Teamwork Plain and Simple: 5 Key Ingredients to Team Success in Schools What are the necessary ingredients which make a team of staff in schools successful? How can teamwork in schools be improved? In what ways does effective teamwork in schools result in more efficiency more enjoyment and more success? Teamwork Plain and Simple provides the answers to these questions offering a fresh perspective on how teachers and school leaders can implement effective teamwork in schools. Rooted in three decades of teaching and school leadership experience and drawing on his ground-breaking research through this essential text Dr Michael Harpham identifies the five key ingredients that support effective teamwork in schools and offers over 40 situation-driven strategies to help you lead and develop your team. The chapters cover: Expectations of working and progressing as a team Team communication and interaction Team behaviours and building relationships Organisational infrastructure and team functionality Capacity and growing your team Including a user-friendly audit to evaluate the efficacy of your team as well as useful tips and practical case studies this guide is a crucial read for any teacher or school leader who wishes to improve their organisation’s teamwork. | Teamwork Plain and Simple: 5 Key Ingredients to Team Success in Schools GBP 16.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 5 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 5 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 5 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 5 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 5 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 4 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 4 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 4 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 4 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 4 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 4 Student Workbooks Nonfiction (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 4 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 4 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 4 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the nonfiction readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grade 4 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 4 Student Workbooks Nonfiction (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Nonfiction (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. previously published as Level 1). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the nonfiction readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grade 3 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Nonfiction (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. previously published as Level 1). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the poetry readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Student workbooks are also available for the short story activities and the nonfiction activities. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Short Stories (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. previously published as Level 1). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Student workbooks are also available for the poetry activities and the nonfiction activities. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Short Stories (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 5 Student Workbooks Nonfiction and Essays/Speeches (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 5 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 5 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction and essays/speeches). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 5 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the nonfiction readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Student workbooks are also available for the short story activities and the poetry activities. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 5 Student Workbooks Nonfiction and Essays/Speeches (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Affective Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 4-5 Student Workbooks Short Stories and Media (Set of 5) The Affective Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program uses a models approach to scaffold student learning and promote inquiry-based discussions of texts. This series of Jacob's Ladder focuses specifically on supporting advanced students' social-emotional needs through the discussion of reading selections in the following genres: short stories and media poetry and biographies. Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis. Corresponding to the activities in Affective Jacob's Ladder Grades 4-5 students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book short story and media readings and activities to move them from lower to higher level skills of self-awareness metacognition and goal setting. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for success and integrate reading comprehension and analysis skills with affective and social-emotional needs as students are asked to apply themes character or real-life experiences and lessons from texts to their own lives. Grades 4-5 | Affective Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 4-5 Student Workbooks Short Stories and Media (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Math Curriculum for Gifted Students Lessons Activities and Extensions for Gifted and Advanced Learners Student Workbooks Section V (Set The Math Curriculum for Gifted Students series provides gifted and advanced learners with challenging activities to extend their mathematical thinking. Developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary the lessons activities and extensions in each book are aligned to national standards and are designed to provide high-ability learners advancement beyond the general curriculum. | Math Curriculum for Gifted Students Lessons Activities and Extensions for Gifted and Advanced Learners Student Workbooks Section V (Set GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Science and Math (Set of 5) Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder: Nonfiction Grade 5 students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the fiction and nonfiction comparisons to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The student workbooks feature ample room for student responses and notes make reviewing and providing feedback on student work easier than ever provide students with an easy-to-use reference to use during discussions and save time as there is no need to reproduce student handouts. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Science and Math (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Fiction and Nonfiction Comparisons (Set of 5) Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder: Nonfiction Grade 5 students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the fiction and nonfiction comparisons to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The student workbooks feature ample room for student responses and notes make reviewing and providing feedback on student work easier than ever provide students with an easy-to-use reference to use during discussions and save time as there is no need to reproduce student handouts. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Nonfiction Student Workbooks Grade 5 Fiction and Nonfiction Comparisons (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part I (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part I (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part II (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part II (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
The Economics of Agri-Environmental Policy Volume II This two-volume set collects key essays examining economic theory methods and issues salient to agri-environmental policy in the US and in Europe as well as in other countries. The topics under discussion are arranged thematically and include theoretical numerical and empirical works; all are grounded in policy and economics. The introduction to these volumes reviews the evolution of agri-environmental policies with an important focus on the history of US policy and European agri-environmental policy. A key feature within this is the importance of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in the US particularly its move towards more 'market-based incentives' from the 1980s onwards. Within the European context the effects of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy) on agri-environmental programmes and schemes within the member states are discussed. Significantly the essays republished here have provided the knowledge base that has influenced further applied work creating an influential impact on policy development. | The Economics of Agri-Environmental Policy Volume II GBP 11.99 1
