This book heads the Open Universitys Flexible PGCE series Teaching in the Secondary School" which brings together a range of articles from books & reports that inform an understanding of secondary schools in todays education climate. Through these student teachers & practising teachers looking to update their knowledge are introduced to the big issues & ideas currently being debated in each subject area. Together with the OUs " Aspects of Teaching" series they provide a comprehensive resource for those engaged with initial teacher training & continuing professional development." ...

Are you teaching or training to teach English to adult speakers of other languages? Yes! Then this is the essential book for you! This is one of the few books to effectively blend together research theory & practical pedagogy & link this directly with the context of teaching English to adults. There are reflective tasks throughout which encourage you to develop & apply your theoretical knowledge to your own experiences. The editors & contributing authors
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- share their experience of meeting the diverse needs of learners in the ESOL setting. Learners come from a wide range of cultural educational & linguistic backgrounds & choose to learn English for a variety of reasons. These factors have important implications for the way the teaching is undertaken. The authors draw on their wealth of experience with adult learners to offer practical strategies for the classroom. The key topics include: Planning learning & assessment; Accuracy & fluency; Learning contexts; & Language analysis language use & language acquisition. This is essential reading for students on adult ESOL subject specialist certificate courses or integrated Cert Ed/PGCE ESOL courses. It is also of interest to people teaching English outside the UK. The contributors include: Vivien Barr Sue Colquhoun Jo-Ann Delaney Clare Fletcher Marina Spiegel Helen Sunderland John Sutter Efisia Tranza & Mary Weir.

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Are you teaching or training to teach literacy to adult learners? Do you want to update & deepen your practice? Yes! Then this is the essential book for you! In this book the authors offer friendly guidance on how to work with adult learners to develop their literacy skills & practices. They challenge the negative view of adult literacy learners as social problems often described in terms of their deficits. They promote an alternative view of people who have rich resources & skills in many areas of their lives which they can bring to the learning process. The contributing authors have a wealth of experience as practitioners & researchers in the field. They pull together a wide range of current theory & research on adult literacy offering new perspectives on theory & applications to everyday practice. Key features of this title include: case studies of real student experiences; samples of learners writing with commentary & analysis; application of linguistic theory to literacy teaching; practical suggestions for teaching planning & assessment; guidance on supporting learners with dyslexia & global learning difficulties; & reflective tasks encouraging readers to develop & apply their knowledge. This book is an invaluable resource for trainee teachers studying on literacy specialist courses leading to teaching qualifications as well as for experienced practitioners wishing to update & deepen their practice. ...

Addressing the wide variety of issues of diversity & inclusion routinely encountered in todays classrooms this comprehensive text provides both a theoretical background & practical strategies. Chapters from leading figures on inclusive education in the UK present & analyse the latest debates research studies & current initiatives including considerations for teaching & learning & concluding with key questions for reflection upon & additional resources. Moving beyond simple theory about diversity to what this means for real teachers practice the contributions focus on issues relating to values & professional practice for teachers emphasising inclusive approaches & the importance of understanding the perspectives of learners. Topics discussed in this title include: ethnic diversity; challenging behaviour; bullying; gender identity; gifted & talented learners; traveller children; & SEN multi-agency working. Designed to stimulate & strengthen teachers professional understanding the book also reflects on legislative duties personal values & the importance of listening to the voice of individuals who may experience disadvantage in education settings. The focus is on developing teachers classroom practice & considerations for teaching & learning. Teaching & Learning in Diverse & Inclusive Classrooms" is a key resource for teachers supporting their learning throughout their initial training & on through their early professional development. It may also be of interest to more experienced teachers interested in diversity & inclusion particularly those coaching & mentoring NQTs through their induction & Masters Level studies." ...

