This book explores an area that has been somewhat overlooked in the literature to date - the current status and future trends of English education in Oman. It offers a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to the subject and explores areas of English education in Oman that have, until now, been little investigated. It explores these issues from a variety of perspectives: the professionalization of English teachers in the country; the implementation of novel teaching methodologies, curricula, and assessment approaches, into what are, in many ways, still very traditional education settings; the integration of learner identity into English language instruction; country- and culture-specific concerns with conducting research with Omani participants; the strategic demands of building stronger links between education and workforce needs; and developing learner autonomy and motivation.

Part of three separate series, focusing on comprehension, spelling and grammar to help focus teaching on the skills the children most need to improve. All three series offer comprehensive support for assessment and marking.

My father always said that a journey should change your life in some way. Well, I suppose that when you have nothing, a journey promises everything. As long as we arrived at a place better than the one we had left, I would be happy ... When fifteen-year-o

Success Ahead is an exciting new series of Study Guides designed to help you excel in your Grade 12 exams! The series is aligned to the Grade 12 syllabus and helps you to practise and develop core skills. It also helps you to revise and prepare thoroughly for your exams. The Success Ahead Study Guides are user-friendly and can be used in the classroom or for independent practice at home. They can also be used as a quick reference for challenging content. Practise Revise Pass Excel Succeed!

This smashing book is packed with engaging questions and activities to help build grammar, punctuation and spelling skills. It's targeted exactly at Year 1 pupils, and carefully matched to the latest National Curriculum. There are hints and examples throughout the book to help children get started, and tick-boxes to help them keep track of how confident they feel about each topic. What's more, fun puzzles are at the end of every section and complete answers are included at the back - perfect for hassle-free marking.

This volume systematically applies the accumulated knowledge of developmental psycholinguistics to the field of language instruction. The first part of the book draws together a wide range of theoretical material from developmental psycholinguistics. Furthermore, suggestions are made of how psycholinguistically based material can be graded in the various years of elementary school. The second part presents practical applications, maps out experimentation done in elementary schools, and analyzes the results obtained from a series of interviews and language tests. In closing, a summary is made of the volume's central topics relating to developmental psycholinguistic theory and teaching techniques.

This title has been endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education - Reinforce learning, deepen understanding and encourage self-reflection in practical workbook activities. - Provide extra practice and self-assessment: Each Workbook is intended to be used by the learner for practice and homework, plus the completed workbooks can be used to help aid revision. - Build on what has taken place in the lesson: Challenge learners to develop their understanding further with ready-to-go write-in exercises.

Exam board: ISEB Level: 13+ CE and KS3 Subject: English First exams: November 2022 Improve exam technique and build confidence to ensure success in the CE 13+ English exams with these practice papers in the style of the ISEB exams. * Prepare for all papers: questions cover all areas of the ISEB specification for all levels, with exam advice. * Guidance on the exam: practice in answering multiple choice questions, extended response questions, and planning and writing the written tasks. * Identify gaps in skills: answers with guidance included to help pinpoint areas for improvement. Pair with Common Entrance 13+ English Revision Guide for comprehensive exam preparation (ISBN: 9781398340909).

Taking a community of practice perspective that highlights the learner as part of a community, rather than a lone individual responsible for her/his learning, this ethnographically-influenced study investigates how Latina/o English Language Learners (ELLs) in middle school mathematics classes negotiated their learning of mathematics and mathematical discourse. The classes in which the Latina/o students were enrolled used a reform-oriented approach to math learning; the math in these classes was - to varying degrees - taught using a hands-on, discovery approach to learning where group learning was valued, and discussions in and about math were critical. This book presents the stories of how six immigrant and American-born ELLs worked with their three teachers of varied ethnicity, education, experience with second language learners, and training in reform-oriented mathematics curricula to gain a degree of competence in the mathematical discourse they used in class. Identity, participation, situated learning, discourse use by learners of English as a Second Language (ESL), framing in language, and student success in mathematics are all critical notions that are highlighted within this school-based research.

