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Students learn better from teachers who are enthusiastic. Presenting a foundation for the benefits of enthusiastic teaching, this book presents descriptions of strategies that would benefit the teacher: physical and vocal animation, teacher role-playing, strategic entrances and exits, humour, props, suspense and surprise and creative use of space.

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This book focuses on recent trends and experiences in England and Wales, where external pressures have caused tension between the technician model of teacher education, in which teachers learn primarily on the job alongside colleagues, and traditional forms of teacher education based in higher education institutions.

(Hardback)

This book focuses on recent trends and experiences in England and Wales, where external pressures have caused tension between the technician model of teacher education, in which teachers learn primarily on the job alongside colleagues, and traditional forms of teacher education based in higher education institutions.

(Hardback)

Activating the Learners Brain promotes a Learners Brain Model, using brain research to understand the nature to the learner.

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Helping students think more critically, communicate ideas more effectively, and work more cooperatively with others are goals widely recognized as indispensable to a proper education. Adventures in Reasoning: Communal Inquiry Through Fantasy Role-Play provides middle school, h...

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Today, with all of the controversies surrounding religion in the schools and in the public sphere, it would seem more important than ever that teachers and librarians have a quick source to up to date, correct, unbiased information to give to patrons and students and to inform their classroom practices.

(Hardback)

This case study of discussion-based teaching finds improvements in student concentration; scaffolding towards higher critical thinking; inclusion of non-traditional learning styles; and reduction of student absenteeism. However, this study did not find effective socialization in discussion-based disciplinary methods.

(Hardback)

This book provides a thorough background of the Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs) and the confidence measures administered to guide implementation by teachers, administrators, and the educational community.

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This book provides a thorough background of the Model Cornerstone Assessments (MCAs) and the confidence measures administered to guide implementation by teachers, administrators, and the educational community.

(Paperback)

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.

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This book offers teaching strategies that allow educators to provide students with authentic learning experiences that they can apply to their lives in schooland beyond.

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Balancing the Baton will help you lay down a solid "downbeat" for your teaching with practical, useful and effective strategies that give you the means to be successful regardless of your situation. Though clearly written for the for the benefit of the novice music educator, much of the material is applicable in any educational setting with any course of study.

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The aim of this book is to help you and your students identify the kinds of risks that are worth taking, better anticipate and navigate potential hazards associated with those risks and maximize the potential benefits.

(Hardback)

Highlights the current chasm between teacher education theories (praxeologies) and the actual experience of teaching (praxis).

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This volume provides strategies and curricular materials/resources for working with gifted learners in specific content areas (i.e., mathematics, science, social studies, literacy, languages, and the arts). The authors also discuss the importance of training teachers to use high-quality curriculum and instructional strategies that are appropria

(Hardback, Second Edition)

Big Ideas for Little Kids includes everything a teacher, a parent, or a college student needs to teach philosophy to elementary school children from picture books. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during primary-school education.

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This book attempts to explain why music inquiry makes sense, what pieces are required to do music inquiry effectively (the knowledge, skills and dispositions) and then provides how to teach music inquiry in a series of day-by-day lesson plans.

(Hardback)

This book attempts to explain why music inquiry makes sense, what pieces are required to do music inquiry effectively (the knowledge, skills and dispositions) and then provides how to teach music inquiry in a series of day-by-day lesson plans.

(Hardback)

This book is a manifesto for change to a system that allows students to fall in love with learning and stay in the growth mindset for life. It offers an inspired vision of what schools could be, with clear action steps for your school and your community.

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This book is a manifesto for change to a system that allows students to fall in love with learning and stay in the growth mindset for life. It offers an inspired vision of what schools could be, with clear action steps for your school and your community.

(Paperback)

This book assists preservice teachers in building their own capacity to transition effectively into a professional school environment. Filled with practical advice and insights, it will show novice teachers how to maximize their preservice teaching time in a way that leverages them for success in the classroom.

(Hardback)

This book assists preservice teachers in building their own capacity to transition effectively into a professional school environment. Filled with practical advice and insights, it will show novice teachers how to maximize their preservice teaching time in a way that leverages them for success in the classroom.

(Hardback)

Building Academic Literacy is a coach-in-a-pocket for educators seeking to build strong academic literacy and higher-order thinking. This book is for anyone with responsibility for instruction - teachers, instructional coaches, professional developers, principals, curriculum l...

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Building Academic Literacy is a coach-in-a-pocket for educators seeking to build strong academic literacy and higher-order thinking. This book is for anyone with responsibility for instruction - teachers, instructional coaches, professional developers, principals, curriculum l...