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Policy and Politics in Teacher Education - International Perspectives (Hardcover): John Furlong, Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Marie... Policy and Politics in Teacher Education - International Perspectives (Hardcover)
John Furlong, Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Marie Brennan
R3,911 Discovery Miles 39 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

During the last 20 years, governments around the world have paid increasing attention to the recruitment, preparation, and retention of teachers. Teacher supply and teacher quality have become significant policy issues, taken up by policy-makers at the highest levels. This is because teachers are now seen by many governments as the lynch-pin of educational, economic and social reform. This volume grew out of a recognition by the Editors of the growing significance of teacher education policy and a curiosity about international trends and differences. The book brings together nine papers from leading academics around the world: from the UK (England and Scotland), the USA, Australia, Singapore and Belgium, plus a joint paper comparing Namibia and the USA. Taken together, the papers reveal the complexities and contradictions of international trends. On the one hand, they demonstrate that there is indeed a common direction of travel along the lines encouraged by international bodies such as the OECD. At the same time however, the papers also reveal important differences among countries in terms of how they are addressing common aspirations as well as some apparent contradictions within the policies of individual nations.

This book was based on the special issue of Teachers and Teaching.

Successful Middle Leadership in Secondary Schools - A Practical Guide to Subject and Team Effectiveness (Paperback, 2nd... Successful Middle Leadership in Secondary Schools - A Practical Guide to Subject and Team Effectiveness (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Peter Fleming
R825 Discovery Miles 8 250 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book aims to help those in middle leadership posts become more confident and effective in their roles. It will also assist anyone considering becoming a middle leader to prepare for the challenges ahead and avoid common mistakes made by the novice team leader. Packed with practical advice, the book encourages readers to engage with key issues, reflect on their approach and make the changes needed to improve their performance and that of their team. Covering all aspects of the leadership role, it contains advice and information on: developing a clear vision improving teaching and learning raising standards team building holding others to account and conducting challenging conversations managing meetings. The second edition has been updated throughout to reflect current role expectations within a rapidly changing education landscape. New chapters have been written by a current head teacher and a highly successful head of department and the author has provided more detailed guidance on improving teaching and learning through the provision of effective in-school professional development for teachers and support staff. With self-evaluation tools, case studies and reflection and action points, this book is essential reading for all current and aspiring middle leaders in secondary schools.

Pathways to Professorship - A Toolkit for Success (Hardcover): Marilyn Leask Pathways to Professorship - A Toolkit for Success (Hardcover)
Marilyn Leask
R3,608 Discovery Miles 36 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

People who become professors are experts in their field. But how does a new academic, aspiring to become a professor, choose a field of study and plan a career that leads to professorship? This practical book answers this question, guiding aspiring academics step-by-step through the areas in which they need to demonstrate excellence if they are to gain the international recognition and professional profile which leads to a professorial post. Each chapter highlights real-life, internationally applicable examples of what successful achievements look like and what pitfalls to be aware of. Supported by an international survey of professors and their experiences working within university systems, the chapters outline key topics relevant to any aspiring professor. For example: Criteria for obtaining a professorship Carving out a specialist research niche Establishing an international reputation Advice on getting your research published Undertaking impactful research and winning funding Networking and developing a media presence Balancing research, teaching and your personal life This must-have book is filled with tips and practical advice for building an academic career and is an essential read for anyone looking to better understand routes into professorship.

Rethinking Education in the Context of Post-Pandemic South Asia - Challenges and Possibilities (Hardcover): Uma Pradhan, Karen... Rethinking Education in the Context of Post-Pandemic South Asia - Challenges and Possibilities (Hardcover)
Uma Pradhan, Karen Valentin, Mohini Gupta
R3,902 Discovery Miles 39 020 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This edited volume offers new analytical and methodological approaches to the study of education in the post-pandemic educational context, through case studies from countries in South Asia such as Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Crossing disciplinary and national boundaries to advance collaborative knowledge production in South Asian education, the book explores how different colonial legacies, religious orientations, and positions in the global economy are played out in regional education systems. In doing so, this volume focuses on the educational challenges faced by the region to better understand South Asian society and the existing societal inequalities in the wake of COVID-19. The book highlights how the pandemic invites a re-thinking of current ways of approaching educational research in hybrid forms, and also opens up new areas of research ranging from pedagogical innovations to the well-being of teachers and students. Offering interdisciplinary perspectives on education in this unique context, this timely book will be highly relevant to students, researchers, and academics in the fields of international and comparative education, South Asian studies, teacher education, and education policy and politics.

