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Working with Boys - Creating Cultures of Mutual Respect in Schools (Hardcover): Andrew Hampton Working with Boys - Creating Cultures of Mutual Respect in Schools (Hardcover)
Andrew Hampton
R3,748 Discovery Miles 37 480 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

When peer-on-peer sexual abuse becomes commonplace in schools, society has a problem. The toxic attitudes and behaviour some boys display towards girls and women begin with the way those boys relate to each other, especially in school. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the problems facing boys, and gives teachers the tools to help boys create relational cultures that are mutually respectful. Part One of the book looks at how boys relate to each other and how that affects the way they relate to girls and women. The second section outlines a programme that can be delivered, lesson by lesson, to pupils aged 9 to 18. The programme covers specific lesson topics that can be adapted for different age groups, including: * Anger * Banter * Fear of humiliation * Boy hierarchies * Jostling and consent * Crying and emotional expression * Lifestyle choices Working with Boys is a whole-school, iterative programme of study that uses guided reflection to empower boys to self-regulate their attitudes and behaviour. This book is essential reading for school leaders and teachers who want to promote a school environment in which boys are consistently principled, honourable, noble, trustworthy, upright and dignified.

Teaching Multicultural Children's Literature in a Diverse Society - From a Historical Perspective to Instructional... Teaching Multicultural Children's Literature in a Diverse Society - From a Historical Perspective to Instructional Practice (Hardcover)
Annmarie Alberton Gunn, Susan, V. Bennett
R3,757 Discovery Miles 37 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook is a comprehensive resource for teaching multicultural children's literature. Providing foundational information on how and why to integrate diverse children's literature into the classroom, this book presents a necessary historical perspective on cultural groups in the United States and context for how to teach children's literature in a way that reflects and sustains students' rich cultural backgrounds. The historical insights and context on diverse cultural groups at the heart of the book allow readers to deepen their understanding of why teaching about cultural diversity is necessary for effective and inclusive education. Part I offers foundational information on how to teach children's literature in a diverse society, and Part II overviews pedagogy, resources, and guidance for teaching specific culturally and linguistically marginalized groups. Each chapter contains book recommendations, discussion questions, and additional resources for teachers. With authentic strategies and crucial background knowledge embedded in each chapter, this text is essential reading for pre-service and in-service teachers and is ideal for courses in literature instruction, multicultural education, and English methods.

Social Studies for the Twenty-First Century - Methods and Materials for Teaching in Middle and Secondary Schools (Hardcover,... Social Studies for the Twenty-First Century - Methods and Materials for Teaching in Middle and Secondary Schools (Hardcover, 5th edition)
Jack Zevin
R3,771 Discovery Miles 37 710 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now in its 5th edition, this popular text offers practical, interesting, exciting ways to teach social studies and a multitude of instructional and professional resources for teachers. Theory, curriculum, methods, and assessment are woven into a comprehensive model for setting objectives; planning lessons, units, and courses; choosing classroom strategies; and constructing tests for some of the field's most popular and enduring programs. The reflective and integrative framework emphasizes building imagination, insight, and critical thinking into everyday classrooms; encourages problem-solving attitudes and behavior; and provokes analysis, reflection, and debate. Throughout the text, all aspects of curriculum and instruction are viewed from a tripartite perspective that divides social studies instruction into didactic (factual), reflective (analytical), and affective (judgmental) components. These three components are seen as supporting one another, building the groundwork for taking stands on issues, past and present. At the center is the author's belief that the heart and soul of social studies instruction, perhaps all teaching, lies in stimulating the production of ideas; looking at knowledge from others' viewpoints; and formulating for oneself a set of goals, values, and beliefs that can be explained and justified in open discussion. This new edition is heavily revised and condensed to promote ease of use. "Build Your Own Lesson" additions to each chapter encourage improvisation and inquiry-based teaching and learning across subjects. A Companion Website offers additional activities, lessons, and resources for pre-service and practicing social studies teachers.

The Behavioural Learning Classroom - Making Schools More Effective and Compassionate (Hardcover): Graham Mallard The Behavioural Learning Classroom - Making Schools More Effective and Compassionate (Hardcover)
Graham Mallard
R3,752 Discovery Miles 37 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Teachers are virtually never taught how learners make decisions about studying, concentration and participation, and are not able to find this in educational literature. The Behavioural Learning Classroom breaks new ground, allowing teachers to harness their students' traits and quirks to produce a more effective and compassionate classroom. Important lessons from behavioural science Optimising lesson design Effective (home)work Marking and feedback Rewards and sanctions The physical environment of the classroom Pupil behaviour Designing behavioural experiments and analysing data Supported by fundamental findings in behavioural science, this book provides practical, accessible, tried and tested techniques to improve the mental wellbeing of pupils and teachers alike. It is an enjoyable and accessible read for any teacher or school leader who wants to enhance their pupils' experience of learning.

