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Creative Schools

Revolutionizing Education from the Ground Up

by Lou Aronica, Sir Ken Robinson ...

From the international bestselling author of The ElementKen Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education. In this inspiring, empowering book, he sets out a new vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish. Filled with practical examples and groundbreaking research, it will inspire the change our children urgently need.'Compelling ... an ... Read more

£5.49

From the international bestselling author of The ElementKen Robinson is one of the world's most influential voices in education. In this inspiring, empowering book, he sets out a new vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish. Filled with practical examples and groundbreaking research, it will inspire the change our children urgently need.'Compelling ... an
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Improve Your Punctuation and Grammar

by Marion Field ...

Master the essentials of the English language and write with greater confidence. ... Read more

£2.99

Master the essentials of the English language and write with greater confidence.
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Year One in Action

A Month-by-Month Guide to Taking Early Years Pedagogy into KS1

by Anna Ephgrave ...

Children are ‘hard-wired’ to learn and they learn best by being active and autonomous – exploring, discovering, creating and taking risks, in other words, by playing. However, formal, subject specific lessons and a focus on data, targets and unrealistic expectations are causing young children to be bored and stressed and this is stifling their learning. Year One in Action reveals the remarkable ... Read more

£28.79

Children are ‘hard-wired’ to learn and they learn best by being active and autonomous – exploring, discovering, creating and taking risks, in other words, by playing. However, formal, subject specific lessons and a focus on data, targets and unrealistic expectations are causing young children to be bored and stressed and this is stifling their learning. Year One in Action reveals the remarkable
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Your Phd Companion

The Insider Guide to Mastering the Practical Realities of Getting Your PhD

by Nick Green, Stephen Marshall ...

This book guides you through doctoral study from the student's point of view - the challenges, pitfalls, and ups and downs that you're likely to encounter in the course of your PhD. Inside you'll find: - Advice on doing research - Examples of PhD problems and their resolution - Reflections on life as a PhD student - Insights into how the academic system works - Real life cases of famous (and not ... Read more

£3.99

This book guides you through doctoral study from the student's point of view - the challenges, pitfalls, and ups and downs that you're likely to encounter in the course of your PhD. Inside you'll find: - Advice on doing research - Examples of PhD problems and their resolution - Reflections on life as a PhD student - Insights into how the academic system works - Real life cases of famous (and not
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How To Write Essays

A Step-by-Step Guide for All Levels, With Sample Essays

by Don Shiach ...

The skill of good essay writing is essential if you are to achieve the kind of grades you want in the courses you are studying. This is true whether you are studying at GCSE, AS or A levels at school or college, or trying to gain a degree at university. The advice and practical guidance you receive in this book will enable you to improve your grade assessments by putting into practice some simple, ... Read more

£3.99

The skill of good essay writing is essential if you are to achieve the kind of grades you want in the courses you are studying. This is true whether you are studying at GCSE, AS or A levels at school or college, or trying to gain a degree at university. The advice and practical guidance you receive in this book will enable you to improve your grade assessments by putting into practice some simple,
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Outstanding Assessment for Learning in the Classroom

by Jayne Bartlett ...

The main feature of an outstanding lesson is that all students make progress. Taking the structure of a lesson as the starting point, this book demonstrates how assessment for learning can be used to enhance and support all aspects of the learning process. Including chapters on embedding assessment during each phase of the lesson, using assessment data to inform planning, questioning techniques ... Read more

£25.19

The main feature of an outstanding lesson is that all students make progress. Taking the structure of a lesson as the starting point, this book demonstrates how assessment for learning can be used to enhance and support all aspects of the learning process. Including chapters on embedding assessment during each phase of the lesson, using assessment data to inform planning, questioning techniques
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Going Online

Perspectives on Digital Learning

by Robert Ubell ...

In Going Online, one of our most respected online learning leaders offers insights into virtual education—what it is, how it works, where it came from, and where it may be headed. Robert Ubell reaches back to the days when distance learning was practiced by mail in correspondence schools and then leads us on a tour behind the screen, touching on a wide array of topics along the way, including what ... Read more

£35.99

In Going Online, one of our most respected online learning leaders offers insights into virtual education—what it is, how it works, where it came from, and where it may be headed. Robert Ubell reaches back to the days when distance learning was practiced by mail in correspondence schools and then leads us on a tour behind the screen, touching on a wide array of topics along the way, including what
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How To Write Coursework and Exam Essays

by Brendan Hennessy ...

