This book will help you keep the spark alive, engaging you in a deeper examination of education by way of entertaining superhero archetypes and tropes. What's your teaching origin story? Your secret identity? Your powers, weaknesses, nemeses? The teachers-as-superheroes metaphor provides a rich venue through which you can thoughtfully analyze your purpose and pedagogy. This high quality, eye-catching book offers you an inspirational springboard for practical insight and application in the classroom. You'll gain ideas for surviving your first year, navigating social media as a teacher, interacting productively with colleaTable of ContentsForeword xiii Acknowledgments xv About the Author xvii Introduction 1 Teachers Are Superheroes 2 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 3 References 4 01 Origin Stories 5 Tales of Passion! 5 My Tragic Backstory 6 Happier Thoughts 7 Catchy Catchphrases and Super Slogans 8 Finding Purpose 11 Born or Made? 14 Year One 15 To Be Continued! 17 Further Reading 17 Further Viewing 17 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 17 References 18 02 Secret Identities 21 Q&A FYI (No TMI) 22 The Best at What I Do Forget 23 What’s in a Name? 25 That’s Mister Fantastic to You 26 They Know Where You Live! 28 Dial H for Hero Help 28 I Am Teacher Man! 31 Hero vs. Civilian 32 Buffers for Blurred Boundaries 33 To Be Continued! 34 Further Reading 34 Further Viewing 34 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 35 References 35 03 Costumes and Colors 39 Fashion Tip #1: Functionality 40 Fashion Tip #2: Simplicity 40 Wardrobe Malfunctions 41 Complementary Colors— Primary Heroes, Secondary Villains 42 Colors in the Classroom 44 What (Not) to Wear? 46 Quick Changes or Gradual Transformations 48 Timeless or Trendy 49 Dress Codes for Students and Teachers 50 To Be Continued! 53 Further Reading 53 Further Viewing 53 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 53 References 54 04 Living and Learning in Your Universe 59 Keeping It Real 60 Classrooms of SIN! 62 Natural Light and Life 63 Musical Chairs (and Desks) 64 Declarative Decorations 66 You Are the Real Clock King 66 Where Is Your Hideout? 67 Putting a Personal Touch on Personal Space 69 Be True to Your School(s) 70 Meanwhile, at the Hall of Justice 71 A Secret Sanctum Sanctorum 72 To Be Continued! 74 Further Reading 74 Further Viewing 74 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 75 References 76 05 Strengths and Superpowers 79 Man Without Fear and With- It Teachers 79 Fantastic Teaching Powers 81 Mr. Fantastic (Reed Richards) 81 Human Torch (Johnny Storm) 82 Invisible Woman (Susan Storm- Richards) 83 The Thing (Ben Grimm) 85 Earthbound (and Effective) Teacher Powers 86 Content Knowledge (CK) 87 Pedagogical Knowledge (PK) 87 Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) 88 Research- Aligned Framework for Teaching (RAFT) 90 Weird Superpowers 92 To Be Continued! 93 Further Reading 93 Further Viewing 94 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 94 References 95 06 Gadgets and Gizmos 101 What’s in Your Utility Belt? 101 Meaningful Materials 102 Technology: Vision or Ultron? 105 Magic Bullets, Quick Fixes, Power Rings, and Ultimate Nullifiers 106 The Ultimate Educational Tool 106 Questioning 107 Responding 108 Conveying Nonverbal Behaviors 109 Listening and Noticing 110 Waiting and Thinking 110 Utility and Synergy 111 Sharpen the Saw (and Your Skills) 112 To Be Continued! 113 Further Reading 113 Further Viewing 113 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 114 References 114 07 Vulnerabilities 119 What Color Is Your Kryptonite? 119 Green Kryptonite: Weakness 119 How to Answer the Interview Question “What Is Your Greatest Weakness?” 124 Red Kryptonite: Unpredictability 125 Gold Kryptonite: Permanent Powerlessness 126 White Kryptonite: Kills All Plant Life 127 Feet of Clay 128 Kindness Is Not a Weakness 129 To Be Continued! 130 Further Reading 130 Further Viewing 130 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 130 References 131 08 Archenemies 133 Not the Enemy #1: Students 134 Not the Enemy #2: Parents 136 Absent Parents 138 Helicopter Parents 139 Not the Enemy #3: Other Teachers 140 Not the Enemy #4: Administration 142 So, Who Is the Enemy? 143 Check Yourself! 145 Avoid Villainous Traps (and Labels) 146 To Be Continued! 147 Further Reading 147 Further Viewing 147 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 148 References 149 09 Teammates 153 Iron Sharpens Iron (Man) 154 Isolation to Collaboration 155 Get to Know Your Teammates (and Yourself) 157 The Leader 157 The Brain 158 The Brawn 158 The Techie 159 The Sneaker 159 The Speedster 160 The Jokester 161 The Rebel 161 The Loner 162 Complex Characters 163 Get Together (and Get Along) 165 Teamwork Tactic #1: Lesson Study 166 Teamwork Tactic #2: Curriculum Integration 167 Educators Assemble! 168 To Be Continued! 170 Further Reading 170 Further Viewing 170 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 171 References 172 10 Sidekicks and Mentors 177 A Dynamic Duo 178 Sidekick Role #1: Point of Identification (and Accountability) 179 Sidekick Role #2: Source of Humor and Emotional Expression 180 Sidekick Role #3: Loyal Partner and Family Member 182 Teaching (and Learning) with a Sidekick 183 Early and Engaged 184 Introductions and Orientations 185 Classroom Cooperation 188 A Delicate Dynamic 191 Find Your Batman 193 Sidekick Paragons 195 To Be Continued! 196 Further Reading 196 Further Viewing 196 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 196 References 198 11 Legacy Heroes 201 Touching the Future 202 Honoring Your Heroes 203 Influential Teachers and the “Super Seven” 205 Leaving a Legacy 206 To Be Continued! 207 Further Reading 207 Further Viewing 207 Questions for Reflection and Discussion 208 References 208 Index 209