A Critical Introduction to Mathematics Education - Human Diversity and Equitable Instruction (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Mark... A Critical Introduction to Mathematics Education - Human Diversity and Equitable Instruction (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Mark Wolfmeyer
R3,745 Discovery Miles 37 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The second edition of Mark Wolfmeyer's award-winning primer offers future and current math teachers an introduction to the connections that exist between mathematics and a critical orientation to education, one that accounts for race, social class, gender, sexuality, language diversity, and ability. Expanded and updated from the first edition, this book demonstrates how elements of human diversity and intersectionality have real effects in the mathematics classroom, and prepares teachers with a more critical math education that increases accessibility and equity for all students. By refocusing math learning toward the goals of democracy and social and environmental crises, the book also introduces readers to broader contemporary school policy and reform debates and struggles, especially in light of Covid-19 and the ongoing struggle for racial equity. Featuring concrete strategies and examples in both formal and informal educational settings, as well as discussion questions for teachers and students, text boxes with examples of critical education in practice, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading, Mark Wolfmeyer shows how critical mathematics education can be put into practice, relevant for undergraduate and graduate students in education, current teachers, and teacher educators.

Whitewashed Critical Perspectives - Restoring the Edge to Edgy Ideas (Paperback): Catherine Compton-Lilly, Tisha Lewis Ellison,... Whitewashed Critical Perspectives - Restoring the Edge to Edgy Ideas (Paperback)
Catherine Compton-Lilly, Tisha Lewis Ellison, Kristen Perry, Peter Smagorinsky
R1,211 Discovery Miles 12 110 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This volume examines revolutionary constructs in literacy education and demonstrates how they have been gentrified, whitewashed, and appropriated, losing their revolutionary edge so as to become palatable for the mainstream. Written by top scholars in literacy education, chapters cover key concepts that were originally conceived as radical theories to upset the status quo-including Third Space, Funds of Knowledge, Culturally Relevant Pedagogies, and more. Each chapter addresses how the core theory was culturally appropriated and de-fanged to support rather than take down racial and societal hierarchies. Critiquing the harmful impact of watering down these theories, the contributors offer ways to restore the edge to these once groundbreaking ideas, reject racist and assimilationist trends, and support the original vision behind these liberatory theories. In so doing, this volume adopts a truly radical, critical stance that is essential for researchers, scholars, and students in literacy education.

Teaching Ethics through Literature - The Significance of Ethical Criticism in a Global Age (Hardcover): Suzanne S Choo Teaching Ethics through Literature - The Significance of Ethical Criticism in a Global Age (Hardcover)
Suzanne S Choo
R3,836 Discovery Miles 38 360 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

- It fills the gap in the research on ethics and Literature teaching in schools - It integrates theory with rich on-the-ground case studies of Literature classrooms in different countries - Written in an engaging and thought-provoking way - Including case studies of high school Literature teachers in Australia, Singapore and the United States

Job Satisfaction of School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists - Insights to Inform Effective Educational Leadership... Job Satisfaction of School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists - Insights to Inform Effective Educational Leadership (Paperback)
Kimberly A Boynton
R565 Discovery Miles 5 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text responds to the growing need for speech-language pathologists in school settings by asking how factors including people, work, pay, opportunities for promotion, and supervision impact the overall job satisfaction of school-based speech-language pathologists. Drawing on data from a quantitative study conducted in schools in the US, the text foregrounds the experiences and perspectives of speech-language pathologists working in the public school sector, and illustrates the critical role of effective and supportive educational leadership and administration in ensuring effective recruitment, retention, and job satisfaction amongst these much needed professionals. The text highlights growing responsibilities of speech-language pathologists in schools and considers recruitment and challenges in the sector can be remedied by greater understanding of how job satisfaction relates to speech-language pathologists' experiences and perspectives on pay, work, opportunities for promotion, and support from a supervisor. This short text is aimed at researchers, scholars, and administrators in meeting the growing needs of children and students with speech and language difficulties in Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary education settings . The text will be particularly valuable for school leaders looking to support speech-language pathologists in their setting.

