Methods & Strategies

Teaching is an art; with the right techniques, guidance, skills and practice, teachers can masterfully face any situation the classroom could throw at them. With their fresh perspectives, sage advice and a hint of silliness, Andy, Chris and Gary show...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780988217607Author Dave BurgessFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.Publisher Dave Burgess Consulting, Inc.

Setting up the classroom is a fundamental part of a teacher's job, as a well-planned, aesthetically pleasing environment encourages children to learn and helps with classroom management. However, knowing how to create this environment is not instinctive...

Whether you have a strong science background or feel overwhelmed at the prospect of taking a behavioral neuroscience, biological psychology or physiological psychology course, this book is for you. Clear writing, interesting examples, learning aids and...

This book supports all trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector working towards QTLS in their understanding of the key learning theories and how these can be applied to their teaching. Existing teachers within the sector will also find this book...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781036003296Author Glenn WhitmanFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 340g

Second Edition of best-seller Behaviour Recovery from top selling author Bill Rogers Teachers frequently face the challenge of children with behaviour disorders in their classes. Behaviour Recovery Second Edition gives teachers an educational...

Outdoor education offers children special contexts for play and exploration, real experiences, and contact with the natural world and the community. To help ensure young children thrive and develop in your care, this book provides essential information...

It's no secret that in today's complex world, students face unparalleled demands as they prepare for college, careers, and active citizenship. However, those demands won't be met without a fundamental shift from traditional, teacher-centered instruction...

Effective work with young people requires empathy and understanding. This accessible book captures the reality of young people's experiences, their relationships and the things that are important to them. Using in-depth examples from his many years'...

This important book considers what we know about test and exam anxiety, including how it is defined, its characteristics, how it can be identified, why and how it develops, and what can be done to support test-anxious students.Addressing the pressures of...

In Humanizing Ballet Pedagogies, Jessica Zeller offers a new take on the ballet pedagogy manual, examining how and why ballet pedagogies develop, considering their implications for students and teachers, and proposing processes by which readers can enact...

′This is an essential guide for anyone aspiring to teach in Higher Education in the UK. Not just because it is packed with practical tips and even lecture notes but crucially because it explains the nature of university teaching in the wake of the...

What made them that outstanding teacher and what are the tips, techniques and tactics that make some teachers really first class? How do I improve my skills? How can I get behaviour right? How can I motivate pupils who don't seem to want to learn? These...

This practical book provides an accessible framework for observing and assessing children's learning through play. It will help early years practitioners to deepen their understanding of the links between intellectual development, the growth of language...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781934009154Author Lee CanterFormat PaperbackPage Count 176Imprint Solution TreePublisher Solution TreeWeight(grams) 386gDimensions(mm) 253mm * 179mm * 11mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781960574749Author James A NottinghamFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Solution TreePublisher Solution TreeWeight(grams) 962gDimensions(mm) 278mm *...

Every early years practitioner should be able to captivate and maintain the interest of young children in their setting, through the provision of a playful learning experience. Covering age ranges 3-8 years, this textbook explores the importance of...

Unlock a treasure trove of learning-make room for belonging in school Belonging is an instinctual feeling: you know when you feel it-and you really know when you don't. Creating a sense of belonging in the classroom has a significant impact on student...

In this brilliant addition to the hugely successful How To Talk... series, leading parenting experts Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish show parents how they can inspire and empower young people to learn. Using unique communication strategies, stories from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780857479969Author Kate HeapFormat PaperbackPage Count 186Imprint Brilliant PublicationsPublisher Brilliant PublicationsDimensions(mm) 297mm * 210mm * 10mm

Outlining the key teaching assistant duties and responsibilities, and illustrated with examples, practical case studies and helpful tips, this book is your essential guide to excelling as a teaching assistant.About the AuthorLouise Burnham is a teacher,...

Each title in the series is intended to serve both as a basis for training courses and seminars, and as a reference text.Each title in the series is intended to serve both as a basis for training courses and seminars, and as a reference text...

'A highly practical overview of creative teaching and learning for both novice and seasoned primary teachers; this second edition features useful content on the new National Curriculum in England, such as possibilities for creativity in different...

Tried and true teaching strategies to boost student engagement. Students need to be actively engaged to learn-intellectually curious, physically active, and emotionally involved in collaborative work that builds their capacity for empathy. What can...

The issue of behaviour has, and always will be, a main dilemma facing schools. Encouraging positive relationships whilst preventing disruption, and motivating students to learn, raises concerns for any teacher.This fully updated second edition of...

Jumpstart! Science provides teachers with a range of lively, short, fun activities and games to support teaching and learning in different aspects of the science curriculum. It encourages teachers to develop creative approaches to motivating and engaging...

Have you ever wondered what the Montessori approach is all about and how it can be used to benefit the young children in your setting?This book explains how the Montessori approach works offering guidance on planning and assessment methods alongside...

How can you design more inclusive learning experiences and environments? How can you overcome some of the challenges of designing and implementing more inclusive learning?You will find the answers to these questions and much more in this dynamic new text...

"This is exactly what my school needs right now to support colleagues to build on the foundations of our written concept-based curriculum and to take-off our taught curriculum to the next - and highest - levels." Neville Kirton, Deputy Head of Secondary...

This thought-provoking read invites you to reconsider your automatic "no" when it comes to young children’s weapon play. It offers new perspectives on how weapon play and other risky or controversial play can provide opportunities for healing...

Part of a second group of "Continuum One Hundred" titles to be published in March 2006. Supply teaching can be very difficult - if it's not the students that are being difficult it's the permanent members of staff. Julia Murphy provides one hundred ideas...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788480630993Author Manuel Bustos SousaFormat PaperbackImprint OctaedroPublisher Octaedro

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780805209204Author Paula Polk LillardFormat PaperbackPage Count 192Imprint Schocken BooksPublisher Schocken BooksWeight(grams) 198gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

The Essential Guide to Writing History Essays is a step-by-step guide to the typical assignments of any undergraduate or master's-level history program in North America. Effective writing is a process of discovery, achieved through the continual act of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915592002Author Mark WatsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 136Imprint Aberlochaber Publishing LtdPublisher Aberlochaber Publishing LtdWeight(grams)...

This work offers a challenging approach to enhancing children's learning through a process of reflective analysis called innovative thinking. Using practical examples drawn from a variety of learning contexts, the author: provides a framework for...

Pedagogical documentation is a vital method of assessing and observing young children, and is a practice that enables practitioners, families and children to learn alongside each other. This book draws on the projects and experiences of senior...

This essential companion for lecturers and study skills advisors alike sets study skills teaching in context and outlines positive environments to enhance student skills. It addresses areas such as supportive infrastructures, induction, and supporting...

For many novice ESL/EFL teachers the transition from their teacher education program (Cert or MA) to their first year of teaching has been characterized as a type of 'reality shock' because the ideals that novice teachers may have formed during the...