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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/> Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching & this book will help you develop into a reflective teacher of history. 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 the best 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 history 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
- Transcripts from teachers & students that you can use as tools for reflection
- Links to a range of sites that provide useful additional support
- Extra planning & resource materials. If you are training to teach history citizenship or social sciences this book will help you to improve your classroom performance by providing you with practical advice & also by helping you to think in depth about the key issues. It provides examples of the research evidence that is needed in academic work at Masters level essential for anyone undertaking an M-level PGCE. Ian Phillips is course leader for PGCE History (and Teaching & Learning Fellow) at Edge Hill University.



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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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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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Invaluable guidance on all the pieces set for the ABRSM 2013 & 2014 Piano syllabus Grades 1-7 Key

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The new edition of this best-selling textbook provides an up-to-date discussion of the many aspects of teaching primary science maintaining its strong focus on constructivist learning & the role of social interaction in learning. With emphasis on the child-centred approach the book also promotes the importance of fostering motivation for learning through enjoyment & giving children some control of their activities. The fifth edition has been updated to reflect: the move towards a cross-curricular approach in primary schools recent developments in the use of ICT by teachers & pupils how assessment & records can be used to help learning what recent studies of the brain can tell us about learning the widespread emphasis on teaching & learning through inquiry the recognition of the importance of discussion dialogue & argumentation changes in curriculum management & planning. The book opens with multiple case studies four of which are new to this edition offering cross-curricular examples of primary science in action. Each chapter is framed by an introduction & summary points. Suggestions for further reading are provided & there are numerous references to useful websites. Combining theory & practice The Teaching of Science in Primary Schools" helps the reader to understand the rationale behind the practice. It continues to be essential reading for all trainee & practising primary school teachers including students on PGCE Primary BEd BA Primary Education Studies courses & those studying for further qualifications in education." ...

Teaching Poetry is an indispensible source of guidance confidence & ideas for all those new to the secondary English classroom. Written by experienced teachers who have worked with the many secondary pupils who dont get poetry this friendly guide will help you support pupils as they access understand discuss & enjoy classic & contemporary poetry. With an emphasis on active approaches & the power of poetry to enrich the lives of both teachers & students Teaching Poetry: Provides a succinct introduction to the major ideas & theory about teaching poetry Covers the key genres & periods through tried & tested favourites & a range of less well known new & historical poetry Illustrates good practice for every approach covered through case studies of theory & ideas in action in the classroom

Includes:: activities ideas & resources to support teaching at Key Stages 3 4 & 5. Teaching Poetry tackles head on one of the aspects of English teaching that new & experienced teachers alike find most difficult. It offers both a comprehensive introduction to teaching poetry & a rich source of inspiration & support to be mined when faced with an unfamiliar text or an unresponsive class.

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Thoroughly revised & updated this fourth edition of the classic hands-on resource offers a comprehensive review of all the facets developing teaching portfolios. This new edition will contain new perspectives & ideas; an expanded section on web-based electronic teaching portfolios; a sample of colleges & universities that shows how they have implemented portfolios; real-world teaching portfolios of twenty-one faculty members & a report from a university provost on what he looks for in a portfolios submitted for promotion. ...