Writing good essays is a vital study skill for all stages of education, from GCSE to degree level. This highly successful and thoroughly practical guide leads you step-by-step through the whole process, including: *How to put your ideas into shape * Making your essay coherent and giving it conviction *How to think straight and argue well *How to write a good introduction and conclusion *Improving ... Read more

£2.99

Writing good essays is a vital study skill for all stages of education, from GCSE to degree level. This highly successful and thoroughly practical guide leads you step-by-step through the whole process, including: *How to put your ideas into shape * Making your essay coherent and giving it conviction *How to think straight and argue well *How to write a good introduction and conclusion *Improving
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Developing Professional Knowledge And Competence

by Michael Eraut ...

This volume analyzes different types of knowledge and know-how used by practising professionals in their work and how these different kinds of knowledge are acquired by a combination of learning from books, learning from people and learning from personal experience.; Drawing on various examples, problems addressed include the way theory changes and is personalized in practice, and how individuals ... Read more

£49.49

This volume analyzes different types of knowledge and know-how used by practising professionals in their work and how these different kinds of knowledge are acquired by a combination of learning from books, learning from people and learning from personal experience.; Drawing on various examples, problems addressed include the way theory changes and is personalized in practice, and how individuals
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Responsive Teaching

Cognitive Science and Formative Assessment in Practice

by Harry Fletcher-Wood ...

This essential guide helps teachers refine their approach to fundamental challenges in the classroom. Based on research from cognitive science and formative assessment, it ensures teachers can offer all students the support and challenge they need and can do so sustainably.Written by an experienced teacher and teacher educator, the book balances evidence-informed principles and practical ... Read more

£17.99

This essential guide helps teachers refine their approach to fundamental challenges in the classroom. Based on research from cognitive science and formative assessment, it ensures teachers can offer all students the support and challenge they need and can do so sustainably.Written by an experienced teacher and teacher educator, the book balances evidence-informed principles and practical
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Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School

A Companion to School Experience

Edited by Jon Davison, Caroline Daly, Caroline Davy, John Yandell ...

Series series Learning to Teach Subjects in the Secondary School Series
Fully updated to reflect changes in teacher education and the curriculum, the Fifth Edition of Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book.Including chapters on planning, changes to the assessment system, language teaching, and ... Read more

£32.39

Fully updated to reflect changes in teacher education and the curriculum, the Fifth Edition of Learning to Teach English in the Secondary School explores the background to debates about teaching the subject, alongside tasks, teaching ideas and further reading to expand upon issues and ideas raised in the book.Including chapters on planning, changes to the assessment system, language teaching, and
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1600 Perfect Score

The 7 Secrets of Acing the SAT

by Tom Fischgrund ...

Drawing on the first study of 1600 scorers conducted with the full cooperation of the College Board, here are the 7 secrets to success on the SAT -- and in life.Every year roughly 2.3 million high school students take the SAT; of those, however, only 650 students on average achieve a perfect score of 1600. Such a statistic raises obvious questions: Who are these kids? What are they like? And how ... Read more

£9.99

Drawing on the first study of 1600 scorers conducted with the full cooperation of the College Board, here are the 7 secrets to success on the SAT -- and in life.Every year roughly 2.3 million high school students take the SAT; of those, however, only 650 students on average achieve a perfect score of 1600. Such a statistic raises obvious questions: Who are these kids? What are they like? And how
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Understanding Young Children's Learning through Play

Building playful pedagogies

by Pat Broadhead, Andy Burt ...

This timely and accessible text introduces, theorises and practically applies two important concepts which now underpin early years practice: those of ‘playful learning' and 'playful pedagogies'. Pat Broadhead and Andy Burt draw upon filmed material, conversations with children, reflection, observation, and parental and staff interviews, in their longitudinal study of outdoor and indoor play ... Read more

£42.29

This timely and accessible text introduces, theorises and practically applies two important concepts which now underpin early years practice: those of ‘playful learning' and 'playful pedagogies'. Pat Broadhead and Andy Burt draw upon filmed material, conversations with children, reflection, observation, and parental and staff interviews, in their longitudinal study of outdoor and indoor play
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How To Write An Assignment, 8th Edition

Proven techniques for producing essays, reports and dissertations that succeed

by Pauline Smith ...

