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Cooperative Learning is about structuring lesson activities to encourage pupils to work collaboratively in pairs or small groups to support each other to improve their learning. This inclusive approach to teaching is very much in tune with current initiatives such as Every Child Matters and Excellence and Enjoyment and the focus on learning styles.

This book is an accessible guide to implementing cooperative learning in the classroom. It includes:

"an explanation of the key factors that make cooperative learning work

"a step-by-step approach to implementing cooperative learning in the classroom

"advice on how to measure the effectiveness of cooperative learning

"guidance for using cooperative learning to encourage effective talk

"links to supporting children's emotional intelligence

"ideas for practical activities

"an action plan and programme for whole school professional development

The book is an invaluable resource for individual teachers using cooperative learning techniques in classrooms, this book will also be of interest to headteachers, trainee teachers and learning support staff.

Cooperative Learning is about structuring lesson activities to encourage pupils to work collaboratively in pairs or small groups to support each other to improve their learning. This inclusive approach to teaching is very much in tune with current initiatives such as Every Child Matters and Excellence and Enjoyment and the focus on learning styles.

This book is an accessible guide to implementing cooperative learning in the classroom. It includes:

"an explanation of the key factors that make cooperative learning work

"a step-by-step approach to implementing cooperative learning in the classroom

"advice on how to measure the effectiveness of cooperative learning

"guidance for using cooperative learning to encourage effective talk

"links to supporting children's emotional intelligence

"ideas for practical activities

"an action plan and programme for whole school professional development

The book is an invaluable resource for individual teachers using cooperative learning techniques in classrooms, this book will also be of interest to headteachers, trainee teachers and learning support staff.

Are you a secondary school teacher who needs to know about phonics and teaching reading? Then this book is for you. 

There are lots of books on teaching phonics but most are written to support primary teachers. This book is written specifically for secondary teachers working with children who need support with reading. The text uses case studies from secondary schools to highlight effective ways to support children with reading and includes useful tips on teaching strategies and ideas for resources. The text covers the subject knowledge you need for the teaching of reading in the broadest sense, including phonics. Intended to support you, as a secondary teacher, it gives guidance on planning methods of assessment and explores a range of intervention programmes and resources.

This text is your comprehensive support resource in teaching reading.

‘Don’t smile until Christmas.’

‘Never be afraid to ask for help.’

‘Always accept a cup of tea when it’s offered to you.’

There’s no shortage of tips, tricks and friendly advice for newly qualified teachers. But how can you separate the wheat from the chaff as you navigate your way through the first year on the job? Where do you go for sound, professional advice that is evidence-based and not just a short-term quick-fix that will later prove problematic? NQT: The Beginning Teacher's Guide to Outstanding Practice is your go-to companion throughout your NQT year. Written by teachers and teacher training experts, it guides you through your first year in teaching by extending your training and supporting you to keep learning. It covers areas NQTs say they need more support on including assessment, classroom behaviour and work-life balance and every chapter is linked to the Teachers' Standards and explores what they mean for you in the classroom.

‘Don’t smile until Christmas.’

‘Never be afraid to ask for help.’

‘Always accept a cup of tea when it’s offered to you.’

There’s no shortage of tips, tricks and friendly advice for newly qualified teachers. But how can you separate the wheat from the chaff as you navigate your way through the first year on the job? Where do you go for sound, professional advice that is evidence-based and not just a short-term quick-fix that will later prove problematic? NQT: The Beginning Teacher's Guide to Outstanding Practice is your go-to companion throughout your NQT year. Written by teachers and teacher training experts, it guides you through your first year in teaching by extending your training and supporting you to keep learning. It covers areas NQTs say they need more support on including assessment, classroom behaviour and work-life balance and every chapter is linked to the Teachers' Standards and explores what they mean for you in the classroom.

This is the ultimate guide for primary trainee teachers grappling with these questions.  A comprehensive text supporting you to teach the National Curriculum for primary English, it covers both subject knowledge and teaching theory and practice.

This new edition includes an updated chapter on 'Oracy: Speaking and listening', explorations of updated theory and reseach and new links to the Core Content Framework (CCF).

This is the ultimate guide for primary trainee teachers grappling with these questions.  A comprehensive text supporting you to teach the National Curriculum for primary English, it covers both subject knowledge and teaching theory and practice.

This new edition includes an updated chapter on 'Oracy: Speaking and listening', explorations of updated theory and reseach and new links to the Core Content Framework (CCF).