Anglophone Literature in Second-Language Teacher Education - Curriculum Innovation through Intercultural Communication... Anglophone Literature in Second-Language Teacher Education - Curriculum Innovation through Intercultural Communication (Paperback)
Justin Quinn, Gabriela Kleckova
R1,212 Discovery Miles 12 120 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Anglophone Literature in Second Language Teacher Education proposes new ways that literature, and more generally culture, can be used to educate future teachers of English as a second language. Arguing that the way literature is used in language teacher education can be transformed, the book foregrounds transnational approaches and shows how these can be applied in literature and cultural instruction to encourage intercultural awareness in future language educators. It draws on theoretical discussions from literary and cultural studies as well as applied linguistics and is an example how these cross-discipline conversations can take place, and thus help make Second-language teacher education (SLTE) programs more responsive to the challenges faced by future English-language teachers. Written in the idiom of literary scholarship, the book uses ideas of intercultural studies that have gained widespread support at research level, yet have not affected literature-cultural curricula in SLTE. As the first interdisciplinary study to suggest how SLTE programs can respond with curricula, this book will be of great interest for academics, scholars and post graduate students in the fields of applied linguistics, L2 and foreign language education, teacher education and post-graduate TESOL. It has universal appeal, addressing teaching faculty in any third-level institution that prepares language teachers and includes literary studies in their curriculum, as well as administrators in such organizations.

10 Steps to Develop Great Learners - Visible Learning for Parents (Paperback): John Hattie, Kyle Hattie 10 Steps to Develop Great Learners - Visible Learning for Parents (Paperback)
John Hattie, Kyle Hattie
R570 Discovery Miles 5 700 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

John Hattie, one of the most respected and renowned Education researchers in the world provides a simple 10 step plan for parents to nurture and develop their children's learning. Draws on his globally famous Visible Learning research Applicable for children of all ages Includes advice on choosing the right school, communicating effectively with teachers and being the 'first learner' for your child 10 simple steps can be followed by any parent or carer to support learning and maximise the potential of their children

Everyday SEL in Middle School - Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Into Your Classroom (Paperback, 2nd... Everyday SEL in Middle School - Integrating Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Into Your Classroom (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Carla Tantillo Philibert
R946 Discovery Miles 9 460 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

With this bestselling book from educational consultant Carla Tantillo Philibert, you'll gain practical strategies for teaching Social Emotional Learning (SEL), mindfulness, and well-being to help improve the human connection between you and your students. You'll find out how to lead students through mindfulness activities, simple yoga poses, and breath-work techniques. Topics include mindful practices, well-being strategies to combat stress and anxiety, giving your students the space to understand their emotions and strengthen peer-to-peer communication, developing the foremost and essential SEL competencies, and engaging in experiential activities to strengthen SEL skills. The new edition reflects the latest CASEL guidelines and includes updated activities, as well as a brand-new directory of terms, and an intentional focus on educators' and students' socio-emotional well-being. Perfect for middle school educators at any level of experience, the book will help you develop positive youth identity and promote connectedness so students can deal successfully with life's stressors beyond school doors.

