This title outlines an approach created by the authors that has already been successfully used to improve the listening skills of over 600 children. Listening isnt a language problem its about being able to concentrate. & listening is at the heart of learning: poor listening prevents children from learning. Children themselves generally dont understand what good listening is so there is little point in teachers saying: Listen to me. This book outlines an approach created by the authors that has already been successfully used to improve the listening skills of over 600 children. This in turn has had positive effects on both behaviour & learning. The book explains how listening develops & how to teach good listening. It provides an extensive range of activities to teach each of the four rules of good listening &

Includes:: an easy-to-use assessment tool to measure progress & support target setting. The book also offers strategies that will enable children to listen well in all learning situations so that teachers can generalise good listening throughout school. Online & photocopiable resources to support activities are included.

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As well as the invaluable features of the previous edition this new updated version contains: suggestions for practical ideas to start the day thinking; more on emotional intelligence cognitive acceleration & the use of ICT in teaching thinking; new summaries for each chapter; & more on assessment new resources & weblinks. ...

This title features a 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 summarising inferring cause & effect fact or opinion point of view. It covers original fiction & non fiction texts customised 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 offers detailed teachers notes for each strategy including answers. It

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 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 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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Miranda writes.. . The book was written after my mothers death.. . It started as an informal how-to-do manual for my dad learning to cook & fend for himself for the first time. A man who could drive a car tell you about the inside of a camera but couldnt cook his own supper. I started by showing him how to cook some of Mums things. The first recipe in his book was for Chewy Flapjack which appeals both to his sweet tooth & frequent requests for anything to go with a cup of tea? From Summerhouse Waffles happily devoured in her brothers summerhouse in Finland to Fish Stowaway from the beaches of Sydney her mothers famous Danish Apple Charlotte to her own dreamed-up Dulce De Leche Ice Cream Miranda Gardiner invites the reader to share generations of family stories & mouth-watering recipes." ...

This book supports teachers using phonics in their teaching of early reading. The authors show how important it is to ensure that children acquire a wide range of reading strategies while also setting out practical pointers which will enable teachers to translate the theory into effective practice. Readers will learn:
- How to plan phonics within a rich interactive & playful literacy pedagogy
- How to construct relationships with the young readers in their classes & the texts around them
- How to embed the teaching of phonics in carefully selected high quality materials
- particularly in childrens literature. Written for practicing teachers student teachers on initial teacher training courses at undergraduate & postgraduate levels the book will also be useful for advisors working on continuing professional development. Dr Kathy Goouch & Dr Andrew Lambirth are based at Canterbury Christ Church University in the field of early & primary education & literacy.



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Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching & this book helps you develop into a reflective teacher of English. Everything you need is here: guidance on developing your analysis & self-evaluation skills the knowledge of what you are trying to achieve & why & examples of how experienced teachers deliver successful lessons. The book shows you how to plan lessons how to make good use of resources & how to assess pupils progress effectively. Each chapter contains points for reflection which encourage you to break off from your reading & think about the challenging questions that you face as a new teacher. The book comes with access to a companion website where you will find: videos of real lessons so you can see the skills discussed in the text in action; links to a range of sites that provide useful additional support; & extra planning & resource materials. If you are training to teach English this book will help you to improve your classroom performance by providing you with practical advice but also by helping you to think in depth about the key issues. It also provides examples of the research evidence that is needed in academic work at Masters level essential for anyone undertaking an M-level PGCE. ...

The book is comprehensive up-to-date critical & authoritative. It is also above all well written. It will undoubtedly become standard reading for the next generation of teachers in training & practising teachers will also learn a great deal from dipping into its contents. David Wray Professor of Literacy Education University of Warwick Are you looking for one book that covers every aspect of the teaching of English at primary level? This fully updated second edition of Teaching English Language & Literacy is an essential introduction for anyone learning to teach English at primary school level. Designed for students on initial teacher training courses but also of great use to those teachers wanting to keep pace with the latest developments in their specialist subject. The book covers the theory & practice of teaching English language & literacy &

Includes:: comprehensive analysis of the Primary National Strategy (PNS) Literacy Framework. Each chapter has a specific glossary to explain terms & gives suggestions for further reading. This second edition covers key areas that students teachers & English co-ordinators have to manage &

Includes:: advice on: developing reading including advice on choosing texts & the role of phonics improving writing skills including advice on grammar & punctuation planning & assessing speaking & listening lessons working effectively with pupils who are multilingual understanding historical developments in the subject the latest thinking in educational policy & practice the use of multimedia maintaining good home-school links. gender & the teaching of English language & literacy All these chapters include clear examples of practice coverage of key issues analysis of research & reflections on national policy to encourage the best possible response to the demands of the National Curriculum.



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Are you a trained teacher looking to travel abroad? Or do you want the chance to do something memorable & teach English as a foreign language? Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to teach English as a foreign language including: * A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities * A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details * Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language * Essential advice & tips on how to apply * Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems * Lists of qualifications nationality preferences salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert Susan Griffith who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English as a foreign language. ...