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What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

What knowledge will make you most effective as a teacher? New teachers are often bombarded with information about the concepts they should understand and the topics they should master. This indispensable book will help you navigate the research on curriculum cognitive science student data and more providing clarity and key takeaways for those looking to grow their teaching expertise. What Do New Teachers Need to Know? explores the fundamentals of teacher expertise and draws upon contemporary research to offer the knowledge that will be most useful the methods to retain that knowledge and the ways expert teachers use it to solve problems. Written by an educator with extensive experience and understanding each chapter answers a key question about teacher knowledge including: • Does anyone agree on what makes great teaching? • How should I use evidence in my planning? • Why isn’t subject knowledge enough? • What should I know about my students? • How do experts make and break habits? • How can teachers think creatively whilst automating good habits? • What do we need to know about the curriculum? • How should Cognitive Load Theory affect our pedagogical decisions? Packed with case studies and interviews with new and training teachers alongside key takeaways for the classroom this book is essential reading for early career teachers those undertaking initial teacher training and current teachers looking to develop their expertise. | What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

GBP 16.99
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Study Guide: What Great Teachers Do Differently Nineteen Things That Matter Most

Study Guide: What Great Teachers Do Differently Nineteen Things That Matter Most

Written to accompany the third edition of Todd Whitaker's bestselling title What Great Teachers Do Differently this study guide can be used by facilitators and participants in workshops webinars book study groups or other professional development events. The guide features a variety of strategies and activities that will help teachers apply the book’s concepts to their own classroom situation so they can get the most out of the book and increase their impact in the classroom. Each chapter includes: Key Concepts Discussion Questions Journal Prompts Group Activities Application Strategies With this study guide teachers will have a fun collaborative meaningful tool to assist with professional growth. | Study Guide: What Great Teachers Do Differently Nineteen Things That Matter Most

GBP 13.99
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Study Guide: What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

Study Guide: What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

Written to accompany the third edition of Todd Whitaker's bestselling title What Great Principals Do Differently this study guide can be used by facilitators and participants in workshops webinars book study groups or other professional development events. The guide features a variety of strategies and activities that will help principals apply the book’s concepts to their own situation so they can get the most out of the book increase their professional growth and have a greater impact as school leaders. Each chapter includes: Key Concepts Discussion Questions Journal Prompts Group Activities Application Strategies With this study guide you can gain a deeper understanding of Whitaker's acclaimed book and learn how to apply his concepts and ideas in daily practices. | Study Guide: What Great Principals Do Differently Twenty Things That Matter Most

GBP 13.99
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Boys Do Cry Improving Boys’ Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Boys Do Cry Improving Boys’ Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools

Schools are undergoing a mental health crisis and adult statistics surrounding male suicide paint a bleak picture of the future for boys in our schools. From bullying and sexism to traditional ideals of masculinity outdated expectations of what it is to be male are causing boys to suffer. Research also shows that this is having a negative impact on girls in our schools. Clearly the issue of boys’ mental wellbeing has never been so important. Boys Do Cry examines key research on factors impacting boys’ mental health and arms teachers with a range of practical strategies to start enacting positive change. Combining the latest research personal anecdote expert advice and a uniquely engaging writing style Matt Pinkett provides focused evidence-based guidance on what those working in schools can do to improve and maintain the mental wellbeing of boys. The chapters follow an easy-to-navigate three-part structure detailing personal stories key research and practical solutions to the problems raised. With sensitivity Pinkett deals with a diverse range of topics relating to boys’ mental health including: Anger Self-harm and suicide LGBTQ+ masculinity Body image Friendships Pornography This is an essential read for teachers and school leaders who want to ensure they are improving the mental health of boys in their schools challenging toxic behaviours and equipping the current generation of boys to become happy healthy emotionally articulate men. | Boys Do Cry Improving Boys’ Mental Health and Wellbeing in Schools

GBP 16.99
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Do Teachers Care About Truth? Epistemological Issues for Education

