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--Grammar textbook focused on strategic choices for expression in practical contexts, rather than abstract rule-following --Can be used for designated grammar course, or for general composition courses, including courses geared towards multilingual and non-traditional students --Ideal for students and instructors for whom traditional prescriptive grammar instruction has been insufficient, as well as writers who want a more advanced understanding of why and how to use grammatical structures
* Closes the gap in literation on the role that SEL plays in mitigating and reducing school violence * Activities for elementary and secondary school counselors can be comprehensive counseling programs worldwide to create more peaceful, healthy, and responsive schools * Emphasizes importance of school-based professionals' role in creating school climates that are culturally responsive, student-centered, inclusive, and help to promote success of all students
Current trends in education suggest that pupils should have more responsibility for their own learning, but how can they if they don't understand the what, the why and the how? This practical guide explores the idea that a metacognitive approach enables pupils to develop skills for lifelong learning. If pupils can identify the what, the why, and the how of their learning, they can begin to formulate strategies for overcoming challenges and for continuous improvement. In this book, the authors truly engage with research into the link between metacognition and learning, and the idea that if you can effectively articulate your thoughts and strategies regarding how you learn, you might then be in a better position to take actions in order to improve and to be able to learn best. An appendix of useful resources is also included, which offers a range of activities surrounding the language of learning, reflection and metacognition, as well essential advice on how to develop metacognition in the early years (4-8), middle years (8-10), and upper years (10-13). Metacognition in the Primary Classroom demonstrates how important it is for children to be well-enough informed to play an active role in learning better. Having the language skills to talk about your learning, and the opportunity to share ideas and strategies with others, enables all concerned to explore and develop approaches in order to learn better. This book is a crucial read for anyone interested in ensuring that pupils take an active role in their own learning.
-Explores the changing meaning and enactments of care in teacher education in light of COVID-19, offering timely and important questions, considerations, examples of care for post-pandemic teacher education. -Explores the concept of care through different content areas (math teacher education, elementary education), learning contexts (rural settings, religious institutions), and communities of learners (Asian American preservice teachers, Black teacher educators), using different conceptual frameworks (feminist theory, relational care), and methodological orientations (self-study, mixed methods). -Features over 50 contributors and spans a range of teacher education contexts, from pre-service teachers to teacher candidates, in-service teachers, and education faculty.
David Wray offers a range of practical suggestions for enhancing
literacy work in primary and secondary schools (KS 1-3). The book
is based on the idea that the purpose of literacy teaching is to
enable pupils to understand and create meaningful, whole texts. It
deliberately takes a cross-curricular view of literacy and will
appeal to teachers who specialize in a range of subjects. It also
explores in-depth the processes involved in both understanding and
composing a range of text types, avoiding the temptation to segment
literacy skills, thereby losing sight of the overall purpose.
This is the first book to offer a critical examination of the delivery of before and after-school physical activity programs, from global perspectives. It introduces key theory and best practice in before and after-school physical activity research and programming, and is an essential resource for educators involved in the design and implementation of after-school programs. With contributions from leading international researchers and practitioners in the field of health and physical education, the book provides an overview of research methods in before and after-school physical activity. It offers insight on theoretical frameworks and the implementation of programs as they relate to policy in schools, as well as an overview of social and emotional learning in after-school programs. The book also explores inclusive before and after-school physical activity programming for underserved communities, covering key topics from Positive Youth Development and urban programming to developing adult leaders and working with LGBTQI populations and children with disabilities. This book is important reading for researchers in health and physical education, and policy-makers, teachers, youth workers and coaches working with children in physical education, health education, physical activity or sport.
* Chapters include pedagogical features: learning objectives, alignment to professional standards for educational leaders, reflective exercises, resource information, and portfolio building activities * This book appeals to a variety of stakeholders interested in innovative strategies to reform schools, including candidates in both teacher education and leadership preparation programs. * The book uses real life case study analysis to explore exemplary programs * While this book acknowledges the key role of afterschool education, it redefines and expands the way that educators can work with the community to reframe the learning experiences for secondary school students as they prepare for postsecondary life.
Teaching assistants are an integral part of classroom life, yet pioneering research by the authors has shown schools are not making the most of this valued resource. Evidence shows the more support pupils receive from TAs, the less academic progress they made. Yet the reason for this has little to do with TAs. It is decisions made about them by school leaders and teachers that best explain this provocative finding. The fully updated second edition of this book draws on the experiences of schools that have put this guidance into action via the Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants programme. Revised to reflect the latest research evidence and changes within education, including the 2014 SEND Code of Practice, this book will help school leaders and teachers in primary and secondary settings to rethink the role, purpose and contribution of TAs, and add real value to what can be achieved in classrooms. Setting out a field-tested process, structured around a coherent and empirically sound conceptual framework, this book: helps school leaders review, reform and reenergise their TA workforce provides practical strategies to implement in the classroom illustrates key points with new case studies provides photocopiable templates and resources to support decision-making and action. Maximising the Impact of Teaching Assistants provides much-needed and evidence-informed guidance on how to unleash the huge potential of TAs, and is essential reading for all school leaders.
