It is widely recognized that self-regulated learners are more effective learners. The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) identifies metacognition and self-regulation as among the most impactful and cost-effective approaches schools can adopt. Yet many teachers and school leaders remain uncertain about what these concepts mean in practice—or how to develop them in the classroom.Activate is a practical, card-based professional learning resource that helps teachers, leaders...

It's widely recognised that self-regulated learners are more effective learners.The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) suggests that metacognition and self-regulation are among the most important practices a school can focus on, providing 'very high impact for very low cost, based on extensive evidence'(EEF, 2022). However, teachers and leaders are often unsure what these terms mean, or what they look like in practice.This resourceenables teachers and leaders to 'activate' pupils...

Implementing change is a complex undertaking, and most school improvement initiatives fail to meet their stated aims. But it doesn't have to be this way.Drawing on a decade of research and development in schools around the world, Dr James Mannion introduces the Making Change Stick programme, a groundbreaking approach to implementing sustainable school improvement.This practical guide draws together insights from implementation and improvement scien...

For the last eight years, James and Kate have been working together to design, implement and evaluate a whole-school, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning known as Learning Skills. An eight-year study with the University of Cambridge revealed that Learning Skills led to significant gains in subject learning, with rapid gains among students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In this practical guide for teachers and school leaders, James and Kate reveal a recipe for success roote...

For the last eight years, James and Kate have been working together to design, implement and evaluate a whole-school, evidence-informed approach to teaching and learning known as Learning Skills. An eight-year study with the University of Cambridge revealed that Learning Skills led to significant gains in subject learning, with rapid gains among students from disadvantaged backgrounds. In this practical guide for teachers and school leaders, James and Kate reveal a recipe for success roote...

There are thousands of government jobs out there - Uncle Sam hires an average of 300,000 new employees each year!But if you're interested in a government job, you'll need more than a resume. The Everything Guide to Government Jobs is a comprehensive and unique guidebook to the ins and outs of finding one of hundreds of jobs in areas like:The newest government department: Homeland SecurityThe U.S. Postal ServiceSocial work and Family Servic...

For over three hundred years, the British Armed Forces has been made up of brave men and women who put themselves in harm's way so the rest of us can sleep soundly in our beds. Marching alongside, no matter where in the world, was the chef, who had to be just as handy with a Browning L9A1 9mm semi-automatic as a whisk and a garlic crusher. Bully Beef and Boiled Sweets is a celebration of the skills and achievements of this country's military chefs. • Discover what troops are fed now• See w...

At last, you can grasp the most difficult concepts of thought!If you’ve always wanted to learn about philosophy but were too intimidated to get past the first word ending in “ism,” The Everything Philosophy Book provides simple explanations guaranteed to make philosophic ideas and concepts easy to understand.This entertaining book offers a broad overview of many diverse schools of thought—from antiquity up through the present day. In plain English,...

The Professional Protection Officer: Security Strategies, Tactics and Trends (8th Edition) is the definitive reference and instructional text for career oriented security officers in both the private and public sectors. The first edition originated with the birth of the International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) in 1988, which has been using the book as the official text since that time. Each subsequent edition (seven) has brought new and enlightened information to the protect...

There has been a bad-tempered quarrel between defenders and critics of religion in recent years. Both sides have expressed themselves acerbically because there is a very great deal at stake in the debate. This book thoroughly and calmly examines all the arguments and associated considerations offered in support of religious belief, and does so in full consciousness of the reasons people have for subscribing to religion, and the needs they seek to satisfy by doing so. And because it takes a...

Leading people in todays complex world is challenging. There are regulations, unions, lawyers, and more to deal with on a daily basis.Written by a longtime human resources consultant, this guidebook helps you develop your leadership skills so you can recruit qualified applicants; interview candidates with confidence; hire the right people; train new employees and keep the best performers; deal with unions; and stay out of court.In addition to the basics, youll learn how to ...

Learn to make delightful and delicious macarons from the master baker whose gourmet confections "rival those in Paris" (Zagat).Cuter than a cupcake and more delicious, the adorable macaron is très en vogue. Cecile Cannone has mastered the art at her lauded MacarOn Café, where these beautiful, bite-sized treats are "feather-light, at once crunchy and chewy, and distinguished by rich buttercream filling" ( New York Times).Now Cannone teaches her techni...