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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The government prioritises systematic synthetic phonics as a key strategy in the teaching of reading & this text supports trainee teachers working towards primary QTS in how to use phonics effectively. The text begins by examining the central role of phonics in the teaching of reading drawing on recent research & initiatives. It goes on to cover the essential knowledge trainees need to acquire themselves & the teaching of phonics to children. Accessible & relevant the text uses case studies & useful research to support trainees in becoming competent & confident in the teaching of phonics. ...

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 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. ...

This is Castaneda's first book in the Don Juan" series. He meets Don Juan & is introduced to his magical world & philosophy by means of hallucinogenic plants & special exercises. The author's other books include " The Fire Within" & " The Quest for Ixtlan"." ...

This book is filled with the concepts ideas & practical suggestions that are needed for any manager to have at hand if he or she is a member or creator of a committee team task-force or any other activity involving collaboration among several people. The ideas are proven by several decades of experience & well-supported in the text with numerous examples. ...

In November 2008 Joe Calzaghe retired undefeated in his brilliant boxing career after his fight against American great Roy Jones at New Yorks Madison Square Garden. Never beaten in 46 fights Calzaghe stands tall as one of the greatest sportsman in British history having been a world champion for over a decade. The man behind his success is father & mentor Enzo Calzaghe a former busker who became a world renowned boxing trainer producing four world champions from his tiny South Wales gym. With interviews with the key boxers Team Calzaghe" explores the amazing success of the Calzaghes & their boxing family including Enzo Maccarinelli Bradley Pryce Gary Lockett & Gavin Rees. It also lifts the lid on the battles with booze bulimia & the authorities as the Calzaghes defied their critics to rule the boxing world. Quick Reads are exciting short fast-paced books by leading bestselling authors specifically written for emergent readers & adult learners." ...

A fantastic book for young athletics fans who cant wait to cheer on their team at the London Olympics! Kids will love getting their crayons pens & pencils out to colour in the pages while learning all about Team GB & their favourite star athletes. A brilliant way to keep children engaged & entertained this book guarantees hours of coloring fun to last the entire Games! ...