A highly practical guide for new instructors teaching in any setting Regardless of the context teaching is a tall task & for those teaching adults unique challenges await Teaching Adults A Practical Guide for New Teachers is chock-full of ideas that can be read quickly & implemented immediately in formal & informal settings in classrooms & workplaces; in short wherever adults are learning Written with straightforward language that eschews jargon yet grounded in theory research & practice in adult education the book will benefit readers who have not previously been exposed to these ideas as well as more experienced teachers who seek new ways to reach adult learners The book will serve as a resource to revisit from time to time as readers face new challenges & questions in teaching adults Readers will delve into to a variety of topics including A general teaching framework including the author's four keys to effective teaching An in-depth exploration of the primary components of effective teaching An examination of the unique challenges involved with teaching adults including how to best create a positive learning environment overcoming resistance to learning motivation techniques & dealing with difficult or disruptive learners The book elucidates the techniques required to connect with adult learners & provide instruction that is specifically tailored to the unique learning needs of these students ...

As corporate & governmental agencies march us towards global conflict racism & imperialism this book contends that teachers have the tools with which to combat unilateral politicization of Arabic & Muslim people It confronts the fears challenges & institutional problems facing today's teachers 336 pages ...

If you are a primary trainee or are training to support children in primary schools this is your guide to working with children with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND) We begin by exploring what is meant by SEND in primary schools & go on to cover all you need to know about your statutory responsibilities in school Current legislation & the Code of Conduct are covered to give you lots of information about the content you will be working in The book then examines the range of needs you will encounter in primary schools giving you details information & practical advice This second edition has been fully restructured & updated to include a new section on the key theory relating to SEND Exploring theories & theorist that you will need to know about to fully understand how to support children Also new for this edition is a chapter focusing on the role of the SENCO in the primary school Finally the book

Includes:: more practical support to help you in the classroom Checklists to help you to work comprehensively & information about useful resources & outside agencies

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Teaching is changing It is no longer simply about passing on knowledge to the next generation Teachers in the twenty-first century in all educational sectors have to cope with an ever-changing cultural & technological environment Teaching is now a design science Like other design professionals
- architects engineers programmers
- teachers have to work out creative & evidence-based ways of improving what they do Yet teaching is not treated as a design profession Every day teachers design & test new ways of teaching using learning technology to help their students Sadly their discoveries often remain local By representing & communicating their best ideas as structured pedagogical patterns teachers could develop this vital professional knowledge collectively Teacher professional development has not embedded in the teacher's everyday role the idea that they could discover something worth communicating to other teachers or build on each others' ideas Could the culture change? From this unique perspective on the nature of teaching Diana Laurillard argues that a twenty-first century education system needs teachers who work collaboratively to design effective & innovative teaching

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All teachers are expected to have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils & be able to use & evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage & support their entire class But how do you actually teach & work with young people in an inclusive way? This book is your ultimate guide with chapters on Your first day in a specialist provision Teaching Planning & Assessment Working in partnership As well as material on specific conditions which covers all areas of exceptionality This book gives you the knowledge & practical advice you really need to help you teach children from 0-25 with special educational needs & disabilities ...

This title features contemporary photocopiable series that methodically & creatively teaches pupils the strategies & skills needed for effective comprehension It covers twelve strategies such as understanding words finding information identifying main idea sequencing comparing predicting concluding summarizing inferring cause & effect fact or opinion point of view It

Includes:: original fiction & non fiction texts customized to suit the strategy being taught Each strategy taught through modelling & followed by practice & independent activities It provides test page for each strategy to aid assessment It contains detailed teachers notes for each strategy including answers It also

Includes:: digital version on accompanying CD Rom It is a seven book series to cover the whole primary age range



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This textbook focuses on the main areas of teaching young children covering the 3-7 years age range that spans the early years & primary phases The majority of chapters are written by both an academic & practitioner reflecting a genuine theory & practice approach & this helps the reader to set theoretical discussion in the context of real practice Key themes explored within the book include- Play & playfulness in the curriculum- Child development in practice- Literacy development & subject pedagogy- Creativity & outdoor learning Packed full of learning features such as case studies reflective questions & lesson plans Teaching Early Years is an essential resource for both students & practitioners & will enhance your knowledge of how young children think & learn ...

Making Everything Easier! Teaching English as a Foreign Language for Dummies Learn to Put an EFL course programme together from scratch Let your students loose in skills classes
- from reading to listening Deliver grammar lessons in a logical & intuitive way Cope with different age groups & capabilities Your one-stop guide to a career that will take you places If you thought that teaching a language that's second nature to you would be easy think again! Explaining grammar or teaching correct pronunciation while simultaneously developing your own skills as a teacher can be a huge challenge Whether you're on a training course or have already started teaching this book will help launch your career & give you the confidence & expertise you need to be a brilliant teacher Make an educated decision
- decide between the various courses qualifications & job locations available to you Start from scratch
- plan well-structured lessons & develop successful & effective teaching techniques Focus on skills
- from reading & writing to listening & speaking get your students sounding & feeling fluent Get your head around grammar
- teach students to put sentences together recognise tenses & use adjectives & adverbs All shapes & sizes
- tailor your lessons to younger learners one-to-ones exam classes & Business English learners An invaluable manual for anyone thinking of embarking on a TEFL journey Michelle Maxom's step-by-step guide provides practical tips to get you started & offers key advice to help unleash the creative English language teacher within- Claire Woollam Director of Studies & a Teacher Trainer at Language Link London Open the book & find TEFL TESOL EFL
- what all the acronyms mean The best course books & materials to supplement your teaching Advice on running your class & handling difficulties Lesson plans that you can use in the classroom Activities & exercises to keep your students on their toes Constructive ways to correct & assess your students' performance Ways to inject some fun into your classes Insider information on the best jobs around the world






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Now in its fourth edition this comprehensive best-selling methodology resource gives both prospective & experienced ESLELT teachers the theoretical background & practical applications they need to decide which approaches materials & resources can & should be used in their classrooms With a focus on the learner & attention to the socio-cultural influences on language learning The Apple Book covers methodology language skills teaching skills integrated approaches learner variables & teacher development ...

The perfect companion for both trainees & teacher trainers following courses such as the Cambridge CELTA & the Trinity Certificate in TESOL as well as teachers who are unsure of how to present grammar or those who are looking for new ways to present it Teaching English Grammar aims to combine language information & methodological help in a straightforward authoritative way & thus help English language teachers prepare & deliver grammar lessons within their syllabus The book provides teachers with an authoritative & practical handbook on teaching grammar & helps to make preparing grammar lessons easy & straightfoward ...