Primary Science: Promoting positive attitudes to conceptual learningis a full colour core textbook to support inform & inspire anyone training to teach Science at primary level. This book is a new kind of text linking subject knowledge & pedagogy in one package rather than treating them as separate entities. The text aims to encourage trainee teachers to teach scientific concepts in contexts which will inspire the children to look at the world in new & intriguing ways rather than presenting it as a list of facts & definitions. Encouraging critical reflection & offering practical support this book will help trainee teachers to overcome negative attitudes to Science. The two part structure of the book first presents insights into the nature of science & science education exploring issues such as the value & purpose of teaching Science in the primary school & the value of scientific enquiry. It then moves on to cover subject knowledge relating it to pedagogy. ...

Today there is increased emphasis on the coverage of special educational needs in initial teacher training. This comprehensive introduction begins by looking at inclusion policy & how barriers to achievement can be removed. The SEN Code of Conduct is explained & detailed guidance on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) is included. The book then goes on to give practical advice on the teaching of children with special educational needs in reading speech & language the autistic spectrum & behavioural social & emotional difficulties. Finally the book considers the wider context looking at partnerships with parents carers & professionals in other agencies. ...

Bursting with practical advice suggestions & handy tips providing readers with a positive starting point for sharing ideas & good practice this is a key practical guide to making learning accessible for primary & secondary school pupils with visual impairment. This user-friendly book shows how with appropriate support pupils with visual impairment in mainstream schools can have as rewarding an experience of education as their sighted peers. The majority of contributors are qualified teachers for visual impairment with many years' experience working with pupils in a variety of settings. Covering the curriculum & each subject area in detail Teaching Pupils with Visual Impairment"

Includes:: guidance on: activities within & outside the classroom; making the school's physical environment accessible; & inclusion within the school's social environment. Teachers & support staff will have immediate access to a wealth of ideas supported by invaluable resources on the accompanying CD/website including a complete electronic version of the book in large print allowing older pupils to take a more active role in the learning process."

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This exciting new edition of a popular book offers the reader the following new elements: explicit advice on how to link science to cross-curricular learning; updated advice on planning & assessment; guidance on how to accommodate personalised learning within science; more on games to use in science; more on creativity; more on questioning techniques an important aspect of scientific enquiry; & a whole new chapter on using ICT to teach science. There are lots of practical examples & clear guidance on how to turn theory into creative & lively science lessons & activities. Examples of childrens work are included & there are plenty of helpful case studies. Hellen Ward is Senior Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University a widely-published author & a frequent presenter at conferences. Judith Roden is Principal Lecturer at Canterbury Christ Church University & a successful author. Claire Hewlett & Julie Foreman are both Senior Lecturers at Canterbury Christ Church University. ...

Being a good teacher" is a difficult goal to achieve being largely dependent on a huge variety of skills outside of the main curriculum. Teaching Skills For Dummies focuses on these 'soft' skills of teaching from maintaining discipline to creating engaging lesson plans & monitoring performance. This essential guide promises to help teachers gain the respect of their pupils manage potential confrontations & ultimately get the best out of both their careers & their students. Teaching Skills For Dummies

Includes:: information on: Developing Your Teaching Style Teaching a Class Managing a Class Dealing with Different Kinds of People Succeeding Beyond the Classroom " Don't let the title fool you; this is an essential guide & resource for any aspiring teacher. Sue Cowley uses her experience & insight to provide a comprehensive & informative resource packed with excellent advice & brilliant suggestions for making both teaching & learning effective. A must for any teacher's bookshelf!"
- Peter Hadfield Principal lecturer in Education University of Bedfordshire"


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This book provides teachers & other education professionals with a comprehensive yet easy-to-follow curriculum for teaching children with high functioning autism Aspergers syndrome & related social challenges to relate to & interact with others successfully by developing fundamental Theory of Mind skills. The first half of the book provides useful background information on Theory of Mind as it relates to children with ASD an overview of the aims & scope of the curriculum & twelve 60-90 minute lesson plans that draw on the principles of Applied Behaviour Analysis" & " Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" techniques. The lesson plans are varied & each one is accompanied by a letter to provide parents or caregivers with a summary of the days lesson & recommended activities for practicing the skills at home. The second part of the book provides all of the supplementary materials needed for the lessons including an assessment checklist a social skills poster & 220 flash cards printed on thick paper which can either be cut out from the book or photocopied. Clear & effective this is an essential resource for teachers in special education & mainstream settings & other professionals working with children with ASD including behavioural therapists speech & language therapists occupational therapists & school & guidance counsellors." ...

A highly successful guide to encourage classroom discussion for developing children's thinking learning & literacy skills containing material on the latest trends in teaching thinking including dialogic teaching creativity & personalized learning. This sourcebook of ideas is essential reading for anyone seeking to develop children's minds to build their self-esteem or to improve the quality of teaching & learning in schools. This is a fully updated third edition of the highly successful guide to using discussion in the classroom to develop children's thinking learning & literacy skills. This new edition

Includes:: material on the latest trends in teaching thinking including dialogic teaching creativity & personalized learning. This of ideas is essential reading for anyone seeking to develop children's minds to build their self-esteem or to improve the quality of teaching & learning in schools.

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A troubleshooting approach takes five types of thinking that students typically struggle with
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The fourth edition of this impressive text has been updated to become more focused on the UK s Post Graduate Certificate in Education. In particular it now

Includes:: signposting for coverage of the UK's Further Education National Training Organization standards & further coverage of key areas such as Interactive Whiteboard training. Providing full coverage for the City & Guilds (teaching qualification) 7407 7302 & Cert Ed courses in the UK the approach is practical & user friendly. The unique style of the previous editions is retained ensuring the author's enthusiasm humor & insight are shared with tutors & students. As in the previous edition the focus remains on practical strategies that can be implemented in the classroom. This new edition now features completely new sections including: assessing learner's needs the monitoring & support of learners the teacher as a professional the teacher as a reflective practitioner learning styles dyslexia & differentiation. In addition all of the existing chapters have been revised in response to developments in the areas of: the use of information & learning learning theories & principles & formative assessment.

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The way teachers shape & handle their own feelings & those of their learners is central to the success of learning. Now in its second edition Teaching with Emotional Intelligence shows how to manage this influential yet neglected area of learning & teaching. This practical book looks at how lecturers & teachers can develop & use their emotional intelligence to enhance their teaching & their students learning. Taking the reader step-by-step through the learning process & looking at the relationship from the perspective of both the teacher & the learner this book will help the reader to: plan the emotional environment; learn how to relate & listen to learners effectively; read & respond to the feelings of individuals & groups; handle & reveal their feelings as a teacher as appropriate; develop self-awareness as a teacher; recognise their prejudices & preferences; improve non-verbal communication; plan for the physical experience of learners; deal with their learners expectations comments & questions. This book contains a number of revised activities checklists & points for deeper reflection as well as new chapters on teaching with emotional intelligence with international students in online learning & in working one-to-one with students. It will help all teaching professionals encourage their learners to become more engaged creative positive & motivated. ...