£15.74
Taylor & Francis All About Dyslexia A Practical Guide for
Book SynopsisAll About Dyslexia is an accessible and informative guide for secondary school teachers, designed to increase their understanding of dyslexia and enhance their toolkit with practical, adaptable strategies to support learners with dyslexia and specific literacy difficulties in their setting.The book debunks myths and misconceptions and clearly defines dyslexia, shining a light on a different way of thinking and learning. It then explores metacognition, working memory and dyslexia across the curriculum, with a focus on core subjects and cross-curricular literacy as students transition to secondary school and work towards exams. Drawing on the experience of dyslexic learners themselves, the book equips teachers with strategies for high-quality teaching that will benefit all. All About Dyslexia includes: Chapters that are easy to dip in and out of, with top tips and signposting to further resources and research A wealth of up-to-date, evidence
£14.99
HarperCollins Publishers I Spy Nursery Rhymes
Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.Follow Jack and Jill as they take a walk through a fairytale world, meeting many familiar characters along the way in this highly illustrated fiction story.
£7.43
Dorling Kindersley Ltd A Parents Guide to Effective Study Habits
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£9.49
Cengage Learning, Inc Wrightsmans Psychology and the Legal System
Book SynopsisDoes trauma spark brazen acts? Do eyewitnesses offer accurate reports? Can jurors distinguish truth from lies? Can experts predict mass shootings? What best explains biasing influences on police? You find the answers to these and other thought-provoking questions in the best-selling WRIGHTMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 10E. This edition provides an eye-opening overview of psychology's contributions to the 2022 legal system and the important roles of trained psychologists within the legal system. Real cases, such as Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud Arbery, illustrate the flesh and blood of today's psychological issues -- from the motivations of offenders to discretion in sentencing. The latest content explores social and racial injustice, current crime statistics and the impact of COVID-19 on crime. New content also examines the psychology behind the latest crime-countering technology as you examine psychology methods and research at work in today's legal system.Table of Contents1. Psychology and the Law: Choices and Roles. 2. The Legal System: Issues, Structure, and Players. 3. Psychology of Crime. 4. Psychology of Police. 5. Eyewitnesses to Crimes and Accidents. 6. Victims of Crime, Violence, and Adversity. 7. Evaluating Criminal Suspects. 8. Traditional Steps in Criminal Prosecution and Civil Litigation: Arrest, Bail, Plea Bargains, Settlements, and Trials. 9. Alternatives to Traditional Criminal Prosecution and Civil Litigation. 10. Assessment in Criminal and Juvenile Cases. 11. Assessment in Civil Cases. 12. Preparing for Trials. 13. Jurors and Juries. 14. Punishment and Sentencing. 15. Adult and Juvenile Corrections.
£83.99
Brilliant Publications Cracking Creative Writing in KS2
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£16.14
Pro Lingua Learning Zero Prep Activities for All Levels
Book SynopsisZero Prep is a transformative guide for teachers of any language looking to increase learning and engagement while decreasing preparation time. The new second edition of this classic time-saving book features newly added activities for today?s language ?classroom? and includes adaptations throughout the book for online/remote instruction. Over 160 pages of activities are divided by language skill into teacher-friendly chapters (Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Structure), plus the book includes a special chapter on icebreakers. Every activity is clearly presented with the level, aim, materials, and step-by-step procedures for both in-person and online delivery.Table of Contents Introduction 1. Icebreakers 2. Listening 3. Speaking 4. Reading 5. Writing 6. Vocabulary 7. Structure Indices and Appendices
£25.46
Taylor & Francis Ltd Supporting Adult Learners through Games and