Islamic Religious Education in Europe - A Comparative Study (Paperback): Leni Franken, Bill Gent Islamic Religious Education in Europe - A Comparative Study (Paperback)
Leni Franken, Bill Gent
R1,193 Discovery Miles 11 930 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Against the backdrop of labour migration and the ongoing refugee crisis, the ways in which Islam is taught and engaged with in educational settings has become a major topic of contention in Europe. Recognising the need for academic engagement around the challenges and benefits of effective Islamic Religious Education (IRE), this volume offers a comparative study of curricula, teaching materials, and teacher education in fourteen European countries, and in doing so, explores local, national, and international complexities of contemporary IRE. Considering the ways in which Islam is taught and represented in state schools, public Islamic schools, and non-confessional classes, Part One of this volume includes chapters which survey the varying degrees to which fourteen European States have adopted IRE into curricula, and considers the impacts of varied teaching models on Muslim populations. Moving beyond individual countries' approaches to IRE, chapters in Part Two offer multi-disciplinary perspectives - from the hermeneutical-critical to the postcolonial - to address challenges posed by religious teachings on issues such as feminism, human rights, and citizenship, and the ways these are approached in European settings. Given its multi-faceted approach, this book will be an indispensable resource for postgraduate students, scholars, stakeholders and policymakers working at the intersections of religion, education and policy on religious education.

Supporting Student Literacy for the Transition to College - Working with Underrepresented Students in Pre-College Outreach... Supporting Student Literacy for the Transition to College - Working with Underrepresented Students in Pre-College Outreach Programs (Paperback)
Shauna Wight
R1,174 Discovery Miles 11 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on the needs and experiences of underrepresented students in the US, this text explores how pre-college outreach programs can effectively support the development of students' writing skills in preparation for the transition from high school to college. Synthesizing data from a longitudinal study focusing on multilingual, low-income, and first-generation students, this volume provides in-depth exploration of the strategies and resources used in a pre-college literacy program in the US. Grounded in an expansive, qualitative study, chapters reveal how outreach practices can encourage student-led research, writing, confidence, and collaboration. More broadly, programs are shown to help tackle issues of inequality, increase college readiness, and reduce difficulties with writing which can restrict minority students' access to higher education and their longer-term college attainment. This text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in English and literacy studies, multicultural education, and pre-college writing instruction. Those interested in bilingualism, translingualism, writing studies, English as a second language (ESL), and applied linguistics will also benefit from the volume.

Lessons from the Transition to Pandemic Education in the US - Analyses of Parent, Student, and Educator Experiences... Lessons from the Transition to Pandemic Education in the US - Analyses of Parent, Student, and Educator Experiences (Paperback)
Charlotte Achieng-Evensen, Holly Pearson, Mina Chun, Marni Fisher, Kimiya Maghzi, …
R574 Discovery Miles 5 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume narrates and shares the often-unheard voices of students, parents, and educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through close analysis of their lived experiences, the book identifies key patterns, pitfalls, and lessons learnt from pandemic education. Drawing on contributions from all levels of the US education system, the book situates these myriad voices and perspectives within a prismatic theory framework in order to recognise how these views and experiences interconnect. Detailed narrative and phenomenological analysis also call attention to patterns of inequality, reduced social and emotional well-being, pressures on parents, and the role of communication, flexibility, and teacher-led innovation. Chapters are interchanged with interludes that showcase a lyrical and authentic approach to understanding the multiplicity of experience in the text. Providing a valuable contribution to the contemporary field of pandemic education research, this volume will be of interest to researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in the sociology of education, online teaching and eLearning, and those involved with the digitalization of education at all levels. Those more broadly interested in educational research methods and the effects of home-schooling will also benefit.

Sensory Affect, Learning Spaces and Design Education - Strategies for Reflective Teaching and Student Engagement in Higher... Sensory Affect, Learning Spaces and Design Education - Strategies for Reflective Teaching and Student Engagement in Higher Education (Hardcover)
Lorraine Marshalsey
R3,749 Discovery Miles 37 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Through the lens of sensory affect, this book offers a new way of thinking about day-to-day teaching and student engagement within learning spaces in design education. The book examines the definitions, concepts, ideas and overlaps of a repertoire of learning spaces prevalent in higher education and addresses the pedagogical gap that exists between broader learning structures and spaces, and the requirements of specialist design education. Recognising that mainstream teaching environments impact upon design studio learning and student engagement, the book positions creative learning spaces at the heart of practice-based learning. It defines the underlying pedagogical philosophy of a creative learning space in design education and reports on how practical strategies incorporating sensory affect may be implemented by educators to foster better student engagement in these spaces within higher education. Bringing much needed attention to specialist design teaching and learning spaces in higher education, this book will be of interest to educators, researchers and post graduate students immersed in design education, pedagogy and learning spaces more broadly.

