Contemporary Thinking and Theorists. Explores thoughts on tackling pressing modern day issues in childcare today and offers tangible ways of putting reflection into practice. Written in the same bestselling format as 'How Children Learn', which suceeded in making even the driest of theoretical tomes readable and relevant.

A comprehensive, clear and accessible introductory text for those on teacher training courses within the Lifelong Learning sector.

Aims to equip teachers with the confidence to explain mathematical ideas and procedures to pupils in ways that deepen their understanding and enhance their development in the subject. This text includes: a chapter on mathematical reasoning; explanations based on frequently asked questions; and teaching points distributed throughout the text.

A Step by Step Guide to Using NLP Techniques in the Classroom. Packed with easy to use tools and techniques. There are practical worksheets on stagecraft for teachers, leadership, classroom activities, personal development and developing emotional and social literacy with children. Full title : NLP Toolkit: Activities and Strategies for Teachers, Trainers and Leaders

Covers various core skills. This title introduces the skills needed to succeed in Higher Education. It includes checklists, record sheets and practical activities.

Presents a report from the Cambridge Primary Review, the comprehensive enquiry into English primary education. This book is grounded in evidence from research, official data and the enquiry's thousands of individual and organisational witnesses.

The essential text for primary trainees aiming to consolidate and develop their subject knowledge of science.

Never has so much attention been devoted to education - and the problems with it. Yet we rarely ask why everyone from the government to parents continually obsess about it. Why are we so constantly worried about it? Why do so many of the solutions proposed actually make matters worse? This book attempts to answer these questions.

Provides a comprehensive solution for Level 2 learners working in primary and secondary schools. Suitable for teaching assistants, this work covers mandatory and optional units. With photos and illustrations, it is also reviewed by an expert on Scottish education to ensure full applicability to the SVQ.

Features two chapters on managing confrontation and working with parents.

These fun multi-sensory games should jumpstart pupils' enthusiasm for learning. The games will: help busy teachers save time using photocopiable spreads; consolidate pupils' previous learning; and stimulate pupils' memory.

In its fourth edition, this impressive text has been updated with more PGCE focus. Signposted for coverage of FENTO standards, with full coverage of the C&G 7407, 7302, and Cert Ed courses. Retaining the unique style of the previous editions, this is an essential text for students and qualified teachers.

The essential text for primary trainees aiming to consolidate and develop their subject knowledge of English.

A UK textbook for reflective classroom professionalism. It offers exceptional support for trainee teachers, mentors, newly qualified teachers and for those engaged continuing professional development and performance review.

Covers a range of the popular optional units, providing coverage of the Level 3 standards. This book is packed with activities to help you build evidence for your portfolio, with referencing to the standards to help you organise your work.