Its emphasis on planning and teaching, including a full chapter on lesson planning. Concrete and specific coverage of a variety of teaching strategies. Integrated attention to teaching with technology, including digital history, media literacy, teaching with film and music, and numerous other types of impactful technology.
This accessible guide supports school and education settings in co-producing SMART targets for education health and care plans, SEN support plans and Personal Education Plans. The book encourages educators to collaborate with children, young people and their caregivers to gain an in-depth understanding of their views, aspirations, strengths and areas of challenge, and to write purposeful, specific, measurable and achievable targets. Each chapter offers successful approaches to capture authentic voice, with a variety of contributors sharing their journey to improve child and family leadership by developing child-centred approaches in their contexts. The book includes case studies and reflective activities to further support the reader with creative and innovative approaches to SMART targets that are underpinned by the child's perspective. With contributions from a range of schools, and across age phases, this book encourages and enables collaboration with children, young people and their caregivers, and will be essential reading for SENCOs, designated leads for safeguarding, teachers and senior leaders in both mainstream and specialist settings.
*A guide providing teachers with easy to implement strategies based on research in speech pathology and education. *Addresses the needs of adolescents learning to write essays in a structured and accessible way. *Relevant strategies that can be integrated into existing lesson plans and curriculum tasks.
Originally published as a special issue of the journal Theory into Practice, this text examines innovative practices and research relating to Dual Language Education (DLE) in the US. Offering a variety of perspectives, contributors consider how dual language learning can benefit English-speaking and partner-language students across K-12, and explore how multilingualism can be harnessed for wider academic success. By investigating the ways in which schools and teachers have ensured provision of an effective DLE curriculum, chapters identify pedagogies and learning environments which support dual language learning, and consider how policy, curricula, and teacher education can be designed to promote social justice and diversity through broader access to dual programs. This book will be of interest to graduate and post graduate students, researchers, academics, professionals and policy makers in the field of multicultural education, international & comparative education, bilingualism studies, education policy and pedagogy.
This insightful text examines the impact of Islamic schooling on Muslim youth in French-speaking Canada to consider how these institutions influence the formation of students' cultural, national, ethnic, and religious identities, and their sense of belonging to Quebec and Canada. Through close qualitative analysis of interviews conducted with first- and second-generation students, as well as parents, teachers, and leaders involved in Islamic high schools, this text explores how far institutions succeed in preparing young Muslims to participate in the broader secular society in Quebec and in English-speaking Canada. As well as investigating the historical and contemporary development of Islamic schooling in Canada, and addressing public perceptions of this educational sector, the volume foregrounds the voices of those directly involved in these schools to illustrate first-hand experiences, and the motivations and objectives of those choosing to support or engage in these schools. Overarching themes include citizenship, integration, and the complex interplay of Muslim, Quebecois, and Canadian values. This book will be of great interest to graduate and postgraduate students, researcher scholars and academics in the fields of religion, education, Islamic studies, multicultural education curriculum studies, and faith-based teacher education.
First published in 1969, The Teaching of Science primarily deals with science teaching in secondary schools and universities but its searching discussion of criteria concerns all who have to do with education. The concise but well-documented treatments of the nature of the scientific process and of the social implications of science will be of interest to many scientists and especially useful for teachers of general studies. Professor Jevons looks first at why we should teach science and thereby sheds light on the more immediately practical problems of how it should be done. He thus does more than merely add to the already large volume of exhortation to make it more attractive and intellectually stimulating.
Talk for Writing, developed by Pie Corbett and supported by Julia Strong, is a proven approach to teaching writing that is engaging and motivating for students and teachers alike. Building on best practice, this practical guide takes you step by step through how to establish quality written communication across the secondary curriculum. It can be used as a handbook by a literacy coordinator to lead the approach as well as being a source of practical ideas for each subject area. Every teacher can help students internalize the pattern of language of their subject through focused talk activities related to exemplar text. This enables students to independently generate the sentence patterns and structures that are key to effective communication in any subject. Julia Strong puts the experience of the learner at the centre. By establishing some consistent approaches across the curriculum, the learner can see how what they learn in one area can be transferred to support learning in another. The approach progressively builds up students' linguistic competence involving them in co-constructing the next steps they need to take to make progress. This practical resource offers: * Wide range of examples from all subject areas with a particular focus on science * Online Learning Centre with training session with teachers showing Talk for Writing in action suitable to use on training days to help introduce and embed the approach * Over 80 customisable handouts downloadable from the Online Learning Centre * Customisable PowerPoint slides to train all staff in the approach Thoroughly grounded in the principles of formative assessment, Talk for Writing if systematically applied across the curriculum really can turn secondary students into powerful communicators. Try it, it works! 'Silent classrooms do not lend themselves to progress, the Foreword to this important new book reminds us. What follows is an exceptionally well-informed and practical guide to how high quality talk can lead to high quality writing. I strongly recommend it for all teachers across all subjects'. Geoff Barton, Headteacher of King Edward VI School, Suffolk, UK, author and speaker
* Provides both an accessible theoretical framework for introducing "figured worlds" into the ELA classroom, drawing on social science and languaging theory * Addresses practice and implementation with a range of activities on important topics, such as family, community, sports, virtual worlds * Covers Youth Participatory Action Research (YPAR) for preservice teachers and their students
Fills a critical need in the field of English teacher education by focusing solely on designing and implementing literature-based units of study Practical guidance is underpinned by an examination of the theoretical foundations for teaching ELA, allowing readers to make clear decisions about their content pedagogy Appendices include samples of unit plans along with other useful resources Includes a wealth of examples Supports the National Council of Teachers of English standards for Pre-Service ELA teachers, and provides activities and information aligned with the Education Teacher Preparation Assessment (edTPA)
-Showcases practical ways PreK-12 teachers can implement sustainable projects and practices in their classrooms and schools, from beginner projects (recycling, composting, gardens) to school-wide initiatives (energy audits, building community partnerships). -Includes real-world case studies from the US and elsewhere, including action photos and detailed walkthroughs of green schools in action. -Focuses on low- or no-budget projects for teachers, as well as those that foster the development of critical thinking skills, promote project-based learning, and consider the environment as a learning tool. -Includes additional resources for teachers and schools to further embed sustainability in their programs and curriculum.