This is a thorough exploration of the issues in teaching controversial issues in classroom, drawing on international case studies sharing teachers' and pupils' experiences. Paula Cowan and Henry Maitles provide a thorough exploration of current debates and controversies relating to teaching controversial issues in primary and secondary schools. They also investigate the changing nature of this type of learning experience and explore its contribution to the curriculum, particularly history and citizenship education. Topics covered include: What is the 'right' age to discuss controversial issues; The Citizenship Agenda; Discussing Iraq with school students; Teaching the Holocaust in the multicultural classroom; and, Islamophobia. International case studies provide fresh insights and valuable student and teacher feedback into the teaching of what many perceive as sensitive and difficult areas. Reflective questions and activities encourage readers to really engage with the issues and annotated further reading suggestions provide links to useful resources. The supporting companion website provides more detailed additional information along with practical teaching resources for those looking to explore controversial issues in their own classroom. This title is an essential reading for beginning teachers and teachers of citizenship and history, and education studies students exploring the teaching of controversial issues in the classroom.

The Big books introduce the learners to a variety of text types. The books include story text, simple factual text, rhymes, riddles, jokes and graphic text and have been specially developed to introduce the learners, in an informal manner, to a variety of characteristics of printed text. The level of difficulty of the Big Books increases from the first easy repetitive text in Big Book 1 to Big Book 16, where learners are expected to use their increasing visual literacy skills and understanding of language. The books have been specially written to suit the level of development, the experiential/life world and the sense of humour of the Grade 3-learner. This book ties in with the topic “About me” in the Learner’s Book and Teacher’s Guide. The books have also been developed so that they can be used in more that one reading session as is comprehensively explained in the teaching plans.

This fantastic range of fiction for Shared, Guided and Independent reading gives you stories your children will love to read over and over again. Gaelic and Scottish teaching support also accompanies this reading series.

Using their tried-and-tested English Method training, the authors unpack the core learning issues, such as differentiation and the development of thinking skills, essential to all initial teacher training programmes. Linking theory and practice, with direct links to key theorists and ideas about learning, each chapter includes: a modelled analysis of a pupil's writing or talk on a particular theme; an exploration of the learning challenges within a specific age range or modality of English; focussed, practical activities centered upon a specific text, including oral, written, visual, multi-modal, print-bound and electronic material; and follow-up activities, including immediate questions for reflection, guided reading and ideas for use in the classroom. This is the complete guide that every trainee English teacher planning for learning in the secondary classroom needs.

Singing is their passion! Miracle and Luzuko from the Eastern Cape; Thato and Kagiso from the North West: one thing brings them together in Cape Town - their determination to pursue their musical dreams. Studying in a new big city is not easy when news from home is bad, costs are high and competitors want you to fail. But the lights of the stage and the applause of the audience keep them singing...

The bestselling workbook and grammar guide, revised and updated! Hailed as one of the best books around for teaching grammar, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation includes easy-to-understand rules, abundant examples, dozens of reproducible quizzes, and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar to middle and high schoolers, college students, ESL students, homeschoolers, and more. This concise, entertaining workbook makes learning English grammar and usage simple and fun. This updated 12th edition reflects the latest updates to English usage and grammar, and includes answers to all reproducible quizzes to facilitate self-assessment and learning. Clear and concise, with easy-to-follow explanations, offering "just the facts" on English grammar, punctuation, and usage Fully updated to reflect the latest rules, along with even more quizzes and pre- and post-tests to help teach grammar Ideal for students from seventh grade through adulthood in the US and abroad For anyone who wants to understand the major rules and subtle guidelines of English grammar and usage, The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation offers comprehensive, straightforward instruction.

The Phonics Book for Learners First Additional Language has been developed according to the requirements of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS) for Grade 2. The book can be used year after year. It gives an opportunity for introducing and reinforcing learning content, with at least two pages of activities per week. It also provides learners with activities and assessments. The teaching plans in the Teacher's Guide describes in detail how, when and where every page in the Learner’s Book can be used. The book is in full colour and beautifully illustrated. The Learner’s Book has been written by experts in the Foundation Phase field. All the authors have years of experience and have been involved in series which are successfully used in schools. The Learner’s Book has been developed under the guidance of Mart Meij, whose various educational series, from Grade R to 3, are widely used. The New All-In-One series is nationally recognised and used in many schools. The Learner’s Books were written according to the themes for each term, specified in the CAPS, Foundation Phase. The Learner’s Books provide background information and activities on each page to ensure the effective use of the book by the teacher. The Learner’s Books contain innovative multisensory activities that promote active learning and accommodate different learning styles. Free worksheets on the CDs supplement the activities in the Learner’s Books so that workbooks do not have to be bought.