English Language Teacher Education in Changing Times - Perspectives, Strategies, and New Ways of Teaching and Learning... English Language Teacher Education in Changing Times - Perspectives, Strategies, and New Ways of Teaching and Learning (Hardcover)
Liz England, Georgios Kormpas, Lia D. Kamhi-Stein
R3,756 Discovery Miles 37 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This volume addresses challenges that the field of English language teacher education has faced in the past several years. The global pandemic has caused extreme stress and has also served as a catalyst for new ways of teaching, learning, and leading. Educators have relied on their creativity and resiliency to identify new and innovative teaching practices and insights that inform the profession going forward. Contributors describe how teacher educators have responded to the specific needs and difficulties of educating teachers and teaching second language learners in challenging circumstances around the world and how these innovations can transform education going forward into the future. Paving the way to a revitalized profession, this book is essential reading for the current and future generations of TESOL scholars, graduate students, and professors.

Remote Teaching and Learning in the Middle and High ELA Classroom - Instructional Strategies and Best Practices (Paperback):... Remote Teaching and Learning in the Middle and High ELA Classroom - Instructional Strategies and Best Practices (Paperback)
Sean Ruday, Jennifer Cassidy
R916 Discovery Miles 9 160 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

* An original book with instructional practices and tools targeted specifically for the ELA middle and high school classroom * Ready-to-implement tools, strategies, and guidance from leading author Sean Ruday * Each chapter includes real-world examples, and key recommendations for implementation in remote, hybrid, and hyflex learning * Covers essential topics: writing and reading instruction, assessment, differentiation, culturally relevant teaching, family engagement, technology and more

So... What Does an Outstanding Teacher Do? - A Visible Learning Evidence Based Approach (Hardcover): Cat Chowdhary So... What Does an Outstanding Teacher Do? - A Visible Learning Evidence Based Approach (Hardcover)
Cat Chowdhary
R3,746 Discovery Miles 37 460 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

What distinguishes an Outstanding Teacher? A question asked in numerous interviews - and one that's much easier to ask than to answer. Many teachers will admit they don't actually know what 'Outstanding' looks like. It's not about creating 'jazz hands' lessons for a one-off observation, through "prepping, stressing and box-ticking". It isn't something that can be achieved in a single lesson. It is a craft that needs developing like any other skill. This guide expands on previous works by discussing long-term development, the benefits of embedding skills, learner attributes and the impact of COVID. Influenced by John Hattie's Visible Learning research, So...What does an Outstanding Teacher Do? provides practical guidance and opportunities for self-reflection for teachers who want to maximise their positive impact on students' learning. Areas covered include: Feedback Student voice Self-regulation Teachers working collectively Differentiated learning objectives SOLO taxonomy Questioning and observation Cat Chowdhary provides teachers with recommendations for enhancing practice that easily apply to any classroom, regardless of their subject, speciality or position. Whether you are a PGCE Student, an ECT or a practising teacher, this book is a practical and accessible guide for any teacher who aspires to maximise their positive impact and become truly outstanding.

Becoming an Outstanding Music Teacher (Hardcover): Martin Leigh Becoming an Outstanding Music Teacher (Hardcover)
Martin Leigh
R3,763 Discovery Miles 37 630 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Becoming an Outstanding Music Teacher shows how music teachers can provide a curricular and co-curricular experience to inspire and engage students, deliver memorable music lessons, and give every child access to great music. Drawing on a decade of education research, this book focuses on the three facets of music teaching: performance, composition, and how to listen, understand, and explain. This practical book argues that the future of music teaching is best assured by filling classrooms with knowledge and with passion, by informing teaching through intentional use of good research, and by building effective relationships. Exploring what makes music teachers stand out, as well as that which links them with all other teachers, this book covers a vital and diverse range of lesson ideas and practical guidance, including: Teaching music through composition Making the most of the rehearsal room and directing an ensemble How to make best use of classroom time Setting goals, assessment, deliberate practice, and feedback Mastery in music Encouraging all music teachers to reflect upon and develop their craft, this text is essential reading for both newly qualified and experienced music teachers alike.

