* According to OECD reading for pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child's future success. 'Reading Teachers' * * Helps the primary profession develop an evidence-informed understanding of reading for pleasure * Draws on range of research evidence including studies on: Reading Teachers, on Student Teachers as Readers, on Dis/engaged Boy Readers and work with over 60 schools * Includes case studies, classroom vignettes and dialogues undertaken in conversation with classroom teachers and school leaders * Essential reading for all primary teachers, headteachers, literacy coordinators, student and trainee teachers.

* According to OECD reading for pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child's future success. 'Reading Teachers' * * Helps the primary profession develop an evidence-informed understanding of reading for pleasure * Draws on range of research evidence including studies on: Reading Teachers, on Student Teachers as Readers, on Dis/engaged Boy Readers and work with over 60 schools * Includes case studies, classroom vignettes and dialogues undertaken in conversation with classroom teachers and school leaders * Essential reading for all primary teachers, headteachers, literacy coordinators, student and trainee teachers.

This book celebrates the benefits of continuing professional development (CPD) for your growth as an educator. The authors weave together an international selection of case studies to offer CPD which transcends educational trends. Thematic chapters put your professional identity at the heart of the book and encourage you to take control of your career development, allowing you to show leadership whatever your role. This book: •Challenges you to reflect on and evaluate your experiences of professional development  •Includes reflection points and personal development planning to support your reading •Places equity and social justice at the heart of effective personal development •Encompasses the challenges and opportunities of embracing digital technologies •Illustrates professional development for leaders and educators in a range of cultures and contexts  Drawing on multiple global perspectives of professional development in education and training from early childhood to higher education settings, this book offers strategies for all career stages: from the student educator to the experienced senior leader and is the perfect fuel for career development. “As well as being a valuable contribution to professional knowledge in this field, this resource can be thoroughly recommended to educational professionals as a guide to practice.� Professor David Egan, Emeritus Professor of Education, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK “This book is well written and is crucial for any educator at any stage of the education landscape.� Paul Miller, PhD, Professor of Educational Leadership & Social Justice Alison Fox, Helen Hendry and Deborah Cooper are colleagues in the Faculty of Wellbeing, Education and Language Studies at The Open University, UK, and teach on the Masters in Education programme, in particular the Leadership and Management and Learning and Teaching pathways. They engage in international research associated with professional learning.

Slowly Wins the Day: A Modern Day Version of the Tortoise and the Hare is a story filled with passion and determination that promotes exercise. In this timely tale, a little girl who takes part every year in numerous activities for sports day has always come in last, but has still greatly enjoyed taking part. Because she always finishes last, she has been landed with the name "Slowly." Even her grandmother calls her by that name. It is only when a new teacher joins the school that Slowly discovers she does have a talent, a sport in which she can excel. What is the sport and can Slowly finally win? Will her persistence help her win the day? Remember "The Tortoise and the Hare," where persistence pays off! Born in Kent, Helen Hendry is a podiatrist in Edinburgh, Scotland. "The Olympic Games open in the United Kingdom this year and I thought that a story delivering a clear message about exercise would be an ideal subject. It is important that exercise and sport should not be seen as a punishment, but should be enjoyed by everyone. I hope the story will encourage children of all abilities to succeed if they try hard enough and find their talent." Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/HelenHendry