The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years The Little Book of Reflective Practice is bursting with big ideas which will encourage you to be curious reflective and courageous in your professional learning journey. It introduces the key reflective theories alongside case studies from educators to show how these can be applied to improve practice. The journey from being to thriving is set out in several chapters each providing different themes which will encourage you to capture your reflections record your learning and development and apply theories of reflection to your professional practice. Full of practical guidance activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking the chapters cover: getting started how to write reflectively creating spaces to be reflective using reflective practice to set targets for your learning and professional development Spaces for capturing your reflective thoughts and reflective activities are provided througout alongside sections where you may wish to stop and engage in deeper thinking. This book will be invaluable reading for early years practitioners tutors and early years students on level 3 courses and Foundation Degrees. | The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years GBP 16.99 1
Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest Whether you're a young adult who is stalled on the journey to independence-or a concerned parent still sharing the family nest-this compassionate book is for you. Providing a fresh perspective on the causes of failure to launch the expert authors present a 10-step plan that helps grown kids and parents work together to achieve liftoff. Learn why brain-based executive skills such as planning organization and time management are so important to success and what you can do to strengthen them. You get downloadable practical tools for figuring out what areas to target building skills identifying a desired career path and making a customized action plan. Vivid stories of other families navigating the same challenges (including father and son Richard and Colin Guare) reveal what kind of parental support is productive-and when to let go. | Smart but Scattered-and Stalled 10 Steps to Help Young Adults Use Their Executive Skills to Set Goals Make a Plan and Successfully Leave the Nest GBP 14.99 1
Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction One of the most devastating aspects of addiction is the damage it causes to relationships-with intimate partners family friends or colleagues. But recovery programs often recommend that you focus solely on sobriety and don’t emphasize the need to rebuild relationships. Psychologist and addictions expert Kelly Green wants to change that. Through her work with hundreds of clients Dr. Green has learned that social support is key to the recovery process. This compassionate judgment-free guide shares powerful tools you can use to recognize the differences between healthy and unhealthy relationships set and maintain boundaries reestablish emotional intimacy communicate your feelings and needs and end harmful relationships respectfully. With inspiring stories and easy-to-use worksheets (you can download and print additional copies as needed) this book lights the way to a life untethered from addiction-and filled with positive connections | Relationships in Recovery Repairing Damage and Building Healthy Connections While Overcoming Addiction GBP 15.99 1
A Model for the Study of International Trade Politics The United States Business Community and Soviet-American Relations 1975-1976 Together with efforts to control the arms race commercial issues were a central feature of relations between the United States and the Soviet Union in the 1970s. There was a clear recognition that trade and economic issues were of key importance to political relations. This book first published in 1987 is a comprehensive analysis of the views and perceptions held by Soviet Area Executives of US ‘trade actor’ companies in the critical years 1975-76. It focuses on the key issues of overall US-Soviet relations which formed the environment for commercial relations between the superpowers. | A Model for the Study of International Trade Politics The United States Business Community and Soviet-American Relations 1975-1976 GBP 11.99 1
Transactional Analysis Coaching Distinctive Features This important book distils the essence of developmental Transactional Analysis (TA) frameworks that are most useful to bring alive professional coaching competencies. Karen Pratt offers clear outlines of TA frameworks as well as describing how they are applied in coaching with snippets of coaching conversations as illustrations of the theory in practice. Pratt highlights key TA frameworks in enough detail to be easily grasped but with a focus on application in coaching and other developmental conversations. A TA approach powerfully guides coaches in their listening and questioning. TA is not used as a coaching ‘technique’ – it offers psychological understanding of human beings and the meaning they make of who they are in the world. Such awareness is key for both professionals and clients in meaningful partnerships for development. Transactional Analysis Coaching will be key reading for professionals working within present-centered contracts for change – coaches trainers facilitators supervisors teachers mentors and managers – seeking to understand how TA can impact their development. It will be of great interest to coaches in training and will provide a useful resource for clients in their ongoing development. | Transactional Analysis Coaching Distinctive Features GBP 16.99 1
Revival: Ethics and Social Security Reform (2001) This title was first published in 2001. Ethical considerations play a key role in both the theoretical and practical functioning of the welfare state. The contributors to this book examine these ethical issues and demonstrate how value judgements must be integrated into any analysis of social security reform. | Revival: Ethics and Social Security Reform (2001) GBP 16.99 1
Insights in Global Health A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations Insights in Global Health: A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations is the most comprehensive index of critical information on healthcare facilities and nonprofits in 24 of the lowestincome countries as classified by the World Bank. Presented in an easily accessible format and organized in 24 country chapters the compendium allows stakeholders to better identify where healthcare services are available and where additional resources are needed. Key Features:• Brief country overviews key statistics and country maps depicting the locations of healthcare facilities. • Curated lists of healthcare facilities as well as nonprofits accompanied by brief descriptions and relevant medical specialties for each country. • QR codes associated with each listing linking to a companion web platform providing access to further information about the organizations as well as the ability to interact with the data in a customizable manner. | Insights in Global Health A Compendium of Healthcare Facilities and Nonprofit Organizations GBP 16.99 1
Jacques Lacan The Basics Jacques Lacan: The Basics provides a clear and succinct introduction to the work of Jacques Lacan one of the key thinkers of the twentieth century. Lacan’s ideas are applied in the study of the humanities politics and psychology as well as contemporary media and the arts but their complexity makes them impenetrable to many. This book is unique in explaining the key concepts and context from Lacan’s understanding of psychoanalysis to drive and desire in an accessible way without diluting them beyond meaning. Examples from popular culture are used throughout to emphasise the ideas being discussed and a full glossary and list of resources for further reading encourages additional exploration. This engaging and accessible text is essential reading for all those interested in Lacan and his work as well as students of psychology psychoanalysis literature politics cultural studies film studies and more. | Jacques Lacan The Basics GBP 16.99 1
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 1