Now that you've made the decision to teach and you've chosen the route (for example PGCE, School Direct, Teach First, Troops to Teachers, School-based training), what are the nuts and bolts of teaching? What do you, as a trainee teacher or new classroom practitioner, really need to know? What are the day-to-day essentials that will help you rise to the challenge of your teaching role and become an outstanding teacher? Whatever your training route to becoming a fully qualified teacher this is a practical guide to teaching that will help you 'hit the ground running' in your role! It offers a comprehensive overview of teaching with a focus on the essential aspects of learning how to teach. This includes learning from colleagues through observation, planning and delivering lessons, classroom presence and control along with specific advice on asking questions, assessment and the use of technology in the classroom. In short, the all-important fundamentals of 'what to do in the classroom'. Packed with helpful information and ideas this book will help you approach the practical business of teaching with confidence. Exciting, accessible and conversational it is designed to give you an overview of pedagogy and how it can be put into practice, as well as a greater understanding of how teaching in schools is planned, developed and delivered. With its rich range of ideas and useful features this is the ideal textbook for trainee teachers on any teacher-training route, ending with practical help and advice on applications and interviews so that you can make that all important transition from trainee to employee! "Glazzard, Denby and Price provide beginning teachers with a truly engaging introduction to thinking and learning about the art of teaching. Its authentic voice draws upon practical examples, theory and humour (an essential attribute for all teachers!) in order to explore key topics including working effectively with colleagues and managing a teacher workload. Each chapter offers a problem activity to stimulate beginning teachers, and indeed their school-based mentors, to engage in reflection and professional dialogue around issues important for successful learning." Dr Angela Gault, Head of Education Partnerships, University of Wolverhampton, UK
Are you keen to study at Master's level? Do you need to understand what is expected from your research and written work? Would you like to see real examples of successful Master's level study? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then this is the book for you. Taking a practical approach, this book will guide you through and demystify the process of thinking, researching, writing and achieving at Master's level. It offers an insight into the knowledge, tools and skills that need to be developed for a successful outcome in an educational context. Using detailed - and real - exemplars, the authors cover the conventions that need to be followed and consider the different elements of Master's level work. Each chapter is supported by appropriate reference to, and extracts from, the three most common types of work undertaken - traditional essay, curriculum package, and portfolio. Now that the DCFS plans to make teaching a Master's level profession, it is vital that you can develop the confidence in making the transition from H level to M level. The book will enable you to: Understand how to prepare, carry out and write a literature review Consider the different methodologies and approaches that are inherent in Master's level work Understand the nature of Master's level work within education as a research/evidence based profession Appreciate the importance of ethical underpinning when working at this level Master's Level Study in Education is a valuable guide not just for teacher training students but also for their mentors and for teachers in post, undertaking further Professional Development.
A revision guide specifically for students following the Edexcel GCSE Business Studies course. This revision guide has been designed to help students prepare for their GCSE exams, introducing them to key points, clarification of key terms and phrases, and providing concise revision notes to kick-start their own revision. - Improves students understanding of the specification and how their knowledge applies - Supports revision with exam-style section tests and practice exams - Answers to all the tests are provided at online at www.hodderplus.co.uk/philipallan
This text is designed to lead the student through the process of studying, writing and achieving at masters level. It aims to demystify the process by tackling those issues students find difficult, explaining the conventions which must be followed in order to succeed at this level.
A resource for students of all GCSE business studies courses. Containing over 40 key information sheets and covering all the core content topics of GCSE business studies syllabuses, this workbook adopts a practical approach to both study and revision.
