Deutsch Plus is the ideal beginners course for adult learners whether studying in a class at home for business or leisure. This course book is designed to be used with the Deutsch Plus audio CDs which are available separately (9780563519256). It introduces the language in short manageable units & the regular revision & self-check sections allow you to monitor your progress as you go. A wealth of cultural information is included enabling you to develop your language skills in context. Deutsch Plus can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. 211-page course book. ...

Deutsch Plus is the ideal beginners course for adult learners whether studying in a class at home for business or leisure. The course is carefully structured to introduce you to the language in a meaningful interesting & entertaining way. A wealth of cultural information is also included enabling you to develop your language skills in context. Deutsch Plus 1 can help you reach the equivalent level of a first qualification such as GCSE. The pack

Includes:: a 211-page course book & four 75-minute audio CDs: Course Book The course book introduces the language in short manageable units & the regular revision & self-check sections allow you to monitor your progress as you go. Audio The audio CDs feature authentic dialogues & interviews as well as useful explanations & tips. You also have the option to take part in conversations to reinforce your speaking & listening skills & build your confidence.

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Includes:: a physical copy of The Developing Child 13e by Bee as well as access to the e Text

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Poor language & communication skills have been shown to have profound effect on the life chances of children & young people. Research tells us this consistently over the years. Now in its third edition Developing Language & Communication Skills through Small Group Work provides essential information for practitioners working with linguistically vulnerable children. It is underpinned by an approach based on developmental psychology & brain based research. The book provides clarity & repetition of key concepts at a level that this particular cohort of children require. The book now

Includes:: a section on using the power of puppets to support communication. Feedback from practitioners is that it is not only fun to run the SPIRALS groups but also highly effective in providing the support the children need. The SPIRALS language book contains a wealth of effective ideas for activities to support good practice to develop childrens speech language & communication development. The most powerful way to use Spirals is as set out in the sessions as an ongoing programme. Although these activities can be used as stand alone ideas to target a particular area of concern. The sessions have been carefully designed to build upon childrens existing skills base. Small spirals of learning are introduced at a pace the children can access & retain. SPIRALS supports good practice in early years settings & schools up to KS2. The aim is to develop effective language & communication skills which will underpin a range of critical thinking reasoning & social competency skills as well as increased ability to listen maintain focus & learn effectively. Also it has been shown that improvements in levels of spoken language can have a positive impact on written literacy. Included in this book are: concise explanations of the terms & concepts involved clear guidelines for setting up & running small group sessions structured lesson plans twelve for nursery & early primary years photocopiable resources lists of further reading & resources. New to this third edition
Includes:: revised Early Years & Reception Year material fully updated to reference the Bercow Report (2008) new section on using puppets effectively additional bubble commentaries offering useful tips & suggestions to teachers. This fully updated edition will be particularly useful for teachers teaching assistants in early years & in schools speech & language therapistsand assistants interested in the Spirals language development technique.


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I would thoroughly recommend this as a book which enables & empowers at many levels of experience. Every staff room should have a copy
- English Four to Eleven". The third edition of " Developing Language & Literacy 3-8" is an insightful introduction to teaching & learning English in the early years. The new edition has been fully updated to reflect requirements for teaching English in the early years including the new curriculum guidance for the Early Years Foundation Stage & the new Primary Framework. It covers all aspects of language & literacy & draws on contemporary ideas research & classroom expertise to guide practice. The book

Includes:: chapters on: Speaking & Listening; Reading; Resources for Language & Literacy; Writing; Spelling Handwriting & Punctuation; Bilingual Learners; Language Literacy & Gender; Children with Difficulties; Involving Parents & Carers; Assessment; & Planning. Along with activities to promote reflective practice the author provides suggestions for further reading & useful websites. Further resource material for each chapter accompanies the book on the SAGE website. This book will be an essential guide for early years & primary trainee teachers."


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Highly readable... Anybody working with babies & young children needs to have the knowledge that Whitehead clearly explains here
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This activity book for Year R Literacy Hour is one of a series covering the sentence-level objectives in the National Literacy Strategy framework for teaching from Year R to Year 6. It is photocopiable & aims to develop childrens grammatical awareness;

Includes:: activities which focus on sentence construction; the roles of different kinds of words & punctuation; promotes independent work; has extension activities which reinforce & develop what the children have learned &

Includes:: notes for teachers.



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For undergraduate/graduate Principles of Management & Management Skills courses. Help students develop ten essential management skills. With an emphasis on self assessments Developing Management Skills gets students involved in the learning experience helping them connect the theories to their own lives. Further this text focuses on developing the ten essential skills needed for success & gives students tangible goals to work towards. Based on suggestions from reviewers instructors & students a number of changes
- including new skill-assessments & cases & updated research
- have been incorporated in the eighth edition. Accompanied by mymanagementlab! See the hands in the air hear the roar of discussion
- be a Rock Star in the classroom. mymanagementlab makes it easier for you to be a Rock Star in the classroom by helping you hold students accountable for class preparation & getting students engaged in the material through an array of relevant teaching & media resources.


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