Do Teachers Care About Truth? Epistemological Issues for Education

This book first published in 1987 examines the notion of truth and then discusses knowledge and the way in which much of our knowledge revises or rejects the common-sense we start from. The author argues that our knowledge is not as secure as some would like to think and that there are important limits to the possibility for explanation. He shows how values permeate our ordinary thinking and argues against the objectivity of these values showing the practical consequences of this argument for teaching in schools. This stimulating approach to a fundamental educational issue does not require previous experience of formal philosophy and will be useful to both education students and teachers in schools. | Do Teachers Care About Truth? Epistemological Issues for Education

GBP 16.99
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The Psychology of Attachment

The Psychology of Attachment

What do we actually mean by ‘attachment’? How do different caregiving styles impact attachment in children? How do early caregiving experiences impact later development? The Psychology of Attachment is an essential introduction to attachment offering an accessible explanation of the theory unpicking common misunderstandings and providing a balanced overview of key research findings. Topics covered include the following: The development of attachment during the first few years of life The impact of different caregiving behaviours on children’s attachment relationships The influence of attachment relationships on children’s behaviour and development The development of attachment relationships from infancy to adulthood Attachment in romantic relationships and religion Attachment-based interventions This unique book introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about the role of relationships caregiving and child development and the way in which they shape our lives.

GBP 12.99
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The Psychology of Prejudice

The Psychology of Prejudice

Why do we develop extreme attitudes to others? Can our personality contribute to our prejudices? How do we reduce prejudice and discrimination? The Psychology of Prejudice explores different forms of prejudice and discrimination from racial jokes to genocide. It looks at what might cause our prejudiced attitudes including our personalities social influences group identity and evolutionary factors and how prejudice can be reduced through education campaigning and consciousness raising. Offering insights into a topic of great public concern and debate The Psychology of Prejudice shows us how we can confront our prejudiced attitudes and contribute to greater tolerance and understanding.

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The Psychology of the Paranormal

The Psychology of the Paranormal

Can mediums communicate with the dead? Do people really believe they’ve been abducted by aliens? Why do some people make life decisions based on their horoscope? The Psychology of the Paranormal explores some commonly held beliefs regarding experiences so strange they can defy an obvious scientific explanation. The book explains how psychologists have conducted experiments to provide insight into phenomena such as clairvoyance astrology and alien abduction as well as teaching us fundamental truths about human belief systems. From debunking myths about Extra Sensory Perception to considering whether our lives can truly be fated by the stars The Psychology of the Paranormal shows us that however unlikely belief in the paranormal will continue to be widespread.

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Social Work: The Basics

Social Work: The Basics

This revised second edition of Social Work: The Basics is an insightful introduction to the often misrepresented world of social work. This accessible book presents a broad view of contemporary social work exploring its roots and its possible future. It dispels myths surrounding social work addresses media debates and offers a balanced account of what social workers do. Arguing for a social work that is partisan in support of social justice questions covered include: How did social work arise? How and why do people come into contact with social workers? What are the true aims of social work – to help or to control? What is the relationship between social work and social policy? How and why do people become social workers? What’s it like to be a social worker? Can social work cross borders? Drawing examples from the full range of social work practice this book is valuable reading for all individuals interested in the field of social work. It will provide a helpful introduction for students considering a career in social work those beginning social work courses and other professionals whose work brings them into contact with social workers.

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The Psychology of Weather

The Psychology of Weather

Do you feel happier on a sunny day? Are you afraid of thunderstorms? Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? The Psychology of Weather explores our relationship with the weather and how it can affect our mood behaviour and lifestyle. The book sheds light on our preoccupation with this natural phenomenon providing insights into how the weather on the day we were born can directly affect our intelligence and personality and explore such surprising findings that suicide rates peak in the spring and summer. When the weather affects everything from our buying behaviour to the jobs we do The Psychology of Weather shows us that understanding and appreciating the weather can improve our well-being and contribute to human survival.

