Professional Development

In 1991 Allan Collins, John Seely Brown and Ann Holum published 'Cognitive Apprenticeship: Making Thinking Visible'. Nearly a quarter of a century later John Tomsett encountered their paper and since then, it has influenced his teaching immeasurably...

Direct Instruction (DI) is a powerful instructional approach designed to ensure that students master critical skills and content required for more advanced learning. Although DI has existed since the late 1960s, there are many common misconceptions about...

You Got This! is the ultimate guide to succeeding as an early career teacher. Whether you're searching for your first teaching job, meeting your new class or preparing for your first parents' evening, this book is full of advice and support to show...

Developing children's voices raises awareness and empowerment, particularly in marginalised communities. It is important that children see themselves, their heritage, their cultures and their religions reflected and taught in schools - not as a...

Some teachers think that there's little to say about teaching with examples - after all, everyone uses them. But here are just some of the questions you might have about teaching with worked examples:How do we introduce an example?What do we ask students...

Bridging the gap between research and practice A Little Guide for Teachers: Formative Assessment gives teachers practical tried and tested strategies to put formative assessment into action in their classrooms. The Little Guide for Teachers series is...

This practical and accessible guide tackles the challenges that busy childcare educators face with their mental health in what is a wonderful, rewarding, but often exhausting role.Drawing from "day-in-the-life" experiences and case studies, this book...

What are the beliefs and behaviors that set great teachers apart? In this internationally renowned bestseller, Todd Whitaker reveals 19 keys to becoming more effective in the classroom.This essential third edition features new sections on why it's about...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036006433Author Jo FacerFormat PaperbackPage Count 200Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder Education

How can trainee teachers begin their careers with a clear understanding of all the curriculum subjects? This book addresses the nature of subject knowledge in all foundation curriculum subjects. It deconstructs the elements of each subject through an...

Psychology for the Classroom: Constructivism and Social Learning provides a lively introduction to the much debated topics of talk and group collaboration in classrooms, and the development of interactive approaches to teaching. The authors provide a...

Dealing with poor behaviour is exhausting and stressful. But it doesn't have to be! Some teachers keep their students in line with apparent ease. They defuse tricky situations with discreet words and almost imperceptible gestures. They extract work from...

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...

Drawing on years of research and first-hand experience, How to Survive in Teaching offers support, advice and practical suggestions to help you and your colleagues stay flourishing, positive and most importantly, stay teaching! Recent statistics show...

Aimed at teaching assistants who work closely with children with special educational needs, The Effective Teaching Assistant: A Practical Guide to Supporting Achievement for Pupils with SEND is a practical and accessible resource tailored precisely for...

This book is a commonsense guide to becoming a reflective practitioner, written by a practitioner for practitioners. This second edition is fully revised and updated, incorporating extensive new material emphasizing hands-on tools, worksheets, and guides...

Discover why and how schools must become places where thinking is valued, visible, and actively promoted As educators, parents, and citizens, we must settle for nothing less than environments that bring out the best in people, take learning to the next...

Critical Pedagogy addresses the shortcomings of mainstream educational theory and practice and promotes the humanization of teacher and student. Where Critical Pedagogy is often treated as a discourse of academics in universities, this book explores the...

Check out The Better Conversations trailer: https://youtu.be/y3FrWTXC8Uw "I thought I knew how to have a conversation; I've had millions of them. Some were good, others not so much so. But I want to have GREAT conversations, and Jim Knight has...

Teaching Religion and Worldviews Education (RWE) Creatively offers a fresh perspective on the Religious Education (RE) curriculum. This second edition is crammed full of practical lesson ideas underpinned by cutting edge research authored by specialists...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036003241Author Morgan WhitfieldFormat PaperbackPage Count 350Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder Education

Read-i-cide: The systematic killing of the love of reading, often exacerbated by the inane, mind-numbing practices found in schools. Reading is dying in our schools. Educators are familiar with many of the factors that have contributed to the decline,...

Inviting readers on a journey of self-reflection, Educaring from the Heart offers an approach to education which places care, empathy, and compassion at the core of the educator's role.Within the book, the reader is introduced to the principles...

Learning is among the most basic of human activities. The study of, and research into, learning forms a central part of educational studies. The well-respected and established authors, Jarvis and Parker, not only focus on the psychological processes of...

In this book, I share with you an alternative to the 'school' of today. A way of creating the conditions for you to go on an adventure with children. Education should not be a predetermined journey with map already drawn, with no ability to leave the...

'An indispensable guide to addressing all the challenges of continuous provision' - Nursery World The new and updated guide to getting continuous provision right in your setting from bestselling Early Years expert Dr Alistair Bryce Clegg. This new...

Foreword by Paul A. Kirschner. Given the choice, who wouldn't want to be cleverer? What teacher wouldn't want this for their students, and what parent wouldn't wish it for their children? When David started researching this book, he...

With 30+ years' experience developing and using EdTech products, distilled down into an easy-to-read format, My Secret EdTech Diary aims to get you thinking about the past, present and future role of educational technology and how it influences and...

This highly-readable book addresses how to teach effective communication in science. The first part of the book provides accessible context and theory about communicating science well, and is written by experts. The second part focuses on the practice of...

_______________ 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...

Find the right strategies and tools to support students who experience trauma Studies show that 46-75% of children experience trauma, often resulting in challenging behavior, depression, and anxiety as well as long-term physical and mental health...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915261052Author Yousuf HamidFormat PaperbackPage Count 132Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 170gDimensions(mm)...

Collecting and analysing data to monitor and challenge school standards is an increasingly important - and unavoidable - aspect of our education system. But how do we ensure we are generating useful information to support learning and make informed...

Rules for developing talent with disciplined, deliberate, intelligent practice We live in a competition loving culture. We love the performance, the big win, the ticking seconds of the clock as the game comes down to the wire. We watch games and cheer,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781927584064Author IibaFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint International Institute of Business AnalysisPublisher International Institute of Business...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915080899Author James ColemanFormat PaperbackPage Count 84Imprint Critical Publishing LtdPublisher Taylor & Francis LtdWeight(grams) 160g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781338789072Author Penny KittleFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Scholastic USPublisher Scholastic USWeight(grams) 345gDimensions(mm) 228mm * 187mm * 9mm

Putting the soul into curriculum: A practical teaching guide for English teams and leaders Are you looking to create an inspiring and joyful curriculum for your department and students? Are you wondering how to make...

The Elephant in the Staffroom is the survival guide that every busy teacher needs for practical advice on teacher wellbeing. Written in an informal, conversational style, the book is divided into 40 bite-size chunks, covering a range of essential topics...

The Digital Ecosystem will take you on a journey to develop your own sustainable digital strategy - one that is right for your school and yours alone, acknowledging that every school is different, just like every child. Covering all elements in order to...