Book SynopsisGames-based teaching offers an engaging way for students and adult learners to interact with concepts and build their problem-solving and communication skills. This exciting book will help educators integrate games into their classes and shows how this method of teaching improves motivation, as well as diversifies and solidifies learners' skill sets.Bringing together expert contributors from the Professors Without Borders' global network who have effectively used interactive games-based approaches in their teaching, the book features 13 unique games that teach a wide variety of skills across a range of difficulty levels. The chapters highlight the skills of strategy, decision-making, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, reflective thinking and empathy being used by participants alongside the pedagogical principles that underpin each game. Suitable for online and in-person teaching, this book will be valuable reading for educators working with studentTable of Contents1: Introduction; 2: Playing ‘against and with’: learning IR theories by gaming the Prisoner’s dilemma; 3: Using Role Play to Teach Learners How to Negotiate Using Different Strategies; 4: Toffeconomy: creating a fictional society to illustrate economic concepts; 5: Pandemics, Popular Culture and Problem-Based Gaming: Teaching state responses to disease control the "Undead Way"; 6: Playful Mocktails Competition©: Developing Empathy; 7: Developing a strategy to play Monopoly™ using mathematical techniques and explore various analytical methods; 8: Reclamation: Game-based Critical Re-thinking of Historical First & Bests; 9: Using Role Play to Understand the Impacts of Social Media through Action Research; 10: Games On A Grid (I): Noughts And Crosses; 11: Games On A Grid (II): Hotspot; 12: A fantasy game to illustrate the psychology of power and information asymmetry; 13: Building up Trust and Rapport with Neuroscience Insights; 14: Design Thinking for communication, planning and problem solving; 15: Using an Experiential Activity to Teach Customer Discovery in Entrepreneurship; 16: Teaching students how to network: goal-setting, maintenance and technology; 17: Conclusion
£24.99
Hodder Education The AZ of Secondary Leadership
Book SynopsisSchool leadership is the best job in the world, despite being frustrating, exhausting and at times utterly bamboozling. We are required to change our focus frequently and immediately, planning for the next five years one minute, dealing with the next five seconds the next. We manage multi-million-pound budgets and we pick up crisp packets. We live a life of constant contrasts, meeting hurtling deadlines, solving inscrutable riddles, experiencing profound joy and also heartbreaking disappointment. From time to time, we look up from our work and realise how very privileged we are to work in such an important, rewarding, valuable role.The A-Z of Secondary Leadership considers how we approach leadership in secondary schools, from the moment of arrival in a new post to the exploration of further possibilities. It covers creating a culture, recruiting and retaining the best staff, encouraging cognitive diversity, working with stakeholders, leading in the community and, perh
£18.17
Hodder Education The AZ of Primary English
Book SynopsisThe A - Z of Primary English is a practical, authoritative and fun guide to all aspects of teaching the subject in primary schools, organised around the 26 letters of the English alphabet.__________________________________________________________________________English is the bedrock of primary education, equipping children with skills and inspiration that extend far beyond the classroom. Passionate teaching transforms English from a subject to an experience, where students discover the joy of words, the power of storytelling, and the beauty of expression. And children who love learning inspire teachers. Michelle Nicholson
£15.00
Harmony/Rodale Positive Discipline Tools for Teachers
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£13.49
Cengage Learning, Inc Fundamentals of World Regional Geography
Book SynopsisCengage Learning's FUNDAMENTALS OF WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY brings course concepts to life with interactive learning, study, and exam preparation tools along with comprehensive text content for one semester/quarter courses. Whether you use a traditional printed text or all digital MindTap alternative, it's never been easier to better understand the eight world regions, including the historical, cultural, economic, political, and physical aspects that create regional unity, give them personality, and make them newsworthy.Table of Contents1. Objectives and Tools of World Regional Geography. 2. Physical Processes and World Regions. 3. Human Processes and World Regions. 4. Europe. 5. Russia and the Near Abroad. 6. The Middle East and North Africa. 7. South and East Asia. 8. Oceania. 9. Sub-Saharan Africa. 10. Latin America. 11. The United States and Canada.
£80.99
John Catt Educational Ltd Sentence models for creative writing A practical
Book SynopsisTeaching at sentence level is essential to improve writing. Knowing this, I desperately searched for a book packed full of sentence models that I could use to inspire my students. On discovering that no such book existed, I spent the next year poring over hundreds and hundreds of books to tap into the magic formula of what makes a great sentence. I sorted all these fantastic sentence structures into the domains through which we write stories: action, setting, character, feelings, physical effects, thoughts, the senses, and dialogue. This book contains hundreds of those sentence models. Each chapter also contains practical advice on effectively teaching the different aspects of story writing. The sentences can be used as creative writing exercises, inspiration for your exemplary text, or ideas for writing lessons. This book will reveal the magic formula behind great writing and give you a secret window into how this writing is created.
