An inspiring and motivating guide to embarking confidently on a career in teaching and, above all, acquiring and developing the essential character traits and values to flourish in it.
Using real scenarios and real issues, this is a self-help book for teachers - giving ideas, tips and strategies for the classroom. Split into three sections, it looks at: The Teacher - the variety of stressful/difficult scenarios teachers face; The Woman - outside of the classroom; and, The Skills - coaching skills for teachers.
In Feedback, Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman explore our understanding of what is often cited as one of the most powerful tools for enhancing learning, drawing together ideas from leading international thinkers and practical strategies for busy teachers.
Presents a new approach to promoting chess in primary schools which, by introducing the concepts through a series of mini games, will enable all children to better understand and enjoy chess.
Empowers teachers to support students on a coherent journey through school mathematics, showcasing the best models, metaphors and representations along with excellent examples, explanations and tasks that can be used across the curriculum.
Aims to teach us to 'unlearn' the rigid patterns of thought that we are indoctrinated with and to escape the confines of memory, association and, most importantly, words. This book teaches how to regain our senses and return to that original world. It provides work on enlightenment and visualisation.
With forewords by Professor Tanya Byron and Octavius Black, Educating Ruby: what our children really need to learn is a powerful call to action by acclaimed thought-leaders Guy Claxton and Bill Lucas.