Common Holes and Misconceptions and What To Do About Them
Discover the "why" behind students' math mistakes with this bank of 180 downloadable, standards-aligned math tasks, common misunderstandings, and next instructional steps.
Learning to teach mathematics in the primary school
What, how and why? If you don't really understand the content of the primary mathematics curriculum, how can you teach it? This beautiful full colour book is here to help. It covers all you need to know to be an effective teacher of primary mathematics. It shows you how to explore number, shape and pattern with the children you teach. It examines what we mean by 'mastery of mathematics' and reviews what we can learn from Asian maths teaching methods. It helps you to see how areas of mathematics fit together and how you can support children to build their own understanding of the subject. This book goes beyond showing you how to teach. It shows you that process is as important as product. That getting it wrong can be as useful as getting it right and that children can't really learn the what without understanding the why.
A Whole Child Approach to Effective Literacy Interventions
This book is about supporting all children to overcome their individual challenges to literacy. It is about considering the whole child when exploring options for interventions and accepting that many children have more than one need. It examines the many factors that can contribute to literacy difficulties and highlights the importance of understanding the wider context when considering them. The text draws on the latest research in education, psychology , neurology and sociology to illustrate how children's literacy development can be mapped against difficulties in other areas of their lives. This is a ground-breaking and accessible book for all trainee and existing primary teachers working with young children who are experiencing difficulty with reading, written and spoken language.
A Whole Child Approach to Effective Literacy Interventions
This book is about supporting all children to overcome their individual challenges to literacy. It is about considering the whole child when exploring options for interventions and accepting that many children have more than one need. It examines the many factors that can contribute to literacy difficulties and highlights the importance of understanding the wider context when considering them. The text draws on the latest research in education, psychology , neurology and sociology to illustrate how children's literacy development can be mapped against difficulties in other areas of their lives. This is a ground-breaking and accessible book for all trainee and existing primary teachers working with young children who are experiencing difficulty with reading, written and spoken language.
Physical education is an important part of the primary curriculum and one that provides unique challenges for those involved with its teaching. This book offers a balanced and comprehensive overview of the subject, covering issues such as safe practice in PE, inclusion, subject leadership and cross-curricular approaches supported by an accessible theory-informed approach. This second edition includes: * Links to the new National Curriculum in England * Each chapter mapped against the Teachers' Standards * A new chapter on physical literacy and development in the early years and primary ages * A new chapter on health-focused education and the contribution of PE * Added case studies in every chapter * Enhanced coverage of assessment in PE This book includes a companion website with additional resources!
Physical education is an important part of the primary curriculum and one that provides unique challenges for those involved with its teaching. This book offers a balanced and comprehensive overview of the subject, covering issues such as safe practice in PE, inclusion, subject leadership and cross-curricular approaches supported by an accessible theory-informed approach. This second edition includes: * Links to the new National Curriculum in England * Each chapter mapped against the Teachers' Standards * A new chapter on physical literacy and development in the early years and primary ages * A new chapter on health-focused education and the contribution of PE * Added case studies in every chapter * Enhanced coverage of assessment in PE This book includes a companion website with additional resources!
How can primary school teachers use technology to promote inclusive practice? With so many new technologies being developed and made available to schools, how do we ensure that we select resources that enhance inclusive teaching in the classroom? How do we make sure that new technologies are integrated into every day teaching? This new text supports trainee and beginning teachers to harness the power of technology to make their classrooms truly inclusive. It helps you make informed selections of new technology and resources and make them work for everyone in your classroom. The book offers clear guidance on how to implement an inclusive approach to the use of technology across a broad range of needs and curriculum themes, linking practical examples with discussion of pedagogical considerations. This text: * focuses on cutting edge technologies; * supports teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need; * offers advice on how to assess individual learning and communication needs; * develops an understanding of the pedagogy needed to embed inclusive technology within whole class teaching.
How can primary school teachers use technology to promote inclusive practice? With so many new technologies being developed and made available to schools, how do we ensure that we select resources that enhance inclusive teaching in the classroom? How do we make sure that new technologies are integrated into every day teaching? This new text supports trainee and beginning teachers to harness the power of technology to make their classrooms truly inclusive. It helps you make informed selections of new technology and resources and make them work for everyone in your classroom. The book offers clear guidance on how to implement an inclusive approach to the use of technology across a broad range of needs and curriculum themes, linking practical examples with discussion of pedagogical considerations. This text: * focuses on cutting edge technologies; * supports teachers to develop the knowledge and skills they need; * offers advice on how to assess individual learning and communication needs; * develops an understanding of the pedagogy needed to embed inclusive technology within whole class teaching.
A Doable Approach to Teaching With Learning Differences in Mind
Through immediately actionable strategies, tools and tasks, this book helps K-5 teachers know and understand their students as learners, plan for differentiation at both the macro level and the day-to-day classroom level, assess learning as it occurs and revise teaching strategies responsively, and manage the ins and outs of facilitating the ideal differentiated learning space.