`This book does provide a useful, concise discussion of the legislative background to science in schools from the nineteenth century to the present day' - Colette Murphy, British Journal of Educational Studies`This book makes a fascinating and compelling read, particularly for anyone who has a professional involvement or interest in the 'National Curriculum' .
This volume of the series that debates the need for universal primary education, is concerned with the "good behaviour" of would-be educational innovators in developing countries.
The result of a research project, this work, an attempt to report on what has actually been happening in our schools, answers such questions as: what difference have education reforms made to pupils' experience in schools?
A comprehensive analysis of the work of teachers as it impinges on children, colleagues, other professionals, managers, parents, the community, and educational policy.
This updated text surveys the debate amongst politicians and professionals surrounding the evolution and revision of the National Curriculum for England and Wales, setting the scene for the implementation of the core subjects - Information Technology, English, Mathematics and Science.
Defining Assessment in the widest possible way, ann Filer and Andrew Pollard have produced the most comprehensive ethnographic study of assessment ever attempted.
This popular Continuum series, intended chiefly for teachers and trainee teachers, places strong emphasis on practice but at the same time incorporates the latest research in the field.
This brilliant little book describes in an entertaining style the seven lessons Benny receives from his wise old father, keen to teach his son how to think and think well.
The majority of ITE students in Scotland are postgraduates with only one year to grasp the vast skills and knowledge required to become a primary teacher.
With approximately 16,000 students beginning primary teacher education in the UK each year, and each of those being expected to teach art and design, this pioneering volume provides a renewed emphasis on ideas, issues and research in art and design education in the primary and early years phases.
Many educators understand that inquiry-based learning holds great potential but still need guidance to implement inquiry in their daily instructional practice.
Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 5-6 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 1 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja.
Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 6-7 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 2 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja.
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Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 8-9 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 4 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja.
Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 9-10 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 5 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja.
Arithmetic Ninja for Ages 10-11 is the essential photocopiable maths resource for every Year 6 classroom from Andrew Jennings, the creator of Vocabulary Ninja, Comprehension Ninja and Write Like a Ninja.