This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: * Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief *Choosing the right format for your assignment *Producing an outline plan *Researching and taking notes *Drafting the structure and improving your style * Presenting ... Read more

£2.99

This practical guide, written by a chief examiner, gives you the tools and planning techniques for making light work of assignments, essays, reports and dissertations. It covers: * Thoroughly understanding the title, question or brief *Choosing the right format for your assignment *Producing an outline plan *Researching and taking notes *Drafting the structure and improving your style * Presenting
... Read more
GCSE Maths Edexcel Higher Student Book (Collins GCSE Maths)

by Kevin Evans, Keith Gordon, Brian Speed, Michael Kent ...

Series series Collins GCSE Maths
Exam Board: EdexcelLevel & Subject: GCSE MathsFirst teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017Endorsed by EdexcelThis 4th edition of Collins GCSE Maths has been fully revised and updated for the new GCSE specifications and endorsed by Edexcel. The new edition of this well-established text has a new focus on mathematical reasoning and problem solving. The course coverage ensures that you will ... Read more

£14.99

Exam Board: EdexcelLevel & Subject: GCSE MathsFirst teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017Endorsed by EdexcelThis 4th edition of Collins GCSE Maths has been fully revised and updated for the new GCSE specifications and endorsed by Edexcel. The new edition of this well-established text has a new focus on mathematical reasoning and problem solving. The course coverage ensures that you will
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Assessment for Learning and Teaching in Primary Schools

by Angela Woodfield, Peter Swatton, Mary Briggs, Cynthia Martin ...

Series series Achieving QTS Series
This core text for primary trainee teachers is a clear introduction to the different kinds of assessment and their purposes. Throughout the book, tasks encourage the reader to practise assessment skills and to reflect on planning, listening, questioning, observing, diagnosing and target-setting. This second edition is referenced throughout to the 2007 QTS Standards and has been fully updated to ... Read more

£23.75

This core text for primary trainee teachers is a clear introduction to the different kinds of assessment and their purposes. Throughout the book, tasks encourage the reader to practise assessment skills and to reflect on planning, listening, questioning, observing, diagnosing and target-setting. This second edition is referenced throughout to the 2007 QTS Standards and has been fully updated to
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Risk, Challenge and Adventure in the Early Years

A practical guide to exploring and extending learning outdoors

by Kathryn Solly ...

What is the difference between ‘risk’ and ‘danger’? What can children learn from taking risks? How can you provide key experiences for children and ensure their safety outdoors?Young children will naturally seek out challenges and take risks and this is crucial to their overall development. This book clearly explains why children should be given the freedom to take risks and provides practical ... Read more

£26.99

What is the difference between ‘risk’ and ‘danger’? What can children learn from taking risks? How can you provide key experiences for children and ensure their safety outdoors?Young children will naturally seek out challenges and take risks and this is crucial to their overall development. This book clearly explains why children should be given the freedom to take risks and provides practical
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Program Evaluation in Practice

Core Concepts and Examples for Discussion and Analysis

by Dean T. Spaulding ...

Series series Research Methods for the Social Sciences
An updated guide to the core concepts of program evaluationThis updated edition of Program Evaluation in Practice covers the core concepts of program evaluation and uses case studies to touch on real-world issues that arise when conducting an evaluation project. This important resource is filled with illustrative examples written in accessible terms and provides a wide variety of evaluation ... Read more

£51.99

An updated guide to the core concepts of program evaluationThis updated edition of Program Evaluation in Practice covers the core concepts of program evaluation and uses case studies to touch on real-world issues that arise when conducting an evaluation project. This important resource is filled with illustrative examples written in accessible terms and provides a wide variety of evaluation
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Reflective Practice for Teachers

by Maura Sellars ...

