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 &

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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
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- 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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This book is an important practical resource for all professionals engaged with planning implementing & evaluating multi-professional teamwork & practice in childrens services. The first book to combine theoretical perspectives research evidence from the real world of childrens services & reflections on policy & practice in inter-agency services in England this fully updated new edition retains its popular approach while reflecting the numerous changes to policy practice & research. The book exemplifies what multi-professional work looks like in practice. It examines real dilemmas faced by professionals trying to make it work & shows how these dilemmas can be resolved. It considers lessons to be learnt implications for practice & recommendations for making multi-professional practice effective. Featuring useful guidance theoretical frameworks & evidence-based insights into practice this book is a key resource for students on courses studying early childhood & families as well as social workers teachers support workers in childrens centres family support workers health workers & managers of a range of children & youth services. ...

This dictionary is an essential guide to the language & concepts used in Key Stage 2 mathematics. It gives clear straightforward & concise definitions accompanied by many colourful diagrams & photographs to aid understanding. Worked examples offer further explanation. The words included come from all five strands of the Framework for Teaching Mathematics & cover all the words listed in the National Numeracy Strategy's Vocabulary Book. ...

This is a useful book for those who use person-centred counselling in their practice or who are training to become person-centred counsellors
- Counselling & Psychotherapy the Journal of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy Developing Person-Centred Counselling Second Edition is designed to help counsellors improve their skills within the person-centred approach. Written by Dave Mearns leading person-centred expert & bestselling author the Second Edition has been fully revised & updated taking account of developments in person-centred practice. With new chapters on growth & transference the book covers the subjects which are central to person-centred training: } the core conditions } therapeutic alliance } development of the counsellor } therapeutic process } the person-centred approach in relation to psychopathology. Supported by case material & examples from practice each part of the book presents the counsellor with practical & often challenging ideas which encourage him/her to think carefully about his/her practice & how to improve it. Developing Person-Centred Counselling Second Edition is a highly practical & inspiring resource for trainees & practitioners alike.
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Developing Professional Practice 0 to 7 provides a thoroughly comprehensive & cutting edge guide to developing the understanding & practical skills necessary for working within early years education. Chapter content is directly linked to the early years professional standards & pedagogical features are incorporated throughout the book to guide the student: Chapter objectives at the start of each chapter clearly set out the learning goals for that chapter Reflect & relate to practice sections throughout the book encourage the student to apply theory to real practice in schools & other early years settings whilst also encouraging them to critically evaluate all core topics arguments & debates Discussion points spark debate by examining key controversies in detail What happens in practice? sections illuminate the discussion with examples from real practice Additional resources & support are provided via the companion website including: self-study questions case studies interviews with practitioners & students weblinks a glossary video clips & Power Point slides Developing Professional Practice 0-7 is essential reading for anyone training to work in the early years & an invaluable resource for all those already in the early stages of their careers. ...

Developing Reading & Writing Skills for the Year 8 Tests helps students to improve their skills set targets & approach assessment with complete confidence. Section A systematically covers all the Year 8 Framework objectives that are closely linked to the tests. It enables students to develop & practice their skills using a wide range of literature including stimulating fiction non-fiction & media texts. Building on work covered at Key Stage 2 it uses stepped activities & integrates effective teaching & learning methodologies. End of unit assignments are provided for easy monitoring of students' progress throughout the year. Section B clearly & accessibly explains the structure & demands of the tests. Written by Andrew Bennett test developer it

Includes:: diagnostic tests to help identify areas for improvement & practice tests that match the format & style of the tests. It encourages students to build the skills they need to approach the tests with complete confidence & succeed. Developing Reading & Writing Skills for the Year 8 Tests is accompanied by a photocopiable Teacher's Resource Pack offering support for the Student Book reading & writing self-assessment & target setting sheets mark schemes for the diagnostic & practice tests & reading & writing booklets just like those used in the year 8 tests.

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