GCSE Business Studies: The Essentials is a brand new textbook designed specifically to cover the key concepts of Business Studies in concise, simple terms ensuring students' understanding of the essentials. Each topic is presented across a single double-page spread which includes a reminder of what has already been learnt, a clear explanation of the new area with examples, a range of exercises for the classroom and homework, a summary of the unit and definitions of all key terms. Clear, simple language is used throughout so that the material is accessible to students of all levels. Key features include: - Simple language with clear sentence structure - Easy-to-follow presentation of each topic across a double-page spread - Real-world examples to engage students - A wealth of activities and exercises for homework and for the classroom - Clear explanation of key terms
Inspire your students with this brand new textbook written especially for the new Applied Business AS qualification. Designed specifically for the AS course and/or Year 1 of the A2 course, it is filled with up-to-date examples from real businesses, providing students with the practical knowledge they need to succeed in business. Each chapter starts with a clear outline of how the ideas contained in the chapter relate to real world business situations. Students can then use these examples to apply their skills of analysis and evaluation, and develop strong decision-making skills. Key features include: In the real world... - an example from the real world of business to place the issues covered in perspective Just do it! - short exercises included frequently throughout the text to encourage students to apply the concepts they have learnt Business Know-How - topics to research to help provide information for both coursework and examination work The Problem + The Solution - an in-depth exercise or case study using a real-world business situation as an example to show how a problem was or could be solved The Theory - a detailed look at some of the key theoretical concepts that underpin the practical world of business Test Your Understanding - quick-fire questions to re-cap on the key issues covered Aim Higher - extended questions to challenge and stretch your more able students Key Word Glossary - definitions of the key terminology students need to know in each unit Assessment Hints and Tips - invaluable to help prepare students for exams and coursework , and included at the end of each chapter The book's contents closely mirror the Edexcel specification, and all units required for AS success are here, including those from the AS Single Award (Investigating People at Work, Investigating Business and Investigating Marketing) and the AS Double Award (Investigating Electronic Business, Investigating Customer Service, Investigating Promotion and Investigating Enterprise). In full colour throughout, with plenty of diagrams and illustrations, this book is designed to motivate your students in their study of Business and give them confidence to readily apply the skills they have learnt.
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This revision guide will prepare you for exam success in six easy steps. It covers all the key content on your course in a user-friendly format and is packed with features to help you boost your revision and maximise your marks.
This revision guide will prepare you for exam success in six easy steps. It covers all the key content on your course in a user-friendly format and is packed with features to help you boost your revision and maximise your marks.
Examines fresh areas such as globalisation and e commerce. This title includes activities and exam questions that reflect changes in coursework and highlights key skills. It meets the requirements of the AQA (B) specification and is also a resource for specifications provided by other examination boards for Business Studies GCSE.
GCSE Business Studies Revision Guides for the AQA (A), AQA (B), Edexcel and OCR (A) specifications: - outline the core knowledge students need to tackle each subject - highlight key points with data and full colour illustration - explain business terms and jargon - clarify what students are being tested on in their course - provide short tests for understanding and examination-style questions to prepare for the big day!
AQA Business for GCSE: Applied Options covers the four Applied Options of the new AQA specification OCo People in Business, Marketing and Customer Needs, Enterprise and Business Finance. This text ensures that students will study the correct topics to the appropriate level of depth. Written in a lively and accessible manner, and packed with images and illustrations, the book will motivate and prepare students to achieve the best possible results. Key features include: . OCo Numerous activities and exercises for classroom and homework use. OCo Lots of real-life examples and case studies to motivate and engage students. OCo Activities that are suitable for all student ability levels. OCo Exam and controlled assessment advice to prepare students for obtaining the best possible results. OCo Accompanying Dynamic Learning teacher resource providing interactive classroom support. The book is written by two highly experienced authors and examiners who have the skills and experience to know exactly what is required to gain the best grade possible.
Providing a range of homework and classwork, this photocopiable teacher's resource pack covers the main areas of the GCSE specification of all the major exam boards, and is also appropriate for GNVQ Advanced and Intermediate levels. It contains up to 15 case studies of businesses, with photographs, diagrams and interviews, and provides a detailed insight into how business works in the real world. The book also includes questions and exercises for specific age groups, teacher's notes and background information.
GCSEs in Business aim to provide a qualification that matches the academic standards of GCSEs, while combining the vocational aspects of the subject. This book is divided into three parts: Business and Internal Organisation, Business and its Context and Relationships, and Business Finance. Each section is highly illustrated and contains a wealth of activities for students of differing abilities. These include: - homework and classwork activities - extension exercises - practice tests - suggestions for portfolio work - case studies - exam tips to enable students to reach their full potential. Each section is accompanied by photographs and illustrations to make them appealing and accessible, and students are encouraged to regulate their own learning through summary exercises.
