This is a classic edition of Prue Goodwin's acclaimed collection of articles by leading educationalists on the place of talk in the primary curriculum, which now includes a preface from Lyn Dawes.

This assembly book is designed to make head teacher's lives easier and to help them overcome the 'headache' that coming up with new and original assembly ideas causes.

This new edition provides a comprehensive overview of assessment that is used to support learning, practice-based theory on assessment for learning, and formative assessment to support individual development and motivate learners.

Everything primary trainees and teachers need to know and understand about formative and summative assessment.

A practical approach to assessment, mixing good practice in the classroom with current theory and research, specifically targeted at secondary trainees.

Inspirational stories of pAractice showing how children can achieve progress in keeping with the principles of Learning without Limits.

Wiliam argues that if we are to be successful in raising student achievement, as well as clear about what we want teachers to do differently, we have to understand why changing teachers' practice is so difficult, and this will require radical changes in the way we treat teachers' professional development.

Most students are only in school for a number of weeks, which means that they aren't able to appreciate the full 'assessment' picture. This guide to assessment in the primary school seeks to redress this, providing students and teacher trainers with an overview of how assessment works. It is useful for those involved in primary education.

An accessible and practical guide to informed assessment in the classroom for all busy teachers.

Every day, teachers and other school staff have to deal with children who present challenging behaviour during their learning process at school. This book combines the fundamental principles of attachment theory with teacher-based case studies, and practical 'how to' interventions.

Focuses specifically on solving the distressing problems raised by attention seeking behaviour, both in classrooms and in pre-school settings. This book can help practitioners meet the requirements of 'Every Child Matters'. It includes chapters containing practical points, case study materials, and updated references.

A handy compendium packed with facts and techniques that teachers need to have at their fingertips. It provides 1000+ answers, definitions and practical tips for the many questions that teachers need to answer.

Investigating topics such as inclusion and special educational or additional educational needs, this book provides support for teaching assistants working towards Higher Level Teaching Assistant status, as well as those undertaking the Foundation Degree in Teaching and Learning.

A series written to guide teaching assistants through the standards for Higher Level Teaching Assistant. This title provides a broad overview of the role of the Primary Teaching Assistant.

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.

This book is a course text for teaching assistants. It aims to help students make the transition into undergraduate level study. It is also a teaching and learning resource for students and tutors on undergraduate programmes.

Draws on individual case studies and up to date research to explains how teacher educators can equip beginning teachers to learn much more effectively in school.

The perfect guide for pre-service teacher education students, in both primary and secondary education, to help you use technology in your classroom to effectively support your students' learning.

The fourth edition widens the scope of previous topics, aiming to support beginning teachers working and playing with early years.

INSET handbook provides sensible structure for teachers to review their skills in managing behaviour in the classroom, describes how they can act positively and creatively when responding to disruptive behaviour, emphasises the impact of good communication, motivation, correction & more