Now in its second edition Teaching & Learning through Reflective Practice" maps out the professional & theoretical landscape of reflective practice its nature & purposes & the claims being made for it. The book aims to bring together two central aspects of educational improvement: the power that teachers have to appraise understand & transform their teaching; & the bigger picture & the structures that serve to define practice. The authors centre their text on a model of the teacher as a reflective learner emphasising a strengths-based approach to improving teaching & enhancing learning. The book takes readers through a systematic process where the initial focus on learning developing & growing starts from an understanding of ones strengths not weaknesses & problems. The whole approach to this new edition is what is called an appreciative one & at its heart is the exploration & illustration of four reflective questions. They are: Whats working well? What needs changing? What are we learning? Where do we go from here? " Teaching & Learning through Reflective Practice" questions the assumption that people learn & perform better simply by fixing & getting rid of problems & assuming that all the good stuff can simply look after itself. The authors illustrates that it is much better to use what resources we do have on conversations about what we want to keep & amplify rather than what we want (or should) get rid of. The authors show how reflective conversations of positive regard can be initiated & sustained & with examples drawn from UK Primary education how to get to the root causes of & then how to amplify success. This core professional textbook is essential reading for undergraduate & PGCE students on initial teacher training programmes it will also interest practising teachers teacher educators & those on continuing professional development courses." ...

A Teaching Assistants Guide to Completing NVQ Level 3" is a must-have for all teaching assistants embarking on this course & invaluable reading for tutors & assessors. This textbook addresses both the performance & knowledge requirements of the course. A key element of your NVQ Teaching Assistant course is to show evidence that you can apply your knowledge to everyday classroom activities & students often find this is their biggest challenge. This book provides a range of tried-&-tested materials & practical advice on how to gather evidence that covers key performance indicators to ensure that you complete your course successfully. This essential guide: gives detailed guidance on how to collect evidence from a variety of sources to match performance indicators; provides photocopiable templates for teacher/teaching assistant discussions on roles & responsibilities appraisals & self-appraisals; gives examples of IEPs & Behaviour Plans; provides the necessary underpinning knowledge in a clear & reader-friendly manner; & provides summaries of relevant legislation & national documents. Following the new & updated occupational standards (2007) for Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools this textbook offers truly invaluable advice for NVQ level 3 students. Including extracts of imaginary evidence this book follows the experiences of imaginary candidates showing how they successfully put forward their portfolios of evidence to complete the course. Highly practical rooted in everyday classroom practice & very closely tied to NVQ course requirements this accessible book is an essential comprehensive guide for all students as well as tutors assessors & teachers supporting candidates for this course." ...

The extensively illustrated book is aimed at teaching assistants in primary & secondary schools in the UK but will be relevant to those working overseas. It starts by focusing on the position of the TA within a school & identifies the personnel policies procedures & practices to look for in an induction programme. Subsequent sections deal with how to work in partnership with classroom teachers SENCOs pastoral managers & curriculum leaders; recording reporting & evaluating; SEN learning styles behaviour issues & strategies for overcoming barriers to learning. The nuts & bolts of child protection contracts of employment where to get support & how to further your career are all helpfully covered. ...

The ideal support for those taking a qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools at Level 3. Support the development of children & young people with this hands-on & practical guide used in a variety of settings including primary secondary special & extended schools. Covering the Award in Support Work in Schools the Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools & the Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum this textbook will: Enable students to succeed by fully covering the QCF qualifications & following the exact unit structure. Help develop personal & professional skills through key tasks which will contribute to assessment. Build knowledge & understanding by including ' Key Terms' & ' Case Study' features for additional student support. ...

The perfect companion for those taking a qualification in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools at Level 2. Support the development of children & young people with this hands-on & practical guide used in a variety of settings including primary secondary special & extended schools. Covering the Award in Support Work in Schools the Certificate in Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools & the Certificate in Supporting the Wider Curriculum this textbook will: Enable students to succeed by fully covering the QCF qualifications & following the exact unit structure. Help develop personal & professional skills through key tasks which will contribute to assessment. Build knowledge & understanding by including ' Key Terms' & ' Case Study' features for additional student support ...

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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