£14.65
Guilford Publications Robust Comprehension Instruction with Questioning
Book SynopsisThis practical K 12 teacher resource explains the whats, whys, and how-tos of using Questioning the Author (QtA), a powerful approach for enhancing reading comprehension and engagement.Trade Review"The pioneering developers of QtA have examined the research, observed classroom discussions, and talked with teachers using QtA to further develop their effective approach. They have expanded QtA to include vocabulary and writing components along with text discussion. In particular, I am impressed with the numerous examples of QtA in action. Bravo!"--Timothy Rasinski, PhD, Professor of Literacy Education, and Rebecca Tolle and Burton W. Gorman Chair in Educational Leadership, Kent State University “A gem. Beck, McKeown, and Sandora synthesize decades of research and insight to show how teachers can effectively and authentically teach comprehension alongside vocabulary in any genre, subject, or grade level."--Jon Gustafson, MA, sixth-grade teacher, Columbia Heights Public Schools, Minnesota "Wow! This book will appeal to teachers of all levels and all subjects. It is the kind of treasure you get from the focused attention of inspired researchers who are also great-hearted teachers. This transformative book is a trove of insight and research-backed strategies for improving students' engagement, reading, writing, thinking, and problem solving. I am particularly excited about how QtA focuses on the intelligence behind the text, and how that intelligence structures texts for meaning and effect. This translates nicely to helping readers make meaning, increase their capacity to identify and evaluate 'fake news,' incorporate audience considerations into their own writing, and much else."--Jeffrey Wilhelm, PhD, Distinguished Professor of English Education, Boise State University "In this timely, highly instructive book, Beck, McKeown, and Sandora remind us that comprehension depends on the reader’s active engagement in making meaning from text, and provide classroom teachers with instructional tools and scaffolded supports. The book is informed by years of impactful research, thousands of classroom QtA lesson observations, and teacher feedback. It digs deep into QtA essentials, such as planning for lessons, formulating initial and follow-up Queries, and teaching vocabulary and writing in the context of QtA. The book provides authentic, relevant moves for productive discussions and showcases a teacher’s journey with using QtA to facilitate student transfer and independence. The teacher-friendly format and relevant classroom examples make this book a valuable professional development resource or text for graduate-level reading/literacy education and English language arts courses."--Vassiliki (Vicky) Zygouris-Coe, PhD, School of Teacher Education, University of Central Florida-Table of Contents- Background and Basics 1. The Building Blocks of Questioning the Author 2. The Current Scene in Reading Comprehension - Questioning the Author Essentials 3. Planning for Questioning the Author Lessons 4. Specific Plans for a Narrative and an Expository Text 5. Digging into Initiating and Follow-Up Queries 6. Specific Plans for a Narrative and an Expository Read-Aloud Text - Special Topics 7. What Comes after Reading and Interspersed Discussion? 8. Vocabulary in the Context of Comprehension 9. Approaching Writing with a Questioning the Author Perspective - Inside the Classroom 10. Moves to Keep Discussion Productive 11. One Teacher’s Journey with Questioning the Author 12. Students Take the Wheel Appendix. Lesson Texts from Chapters 4 and 6 Index
£29.99
Guilford Publications The Structured Literacy Planner
Book SynopsisStructured Literacy (SL) approaches are increasingly recognized as the gold standard for teaching struggling readers. This highly practical book walks educators through designing SL interventions for students with common types of reading difficulties--word reading, comprehension, or a combination of both. Louise Spear-Swerling offers tools for assessing students' reading profiles and tailoring SL to their needs. In a convenient large-size format, the volume is packed with case studies, sample lesson plans addressing both early and advanced stages of reading, instructional activities, and application exercises for teachers. A chapter on English language structure presents essential foundations for implementing SL effectively. The companion website features a knowledge survey about language structure (with answer key), as well as downloadable copies of the book's 14 reproducible forms. See also Louise Spear-Swerling's edited volume, Structured Literacy Interventions:
£31.34
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Mastery in Reading Comprehension
Book SynopsisMake teaching reading comprehension simple, enjoyable and impactful with this proven mastery approach. Learn what works and why it works, take ownership of your teaching practice and meet the demands of the Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Curriculum with outstanding results.This book provides many different strategies for teaching reading comprehension in a way that gives all pupils access to a rich variety of texts and boosts able readers'' potential. Expert consultant and teacher Kala Williams uses clear explanations of the different mastery methods and why they work, as well as easy-to-follow classroom strategies, such as ''read around the word'' and the ''processing chart'', that are accessible to all teachers. This book is the perfect guide for any primary teacher looking to solidify their reading comprehension practice and maximise their pupils' abilities.
£18.04
SAGE Publications Inc Deep Learning: Engage the World Change the World
Book SynopsisEngage the World Change the World Deep Learning has claimed the attention of educators and policymakers around the world. This book not only defines what deep learning is, but takes up the question of how to mobilize complex, whole-system change and transform learning for all students. Deep Learning is a global partnership that works to: transform the role of teachers to that of activators who design experiences that build global competencies using real-life problem solving; and supports schools, districts, and systems to shift practice and how to measure learning in authentic ways. This comprehensive strategy incorporates practical tools and processes to engage students, educators, and families in new partnerships and drive deep learning. Inside you’ll find: The Deep Learning Framework Vignettes and case studies from K-12 classrooms in 1,200 schools in seven countries Guidance for reaching disadvantaged and differently abled students Sample protocols and rubrics for assessment Videos demonstrating deep learning design and innovative leadership in practice Through learning partnerships, learning environments, new pedagogical practices, and leveraged digital skills, deep learning reaches students as never before — preparing them to be active, engaged participants in their future. Trade ReviewThis book elevates deep learning from an instructional tool to a systemic approach designed to create powerful synergies to enhance professional, social, and cultural capital. It is built on the deep belief that all students can learn if school systems shift from sorting talent, where only a minority of winners cross the finishing line, to developing the talent of diverse learners. Deep Learning’s power lies in providing practical advice to help school systems evolve, for rules to become guidelines, and ultimately, for good practice to become culture. -- Andreas Schleicher, Special Advisor on Education Policy to OECD’s Secretary-General, and Director of PISAWe live in a world where creativity is our new capital. Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn, and Joanne McEachen’s book takes us deeply into this world. Read, launch, and learn! -- Daan Roosegarde, Dutch Designer, Architect, and InnovatorDrawing upon decades of hard-fought education experience and with an eye toward our precarious future, Michael Fullan, one of the world’s most respected education experts, along with co-authors Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, has written a comprehensive and practical guide on school transformation. Intended for both policy makers and practitioners, the book toggles between theory and practice to deconstruct the "how" of education system change. It is a must read for anyone who is serious about preparing our children for the complex, interdependent world they will inherit. -- Barbara Chow, Former Education DirectorMichael Fullan, Joanne Quinn, and Joanne McEachen offer a powerful set of ideas to enable deeper learning on a large scale. Deep learning develops examples at every level of the system—from the individual student and teacher, to the classroom, school, and state—suggesting how learning may be radically redesigned in ways that could change schooling as we know it. -- Linda Darling-Hammond, President, Learning Policy Institute, and Charles E. Ducommun Professor Emeritus, Stanford UniversityThere are many "deeper teachers," some "deeper schools," but very few "deeper systems." For that reason, we are very lucky that Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn, and Joanne McEachen have channeled their prodigious talents for identifying the right levers for systems change to deeper learning. Drawing on their work with 1,200 schools in seven countries, they describe concretely what powerful learning looks like for both students and adults, and how system leaders can support the creation of challenging, engaging, and empowering learning for all students. Every system leader who wants to transform their system from an industrial era bureaucracy to a modern learning organization should read this book! -- Jal Mehta, Associate ProfessorThis book takes us on an exciting journey exploring why and how to deepen learning, and in so doing enables the teaching profession to rediscover the joy of teaching, and immerses students in the endless universe of learning. -- Lynn Davie, Director, Learning and Teaching Branch, Secondary Reform, Transitions and Priority Cohorts DivisionThis book is a call for action. Michael Fullan, Joanne Quinn, and Joanne McEachen take us on a journey of change based on deep conceptual knowledge and vast experience of practice. Drawing on work from seven countries around the world, Deep Learning shows the humanistic and international spirit of the DL movement. -- Miguel Brechner, PresidentOnce again, Michael Fullan and his colleagues, Joanne Quinn and Joanne McEachen, have produced a groundbreaking text that explores how to make more profound learning experiences available to a broad range of students. For educators interested in furthering equity and tapping into the intrinsic curiosity of students, this book will be an invaluable resource. -- Pedro A. Noguera, PhD, Distinguished Professor of EducationDeep Learning will become your mantra for giving your students a sense of purpose and connectedness to the world. More than a reviewer I witnessed deep learning in action at the authors’ recent international gathering. The teachers were on fire. Their commitment to teaching had been re-ignited by the focus on engaging students who no longer saw school as relevant to their lives. Students demonstrated a strong sense of identity and creativity, mastery, and engagement. This book shows us how successful our students can be! -- Alan November, Senior PartnerDeep Learning is a book that pulls the cover away from the game of schooling and highlights the need for systemwide changes to ensure that every student becomes empowered and passionate as part of their own learning process. Deep Learning brings together the work of practitioners from around the world, as they share concrete examples of revitalized classrooms, schools, and entire districts. Ultimately the book shows how the transformation of learning in schools and districts can result in both excellence and equity for all students in today’s global and digital world. -- Tom D’Amico, Associate Director of EducationDeep Learning: Engage the World Change the World addresses the missing learning momentum we need so that students, educators, and parents carry on learning beyond school. With this deep learning mindset, as new truths and contexts emerge and new competencies are required, we will all be equipped to master them. -- Patrick Miller, Ontario School PrincipalDeep Learning: Engage the World Change the World provides insight into the potential when we keep the student experience at the center of our thinking. When we create conditions that engage teachers and learners in a reciprocal relationship, the outcomes are not only higher achievement and wellbeing, but also the door is opened to begin to address historic inequities for some groups of students. -- Cathy Montreuil, Chief Student Achievement Officer, Assistant Deputy Minister, Student Achievement DivisionDeep Learning captures the essence of what is pure joy for me as a learner and a leader in education. Our journey as part of the DL collaboration reenergized our teachers, students, and community to really enable students to thrive academically and socially. The collaborative inquiry cycle has brought the passion back into leading and learning by encouraging curiosity and ways to test our theories and strengthen our practices. -- Teresa Stone, Principal, Derrimut PS, Victoria, Australia, Leadership Advisor, Bastow Institute for Leadership, DETTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION: Making Deep Learning a Momentum Maker SECTION I Engage the World Change the World Chapter 1 THE NEED FOR AND ATTRACTION OF DEEP LEARNING Relevance Unfound The Allure of Deep Learning The Challenge Chapter 2 WHAT’S DEEP ABOUT DEEP LEARNING? Reimagining Learning What Is Deep Learning? Why Deep Learning Matters It’s All About Re-Culturing Final Thoughts Chapter 3 LEADING TRANSFORMATION Coherence Making for Whole System Change Making Deep Learning Coherent A Framework for Deep Learning Final Thoughts SECTION II The Living Laboratory Chapter 4 DEEP LEARNING IN ACTION Deep Learning as a Force for Change Emerging Discoveries Making Deep Learning Come Alive Final Thoughts Chapter 5 DESIGNING DEEP LEARNING: Learning Partnerships The New Pedagogies Learning Partnerships Final Thoughts Chapter 6 DESIGNING DEEP LEARNING: Learning Environments, Leveraging Digital, Pedagogical Practices Learning Design Learning Environments Leveraging Digital Pedagogical Practices Making the Four Elements Gel Final Thoughts Chapter 7 COLLABORATION COUNTS: Inquiry That Shifts Practice Cultivating Collaboration and Capacity The Collaborative Inquiry Process Collaborative Learning Design Collaborative Assessment Final Thoughts Chapter 8 CONDITIONS THAT MOBILIZE WHOLE SYSTEM CHANGE What Is Whole System Change? Learning Conditions That Foster Deep Learning The New Change Dynamic Deep Learning in Action Final Thoughts Chapter 9 NEW MEASURES FOR DEEP LEARNING New Measures Early Findings The Global Moderation Process Final Thoughts SECTION III A Precarious Future Chapter 10 SIRENS OR SALVATION: Deep Learning Hell or Heaven The Sirens The Plot Thickens Appendix: The Seven Countries References Index Acknowledgments About the Authors