Teacher Education to Enhance Diversity in STEM - Applying a Critical Postmodern Science Pedagogy (Paperback): A. Anthony Ash... Teacher Education to Enhance Diversity in STEM - Applying a Critical Postmodern Science Pedagogy (Paperback)
A. Anthony Ash II, Greg A. Wiggan, Marcia J. Watson-Vandiver
R1,216 Discovery Miles 12 160 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Addressing underlying issues in science education and teacher training, which contribute to continued underrepresentation of racial and ethnic minority students in STEM and STEAM subjects and careers, this timely volume illustrates how a critical postmodern science pedagogy (CPSP) can be used effectively to raise awareness of diversity issues amongst preservice teachers. Using a case study design consisting of class observations, interviews, content analysis, questionnaires, and instructional interventions in preservice teacher training, the volume bridges science and multicultural education and investigates how curricular development and teacher preparation can be used to ensure that science education itself promotes diversity within STEM, and throughout education. Chapters also examine the intersections of science education and science literacy for both students and teachers and, in doing so, promote the importance of positive and accurate representation of diversity within science and research discourse. The book attempts to raise awareness regarding the need for meaningful curricular reform that creates real opportunities to address historical and scientific misinformation, while increasing diversity and inclusion in schools and society. This important text will be of interest to postgraduate students, researchers, scholars, and preservice teachers in the fields of science and mathematics education, STEM, multicultural education, teacher education, urban education, and the sociology of education.

Understanding Test and Exam Results Statistically - An Essential Guide for Teachers and School Leaders (Paperback, 1st ed.... Understanding Test and Exam Results Statistically - An Essential Guide for Teachers and School Leaders (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)
Kay Cheng Soh
R3,145 Discovery Miles 31 450 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book shares the goal of the classic text How to Lie with Statistics, namely, preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions that are common among practitioners, though its focus is on the educational context. It illustrates and discusses the essentials of educational statistics that will help educational practitioners to do this part of their job properly, i.e., without making conceptual mistakes. The examples are cast in the school/classroom contexts, based on realistic rather than theoretical examples. "The strongest aspect of the work or author's view is that the author can put himself in the shoes of teachers and make the work a very practical guide for teachers and school leaders. As a very experienced educator and researcher, the author knows very well about the knowledge skills that are essential for the professional development of teachers. He is able to explain the statistical and measurement concepts in plain language and with examples that are highly relevant to the target audience. In addition, the author also conveyed an important message to the target audience throughout the work... by pointing out the mistakes and misunderstandings of the interpretation of test scores and measurement design. The author reminds the audience about the importance of proper use of tests and test scores when teachers and school leaders make any education decisions, which has much implication on the professional integrity of teachers and school leaders." Dr. Joyce Kwan, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong "This book covers all the statistical tools for analyzing educational data and provides examples to explain the ideas. Chapters 10-17 are practical data analysis in educational data that helps readers have a better understanding of the procedure to analyze the data." Dr. Alpha Ling, The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong "It looks like a very interesting book with attractive topics and practical problems in educational statistics. Though the topics remind me of the classic book How to Lie with Statistics, this book aims at preventing and correcting statistical misconceptions in educational context." Dr. Zhu Ying, National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

A Faculty Guidebook for Effective Shared Governance and Service in Higher Education (Hardcover): Kirsti Cole, Joanne Giordano,... A Faculty Guidebook for Effective Shared Governance and Service in Higher Education (Hardcover)
Kirsti Cole, Joanne Giordano, Holly Hassel
R4,062 Discovery Miles 40 620 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

• New faculty receive little to no preparation to participate in governance, and when elected or volunteer to serve, find themselves without the knowledge or tools – this book fills that need. • Each chapter includes practical strategies and tools for effective participation in governance, as well as identification of common roadblocks and pitfalls. • Helps readers understand how to participate in equitable, inclusive, transparent, and effective shared governance. • The book draws from research, invited contributions, organizational change work, and feminist theory to equip faculty in the academy with the skills to not only be better at service but to also affect change within their work environments. • Chapters include vignettes from faculty (ranging from different types of institutions, positions, and disciplines) to provide first-hand- accounts & prompts of shared governance experiences. • This is one of the first books to help faculty understand the principles behind shared governance: how to participate effectively, what the responsibilities are that accompany participation, the potential for effecting change within governance, and how to identify when things just don't work, and change is necessary.