Mathematics Lessons to Look Forward To! - 20 Favourite Activities and Themes for Teaching Ages 9 to 16 (Hardcover): Jim Noble Mathematics Lessons to Look Forward To! - 20 Favourite Activities and Themes for Teaching Ages 9 to 16 (Hardcover)
Jim Noble
R3,752 Discovery Miles 37 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* Aimed at anyone involved or thinking about being involved in teaching and learning mathematics at school * Packed full of practical and fun lesson ideas and activities. * Explores the broader goals and issues of mathematics education challenging some of the stereotypical misunderstandings. * Each chapter focuses on My lesson and how it works, What happens and why it matters, and How could it be different? * Lessons and activities are informally differentiated for age under three main headings - older primary, younger secondary and more advanced.

How to Maximise Emotional Wellbeing and Improve Mental Health - The Essential Guide to Establishing a Whole-School Ethos... How to Maximise Emotional Wellbeing and Improve Mental Health - The Essential Guide to Establishing a Whole-School Ethos (Paperback)
Rona Tutt, Paul Williams
R984 Discovery Miles 9 840 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

In this highly practical book, Rona Tutt and Paul Williams explore how schools and other educational settings can provide students with the right environment to support their emotional wellbeing and hence to maximise their learning potential. Encouraging collaboration between education and healthcare professionals, as well as other services, and with families, they show how to develop resilience in young people and provide them with the tools for coping with mental health issues. Based on a range of practical experiences from many different schools and practitioners, How to Maximise Emotional Wellbeing and Improve Mental Health discusses several crucial aspects of wellbeing in educational settings, including: Changing attitudes surrounding wellbeing and mental health Nurturing resilience, and its application Creating a healthy and constructive ethos and environment Providing extensive case studies, and featuring insightful conversations with school leaders and other professionals, this book will be an essential resource for staff in schools, including those leading in mental health, as well as trainee teachers and anyone with a wider societal concern about mental wellbeing in young people.

Discipline in the Secondary Classroom - Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation (Paperback, 4th Edition):... Discipline in the Secondary Classroom - Encouraging Responsible Behavior and Enhancing Motivation (Paperback, 4th Edition)
Randall S. Sprick, Jessica Sprick, Cristy Coughlin, Jacob Edwards
R916 Discovery Miles 9 160 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Improve student behavior and motivation with this comprehensive resource Discipline in the Secondary Classroom: A Positive Approach to Behavior Management, 4th Edition is an insightful treatment of the always-challenging topic of discipline in the high school classroom. The newly revised edition of the book incorporates a renewed focus on classroom management plans, handling the use and misuse of electronic devices in the classroom, and adapting instruction for a virtual classroom setting. Discipline in the Secondary Classroom discusses other issues crucial to the successful management of secondary classrooms and include: - How behavior is learned - Managing student work - Managing the use of technology and electronic devices in the classroom - Active engagement strategies for teacher-directed instruction (both the physical classroom and the virtual classroom) - Corrective strategies for misbehavior and inattention - Maintaining a Cycle of Continuous Improvement to be a better teacher each year Perfect for grade 9 to 12 classroom teachers and educational administrators--including principals, assistant principals, staff development professionals, and consultants-- Discipline in the Secondary Classroom constitutes an indispensable resource for anyone aiming to achieve a civil, safe, and fair classroom environment.

Underachievers in Secondary Schools - Education Off the Mark (Hardcover): Robert S. Griffin Underachievers in Secondary Schools - Education Off the Mark (Hardcover)
Robert S. Griffin
R1,208 Discovery Miles 12 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Underachievement is approached from a broad, integrated perspective in this insightful look at the talented adolescent who always performs below his or her optimum level of achievement. Professor Griffin examines the psychological, social, and scholastic reasons behind the phenomenon of the distracted and disengaged high school student. The result of this in-depth study: A unique volume describing effective student learning behavior, providing curricular and instructional proposals for motivating underachievers, and offering a construct that provides the basis for understanding the various factors that account for academic achievement.