£27.89
Ulysses Press The Growth Mindset Coach Second Edition
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£15.26
Michael O'Mara Books Ltd Homework Help for Mums and Dads: Help Your Child
Book SynopsisA valuable home schooling resource, and a must-have for any parent, here is everything you need to know to help your child with their homework.Every parent will be familiar with the cry for help that comes from their child when it's homework time. Many parents find themselves having to help a great deal with all subjects – yet with teaching methods having changed so much since their own schooling, it's often the parent who could use a helping hand. Homework Help for Mums and Dads provides parents with tips, from teachers and other parents, on how to get to grips with each subject and, most importantly, on how to pass that knowledge on to their child during primary school. From reading to literacy, science to history, this book includes shortcuts and tricks that will make subjects easier to grasp. It even includes tips on homework layout, writing practice, learning habits and on how to make some subjects more fun by thinking creatively about each task set. Accessible and light-hearted in tone, this book will make schoolwork more enjoyable for both parent and child, taking the horror out of homework.Trade ReviewPacked with information and tips to help your child succeed * The Sun *This is a reassuring and practical read for parents – well worth getting a copy * Parents In Touch *Works well as a dip-in read, packed with facts and tips of general interest * Ross-shire Journal *
£7.59
Floris Books A Handbook for Steiner-Waldorf Class Teachers
Book SynopsisThis popular book is a useful and practical resource for Steiner-Waldorf teachers with detailed suggestions and checklists for teaching all lessons for Classes 1 to 8.The extensive appendix features a compilation of planners for the Waldorf teacher's use, as well as a collection of example record tables for both students and their teachers.Avison's sage advice provides an interesting and easy-to-navigate handbook for creative classroom activities and management.Table of ContentsSECTION ONE1.0 The Imponderables1.1 Readiness for Class One1.2 Checklist: Class One Readiness1.3 Starting Out -- Class One1.4 Recording and Self-evaluation1.5 Checklists for Classes One--Three1.5.1 Numeracy1.5.2 Form Drawing1.5.3 Literacy1.5.4 Other Skills1.6 About Imitation1.7 ...and Circle Time1.8 Movement Skills for Classes One--Four1.8.1 Class One Movement Skills Checklist1.8.2 Class Two Movement Skills Checklist1.8.3 Classes Three and Four Movement Skills Checklist1.8.4 Classes Four and Five Checklist1.9 Classes Four and Five Skills Checklist1.9.1 Numeracy1.9.2 Literacy1.9.3 Other skills1.10 Classes Six and Seven Checklist1.10.1 Numeracy1.10.2 Geometry1.10.3 Literacy1.10.4 Other skills1.10.5 Movement skillsSECTION TWO2.0 Planning Ahead2.1 Preparation2.2 Readiness2.3 Review2.4 Rehearse2.5 And the Fourth "R"!2.6 The Curriculum2.7 Curriculum and Basic Skills2.8 Class One2.8.1 Morning Lesson: Form Drawing2.8.2 Morning Lesson: Stories/Literacy2.8.3 Morning Lesson: Understanding the Natural Environment2.8.4 Morning Lesson: Number2.8.5 Non-Morning Lesson2.9 Class Two2.9.1 Morning Lesson: Form Drawing2.9.2 Morning Lesson: Literature and Language2.9.3 Morning Lesson: Arithmetic2.9.4 Non-Morning Lesson2.10 Class Three2.10.1 Form Drawing2.10.2 Morning Lesson: Literature and Literacy2.10.3 Morning Lesson: Practical Activities2.10.4 Morning Lesson: Mathematics2.10.5 Non-Morning Lesson Subjects2.11 A Selection of Lessons from the Curriculum for Classes FourEight2.11.1 Morning Lesson: Arithmetic -- Class Four Fractions (two Morning Lessons are envisaged -- possibly three)2.11.2 Morning Lesson: Human and Animal -- Classes Four and Five Zoology, Botany in Class Six2.11.3 Morning Lesson: History -- Class Five2.11.4 Morning Lesson: Physics -- Classes Six and Seven2.11.5 Morning Lesson: English -- Class Seven2.11.6 Morning Lesson: The Human Body -- Anatomy and Development -- Class Eight 362.12 Morning Lessons2.12.1 Shaping the Morning Lesson2.12.2 Elaboration of These Points2.12.3 The 'Problem' of Transitions2.12.4 Some Ideas for 'Circles'2.12.5 Recall: Why and Some Alternative 'Hows'2.13 Parent and Teacher -- Enthusiasm for Education!2.13.1 Suggestions for Class Evenings2.14 Of Meetings and Learnings2.14.1 Guidelines for Child StudyAPPENDICESAppendix A Movement SkillsAppendix B Checklist: Indicators of Possible Special Learning NeedsAppendix C An Interpretive DeviceAppendix D A Possible Foundation ScriptAppendix E Number Orientation -- to help your children face number symbols correctlyAppendix F Self-evaluationAppendix G Planners and Record SheetsAppendix H Record Keeping -- for individual childrenAppendix I When Nothing Seems to be WorkingAppendix J Your Most Precious Resource -- care for your voice!Appendix K How Are Your Children Sitting?Appendix L An Aid to Note Taking
£14.24
Rudolf Steiner Press An Introduction to Steiner Education: The Waldorf
Book SynopsisRudolf Steiner s educational system long established and respected on the European continent is gradually spreading around the world. Its radical principles, based on a view of the human being as composed of body, soul, and spirit, allows for a truly holistic and balanced education that nourishes the whole child. The author explains, in a clear and lively style, many aspects of Steiner s educational theories, especially the three stages of child development and how the Waldorf curriculum provides a healthy understanding, nurturing, and support for these phases. Edmunds discusses the role of the class teacher, the main lesson, the four temperaments, attitudes toward discipline, competition, and examinations. His answers are based on the author s many years of rich and varied experience as an educator of both children and adults. This is an excellent introduction to the theory and practice of Steiner/Waldorf education, whether for teachers or anyone who would like to know more about Steiner s ideas. It is especially useful for parents who are looking for a holistic education for their children."