Special Needs Advocacy Resource - What You Can Do Now to Advocate for Your Exceptional Child's Education (Paperback, 1):... Special Needs Advocacy Resource - What You Can Do Now to Advocate for Your Exceptional Child's Education (Paperback, 1)
Rich Weinfeld, Michelle Davis
R665 Discovery Miles 6 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Special Needs Advocacy Resource Book: What You Can Do Now to Advocate for Your Exceptional Child's Education is a unique handbook that teaches parents how to work with schools to achieve optimal learning situations and accommodations for their child's needs. From IEPs and 504 Plans, to IDEA and NCLB, navigating today's school system can be difficult for even the most up-to-date, education-savvy parent. Special needs advocates Rich Weinfeld and Michelle Davis provide parents and professional advocates with concise, easy-to-understand definitions and descriptions of legal terms and school regulations, along with checklists, tips, questionnaires, and other tools. Topics covered in this handy guide include gathering accurate information about a child's education, navigating school meetings, understanding education law, and best practices in the classroom, working effectively with parents and school systems, discovering educational options beyond the standard, and much more. Parents and advocates not only will feel informed by Weinfeld and Davis' vast knowledge of the inner workings of the school system-they'll be empowered to help their kids succeed in school. Educational Resource

Convergent Thinking for Advanced Learners, Grades 3-5 (Paperback): Emily Hollett, Anna Cassalia Convergent Thinking for Advanced Learners, Grades 3-5 (Paperback)
Emily Hollett, Anna Cassalia
R925 Discovery Miles 9 250 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

* Aligned with CCSS in ELA and math, and NAGC's gifted programming standards * Able to be used in both general and gifted programs, and can be adapted for solo or class-wide use. * Features detailed lesson plans, handouts, and answer keys/rubrics to make it easy for teachers to quickly use this in their classrooms.

Learning Beyond the Objective in Primary Education - Philosophical Perspectives from Theory and Practice (Paperback): Ruth Wills Learning Beyond the Objective in Primary Education - Philosophical Perspectives from Theory and Practice (Paperback)
Ruth Wills
R613 Discovery Miles 6 130 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Learning Beyond the Objective in Primary Education explores an existential perspective for pedagogy proposed in response to the current technocratic paradigm of education prevalent in many countries worldwide. This new perspective is termed 'Bildung's Repetition.' The book seeks to encourage policy makers and educational practitioners to consider the impact of education on children, over and above the meeting of set targets and objectives. Located in a philosophical framework, this book considers how children might learn authentically in the light of their own personal contingency. A series of case studies reflecting the effectiveness of this perspective through the curriculum is provided, each illustrating how 'Bildung's Repetition' allows for personalized meaningful learning within current structures. Recommendations for practice are provided, encouraging all stakeholders in education to consider the value of this perspective, and effect a 'ten-degree shift' within educational thought. This unique book fuses theory with practice, and will be of great interest to academics, researchers and students in the fields of primary education and teacher training. It will also be of interest to school leaders and practicing teachers.

Professional Development of Teacher Educators in Further Education - Pathways, Knowledge, Identities, and Vocationalism... Professional Development of Teacher Educators in Further Education - Pathways, Knowledge, Identities, and Vocationalism (Paperback)
Sai Loo
R1,213 Discovery Miles 12 130 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Professional Development of Teacher Educators in Further Education critically analyses the specific challenges relating to teacher educators in the English further education (FE), such as the diverse nature of learners and the variety of educational contexts. It focuses on the journeys to becoming teacher educators, their relevant teaching know-how and professional needs. This book combines theoretical frameworks with both qualitative and quantitative data to outline the pathways, professional identities, knowledge, and continuous professional development of teacher educators. This data is used to discuss the four main themes. The first deals with the teacher educators' initial disciplinary areas, journey-making to be educators, and the current titles/positions. The next one delineates the know-how (knowledge, experiences, capacities and skill sets) to perform as teacher educators. The third one relates to their professional identities and the final topic, their professional requirements as FE teacher educators. Contributing to the field of further and vocational education, this book will be of great interest for researchers, academics, and postgraduate students in the field of education, specifically FE and teacher educators.