Schools and Cultural Citizenship - Arts Education for Life (Hardcover): Pat Thomson, Christine Hall Schools and Cultural Citizenship - Arts Education for Life (Hardcover)
Pat Thomson, Christine Hall
R3,749 Discovery Miles 37 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Why study the arts at school?' This book offers a fresh perspective on this question. Informed by rigorous research, the book argues that the arts help young people to develop key skills, knowledge and practices that support them to become both critical appreciative audiences and socially engaged cultural producers. Drawing on a three-year study in partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company and Tate art museum, Schools and Cultural Citizenship sets out an ecological model for cultural citizenship that goes beyond the classroom to include families, the media and popular culture. The authors introduce new, interrelated concepts to change how we consider arts education. Chapters provide fresh insights, guidance and practical recommendations for educators, including: An introduction to the Tracking Arts Learning and Engagement research Detailed case studies featuring arts-rich schools and arts-broker teachers Analysis of the importance of immersive professional development for teachers and the benefits of partnerships with arts organisations An ecological model for cultural citizenship Focusing on the ways in which cultural citizenship can be taught and learnt, this is an essential read for arts educators, education staff in arts organisations, researchers, postgraduate students, arts education activists and policy makers.

The Early Elementary Grammar Toolkit - Using Mentor Texts to Teach Grammar and Writing in Grades K-2 (Hardcover): Sean Ruday,... The Early Elementary Grammar Toolkit - Using Mentor Texts to Teach Grammar and Writing in Grades K-2 (Hardcover)
Sean Ruday, Kasey Haddock
R3,756 Discovery Miles 37 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

* A dedicated teacher-friendly text to teaching grammar in K-2 classrooms with mentor texts, following the same model as Sean Ruday's popular books The Elementary School Grammar Toolkit and The Middle School Grammar Toolkit * Includes many practical resources, charts, tools, and guidance, including infographics, to help explain grammatical concepts * Features instructional practices to guide teachers * Standards- and grade-level aligned

Linguistic and Cultural Influences on Learning Mathematics (Hardcover): Rodney R. Cocking, Jose P. Mestre Linguistic and Cultural Influences on Learning Mathematics (Hardcover)
Rodney R. Cocking, Jose P. Mestre
R3,918 Discovery Miles 39 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The combined impact of linguistic, cultural, educational and cognitive factors on mathematics learning is considered in this unique book. By uniting the diverse research models and perspectives of these fields, the contributors describe how language and cognitive factors can influence mathematical learning, thinking and problem solving. The authors contend that cognitive skills are heavily dependent upon linguistic skills and both are critical to the representational knowledge intimately linked to school achievement in mathematics.

Teaching Religious Literacy to Combat Religious Bullying - Insights from North American Secondary Schools (Paperback): W. Y.... Teaching Religious Literacy to Combat Religious Bullying - Insights from North American Secondary Schools (Paperback)
W. Y. Alice Chan
R1,182 Discovery Miles 11 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text explores the phenomenon of religious bullying as it manifests in two North American contexts and theorizes religious literacy as a viable school-based intervention to promote understanding of religious and non-religious difference. Using substantive, qualitative data from schools and communities in California and Quebec, Teaching Religious Literacy to Combat Religious Bullying examines the impact of mandatory religious literacy courses delivered in secondary schools and identifies curricula, teacher attitudes, training, and administrative support as key determinants of course impact. Drawing on Bronfenbrenner's social-ecological framework, the text then illustrates how the environmental factors both in and outside of the school considerably influence teacher and student attitudes to religious and non-religious traditions. Practical recommendations are made to combat overarching societal trends and religious discrimination within the classroom, and context is cited as key to an effective discussion on religious literacy more broadly. This text will benefit researchers, academics, and educators with an interest in religious literacy, religious education, the sociology of education, and those looking at the field of bullying and truancy more widely. Those interested in intersectionality, marginalized communities, secularism, and educational policy will also benefit from the volume.

Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals - An Eight-country Comparative Study (Paperback): Zehava... Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals - An Eight-country Comparative Study (Paperback)
Zehava Rosenblatt, Theo Wubbels
R579 Discovery Miles 5 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Accountability and Culture of School Teachers and Principals studies the degree to which teachers and principals in eight countries view themselves as taking responsibility, working by clear standards, reporting transparently, and accepting feedback at work. The book focuses on cultural values that explain variation in accountability levels of school educators, drawing on data from Canada, China, Hungary, Israel, the Netherlands, Spain, South Africa, and Zimbabwe. It addresses the question of whether cultural values, specifically collectivism and individualism, are related to teachers' and principals' external and internal accountability dispositions. It also explores the intriguing role of organizational support and key school personnel in school reforms across the world, providing a new way to understand school accountability. The book will be of great interest for academics, post-graduate students, and scholars in the field of education policy and international and comparative studies in education.

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