£10.44
Nash Pollock Publishing Starters for Thinking
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£14.24
Critical Publishing Ltd An Ambitious Secondary School Curriculum
Book SynopsisComprehensive guidance to support those involved in secondary education in developing the curriculum to meet the requirements of the new Ofsted (2019) framework. This book addresses key issues such as the purpose of the curriculum, how to organise the curriculum, curriculum design, how to adapt the curriculum to meet the needs of all learners, and the balance between knowledge and skills. An important and topical chapter on decolonising the curriculum is also included. It goes beyond basic requirements, emphasizing the importance of a creative, pupil-centred and enquiry-based curriculum which is suited to the context of school communities. Responding to the increased emphasis on the quality of pupils’ education, the book supports trainees, teachers and school leaders in developing and implementing an ambitious and diverse curriculum, including working with all stakeholders and offering practical strategies and solutions. It empowers practitioners to reclaim the curriculum by designing one which reflects the values and context of the school.Trade Review"This thorough exploration of the secondary school curriculum draws heavily on the latest Ofsted framework to support colleagues in designing and reviewing the impact of their school on pupils' capacity to fully flourish. Each chapter introduces key areas of learning, provides case study material, is evidence-informed and offers questions to the reader that seek to build reflection and to encourage deep thinking. Highly recommended." -- Dame Alison Peacock * Chief Executive, Chartered College of Teaching *“…We live in a diverse world with differing and multiple needs of our student communities, which as educators, we must accommodate. Refreshingly, each chapter provides pragmatic and an evidence-based approach to what works, whilst also deconstructing some the pervasive myths about secondary curriculum, such as the decoupling of skills and knowledge. After reading this book, it leaves me feeling more ambitious about the future of the secondary curriculum." -- Adam Tate * Senior Lecturer in Academic Practice, Nottingham Trent University *Table of Contents An ambitious curriculum for the 21st Century Addressing disadvantage through the curriculum Decolonising the curriculum Substantive and disciplinary knowledge Building cultural capital in the curriculum Curriculum design Teaching the curriculum Adapting the curriculum The curriculum as a progression model Leading the curriculum Developing a mental health curriculum Relationships and sex education Health education in the secondary curriculum Innovation within the curriculum The role of subject communities The academic and technical curriculum
£24.99
John Catt Educational Ltd The Sweet Spot: Explaining and modelling with
Book SynopsisIn The Sweet Spot, Michael Chiles explores the art of teacher explanation and modelling in teaching students what they need to know. Delving into the research, Michael sets out the reasons why the art of telling and showing students underpin effective teaching and learning. Armed with research-based evidence, Michael looks at a range of efficient and effective strategies teachers can use in their own classrooms to expertly explain and model their subject. In the final part of the book, Michael is joined by teachers across the broad range of subjects in the primary and secondary phases to share how they teach one difficult concept within their own subject.
