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. ...

What does it mean to teach English creatively to primary school children? How can you successfully develop pupils engagement with reading & writing skills? Teaching English Creatively" offers ideas to involve your children & demonstrate the potential of creative teaching to develop childrens knowledge skills understanding & attitudes. Under-pinned by theory & research it offers informed & practical support to both students in initial teacher education & practising teachers who want to develop their teaching. Illustrated by examples of childrens work this book explores the core elements of creative practice in relation to developing engaged readers writers speakers & listeners. Creative ways to explore powerful literary non-fiction visual & digital texts are offered throughout. Key themes addressed include: Meaning & purpose; Play & engagement; Curiosity & autonomy; Collaboration & making connections; Reflection & celebration; & The creative involvement of the teacher. Stimulating & accessible with contemporary & cutting-edge practice at the forefront " Teaching English Creatively"

Includes:: a wealth of innovative ideas to enrich literacy practice. Written by an experienced author with extensive experience of initial teacher education & English teaching in the primary school this book is an essential purchase for any professional who wishes to embed creative approaches to teaching in their classroom."

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' This is an excellent book for teachers entering the lifelong learning sector...it is a very helpful mirror & guide for those entering or established in this diverse & rewarding sector'
- Journal of Education for Teaching. ' This book achieves a skilful balance between theory & practice in that the text is theoretically informed whilst also being highly practical & accessible to a wide audience of teachers & trainee teachers'
- Dr Jaswinder K Dhillon School of Education University of Wolverhampton UK. This comprehensive book introduces key theories & concepts relating to learning & assessment as well as providing practical advice on teaching. It considers: the scope & history of the lifelong learning sector practical aspects of teaching learning & assessment working in the lifelong learning sector. The detailed coverage of teaching & learning

Includes:: topics such as working with different kinds of learners with groups individual tutoring mentoring & coaching. The Editors & contributing authors expertly relate theoretical frameworks to everyday practice throughout the book drawing on real-life examples & case studies. This book also recognises the challenge of work based learning (WBL) & provides a critical overview of theoretical frameworks for WBL as well as considering the non-teaching aspects including staff room cultures relations with colleagues 'networking' & administration that form part of the work placement experience. There is also coverage of career building including obtaining a first post & subsequent career progression. Written in a straightforward style this book is both readable & scholarly in its discussion of issues challenges & opportunities. It is important reading for teachers trainee teachers & others working in the lifelong learning sector including WBL. It is ideal for those studying for PTLLS CTLLS & DTLLS qualifications & for Cert Ed & PGCE awards related to the Lifelong Learning Sector.



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The book is aimed at primary teachers & student teachers with an interest in extending their pupils' experiences of texts across the curriculum & at secondary teachers (especially English teachers) who wish to include in their subject teaching more explicit attention to their pupils' literacy skills. ...

Providing a structured programme for teaching literacy to children & young people with dyslexia & specific literacy difficulties this book makes explicit links between theory research & practice. It offers a structured cumulative multi-sensory teaching programme for learners with dyslexia & draws attention to some of the wider aspects of the learning styles & differences of learners with dyslexia such as memory information processing & automaticity. The book discusses:
- the rationale for a structured multi-sensory approach
- the development of phonological reading writing & spelling skills
- working with learners who have English as an Additional Language (EAL)
- lesson structure & lesson planning
- alphabet & dictionary skills
- memory work & study skills
- teaching the programme to groups
- ideas for working with young children Designed to help support any learner ages 5 to 18 with dyslexia or specific learning difficulties the authors encourage the use of the programme as part of the specialist teaching of learners with dyslexia whilst giving strategies for everyday teaching to not only develop literacy but to put learners with dyslexia in control of their own learnin the authors encourage the use of the programme as part of everyday teaching to not only develop literacy but to put dyslexic learners in control of their own learning. There are tried & tested strategies & activities provided which the reader can use to support their literacy work. Particularly useful for teachers working with learners who have special educational needs & specifically those with dyslexia this book contains everything you need to help improve & develop the literacy skills of the learners in your setting.







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The author an experienced educator was inspired to write ' Teaching Math' to meet the needs of hands-on learners after observing the difficulty her adult son with Down Syndrome & his peers had in applying math skills to everyday life. ' Teaching Math' gives parents & teachers high-interest hands-on strategies & ideas for teaching math to learners of all ages. ...

Are you looking for new ideas to capture the reluctant maths pupils in your class? How can story drama & GIANTS help you teach maths? Teaching Mathematics Creatively is crammed full of practical approaches for bringing the teaching of mathematics to life. From an examination of where maths is failing to engage pupils in the 21st century to a wide range of exciting approaches & ideas for ensuring it is possible to teach in a creative way this is a stimulating & enjoyable source of inspiration for busy teachers. It promotes creativity as a key element to develop young children's knowledge understanding & enjoyment of mathematics & offers a range of strategies to enable teachers to take a playful approach to mathematics teaching. Imaginative ideas include: The power of story-telling & play to bring the subject alive for children & teachers alike. Learning maths outdoors
- work on a larger scale make more noise make more mess! Making sense of the numbers patterns shapes & measures children see around them every day. Motivating children through problem-finding & problem-solving. Using music rhythm & pattern to teach maths creatively. Giant maths
- how much food does a giant need in a week? Underpinned by the latest research & theory & with contemporary & cutting-edge practice at the forefront Teaching Mathematics Creatively

Includes:: a wealth of innovative ideas to enthuse teachers & enrich maths teaching. It is an essential purchase for every teacher who wishes to employ creative approaches to teaching in their classroom.



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