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CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL (Paperback): Kate Ashcroft, David James CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL (Paperback)
Kate Ashcroft, David James
R1,287 Discovery Miles 12 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Helps teachers find imaginative and innovative methods for teaching in the 14-19 age range
*Tackles problems teacher face, from selecting teaching methods to measuring success through appropriate assessment
*How to improve job satisfaction by exercising creativity in teaching
A thought-provoking and practical book which is an essential and accessible text for new teachers and others who want to make sure that their work with students is innovative and exciting. It is written with new teachers of the 14-19 age range in mind, though there is much to interest those with more experience, as well as those with a role in the development of their colleagues. Setting creativity within a context of reflective practice, the book explores how teachers can choose appropriate teaching methods, decide when and how to use groups in the classroom, and find appropriate forms of assessment for their teaching. It gives full consideration to the nature and implications of professionalism in teaching, to the implications of current ideas in management, to opportunities for creativity as well as issues of quality, equality and stakeholding. Case studies, enquiry tasks and invitations to reflect on specific points are used to aid understanding.

Improving Teaching and Learning In the Core Curriculum (Paperback): Kate Ashcroft, Professor Kate Ashcroft, John Lee Improving Teaching and Learning In the Core Curriculum (Paperback)
Kate Ashcroft, Professor Kate Ashcroft, John Lee
R772 Discovery Miles 7 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days


Focusing on the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science, the book addresses the political agenda in which the core curriculum takes place, and provides practical information and guidance on teaching the three subjects. The book briefly traces the history of these core subjects, examines what is meant by 'curriculum knowledge', takes apart the classroom and educational issues before offering advice on handling curriculum change and tackling new approaches to teaching. It helps teachers develop their skills through enquiry tasks, case studies, questions and suggested further reading.

Implementing the Primary Curriculum - A Teacher's Guide (Paperback): Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio Implementing the Primary Curriculum - A Teacher's Guide (Paperback)
Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio
R1,271 R757 Discovery Miles 7 570 Save R514 (40%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Giving an overview of the whole of the curriculum, this new book specifically identifies key features of the required and optional curriculum. The editors give practical examples for implementing new requirements into primary teachers' daily schedules and encourage reflection in teachers' own practice.
For student and novice teachers struggling to grasp the requirements of ten curriculum subjects, this book will be an invaluable aid. Dealing with cross-curricular themes and dimensions, it will help teachers to meet the 'knowledge of the curriculum' competency specified in the criteria for teacher education.

Implementing the Primary Curriculum - A Teacher's Guide (Hardcover): Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio Implementing the Primary Curriculum - A Teacher's Guide (Hardcover)
Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio
R1,607 Discovery Miles 16 070 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Giving an overview of the whole of the curriculum, this new book specifically identifies key features of the required and optional curriculum. The editors give practical examples for implementing new requirements into primary teachers' daily schedules and encourage reflection in teachers' own practice.
For student and novice teachers struggling to grasp the requirements of ten curriculum subjects, this book will be an invaluable aid. Dealing with cross-curricular themes and dimensions, it will help teachers to meet the 'knowledge of the curriculum' competency specified in the criteria for teacher education.

Researching into Assessment & Evaluation (Paperback): Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio Researching into Assessment & Evaluation (Paperback)
Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio
R1,281 Discovery Miles 12 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book enables the lecturer to explore issues, dilemmas and situations which confront the stakeholders in further and higher education. These dilemmas include competency models of learning and assessment, resource issues in assessment, the pressures of overwork on lecturers, and the maintenance of personal integrity. The book explores how assessment and evaluation of student learning and tutors teaching are affected by institutional and governmental arrangements.

Improving Teaching and Learning In the Core Curriculum (Hardcover): Kate Ashcroft, Professor Kate Ashcroft, John Lee Improving Teaching and Learning In the Core Curriculum (Hardcover)
Kate Ashcroft, Professor Kate Ashcroft, John Lee
R3,685 Discovery Miles 36 850 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Focusing on the core subjects of Mathematics, English and Science, the book addresses the political agenda in which the core curriculum takes place, and provides practical information and guidance on teaching the three subjects. The book briefly traces the history of these core subjects, examines what is meant by 'curriculum knowledge', takes apart the classroom and educational issues before offering advice on handling curriculum change and tackling new approaches to teaching. It helps teachers develop their skills through enquiry tasks, case studies, questions and suggested further reading.

Researching into Assessment & Evaluation (Hardcover): Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio Researching into Assessment & Evaluation (Hardcover)
Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio
R5,480 Discovery Miles 54 800 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This study enables the lecturer to explore issues, dilemmas and situations which confront the stakeholders in further and higher education. It explores how assessment and evaluation of student learning and tutors teaching are affected by institutional and governmental arrangements.

The Primary Teacher's Guide To The New National Curriculum (Paperback): Kate Ashcroft, Professor Kate Ashcroft, David... The Primary Teacher's Guide To The New National Curriculum (Paperback)
Kate Ashcroft, Professor Kate Ashcroft, David Palacio
R1,801 Discovery Miles 18 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This guide gives an overview of the curriculum arrangements which took effect in August 1995. The book outlines the main changes to the original National Curriculum and gives examples of ways to teach the new curriculum, together with enquiry tasks to take the teacher forward. It also covers each of the subjects of the revised National Curriculum, locating them within a context of whole curriculum planning. Looking at issues of differentiation, the book explores those additional elements of the curriculum, such as cross curricular themes and drama, that primary schools will wish to cover.

