Meeting the Needs of Gifted and Talented Students


Book Description

This introductory guide for class teachers in primary and secondary schools looks at current strategies for identifying able, gifted and talented children and meeting their social, emotional and educational needs. Illustrated throughout with case studies and FAQs, the book will also be of interest to PGCE students, G&T coordinators and those undergoing training as leading teachers.







The SEN Handbook for Trainee Teachers, NQTs and Teaching Assistants


Book Description

Accessibly written with the needs of trainee teachers and Higher Level Teaching Assistants in mind, this new edition of Wendy Spooner’s popular SEN Handbook provides an up-to-the-minute introduction to key issues. Student teachers and teaching assistants will find the case studies and vignettes invaluable as they bring these issues to life, and present important opportunities for reflection on how these issues relate to practice. Core standards for teachers, QTS and HLTA qualifications are highlighted enabling the reader to understand exactly what is expected of them – and how to achieve it. Coverage includes: self-assessment of your own attitudes towards SEN issues legal definitions and current legislation and guidance identification, assessment and support for children with SENs across the Key Stages issues of inclusion and exclusion a range of teaching approaches and strategies school-based training and SEN issues that may arise further reading, websites and resources lists. Practical and comprehensive, this is an invaluable resource for all teaching professionals working towards providing inclusive learning environments.




Pocket PAL: Building Learning in Mathematics


Book Description

Part of the major new Pocket PAL Series, this one looks at the concept of Deep Progress in Mathematics (not as foreboding as it sounds!)




Boys and Writing


Book Description

A look at how students' writing can be improved through a thinking skills agenda contains an emphasis on engaging boys with writing, but the techniques work equally well with girls and span a wide age and ability range.




Pocket PAL: Multiple Intelligences


Book Description

Part of the major new Pocket PAL series, this book explains all about Multiple Intelligence theory and how to use it










Schools of Thought


Book Description

As a result of his visits to classrooms across the nation, Brown has compiled an engaging, thought-provoking collection of classroom vignettes which show the ways in which national, state, and local school politics translate into changed classroom practices. "Captures the breadth, depth, and urgency of education reform".--Bill Clinton.




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