GBP 12.99
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The Psychology of Art

The Psychology of Art

Why do we enjoy art? What inspires us to create artistic works? How can brain science help us understand our taste in art? The Psychology of Art provides an eclectic introduction to the myriad ways in which psychology can help us understand and appreciate creative activities. Exploring how we perceive everything from colour to motion the book examines art-making as a form of human behaviour that stretches back throughout history as a constant source of inspiration conflict and conversation. It also considers how factors such as fakery reproduction technology and sexism influence our judgements about art. By asking what psychological science has to do with artistic appreciation The Psychology of Art introduces the reader to new ways of thinking about how we create and consume art.

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Archaeological Theory The Basics

Archaeological Theory The Basics

Archaeological Theory: The Basics is an accessible introduction to an indispensable part of what archaeologists do. The book guides the reader to an understanding of what theory is how it works and the range of theories used in archaeology. The growth of theory and the adoption of theories drawn from both the natural and social sciences have broadened our ability to produce trustworthy knowledge about the past. This book helps readers to see the value of archaeological theory and beyond what is sometimes thought to be just the use of indigestible jargon. Key theories and concepts are introduced to the reader. Among the main questions discussed are the following: What is theory and why do we need it? What major areas of theory are and have been used and debated in archaeology? What do they tell us about themes including human society evolution culture identity and agency? How might archaeological theory change in the future? This book is written mainly for readers new to archaeology and will help them to understand archaeological theory. It assumes no prior knowledge of archaeological theory and presents it in a selective and clear way with case studies showing how theory is used in practice. | Archaeological Theory The Basics

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Jumpstart Creativity Games and Activities for Ages 7–14

Jumpstart Creativity Games and Activities for Ages 7–14

Jumpstart! Creativity contains over 70 games and activities that any primary teacher can use to quickly and easily boost students’ creative and critical thinking skills allowing their thinking to flourish. Now in its second edition the book contains fresh material that will help children to engage with the new National Curriculum. Applicable across a wide age and ability range Jumpstart! Creativity is designed to help children learn to generate organise and refine their own ideas and to explore question and connect knowledge presented to them in the classroom. Focusing on getting the children to do the thinking work the jumpstarts cover: Creative thinking Creative questioning Creating reasoning Creative problem solving Creative wordplay Filled with practical fun-packed and easy-to-do activities Jumpstart! Creativity is an essential companion to any primary teacher looking to inspire creativity and independent thinking in their students. | Jumpstart Creativity Games and Activities for Ages 7–14

GBP 16.99
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The Psychology of the Teenage Brain

The Psychology of the Teenage Brain

Why do teenagers stay up late and struggle to get up in the morning? Do teenagers really take more risks? What is happening with teenagers’ hormones? The Psychology of the Teenage Brain offers all those involved in teenagers’ lives insight into what’s happening in their brains and how understanding them can improve relationships and communication at this crucial stage. It explains key topics including the way the brain changes during adolescence the role of hormones and what we really know about risk and resilience sleep and peer pressure. It challenges the stereotype of the ''snowflake generation'' and explores young people’s mental health. Written for all parents and caregivers this book will help with the challenges of having a teenager in the home. It also offers crucial understanding for all students and practising professionals in the fields of social work counselling health and education who work with teenagers.

GBP 12.99
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Digital Religion: The Basics

Digital Religion: The Basics

Digital Religion: The Basics explores how digital media and internet platforms are transforming religious practice in a digital age and the impact this has had on religious culture in contemporary society. Through exploring six defining characteristics of how religion is acted out online including multisite reality convergence practice networked community storied identity shifting authority and experiential authenticity the book considers how digital religion both shapes and is influenced by religion offline. Questions asked include: How is religion being performed and reimagined through digital media and cultures? In what ways do the practices of religion online merge or correspond with shifts in perspective taking place in offline religious practice? How do the key findings of religion online reflect broader social cultural and structural practices observed within mobile networked society? With case studies and further readings Digital Religion: The Basics is a must-read for students wanting to come to grips with how religion is changing and experienced through digital media.