Reflective Practice for Teachers explores a range of key issues that you will need to engage with during your teacher preparation and early career in the classroom in order to deepen your understanding of teaching practice. Case studies and ‘What does this mean for you?’ boxes in every chapter take ideas from research and show how they can apply to the real world of teaching.This second edition ... Read more

£24.47

Reflective Practice for Teachers explores a range of key issues that you will need to engage with during your teacher preparation and early career in the classroom in order to deepen your understanding of teaching practice. Case studies and ‘What does this mean for you?’ boxes in every chapter take ideas from research and show how they can apply to the real world of teaching.This second edition
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National Assessments of Educational Achievement, Volume 4

Analyzing Data from a National Assessment of Educational Achievement

by Gerry Shiel, Fernando Cartwright ...

Series Book 4 - National Assessments of Educational Achievement
Effective assessment of the performance of educational systems is a key component in developing policies to optimize the development of human capital around the world. The five books in the National Assessments of Educational Achievement series introduce key concepts in national assessments of student achievement levels, from policy issues to address when designing and carrying out assessments ... Read more

£14.12

Effective assessment of the performance of educational systems is a key component in developing policies to optimize the development of human capital around the world. The five books in the National Assessments of Educational Achievement series introduce key concepts in national assessments of student achievement levels, from policy issues to address when designing and carrying out assessments
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Beyond Testing

Seven Assessments of Students and Schools More Effective Than Standardized Tests

by Deborah Meier, Matthew Knoester ...

The authors of this timely book argue that a fundamentally complex problem—how to assess the knowledge of a child—cannot be reduced to a simple test score. Beyond Testing describes seven forms of assessment that are more effective than standardized test results: (1) student self-assessments, (2) direct teacher observations of students and their work, (3) descriptive reviews of the child, (4) ... Read more

£16.91

The authors of this timely book argue that a fundamentally complex problem—how to assess the knowledge of a child—cannot be reduced to a simple test score. Beyond Testing describes seven forms of assessment that are more effective than standardized test results: (1) student self-assessments, (2) direct teacher observations of students and their work, (3) descriptive reviews of the child, (4)
... Read more
Making Your First Year a Success

A Classroom Survival Guide for Middle and High School Teachers

by Robert L. Wyatt, J. Elaine White ...

Two veteran educators offer new secondary school teachers a practical guide to overcoming the challenges of their first year.You’ve completed the course work, student teaching, and interviewing. The job is yours. Now what? The first weeks and months of a new teaching position can be the most demanding of your entire career. In this new edition of their bestseller, veteran educators Robert L. Wyatt ... Read more

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Two veteran educators offer new secondary school teachers a practical guide to overcoming the challenges of their first year.You’ve completed the course work, student teaching, and interviewing. The job is yours. Now what? The first weeks and months of a new teaching position can be the most demanding of your entire career. In this new edition of their bestseller, veteran educators Robert L. Wyatt
... Read more
Making a Grade

Victorian Examinations and the Rise of Standardized Testing

by James Elwick ...

Starting in the 1850s achievement tests became standardized in the British Isles, and were administered on an industrial scale. By the end of the century more than two million people had written mass exams, particularly in science, technology, and mathematics. Some candidates responded to this standardization by cramming or cheating; others embraced the hope that such tests rewarded not only ... Read more

£32.39

Starting in the 1850s achievement tests became standardized in the British Isles, and were administered on an industrial scale. By the end of the century more than two million people had written mass exams, particularly in science, technology, and mathematics. Some candidates responded to this standardization by cramming or cheating; others embraced the hope that such tests rewarded not only
... Read more
Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests: A Call for Equity in Gifted Education

by Dina M. Brulles, Kimberly Lansdowne, Jack A.Naglieri ...

This book is written for all who are involved in gifted education, including teachers, administrators, and university faculty. For many years, we have known that there are disproportionate numbers of Black, Hispanic, and Native American students; English language learners; and students living in poverty in gifted education programs. Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests: A ... Read more

£33.19 or Free with Kobo Plus

This book is written for all who are involved in gifted education, including teachers, administrators, and university faculty. For many years, we have known that there are disproportionate numbers of Black, Hispanic, and Native American students; English language learners; and students living in poverty in gifted education programs. Understanding and Using the Naglieri General Ability Tests: A
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