The Lecturer's Guide to Quality and Standards in Colleges and Universities (Paperback): Professor Kate Ashcroft, Kate... The Lecturer's Guide to Quality and Standards in Colleges and Universities (Paperback)
Professor Kate Ashcroft, Kate Ashcroft, Lorraine Foreman-Peck
R1,180 R1,054 Discovery Miles 10 540 Save R126 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A follow-up volume to "Managing Teaching and Learning in Further Education and Higher Education," this text provides a guide to managing quality and standards from the lecturer's point of view. It covers key issues such as teaching, learning, student support, assessment, evaluation, course design, bidding for and managing resources, marketing and research.; Based on the model of lecturer as reflective practitioner, this book is intended to help enable the lecturer to make sense of the changing climate of quality control and academic standards. Its interactive design introduces stimulating ideas and suggestions for further reading and provides guidelines on issues of relevance to individual readers.

Managing Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education (Paperback, Annotated Ed): Kate Ashcroft, Lorraine Foreman-Peck Managing Teaching and Learning in Further and Higher Education (Paperback, Annotated Ed)
Kate Ashcroft, Lorraine Foreman-Peck
R1,698 Discovery Miles 16 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The role of the teacher/lecturer is to manage and facilitate the process of teaching and learning in a two-way interaction between teacher (self) and taught (other). This handbook covers ways of managing the teaching, learning and assessment process to improve students' learning. It guides readers through paths of enquiry and reflection to create a learning programme designed to meet students' specific needs. The focus includes student learning and tutors' teaching and how these are effected by institutional arrangements; the interpersonal skills of tutors; and course design and teaching methods. The text includes enquiry tasks which invite the reader to explore issues introduced in each chapter in the context of their own institution. An annotated reading list at the end of each chapter enables the reader to take their particular interests further.

Higher Education in Development - Lessons from Sub Saharan Africa (Paperback, New): Kate Ashcroft, Philip Rayner Higher Education in Development - Lessons from Sub Saharan Africa (Paperback, New)
Kate Ashcroft, Philip Rayner
R1,650 Discovery Miles 16 500 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book will interest readers learning about or developing strategies for improving higher education systems and institutions in developing countries. It provides an insight into sub-Saharan African higher education systems and sets out the ways that they are developing and changing. It explores the dilemmas inherent in a context of scarce resources with increasing and urgent demands for a more professionalized workforce and expert services. It examines the factors inhibiting development such as HIV/AIDS, gender issues, historical conflicts, cultural attitudes inimical to innovation, the challenges created by poor infrastructure, and the history of colonialism and authoritarianism and their legacy of centralized control and lack of autonomy and democracy. The book explores lessons from research into sub-Saharan African higher education that may be applied to other contexts. The authors have lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa and the book draws on the authors' personal experience of higher education in Zambia, Ethiopia, The Yemen and their links in Mozambique and South Africa as well as extensive senior management experience and at the highest level within sub-Saharan higher education systems. It uses actual examples and a reflective 'case study' approach to describe reforms, and from these, develops ideas as to how to improve the effectiveness of higher education as a means to fight poverty. The book explores lessons from research into sub-Saharan African higher education that may be applied to other contexts. The authors have lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa and the book draws on their personal experience of higher education in Zambia, Ethiopia, The Yemen and their links in Mozambique and South Africa. The authors also use their extensive management experience at the highest level within sub-Saharan higher education systems. The book includes actual examples and a reflective 'case study' approach to describe reforms, and from these, develops ideas as to how to improve the effectiveness of higher education as a means to fight poverty.

Higher Education in Development - Lessons from Sub Saharan Africa (Hardcover, New): Kate Ashcroft, Philip Rayner Higher Education in Development - Lessons from Sub Saharan Africa (Hardcover, New)
Kate Ashcroft, Philip Rayner
R2,868 Discovery Miles 28 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book will interest readers learning about or developing strategies for improving higher education systems and institutions in developing countries. It provides an insight into sub-Saharan African higher education systems and sets out the ways that they are developing and changing. It explores the dilemmas inherent in a context of scarce resources with increasing and urgent demands for a more professionalized workforce and expert services. It examines the factors inhibiting development such as HIV/AIDS, gender issues, historical conflicts, cultural attitudes inimical to innovation, the challenges created by poor infrastructure, and the history of colonialism and authoritarianism and their legacy of centralized control and lack of autonomy and democracy. The book explores lessons from research into sub-Saharan African higher education that may be applied to other contexts. The authors have lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa and the book draws on the authors' personal experience of higher education in Zambia, Ethiopia, The Yemen and their links in Mozambique and South Africa as well as extensive senior management experience and at the highest level within sub-Saharan higher education systems. It uses actual examples and a reflective 'case study' approach to describe reforms, and from these, develops ideas as to how to improve the effectiveness of higher education as a means to fight poverty. The book explores lessons from research into sub-Saharan African higher education that may be applied to other contexts. The authors have lived and worked in sub-Saharan Africa and the book draws on their personal experience of higher education in Zambia, Ethiopia, The Yemen and their links in Mozambique and South Africa. The authors also use their extensive management experience at the highest level within sub-Saharan higher education systems. The book includes actual examples and a reflective 'case study' approach to describe reforms, and from these, develops ideas as to how to improve the effectiveness of higher education as a means to fight poverty.

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