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We have a serious problem with the image of teaching in this country. In the eyes of many, teaching is not truly a profession akin to other professions. In the popular imagination, it is not on a par with medicine, law or accountancy, engineering,...

Experience and Educationis the best concise statement on education ever published by John Dewey, the man acknowledged to be the pre-eminent educational theorist of the twentieth century. Written more than two decades after Democracy and Education(Dewey's...

Written by Chris Dyson, Parklands: A school built on love is a heartwarming account of Parklands School's transformative journey towards becoming a safe, loving environment in which all of its learners can thrive.About the AuthorChris Dyson wasthe proud...

This book provides philosophical, political and practical insights that open ways for the university in going beyond its tightly controlled state and into more playful and imaginative futures. In the context of a marketised and regulated environment...

A classic bilingual English/Hebrew word book, illustrated with busy scenes and labelled pictures to help children learn key Hebrew vocabulary. Includes an explanation of the Hebrew alphabet and an English/Hebrew word list. Words are written in Hebrew,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781564142030Author Dianna CampbellFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Career PressPublisher Red Wheel/WeiserDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 13mm

'Pupil Book Study: Reading' provides evidence-led structures to shine a light on the true impact of a school's reading provision. Building on the global success of the original Pupil Book Study frameworks, this guide translates these principles into...

The classic Usborne word book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright. One hundred everyday words are illustrated within busy scenes and with labelled pictures, to help children learn key English vocabulary. Don't forget to look out for the Usborne Little...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789391165482Author Ankur WarikooFormat HardbackPage Count 312Imprint Juggernaut PublicationPublisher Juggernaut PublicationWeight(grams) 264gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781292444611Format PaperbackPage Count 264Imprint Pearson Education LimitedPublisher Pearson Education LimitedWeight(grams) 760gDimensions(mm) 274mm * 218mm...

Accessible, readable and engaging, Becoming a Teacher draws on Alan Newland's decades of professional work and academic study in education to set out the key principles for developing and understanding the professional values essential to becoming a good...

The comprehensive guide you can trust for evidence-based reading practices It's settled science: developing skilled readers can enhance students' lives. That's why renowned educators Douglas Fisher, Nancy Frey, and Diane Lapp wrote this resource...

A thorough and comprehensive guide for both education professionals and those affected by dyslexia, this book is predominantly a guidebook. It includes lots of practical advice and is based on the authors' sound knowledge of current theory and practice...

Help autistic kids understand their unique gifts and needs and learn strategies for daily living in a neurotypical world. This positive, straightforward reference book offers kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) their own comprehensive resource for...

The zoo is a noisy place, full of hooting monkeys, barking sea lions and roaring polar bears. Little hands won't be able to resist pressing the buttons and copying the animal noises. Strong picture tabs allow scenes to be located quickly and easily.About...

This guide contains an overview of existing successful appraisal practices and practical suggestions for both those managing and undertaking appraisal. The book takes into account up-to-date policies and changes in appraisal.Book InformationISBN...

Did you know you cry two types of tears? And up to 30 trillion red blood cells pass through your heart in a minute? With colourful, infographic-style illustrations this informative book is packed with surprising facts and useful information on exactly...

Dyscalculia is caused by developmental differences in the structures and patterns of activation in the brain. Affected learners require timely and tailored interventions, informed and shaped by neurological findings.In this ground-breaking text,...

A fantastic treasury of traditional stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Includes lively retellings of ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red...

A fantastic treasury of traditional stories guaranteed to delight and entertain young children. Includes lively retellings of ten classic fairy tales by authors such as the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen, including The Frog Prince, Little Red...

_______________ The 50 Fantastic Ideas series is packed full of fun, original, skills-based activities for Early Years practitioners to use with children aged 0-5. Each activity features step-by-step guidance, a list of resources, and a detailed...

A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift and extra pages to pull out offering a peek inside some of the world's most famous buildings. Stunning illustrations show the fronts and insides of royal palaces, soaring skyscrapers, cathedrals, castles...

This fully updated third edition of Teaching and Learning with Technologies in the Primary School introduces practising and student teachers to the range of ways in which technology can be used to support and extend teaching and learning opportunities in...

Building on Robin Alexander's landmark Towards Dialogic Teaching, this book shows how and why the dialogic approach has a positive impact on student engagement and learning. It sets out the evidence, examines the underpinning ideas and issues, and offers...

Lift the flaps to reveal what's inside a computer, how chips work and what really happens when you go on the internet, explained with the help of friendly robots. Fun puzzles and a treasure hunt game illustrate the basics of coding, from simple commands...

Lift the flaps to reveal what's inside a computer, how chips work and what really happens when you go on the internet, explained with the help of friendly robots. Fun puzzles and a treasure hunt game illustrate the basics of coding, from simple commands...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780791476468Author Christopher M. BacheFormat PaperbackPage Count 272Imprint State University of New York PressPublisher State University of New York...

Leading with Love reveals how focusing on relationships, wellbeing and core moral and ethical values can transform the motivation and engagement of teachers, parents and pupils, increasing their overall happiness as well as academic standards. In each...

Why do even well-educated people often understand so little about maths - or take a perverse pride in not being a 'numbers person'?In his now-classic book Innumeracy, John Allen Paulos answers questions such as: Why is following the stock market exactly...

A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs. Stunning illustrations show how dinosaurs lived, hunted and how they died out. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.About the...

A fabulous flap book with over 50 flaps to lift, offering a glimpse into the prehistoric world of the dinosaurs. Stunning illustrations show how dinosaurs lived, hunted and how they died out. Flaps reveal extra facts, information and surprises.About the...

Real-World Writers shows teachers how they can teach their pupils to write well and with pleasure, purpose and power. It demonstrates how classrooms can be transformed into genuine communities of writers where talking, reading, writing and sharing give...

This bright, write-in activity book will make learning the 2 to 12 times tables a pleasure, with doodling, dot-to-dots, mazes and more. Activities are arranged by table, with helpful tips and quizzes to test yourself at the end of each section - and...

There is a behavioural nirvana: one that is calm, purposeful and respectful. Where poor pupil behaviour is as rare as a PE teacher in trousers and where relationships drive achievement. Annoyingly and predictably, the road is hard and the ride bumpy and...

This book provides a step-by-step guide to teaching computing at secondary level. It offers an entire framework for planning and delivering the curriculum and shows you how to create a supportive environment for students in which all can enjoy computing...

Often regarded as one of life's few certainties, death is both instantly familiar to us and deeply mysterious. Death is everywhere, yet few of us take the time to consider its significance in shaping human lives. This book addresses the difficult,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780385338127Author Walter MakichenFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Random House USA IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 193gDimensions(mm)...

Three dramatically illustrated stories about Thor, the Norse god of thunder, specially written for readers who are growing in confidence. Thor never backs down from a fight, and can't resist a challenge. Here he wrestles a huge sea serpent, faces a cave...

"A fascinating, well-paced, beautifully written memoir." (Professor Sarah Moore Fitzgerald, Author and Director, MA in Creative Writing, University of Limerick, Ireland) "A wonderfully honest, often witty, personal account from someone who...

The Bloomsbury Curriculum Basics series provides non-specialist primary school teachers with subject knowledge and full teaching programmes in a variety of key primary curriculum subjects. _______________ Teaching Primary Geography is a hands-on...