Professional Development

'Bursting with fresh ideas, packed with practical tips, filled with wise words, this is an inspiring guide for all teachers.' Lee Elliot Major, Professor of Social Mobility, University of Exeter and co-author of What Works? 50 tried-and-tested...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781527294790Author Martin JarvisFormat PaperbackPage Count 126Imprint Bigjarv PublishingPublisher Bigjarv PublishingWeight(grams) 308gDimensions(mm) 279mm *...

Now in its second edition, Trevor Wright's hugely popular How to be a Brilliant English Teacher is packed with practical advice drawn from his extensive and successful experience as an English teacher, examiner and teacher trainer. This accessible and...

Improve student outcomes with collective teacher efficacy. Is your school climate promoting meaningful change? Recent research suggests that Collective Efficacy (CE) is the number one factor influencing student achievement. CE-the belief that,...

Leading Learning and Teaching in Higher Education brings together contemporary ideas on leadership, engagement and student learning into a practical solutions-based resource designed for those undertaking the challenge of leading a university-level...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781930583825Author Katie NovakFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint Cast, Inc.Publisher Cast, Inc.

An insightful, myth-busting book based on one core belief: maths doesn't have to be scary! Exploring the many myths around teaching and learning mathematics, this book offers practical strategies to implement new ways of thinking and inspire teacher...

'The A List Shaman' - The Times Magazine'A must-read packed full of aha moments.' - Naomie Harris OBE, Actor'It's interesting, fun and it's relevant to all of us ... Perhaps the key thing for me is the feeling that Jo is talking from her heart rather...

In this galvanizing follow-up to the best-selling Teaching with Poverty in Mind, renowned educator and learning expert Eric Jensen digs deeper into engagement as the key factor in the academic success of economically disadvantaged students.Drawing from...

In November 2008, John Hattie's ground-breaking book Visible Learning synthesised the results of more than fifteen years research involving millions of students and represented the biggest ever collection of evidence-based research into what actually...

Writing test scores indicate that boys have fallen far behind girls across the grades. In general, boys don't enjoy writing as much as girls. What's wrong? How can we do a better of job of creating boy-friendly classrooms so their voices can be heard? In...

Powerful Questioning: Strategies for improving learning and retention in the classroomby Michael Chiles is an evidence-based examination of the power of questioning in the classroom and how it can be improved.About the AuthorAn experienced school leader...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036004811Author Rachel JohnsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 104Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 152gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781941529638Author Thich Nhat HanhFormat PaperbackPage Count 400Imprint Parallax PressPublisher Parallax PressWeight(grams) 679gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 178mm...

In The Sweet Spot, Michael Chiles explores the art of teacher explanation and modelling in teaching students what they need to know. Delving into the research, Michael sets out the reasons why the art of telling and showing students underpin effective...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036006426Author Stephen LockyerFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder Education

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398389090Author David HopkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 460gDimensions(mm)...

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that...

Michael Chiles and David Goodwin team up to present a comprehensive guide for all new teachers as they begin their journey, summarising a range of essential techniques. This book will be a key resource for all practitioners training to teach across...

Hands up if you've ever been given lesson observation feedback that you didn't understand, didn't agree with, or just thought was plain rubbish. If your hand is in the air, you're in good company! When it comes to teachers receiving high-quality feedback...

This delightful visual book provides an accessible introduction to how play affects the holistic development and brain growth of children from birth to five years. Written by a leading expert, it brings current theory to life by inviting the reader to...

The national curriculum provides an outline of core knowledge around which teachers can develop exciting and stimulating lessons to promote the development of pupils' knowledge, understanding and skills as part of the wider school curriculum. The...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780618083459Author Alfie KohnFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Houghton Mifflin (Trade)Publisher Houghton MifflinWeight(grams) 408g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036011185Author Harry HudsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hachette LearningWeight(grams) 274gDimensions(mm)...

Co-authored by Zoe Enser and Mark Enser, The CPD Curriculum: Creating conditions for growth shares expert and practical guidance for schools on designing and delivering continuing professional development (CPD) that truly lives up to its name. There...

Dedicated to the technical talent underpinning research, teaching and innovation within universities and research institutes, this book highlights the vital contributions of technicians to the higher education and research sector.Exploring the varied...

Pupils often make poor choices when it comes to independent learning because they don't intuitively understand how to learn. In the classroom too, they typically misjudge how well they understand new concepts, overestimate the accuracy of their own...

Do you want to help your students develop their social and emotional skills? Do you want to help build a whole school approach to mindfulness and wellbeing? The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit gives you clear directions to develop mindful practices and...

You may think it’s small stuff, but it has a big impact.Great leadership is about people: connecting with them and inspiring them to perform at their best. But leaders under pressure tend to focus on tasks, to-do lists and deadlines.The result? Teams are...

Writing in Social Spaces addresses the problem of making time and space for writing in academic life and work of the professionals and practitioners who do academic writing'. Even those who want to write, who know how to write well and who have quality...

"Dives deep into the psychology of information and emotion in conflict situations . . . Highly recommended for facilitators and negotiators as well as mediators." -Jennifer Beer, author of The Mediator's Handbook and negotiation instructor at Wharton...

Putting the heart into pedagogy: A practical teaching guide for new and trainee English teachers Are you excited to begin or further develop your career as an English teacher or leader? Are you wondering how to make an impact in the classroom, how to...

The Magic of Mentoring offers an introduction to the theory and practice of successful mentoring together with a unique focus on how mentors can reflect on the skills they bring to the role, and those they still need to develop. Through the use of...

The Thinking Teacher offers a current and reflective resource for teachers at every level who wish to transform their thinking and their practice in the classroom. Written by teacher professional learning expert Dr. Kulvarn Atwal, the book shows teachers...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781608680900Author Thomas M. SternerFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint New World LibraryPublisher New World Library

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781398386501Author Jamie ThomFormat PaperbackPage Count 334Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 440gDimensions(mm) 208mm...

This book supports trainee teachers with their written assignments. It helps students to approach their academic writing with confidence, to fully demonstrate what they know and to 'ace' assignments! It explains: 1. The value and purpose of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781068334313Author John HughesFormat PaperbackPage Count 384Imprint John HughesPublisher John HughesWeight(grams) 513gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 20mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036004989Author Neil BlundellFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hachette LearningWeight(grams) 265gDimensions(mm)...

Generative Learning in Action helps to answer the question: which activities can students carry out to create meaningful learning? It does this by considering how we, as teachers, can implement the eight strategies for generative learning set out in the...