£14.50
Critical Publishing Ltd Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers:
Book SynopsisThis title outlines the personal and professional skills and behaviours needed to be an effective early career teacher beyond that of your own subject knowledge and class-based practices. It provides guidance on how to gain the most from mentoring conversations and how to develop good habits around workload and managing priorities. It helps you develop and understand the importance of engaging in self-reflection, professional development, building relationships and managing your well-being, encouraging you to consider your professional identity, values and motivators in order to become the best teacher you can be. The Essential Guides for Early Career Teachers provide accessible, carefully researched, quick reads for early career teachers, covering the key topics you will encounter during your training year and first two years of teaching. They complement and are fully in line with the new Early Career Framework and are intended to assist ongoing professional development by bringing together current information and thinking on each area in one convenient place.Trade Review"Colin Howard and Rachael Paige have captured the eagerness that early career teachers face. Alongside raising awareness of the excitement there is an openness about the challenges. The honesty of the authors helps to provide a quiet reassurance to the reader. Rachael Paige offers her wide experiences in education which is a real strength as it engages the reader and speaks to them in a gentle, supportive way. Whilst Colin Howard brings a wealth of experience from his roles as an educator, which reassures the early career teacher and supports them to feel welcomed into the teaching community. In essence the authors have written an accessible book which reminds the early career teachers that as the next generation of teachers, they have a whole school and teaching community who are there to offer support, guidance and career development opportunities." -- Dr Joy Carroll * Senior Lecturer BA (HONS) Primary Initial Teacher Education, University of Worcester *"This book fills an essential gap in the current offer of books for developing teachers. It is wonderful to see that the authors have chosen to give space to considering the individual teacher and how to develop themselves. Developing a strong teacher identity has a key role to play in sustaining good teaching. The approach to take in the style and structure and also the link to research will be key to supporting early career teachers on their long journey to sustaining their development...The punctuation of the chapters with case studies and practical tasks will support the reader through self-development. This book encourages a value-based approach to developing teachers which is a great counter-narrative to the current landscape and much needed. It should stand the test of time... ...The accessible and frank tone with which this book is written is a real strength. It is a must read for all ECTs and mentors alike." -- Dr Pinky Jain * Head of Teacher Education in the Carnegie School of Education, Leeds Beckett University *Table of ContentsIntroduction The professional self The need for professional development Who can help me become a better teacher? How can others help me become a better teacher? How can I look after myself? Putting it all together
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Critical Publishing Ltd Being a School Governor in England: All You Need
Book SynopsisAn essential book for all existing and aspiring school governors in England which tells you everything you need to know about the role. Across primary and secondary, each of the roles within the governing body are fully outlined including teacher, parent, community and foundation school governors. It explores the responsibilities of school governors and covers all different types of schools including multi-academy trusts. Meetings, safeguarding and governor's roles in monitoring are discussed, and much more. Using case studies to illustrate how governors work within schools, each chapter also outlines the key issues through discussion points, checklists and suggested activities to use with small working groups, committees or full boards. With the author's own extensive experience of being a governor at both primary and secondary level, the reader can be assured that they are receiving excellent advice and will be fully prepared to take up their governor role.Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is governance? An introduction Chapter 2. School governors (Executive head/headteacher/head of school Teacher/non-teaching representative) Chapter 3. External governors (Parent Community Foundation Co-opted) Chapter 4. Governor’s roles (Chair Sub committees chair Safeguarding SEND Subject or other area focused roles Complaints and appeals Involvement in recruitment of staff) Chapter 5. Governors’ meetings Chapter 6. Governors’ roles in monitoring Chapter 7. School governors and controlling bodies (LA, Academies, MATs) Chapter 8. Governance and Inspections (SIAMS and general) Chapter 9. Glossary of terms Chapter 10. Further support- training, mentoring, governor conferences 11 Index
£19.99
Critical Publishing Ltd Thinking for Primary Writing: Improving
Book SynopsisDrawing on the author's personal experience, this book provides a deeper understanding of how children experience the writing process in primary school. The framework termed 'think for writing' purports that training children in creative writing and providing creative thinking opportunities can develop their writing and improve their confidence in writing. Aimed at all teachers and trainees, it examines each element of the framework: the thinking environment, task design, training creative thinking, the building blocks of the writing process, and developing children's creative self-efficacy. This range of ideas and approaches across all elements of the writing process that teachers can adapt, adopt and apply to their own practice. This book also demonstrates that a lot of the key work in developing writing is done in between the building blocks of the writing process. This work in the gaps includes process feedback and feedback on the application of ideas. Ultimately, this book provides a resource for teachers to develop their writing pedagogy and children's outcomes whilst meeting National curriculum for England and Wales requirements and demands of standardised testing. Teachers can feel a lot more assured when designing units of work in primary English with this helpful framework, that provides them with this knowledge and details on how to apply it.Trade Review"...including considerable work in school, this book provides insights into the writing process and ways to develop it. ...(It) is an excellent addition to texts on children’s writing and brings a refreshing and often original perspective which, if taken on board by educators, should improve children’s writing and the ways in which it is taught." -- Professor David Waugh * Durham University *"...Thinking for primary writing is a thought-provoking and practical guide that successfully bridges the gap between theory and application in the realm of children's writing. It is crafted resource, achieved as a culmination of high-quality research. This book will inspire educators and parents with the tools they need to cultivate creative thinking and enhance the writing skills and writing attainment of our future pupils. This book is a must-read for anyone committed to fostering a love for writing and imagination in children." -- Megan Stephenson * Associate Professor, School of Education, Leeds Trinity University *"This professional guidance book presents a powerful framework for developing children’s creative thinking during the writing process. The underpinning research project involved the researcher teaching children in a case study primary school and so the whole project is strongly grounded in classroom practice and a real-world context. The guidance provided in each chapter is supported by theory and research and helpfully illustrated by reflecting on concrete classroom examples. The book is a useful research-informed practical guide for teachers and schools determined to develop children as effective and confident writers." -- Pete Boyd * Professor Emeritus in Professional Learning University of Cumbria, Visiting Professor of Education University of Hertfordshire *Table of ContentsIntroduction – ‘Think for Writing’: What? Where? Why? How? Chapter 1: The architect’s brief: What is so hard about writing? Chapter 2: Choosing the tools: Creative thinking skills Chapter 3: Laying the foundations Chapter 4: The building blocks Chapter 5: The importance of cement: Connecting the blocks Chapter 6: Working between the gaps Chapter 7: Call the scaffolders: the role of the task Chapter 8: Here comes the building inspector: Assessment and learning Chapter 9: The big reveal: What they said Chapter 10: Changing the landscape
£19.99