- Provides students with research-backed strategies from cognitive science for studying effectively and efficiently - Includes concrete examples of the ways students can use each strategy and questions and activities for retrieval practice - Provides a wealth of illustrations to explain complex concepts and to make them memorable - Written by ‘The Learning Scientists’, stars in the education arena. - Includes an ISR with author videos, sample answers to the questions in each chapter, links to additional information and blogs.
• Focused on practical teaching strategies. • Based on extensive experience and research. • Considers the many ways in which diverse learners can succeed in science. • Helps staff to understand the best approaches and research evidence so that they have the confidence to teach it. • Teachers’ notes provide additional guidance, as well as suggestions on how to adapt the material in specialist settings.
This handbook represents the first comprehensive and evidence-based review of theory, research, and practice in the field of adapted physical education (APE). Exploring philosophical and foundational aspects of APE, the book outlines the main conceptual frameworks informing research and teaching in this area, and presents important material that will help shape best practice and future research. Written by world-leading researchers, the book introduces the key themes in APE, such as historical perspectives on disability, disability and the law, language, and measurement. It examines the most significant theoretical frameworks for understanding APE, from embodiment and social cognitive theory to occupational socialization, and surveys current debates and practical issues in APE, such as teacher training, the use of technology, and physical inactivity and health. Acknowledging the importance of the voices of children, parents and peers, the book also explores research methods and paradigms in APE, with each chapter including directions for further research. Offering an unprecedented wealth of material, the Routledge Handbook of Adapted Physical Education is an essential reference for advanced students, researchers and scholars working in APE, and useful reading for anybody with an interest in disability, physical education, sports coaching, movement science or youth sport.
A Practical Guide to Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School offers straightforward advice, inspiration and a wide range of tried and tested approaches to help you find success in the secondary mathematics classroom. Illustrated throughout, this fully updated second edition includes new chapters on using ICT in the classroom and promoting a positive learning environment, as well as fresh and easy to use ideas that can help you engage your pupils and inspire mathematical thinking. Covering all key aspects of mathematics teaching, it is an essential companion for all training and newly qualified mathematics teachers. Combining ideas and practical insights from experienced teachers with important lessons from educational research, this book covers key aspects of mathematics teaching, including: planning effective lessons using assessment to support learning encouraging mathematical activity integrating ICT into your teaching making lessons engaging building resilient learners. A Practical Guide to Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School is an essential companion to the core textbook Learning to Teach Mathematics in the Secondary School. Written by expert practitioners, it will support you in developing imaginative and effective mathematics lessons for your pupils.
*A guide providing teachers with easy to implement strategies based on research in speech pathology and education. *Addresses the needs of adolescents learning to write essays in a structured and accessible way. *Relevant strategies that can be integrated into existing lesson plans and curriculum tasks.
-Offers an innovative introduction to the psychology of mathematics and the nature of mathematical thinking and learning, using an approach that empowers students by fostering their own construction of mathematical structures. - In clear, engaging writing, award-winning mathematician and educator Norton Anderson explores the psychological basis for mathematics at every level, relevant for pre-service and in-service secondary and elementary math teachers, math teacher educators, and anyone interested in the nature of mathematics. -Reflections and exercises are included in each chapter, as well as footnotes for those interested in building off their understanding with related research.
- examines what "visual teacher learning" (VTL) can contribute to raising the effectiveness of teachers' teaching and pupils' learning - uses a mixed-methods approach to research, which makes it possible not only to describe what teachers learn, but also to explain how they learn - spans the range from scientific scholarship to implementation by presenting evidence-based insights and guidelines for practicing VTL within a single, explicit conceptual framework |
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