GBP 16.99
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Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics

Subcultures: The Basics is an accessible and engaging introduction to subcultures in a global context. This fully revised new edition adds new case studies and an additional chapter on the digital lives of subculturists as well as reflections on the relationships between subcultures and globalisation and the resurgence of the far-right. Blending theory and practice this text examines a varied range of subcultures including hip hop graffiti writing heavy metal punk gamers burlesque parkour riot grrrl straight edge roller derby steampunk b-boying/b-girling body modification and skateboarding. Subcultures: The Basics answers the key questions posed by those new to the subject including: What is a subculture? What are the significant theories of subculture? How do subcultures emerge who participates and why? How do subcultural identities interact with other aspects of self such as social class race gender and sexual identity? What is the relationship between deviance resistance and the ‘mainstream’? How have both progressive and reactionary subculturists contributed to social change? How does society react to different subcultures? How have subcultures spread around the world? In what ways do digital technologies and social media influence subcultures? What happens when subculturists age? Tracing the history and development of subcultural theory to the present day this text is essential reading for all those studying subcultures in the contexts of sociology cultural studies history media studies anthropology musicology and criminology. It pushes the field forward with cutting-edge theories of resistance and social change place and space critical race and queer studies virtual participation and ageing and participation across the life course. Key terms and concepts are highlighted throughout the text whilst each chapter includes boxed case studies and signposts students to further reading and resources.

GBP 16.99
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Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools Building Knowledge to Bring About Improvement

Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools Building Knowledge to Bring About Improvement

If there is one thing that school leaders need to get right it is school culture. When they do children learn more and colleagues have a stronger sense of purpose - they are more motivated and ultimately more fulfilled. Creating a strong culture and a positive climate requires an understanding of the complexity of school life and this begins by building knowledge. This book supports leaders to do just that. Drawing on ideas from different domains this insightful book reveals the role of concepts such as autonomy and trust in school improvement. Each chapter sets out the specific knowledge and expertise required by school leaders for great cultural leadership and offers practical examples and case studies to show how they can be applied in different school contexts. Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools is an essential lens through which to examine the common problems faced by school leaders. It is invaluable reading for all those wanting to become more expert in school leadership and to better solve the everyday problems that arise from leading a school. | Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools Building Knowledge to Bring About Improvement

GBP 16.99
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How to Become a Sport and Exercise Psychologist

How to Become a Sport and Exercise Psychologist

Whether you are an athlete suffering from nerves or someone who lacks motivation to exercise sport and exercise psychology can help. As the discipline of psychology evolves more and more people are training to become sport and exercise psychologists. But how do you qualify and when you do what is the job really like? This is the first guide to this fascinating and growing profession. It provides an overview of what the role involves the educational qualifications and training you will need to take and what those first few years in the job are actually like. It includes a wealth of tips on how to make the most of the opportunities available. The book also features testimonials from people currently working in the field who reveal not only what helped them along the way but also what they would have done differently. How to Become a Sport and Exercise Psychologist is authored by two of the leading academics within sport and exercise psychology in the UK both of whom have a wealth of experience in the field. The guide is the perfect companion for anyone considering this exciting career.

GBP 16.99
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The Kalamari Union: Middle Class in East and West

The Kalamari Union: Middle Class in East and West

First published in 1998 this volume asks: are new social classes in the making in eastern Europe? Are class issues withering away? How do different classes organize their lives what kind of strategies do they adopt in East and West. Markku Kivinen brings Eastern Europe into the class debate. Recent sociological discussions have touched upon questions of class in Eastern Europe only very provisionally. On the other hand old analyses of social stratification under conditions of 'actually existed socialism' are no longer relevant in the current situation. This book analyses processes of class relations in Eastern Europe from new theoretical vantage-points using up-to-date empirical data. Under socialism power was said to be vested in the working class. However there was a constant tension between the 'holy proletariat' and the real life of the working class. Today all political forces in Eastern Europe; leftist and liberal alike are hankering for the middle class. This book explores the real processes in both East and West. This leads to more concrete political and even moral issues. The new 'sacred middle class' is challenged. The contributors adopt several conceptual approaches and perspectives which enter into a fruitful exchange in this book. | The Kalamari Union: Middle Class in East and West

GBP 14.99
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The Psychology of Politics

The Psychology of Politics

How do some political leaders capture popular support? What is the appeal of belonging to a nation? Can democracy thrive? The Psychology of Politics explores how the emotions which underpin everyday life are also vital in what happens on the political stage. It draws on psychoanalytic ideas to show how fear and passion shape the political sphere in our changing societies and cultures and examines topical social issues and events including Brexit the changing nature of democracy activism and Trump in America. In a changing global political climate The Psychology of Politics shows us how we can make sense of what drives human conduct in relation to political ideas and action.

