Teacher Training & Certification

Passing the State Science Proficiency Tests presents essential content for elementary and middle school teachers who want to improve their science content background, enhance their classroom instruction, or pass the state science proficiency tests. This...

Action research is a popular part of many teacher training courses but understanding how to do it well is not always straightforward. Previously known as Action Research for New Teachers, this book will guide trainee teachers through each step of the...

Schools must actively promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. The Teachers' Standards make it clear that teachers themselves must...

As teaching is socially, culturally, and politically constructed, it is important that teacher educators committed to social justice attempt to create secure environment where all voices are heard and teacher candidates can inquire into personally and...

Nuraan Davids and Yusef Waghid teach philosophy of education to students, who are completing a post-graduate certificate in education (PGCE) in order to qualify as teachers. They make the argument that philosophy and education are intertwined as action...

Finding the Teacher Self offers a foundation to begin and sustain a discussion with preservice and in-service teachers about the role of teacher identities in the classrooms, what their teacher identity is, and how they can continue to develop it. The...

In 2014 the National Board began revising and streamlining the National Board Certification Process. This new 3.0 version of the WHAT WORKS! series reflects the revisions to Components 3 and 4. WHAT WORKS! Successful Strategies for Pursuing National...

Successful teachers are able to motivate and inspire the children they teach and this is a skill that can only be supported by understanding good practice. This book gives you smart, pragmatic guidance backed by evidence-based research on how to engage...

What does it mean to become a reader? What are the challenges and opportunities of engaging children in reading for pleasure in the 21st century? This book explores the ways in which reading for pleasure is changing in the era of globalisation,...

As a trainee teacher you have a huge amount to grapple with when it comes to developing expertise in the suite of subjects within the primary national curriculum. Subject knowledge cannot be developed in isolation, it must relate to the curriculum...

Professionalism is a key component of teaching. During their training, new teachers must swiftly begin to develop their professional identity. They are required to meet and demonstrate professional behaviours outlined in Part 2 of the Teachers'...

Successful Writing Strategies for National Board Certification leads National Board candidates through various strategies to help them write in the "National Board Style". How a candidate writes about their teaching practice greatly impacts the...

Exploring Science is an activity led course set in relevant contexts that develops the key skills necessary for success in Integrated Science. This book covers the syllabus requirements of the National Standard Curriculum for Grade 7 Integrated Science. ...

This CAPE Physics Multiple Choice Practice book is an invaluable exam preparation aid for CAPE Physics students. This book provides excellent practice for the multiple choice questions from Paper 1 of the CAPE examination, and has been...

Collins CSEC (R) Chemistry provides a new approach to the study of the CSEC (R) Chemistry syllabus that focuses on the skills needed to pass and to get a top grade. It provides full coverage of the CXC (R) syllabus Written in clear,...

Responding to a gap in the literature, this is the first book to bridge the divide between completing a professional course in education and entering into a practical career in education provision. Drawing on a variety of contributors including...

Teacher attrition and burnout have been researched in school districts all over the country for several decades. Characterised by physical and psychological exhaustion, cynicism (as an interpersonal and emotional indication of built-up aggression), and a...

Science education, particularly school science education, has long had an uneasy relationship with ethics, being unsure whether to embrace ethics or leave it to others. In this book, the authors argue that while the methods of science and of ethics are...

Critical strategies for confronting a dire, yet under-addressed societal epidemic-the risky and potentially deadly consequences for older adults living a socially isolated life, are the focus for this book. By documenting our current understanding of the...

Exploring Science is an activity led course set in relevant contexts that develops the key skills necessary for success in Integrated Science. Exploring Science is an activity led course set in relevant contexts that develops the key skills...

Exploring Science is an activity led course set in relevant contexts that develops the key skills necessary for success in Integrated Science. This book covers the syllabus requirements of the National Standard Curriculum for Grade 9 Integrated Science. ...

Collins CAPE Revision Guides focus on the content and skills students need to master for success in CAPE examinations. They cover all aspects of the syllabus and provide excellent help with exam preparation. Collins CAPE Revision Guide -...

This book presents a variety of perspectives on teacher education for a fast-changing world. It deepens the discourse on teacher education and specifically considers teacher education in light of the technological advancements of the Fourth Industrial...

Recognition of disadvantage is seen as crucial in preparing socially just teachers who can recognize and address inequities, and this engaging guide provides innovative strategies to reflect on disadvantage. Coupled with its discursive partners,...

Drawing on a wide range of experiences, Lizana Oberholzer and Derek Boyle clearly define the terms 'coaching' and 'mentoring' before looking at how coaching and mentoring are used in schools to develop teachers. They offer theoretical frameworks, key...

Developing Knowledge Communities through Partnerships for Literacy explores the development of knowledge communities - safe spaces on the educational landscape - where research and professional development with literacy teachers and writers can unfurl. ...

Praxis Core 2023-2024 For Dummies provides you with the confidence you need to perform well on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators Exam. With information on every section of the exam, plus full-length practice tests in the book and online,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781975504076Author Kevin J. BurkeFormat PaperbackPage Count 185Imprint Myers Education PressPublisher Myers Education PressWeight(grams) 333g

Grade 9 Physics for Jamaica provides a new course for students studying the sciences separately at Grade 9. It is an activity led course set in relevant contexts and develops the skills necessary for success in physics. This book covers the syllabus...

Nuraan Davids and Yusef Waghid teach philosophy of education to students, who are completing a post-graduate certificate in education (PGCE) in order to qualify as teachers. They make the argument that philosophy and education are intertwined as action...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781978821989Author Jason C. FitzgeraldFormat HardbackPage Count 184Imprint Rutgers University PressPublisher Rutgers University PressWeight(grams) 140g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780525567622Author Princeton ReviewFormat PaperbackPage Count 592Imprint Princeton Review Publishing CorporationPublisher Random House USA Inc

Collins CAPE Revision Guides focus on the content and skills students need to master for success in CAPE examinations. They cover all aspects of the syllabus and provide excellent help with exam preparation. Collins CAPE Revision Guide -...

Economics for CAPE is a comprehensive text for students studying for the Caribbean Examinations Council's Advanced Proficiency Examination in Economics. It covers all aspect of the current syllabus in Economics and features examples and contexts with...

This CAPE Accounting Multiple Choice Practice book is an invaluable exam preparation aid for CAPE Accounting students. This book provides excellent practice for the multiple choice questions from Paper 1 of the CAPE examination, and has been...

Maybe you're an undergraduate or graduate student who's just been appointed a TA. Or maybe you're a postdoctoral student or a new hire with limited teaching experience. In either case, you'll be expected - with little to no training - to excel at...

Collins CAPE Revision Guides focus on the content and skills students need to master for success in CAPE examinations. They cover all aspects of the syllabus and provide excellent help with exam preparation. Collins CAPE Revision Guide -...

This CSEC Human and Social Biology Multiple Choice Practice book is a valuable exam preparation aid for CSEC HSB students. This book provides excellent practice for the multiple choice questions from Paper 1 of the CSEC examination, and has...

This CAPE Economics Multiple Choice Practice book is an invaluable exam preparation aid for CAPE Economics students. This book provides excellent practice for the multiple choice questions from Paper 1 of the CAPE examination, and has been...

How can community art build connection in diverse communities? Where is the art in contemporary libraries? How do you bring subway art into the classroom? Drawing on an abundance of examples from Finland, Italy, New Zealand, Spain and the USA,...