Improving Reading Comprehension of Self-Chosen Books Through Computer Assessment and Feedback - Best Practices from Research... Improving Reading Comprehension of Self-Chosen Books Through Computer Assessment and Feedback - Best Practices from Research (Paperback)
Keith James Topping
R919 Discovery Miles 9 190 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Written by reading research expert Keith Topping, who has had many roles in assessment, including serving on the International Reading Association task force. Appropriate for a variety of educators who make decisions on reading programs, including teachers, instructional/literacy coaches, librarians, curriculum supervisors, and more. Contains practical strategies that districts can use to improve implementation of online tools, which are growing in importance due to COVID-19.

Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Changes (Grade 2) (Paperback, 1): Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Changes (Grade 2) (Paperback, 1)
Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska
R3,643 Discovery Miles 36 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Changes are constantly occurring in life. The increase of technology and the needs of mankind continuously force change. The Changes curriculum asks students three main questions: "Can people control changes?" "Can using past information help you predict change?" and "Are changes positive or negative?" The books in the Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated, integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time, ensure compliance with national standards, and most importantly, pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery. By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grade 2, students will discover the changes around them and gain a lifelong desire to learn. In Changes Book 1: Rights, Resources, and the Weather, students will investigate how the weather can affect and change many events, as well as change the shape of our planet. In Changes Book 2: Progress, Reactions, and History, students will investigate the universal concept of change. Students also will learn about chemical changes by examining the effects of salt on buoyancy, water on pasta, and heat on popcorn kernels. In Changes Book 3: Communication, Honesty, and Inventions, students will investigage the different ways to communicate, such as with the Braille system. Students also will come to understand language barriers and how to overcome these barriers. Each book contains detailed lesson plans, reproducible activity sheets, and assessment tools. Grade 2

Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Patterns (Grade 1) (Paperback, 1): Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Patterns (Grade 1) (Paperback, 1)
Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska
R3,643 Discovery Miles 36 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Patterns help organize our lives. Students participating in the Patterns Differentiated Curriculum Kit will experience activities that will help organize their thought processes throughout life. Students will become pattern detectives, pattern creators, and pattern solvers in this three-part series. The books in the Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated, integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time, ensure compliance with national standards, and most importantly, pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery. By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grade 1, students will discover the patterns around them and gain a lifelong desire to learn. In the Patterns Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grade 1, students will discover patterns in literature, arts, and science. Their investigations will focus on discoveries of the human body, cycles, graphs, economics, biographies, and citizenship. In Patterns Book 1: Literature, Arts, and Science, students will explore poetry, music, and games from the perspective of a pattern detective. In Patterns Book 2: Body, Cycles, and Graphs, students will discover that patterns exist everywhere they look. They will be able to recognize patterns in the body, in cycles, and in graphs. In Patterns Book 3: Economics, Biographies, and Citizenship, students will use keys to unlock patterns. They will be exposed to basic lessons on economics, and will examine their personal goals and citizenship. Each book contains detailed lesson plans, reproducible activity sheets, and assessment tools. Grade 1

Grouplised Schools in China - Teacher Agency under Neoliberal Influences (Hardcover): Guopeng Fu Grouplised Schools in China - Teacher Agency under Neoliberal Influences (Hardcover)
Guopeng Fu
R3,894 Discovery Miles 38 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book presents how the neoliberal trends, as reflected in the grouplised school structure, affect teachers' professional learning and daily practice, and discusses how teacher agency is enabled and constrained at both individual and collective levels. The author interviewed teachers and administrators from eight different grouplised schools. He argues that the neoliberal trends in high-stakes accountability largely constrained teacher agency. School grouplisation was generally top-down, and a bottom-up structure is needed to support teachers' professional growth. Collective agency and administrator support could protect students against the neoliberal trends in education by enabling teachers to make conscious, moral decisions and take actions in their daily practice. He further identifies principles of invoking collective agency among teachers and proposes suggestions for educational reform implementation in neoliberal contexts. Policymakers, school administrators and teachers interested in grouplised schools and collective agency may find this book insightful.

Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Intermediate (Paperback): Brenda McGee, Sarah Wolfinsohn Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Intermediate (Paperback)
Brenda McGee, Sarah Wolfinsohn
R4,566 Discovery Miles 45 660 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grades 4-6 provides students with exciting and interesting activities about topics such as nutrition, government, math, explorations, debate questioning, and critical thinking. The books in the Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated, integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time, ensure compliance with national standards, and most importantly, pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery. By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grades 4-6, students will discover the world around them and gain a lifelong desire to learn. The books in this series of Multiage Differentiated Curriculum Units for Grades 4-6 include Balances, Choices, Explorations, Questions, and Viewpoints. Each book contains detailed lesson plans, reproducible activity sheets, and assessment tools. In Balances, students explore the universal concept of balance from many angles, including government, nutrition, mathematics, and even elevators. Choices enlightens students to the many choices they make every day, while teaching decision-making strategies, consequences, and the implications of choice. Explorations challenges students to go beyond the explorers before them to discover new concepts, such as winter survival tactics, alternative sources of energy, the effects of ancient inventions on today's society, and more. In Questions, students examine the Five W's of questioning, Socratic-style questions, and the need for important questions to enact change. Viewpoints provides critical thinking activities to help students learn to consider the views of others in both formal debate and difficult decisions. Teachers and students alike will enjoy this kit of exciting multiage curriculum. Not only will these books save teachers time and ease their minds by meeting and exceeding national gifted education standards, they will challenge and expand students' minds with enjoyable hands-on activities. Grades 4-6

Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Wonders (Grade K) (Paperback, 1): Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska, Lyrcia Sqyres Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Wonders (Grade K) (Paperback, 1)
Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska, Lyrcia Sqyres
R3,643 Discovery Miles 36 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Childhood is full of wonders. The Wonders curriculum builds on the questions children ask, creating more opportunities for learning. The books in Prufrock's new Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated, integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time, ensure compliance with national standards, and most importantly, pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery. By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Kindergarten, students will discover the wonders around them and gain a lifelong desire to learn. In Wonders Book 1: Nature, Space, and Community, students will take imaginary journeys to space and the great rainforests of our world, and discover the complexity of each community that exists in these places. In Wonders Book 2: Plants, Insects, and Dinosaurs, students' curiosity about ancient dinosaurs, exotic insects, and unique plant life will be satisfied by hands-on activities that include fossil exploration and the study of the anatomy of insects and plants. In Wonders Book 3: Machines, My Body, and Physical Fitness, students will discover the many similarities between machines and their own bodies. Students also will learn the importance of physical fitness. Each book contains detailed lesson plans, reproducible activity sheets, and assessment tools. Grade K

Assessing Students' Written Work - Marking Essays and Reports (Paperback, 2nd edition): Catherine Haines Assessing Students' Written Work - Marking Essays and Reports (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Catherine Haines
R804 Discovery Miles 8 040 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Assessment is one of the most powerful tools in teaching, yet it is rarely measured in effort, time and effectiveness and is often done alone, against the clock and with minimal training. This practical and realistic book is designed to help practitioners who wish to improve their impact in assessing a large and diverse range of students. This second edition has been fully updated to include the views of students and recent developments in remote assessment, plagiarism, grading and feedback tools. The second half of the book considers the main assessment methods, with advice addressing common challenges. It will help newer assessors to: clarify their role and make the best use of time and technology gain confidence with assessment terms and processes give motivating feedback and support student writing tailor their approach and learn from practitioners within their discipline to extend their current range of solutions consider in more depth: essays, reports and projects, practicals and fieldwork, mathematically-based learning and exams. Both newly appointed and more experienced lecturers in further and higher education, postgraduate students, part time staff and graduate teaching assistants will find this an invaluable guide and reference tool.

Educators' Learning from Lesson Study - Mathematics for Ages 5-13 (Paperback): Akihiko Takahashi, Thomas McDougal, Shelley... Educators' Learning from Lesson Study - Mathematics for Ages 5-13 (Paperback)
Akihiko Takahashi, Thomas McDougal, Shelley Friedkin, Tad Watanabe
R1,041 Discovery Miles 10 410 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

- Designed for educators to learn from other practitioners about engaging in Lesson Study - Offers specific case studies of US educator learning through Lesson Study - Provides practitioners with resources for Lesson Study as well as planning daily lessons.

Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Structures (Grade 5) (Paperback): Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska, Jennifer Kraemer Differentiated Curriculum Kit - Structures (Grade 5) (Paperback)
Brenda McGee, Debbie Keiser Triska, Jennifer Kraemer
R3,642 Discovery Miles 36 420 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Earth is a solid structure on which we live, but it is not unchanging. Forces inside Earth constantly change both the inside and outside of the planet we call home. When students consider the concept of structures, they will discover that the word has many meanings. The Structures Differentiated Curriculum Kit provides exciting activities to help students discover the structures that exist all around them. The books in the Differentiated Curriculum Kits employ a differentiated, integrated curriculum based on broad themes. This all-in-one curriculum helps teachers save planning time, ensure compliance with national standards, and most importantly, pique their students' natural excitement and interest in discovery. By participating in the wide variety of activities in the Differentiated Curriculum Kit for Grade 5, students will discover the structures around them and gain a lifelong desire to learn. In Structures Book 1: Geology, Expansion, and the Arts, students will learn that structures can be physical, natural, symbolic, and metaphoric. Students will explore natural bridges, earthquakes, erosion, Westward expansion, the Industrial Revolution, and more. In Structures Book 2: Cultures, Geometry, and Energy, students will explore the origins of popular nursery rhymes, racial barriers, and geometry and architecture. In Structures Book 3: Government, Cycles, and Physics, students will study cycles in time, business, monetary value, electricity, and magenetisim. Each book contains detailed lesson plans, reproducible activity sheets, and assessment tools. Grade 5

Handbook of Research on Teacher Education - Enduring Questions in Changing Contexts (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Marilyn... Handbook of Research on Teacher Education - Enduring Questions in Changing Contexts (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Marilyn Cochran-Smith, Sharon Feiman-Nemser, D.John McIntyre, Kelly E. Demers
R8,174 Discovery Miles 81 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Handbook of Research on Teacher Education was initiated to ferment change in education based on solid evidence. The publication of the First Edition was a signal event in 1990. While the preparation of educators was then - and continues to be - the topic of substantial discussion, there did not exist a codification of the best that was known at the time about teacher education. Reflecting the needs of educators today, the Third Edition takes a new approach to achieving the same purpose. Beyond simply conceptualizing the broad landscape of teacher education and providing comprehensive reviews of the latest research for major domains of practice, this edition: stimulates a broad conversation about foundational issues; brings multiple perspectives to bear; provides new specificity to topics that have been undifferentiated in the past; and includes diverse voices in the conversation. The Editors, with an Advisory Board, identified nine foundational issues and translated them into a set of focal questions: What's the Point?: The Purposes of Teacher Education What Should Teachers Know? Teacher Capacities: Knowledge, Beliefs, Skills, and Commitments Where Should Teachers Be Taught? Settings and Roles in Teacher Education Who Teaches? Who Should Teach? Teacher Recruitment, Selection, and Retention Does Difference Make a Difference? Diversity and Teacher Education How Do People Learn to Teach? Who's in Charge? Authority in Teacher Education How Do We Know What We Know? Research and Teacher Education What Good is Teacher Education? The Place of Teacher Education in Teachers' Education Co-Published by Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group and the Association of Teacher Educators. The Association ofTeacher Educators (ATE) is an individual membership organization devoted solely to the improvement of teacher education both for school-based and post secondary teacher educators. For more information on our organization and publications, please visit: www.ate1.org/ .

Improving Teacher Education through Action Research (Hardcover): Ming-Fai Hui, David L. Grossman Improving Teacher Education through Action Research (Hardcover)
Ming-Fai Hui, David L. Grossman
R4,208 Discovery Miles 42 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

There has been a dearth of studies on teacher educators using action research to improve their own practice. This book is the first systematic study of a group of teachers examining and enhancing their own practice through the inquiry process of action research. This book presents a broad overview of a variety of methodologies that can be used to improve teacher preparation and professional development programs. It is a 'must read' book for those educators who are new to the college teaching profession and for those who are aspired to be outstanding and successful lecturers.

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