GBP 12.99
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The Psychology of Belonging

The Psychology of Belonging

Can a sense of belonging increase life satisfaction? Why do we sometimes feel lonely? How can we sustain lasting human connections? The Psychology of Belonging explores why feeling like we belong is so important throughout our lives from childhood to old age irrespective of culture race or geography. With its virtues and shortcomings belonging to groups such as families social groups schools workplaces and communities is fundamental to our identity and wellbeing even in a time when technology has changed the way we connect with each other. In a world where loneliness and social isolation is on the rise The Psychology of Belonging shows how meaningful connections can build a sense of belonging for all of us.

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Polly's Pink Paint Targeting the p Sound

Polly's Pink Paint Targeting the p Sound

Polly the pig loves pink – but her friends do not. Can they work it out? This picture book targets the /p/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 1 a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder or simply as an activity for children’s speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Please see other titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds. | Polly's Pink Paint Targeting the p Sound

GBP 11.99
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The Psychology of Chess

The Psychology of Chess

Do you need to be a genius to be good at chess? What does it take to become a Grandmaster? Can computer programmes beat human intuition in gameplay? The Psychology of Chess is an insightful overview of the roles of intelligence expertise and human intuition in playing this complex and ancient game. The book explores the idea of ‘practice makes perfect’ alongside accounts of why men perform better than women in international rankings and why chess has become synonymous with extreme intelligence as well as madness. When artificial intelligence researchers are increasingly studying chess to develop machine learning The Psychology of Chess shows us how much it has already taught us about the human mind.

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Reform in Europe Breaking the Barriers in Government

Reform in Europe Breaking the Barriers in Government

One of the most prevailing myths within the social sciences is the difficulty of achieving reform. Governments are either unwilling to push for reform or if they are willing they are unable to do so. This volume illustrates that reform can and does happen and therefore need not by mythologized. Through carefully selected case studies the contributions to this volume illustrate reform in several policy sectors and countries to include the smoking bans in Ireland public housing in the Netherlands and asylum procedures in Germany. Designed to enhance our understanding of the reform process this volume is highly suited to the fields of public administration and policy. | Reform in Europe Breaking the Barriers in Government

GBP 11.99
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Tilting Education Rebalancing Schools to Create Success That Is Kind for Students and Staff

Tilting Education Rebalancing Schools to Create Success That Is Kind for Students and Staff

Do you sometimes wonder what you and your school stand for? Have you ever felt that important issues lurk beneath the surface but you lack the capacity to bring them into focus? Tilting Education will inspire challenge and empower those who want to help lead a quiet revolution in schools. The book examines some of the most interesting ideas found in psychology philosophy sport the arts and economics to raise fundamental questions about what lessons we should want young people to learn and how these lessons could best be taught. Setting out a model for developing more sustainable and kinder schools the book focuses on a range of issues such as value and success effective planning the sensible use of data staff training and motivation communication diversity and ethics. Each chapter encourages the reader to think deeply about their priorities for education and provides practical strategies that will motivate staff reduce workload pressure and improve learning and teaching. Imaginative and creative leaders of academic pastoral and senior teams will gain insights and tips from Tilting Education to rebalance the perception of educational value in their schools. More than a check list of dos and do nots this is a book that will change the way you think about your school. It will inspire and support you to make it a better place which will serve your whole school community with kindness into the future. | Tilting Education Rebalancing Schools to Create Success That Is Kind for Students and Staff

GBP 16.99
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