This book draws together research and practice to uncover the complexities of improving behaviour and attendance in school and offers a range of practical solutions aimed at tackling behavioural issues and its prevention for schools, teachers, non-teaching staff, and those working to support them in Local Authorities.

Based on empirical research, including interviews with new teachers, by teachers themselves, this book reveals the complexity of learning in a professional context and gives some basic truths about what really matters in teaching.

In the Zone argues that challenge is an essential element of true learning, without which there can be no progress. It brings together supportive materials to encourage teachers to reflect on their present practice, take sensible risks with their teaching, and understand the importance of enjoyment and engagement for both teachers and pupils.

Think for yourself - before someone does it for you.

Jackie Beere's Independent Thinking on Teaching and Learning: Developing independence and resilience in all teachers and learners is a practical guide full of educational wisdom to help teachers make a genuine difference to the lives of every young person in their classroom.

This work offers guidance on effective induction and mentoring to teachers and managers faced with the task of providing newly qualified teachers with structured support and training. It examines the roles and responsibilities of induction and mentoring and the management of support and training.

Shows you how to understand and use 10 key educational ingredients to become a better and more effective teacher.

With examples from existing primary and secondary settings, this book provides guidance on how to overcome challenges to developing School Direct courses and deliver an effective school-based teacher training programme.

A guide to planning, carrying out and presenting successful classroom inquiry for teachers working towards a Masters-level qualification in education, whether on a MTL programme, working towards an Education MA or carrying out teacher inquiry as part of their professional development.

This book is a resource for those working with young people of secondary school age, providing a variety of indoor and outdoor lessons and activities to promote and embed emotional literacy. It will be a valuable resource for teachers, youth workers, and anyone looking to facilitate nature connection and introspection.

What is it that Inspirational teachers do differently? In short, they plan for their pupils to be inspirational. This book offers an examination of what our most inspirational teachers do in order to get creative and inspirational responses from children. It aims to put fun back into teaching, provide a framework for creativity.

This series provides a bank of cross-curricular lesson plans for teachers providing emergency cover. Each lesson is differentiated for age and ability, and supported by editable, photocopiable resource sheets and PowerPoint activities on CD-ROM.

The authors demonstrate how to develop higher-order thinking, mindful decision making, and productive problem-solving skills in all students and provide a six-step process for developing thematic learning units.

The first international study of the Forest School approach and how it's used across the world.

This new edition not only has technical information, but new material on in-service training, plans for six lessons on the Internet; a list of major portals; a test-yourself page; and risks to teachers such as accusations of downloading inappropriate material.

When the behaviour of young children causes concern, practitioners often find it difficult to identify exactly what the child's needs are or how to focus their support effectively. This book helps meet this challenge with an inclusive approach seeking to promote positive behaviour in all children.

Dealing with parents is often harder than dealing with pupils, and can cause anxiety and distress amongst teachers. Stern offers practical advice on how to involve parents with school life so as to improve relations and thereby alleviating the stress and reduce the teacher's workload.

This book draws together a range of issues about the use of ICT in the classroom into one volume. It encourages students and teachers to reflect on issues so that they can make reasoned and informed judgements about their teaching.

Written by a top author, this highly accessible and popular book explains the key ideas and issues in early childhood clearly and concisely, keeping students up-to-date with the latest developments in the field.

A useful companion for any Teaching Assistant who wants to understand more about inclusion and diversity in classrooms.