Your Booksmart, School-savvy, Stress-busting Primary Teacher Training Companion
Your Booksmart, School-savvy, Stress-busting Primary Teacher Training Companion

Author: Elizabeth Malone

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-02-24

Total Pages: 167

ISBN-13: 1529721865

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The perfect guide to accompany your teacher training journey. Book smart Discover bright ideas for approaching your course and succeeding in your study. School savvy Explore how you can thrive in your school placement and start developing your classroom teaching skills. Stress-busting Learn how to look after your mental health and wellbeing while training to teach.

Doing a PhD in the Social Sciences
Doing a PhD in the Social Sciences

Author: Francis Jegede

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2021-07-06

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1000398463

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Covering the academic and operational aspects of PhD research degree programmes, this accessible yet comprehensive book is an essential guide to navigating through the PhD research journey. Using a mixture of useful information, practical strategies and valuable advice, this book helps readers through the process of doing a PhD by providing essential hints and tips on key aspects such as the following: How to start, conduct and manage PhD research Working with your supervisor Writing your thesis Preparing for the viva This is a crucial resource for anyone wanting to know about approaches to research, substantive theories, data analytical techniques, essential research tools and a range of other issues that affect the chances of PhD success and completion. With global case studies and examples, this invaluable guide is a must-read for anyone undertaking a PhD in the social sciences.

The Truth about Teaching
The Truth about Teaching

Author: Greg Ashman

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2018-06-28

Total Pages: 185

ISBN-13: 1526454467

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As a teacher, you are a magician. You conjure understanding where there was none. Drawing on years of experience teaching in a diverse range of schools and powered by a nuanced understanding of educational research, Greg Ashman presents the most vital ideas that you need to know in order to succeed in teaching. Find out how to avoid common mistakes and challenge some of the myths about what good teaching really is. Evidence-informed, the book explores major issues you will encounter in schools, including the science of learning, classroom management, explicit forms of teaching, why the use of phonics has been such a controversial issue and smart ways to evaluate the potential of technology in the classroom. If you are training to teach in primary or secondary education, or in the early stages of your teacher career, this book is for you.

Teaching History
Teaching History

Author: Ian Phillips

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2008-05-19

Total Pages: 290

ISBN-13: 184920635X

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Reflective practice is at the heart of effective teaching, and this book will help you develop into a reflective teacher of history. Everything you need is here: guidance on developing your analysis and self-evaluation skills, the knowledge of what you are trying to achieve and why, and examples of how experienced teachers deliver successful lessons. The book shows you how to plan lessons, how to make the best use of resources and how to assess pupils′ progress effectively. Each chapter contains points for reflection, which encourage you to break off from your reading and think about the challenging questions that you face as a history teacher. The book comes with access to a companion website, where you will find: - Videos of real lessons so you can see the skills discussed in the text in action - Transcripts from teachers and students that you can use as tools for reflection - Links to a range of sites that provide useful additional support - Extra planning and resource materials. If you are training to teach history, citizenship or social sciences this book will help you to improve your classroom performance by providing you with practical advice, and also by helping you to think in depth about the key issues. It provides examples of the research evidence that is needed in academic work at Masters level, essential for anyone undertaking an M-level PGCE. Ian Phillips is course leader for PGCE History (and Teaching and Learning Fellow) at Edge Hill University.

Classroom Behaviour
Classroom Behaviour

Author: Bill Rogers

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2011-03-28

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0857021672

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In this Third Edition of his bestselling book, Bill Rogers looks at the issues facing teachers working in today’s classrooms. Describing real situations and dilemmas, he offers advice on dealing with the challenges of the job, and how building up a rapport with both students and colleagues can support good practice. Bill Rogers understands the demanding nature of the job, and offers wise words and inspirational encouragement to all those involved in educating our children and young people.

Understanding and Teaching Holocaust Education
Understanding and Teaching Holocaust Education

Author: Paula Cowan

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2016-12-05

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1473987261

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The Holocaust is a controversial and difficult teaching topic that needs to be approached sensitively and with an awareness of the complex and emotive issues involved. This book offers pragmatic pedagogical and classroom-based guidance for teachers and trainee teachers on how to intelligently teach holocaust education in a meaningful and age-appropriate way. Key coverage includes: Practical approaches and useful resources for teaching in schools Holocaust education and citizenship Holocaust remembrance as an educational opportunity How to explore the topic of anti-semitism in the classroom Exploring international perspectives on holocaust education

Understanding and Teaching Primary History
Understanding and Teaching Primary History

Author: James Percival

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-03-09

Total Pages: 249

ISBN-13: 1526479214

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Combining a detailed focus on the core skills and principles underpinning good history teaching, this book will help develop a strong understanding of key historical concepts and the dynamics of the primary history national curriculum.

The Trainee Teacher′s Guide to Academic Assignments
The Trainee Teacher′s Guide to Academic Assignments

Author: Rebecca Austin

Publisher: Learning Matters

Published: 2019-06-10

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13: 152648336X

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This book supports trainee teachers with their written assignments. It helps students to approach their academic writing with confidence, to fully demonstrate what they know and to ′ace′ assignments! It explains: 1. The value and purpose of assignments - making the writing process easier and more effective from the start 2. How to read and write academically - with practical, ‘how to’ support 3. How to respond to marking and feedback to improve your grades - developing your academic identity and your knowledge and performance for teaching Teacher training is challenging. Balancing teaching with academic work is hard work. This book is here to help.

A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking
A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking

Author: Claire Gadsby

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2020-09-30

Total Pages: 63

ISBN-13: 1529737834

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A Little Guide for Teachers: Efficient Marking is full of highly innovative, practical and labour-saving strategies that shows busy teachers exactly how to provide feedback which moves learning forward, but which also inspires and motivates pupils to want to improve. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day to day life as a teacher. · Authored by experts in the field · Easy to dip in-and-out of · Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own · Fun engaging illustrations throughout · Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it!

Transforming Behaviour in the Classroom
Transforming Behaviour in the Classroom

Author: Geoffrey James

Publisher: SAGE

Published: 2016-02-10

Total Pages: 189

ISBN-13: 1473954975

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Being able to effectively manage the behaviour in your classroom is one of the basic foundations of good teaching. However creating a positive productive learning environment is challenging as the causes of behavioural issues can be complex and difficult to identify. This book presents a solution-focused approach to behaviour management in primary and secondary schools, starting with the child and offering a flexible methodology and practical strategies for facilitating long-term positive behaviour. Key coverage includes: • An overview of main approaches to behaviour management drawing from educational theory and research • Case studies throughout the book exploring key strategies and issues • How to develop confidence in the classroom as a new teacher • Neuroscience and behaviour: what can we learn from recent scientific discoveries?