This third book in the Learning to learn for life series offers practical examples for everyone interested in developing better schools and lifelong learners, and has a particular emphasis on Key Stages 3 and 4.
There has recently been an explosion of interest in positive psychology and the teaching of well-being and 'happiness' in the PSHE world in schools and many teachers are looking for clear information on how to implement these potentially life-changing ideas in the classroom.
A valuable, reflective resource for secondary teachers considering classroom observations and giving feedback, this book and DVD pack present recordings of five experienced secondary teachers in action, together with clear commentary and analysis.
Examining how to make English teaching exciting and relevant in a modern technological and culturally diverse society, this text explores poetry and classic texts, and media and multicultural texts.
An account of the RSA Shakespeare in Schools project, which demonstrates that Shakespeare can be made accessible to students of all abilities from the age of 5 upwards.
Professional teaching placements are an essential part of secondary teacher training, with trainees spending around two thirds of their time in schools.
What if you could challenge your twelfth-grade students to explore energy consumption and climate change in their own communities, and connect that information with other communities around the world?
This book is the perfect starting point for anyone looking to promote and encourage mental health in their school, or evaluate their existing provision, in line with current government priorities.
SEND Leadership completes the 'Essential SENCO Toolkit' trilogy and provides SENCOs and SEN practitioners with the guidance and tools needed to aid their leadership and quality assurance (QA) roles.
Martin Griffin and Jon Mayhew's Storycraft: How to teach narrative writing is an inspiring and practical resource to support secondary school teachers in developing their students' creative writing.
Mark Enser's 'Making Every Geography Lesson Count: Six principles to support great geography teaching' maps out the key elements of effective geography teaching and shows teachers how to develop their students' conceptual and contextual understanding of the subject over time.
Addressing the gender gap in the understanding of autism, this multi-perspective book explores the educational needs of girls on the autism spectrum from early years to secondary school, in both mainstream and special settings.
This fully updated version of the CILIP-endorsed guidelines for secondary school libraries addresses the changing schools' landscape and impact of technological changes of recent years.
Headteachers need to have a view on every possible aspect of running a school and be able to justify and articulate a set of values that tie into their vision.
Written by Jackie Beere, The Complete Learner's Toolkit: Metacognition and mindset - equipping the modern learner with the thinking, social and self-regulation skills to succeed at school and in life will empower teachers to transform their pupils' learning.
Crista Hazell's Independent Thinking on MFL: How to make modern foreign language teaching exciting, inclusive and relevant takes teachers on a tour of how to get the teaching of a new language right.
Part of Phil Beadle's How to Teach SeriesSo, you have passion for your subject and you get to work with some of the funniest, most surprising and exceptional students.
This seminal handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the research on world language education and how that research can transform into effective and daily instructional practices for K-16 language teachers.
Former Secretary of State for Education Kenneth Baker claims that secondary education has become a five-year programme with a single, narrow aim: to prepare pupils for high-stakes GCSE exams at 16.
Former Secretary of State for Education Kenneth Baker claims that secondary education has become a five-year programme with a single, narrow aim: to prepare pupils for high-stakes GCSE exams at 16.
Why the education system is failing our kids and how we can start the revolution that will save our schoolsWith their emphasis on regurgitated knowledge and stressful exams, today's schools actually do more harm than good.
Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI explores how educators can effectively harness the potential of artificial intelligence technologies while skillfully navigating its pedagogical, technical, ethical, institutional, and societal implications.
Building on the pioneering 2009 volume, Race, Culture, and Identities in Second Language Education, this book reflects the significant expansion in the research since its publication and offers a wider breadth of perspectives on the complex theoretical terrain of race, racism, and antiracism in language education.
Caring & Engaging Schools: Partnering with Family and Community to Unlock the Potential of High School Students in Poverty reviews the consequences of our failure to effectively address the needs of low-income students, given the poverty-related struggles that impede academic learning, personal growth, and ultimately positive life outcomes.
The fifth edition of Literacy and Learning in the Content Areas: Enhancing Knowledge in the Disciplines provides readers with the knowledge, motivation, tools, and confidence for integrating literacy in their disciplinary classrooms.