Written by two highly experienced authors and examiners, AQA Business Studies for GCSE covers the two business studies options on the new AQA GCSE Business specification, Setting up a Business and Growing as a Business. - Numerous activities and exercises for classroom and homework use - Lots of real-life case studies and examples to to illustrate theory and and engage students - Graded activities so that the specification is covered appropriately for students at all levels - Packed with exam features and tips to prepare students for assessment
The first book to provide a comprehensive history of the financial planning profession The financial services field has been revolutionized in the last quarter of the twentieth century by the financial planning profession. So much has happened in so little time that it has been difficult to keep up with the events and key players that make up the world of financial planning. The History of Financial Planning is the first book to provide a comprehensive history of the profession. Backed by the Financial Planning Association, The History of Financial Planning offers a clear overview of the industry and how it has grown and changed over the years. This book chronicles the history of the profession, with explanations of how the financial planning movement has grown beyond the United States to other countries-particularly in the last fifteen years. The book also demonstrates how the work of key researchers, such as Dr. Daniel Kahneman, Vernon Smith, and Amos Tversky, has influenced the rise of the financial planning profession Names "four initial engines of growth" that contributed to the success of financial planning Reveals the moments and key players that define the history of financial planning Discusses the emergence of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) The financial planning field has a rich history, and with this book as your guide, you'll quickly discover how it has evolved over the years.
*NATIONAL BESTSELLER* “A lively adventure of the mind...The tone of the prose...is one of unqualified enthusiasm: energy, vigor, intellectual curiosity, and what might be called an ecstasy of imaginative journalism.” —The New York Times Book Review At the age of forty-eight, writer and film critic David Denby returned to Columbia University and re-enrolled in two core courses in Western civilization to confront the literary and philosophical masterpieces -- the "great books" -- that are now at the heart of the culture wars. In Great Books, he leads us on a glorious tour, a rediscovery and celebration of such authors as Homer and Boccaccio, Locke and Nietzsche. Conrad and Woolf. The resulting personal odyssey is an engaging blend of self-discovery, cultural commentary, reporting, criticism, and autobiography -- an inspiration for anyone in love with the written word.
Nutrition For Dummies is for anyone who cares about what they eat, and wants to know about the facts, not the fads. Finding easy to understand and sensible advice on what you should be eating is easier said than done – advice seems to constantly change and fad diets only seem to help celebrities pile on the pounds in their bank account, rather than making any of us healthier! In this book, Nigel Denby and Sue Baic, two experienced and registered dieticians, dispel all myths and provide you with the information you need to eat for a healthy life. They explain every aspect of the subject from the basics about essential nutrients to the relationship between allergies and food and give you the knowledge and confidence to start making wise food choices. Inside you’ll find information on: The Basic Facts about Nutrition Digestion: The 24-Hour Food Factory Calories: The Energisers What You Get from Food Powerful Protein The Lowdown on Fat and Cholesterol Carbohydrates: A Complex Story Alcohol: Another Form of Grape and Grain Vigorous Vitamins Mighty Minerals Phabulous Phytochemicals Water Works Healthy Eating Why You Eat When You Eat Why You Like the Foods You Like What Is a Healthy Diet? Making Wise Food Choices Eating Smart When Eating Out What Is Food Processing? Cooking and Nutrition Food and Medicine When Food Gives You a Rash Food and Mood Food and Drug Interactions A Supplemental Story
For the first time, nine women who made journalism history talk candidly about their professional and deeply personal experiences as young reporters who lived, worked, and loved surrounded by war. Their stories span a decade of America’s involvement in Vietnam, from the earliest days of the conflict until the last U.S. helicopters left Saigon in 1975. They were gutsy risk-takers who saw firsthand what most Americans knew only from their morning newspapers or the evening news. Many had very particular reasons for going to Vietnam—some had to fight and plead to go—but others ended up there by accident. What happened to them was remarkable and important by any standard. Their lives became exciting beyond anything they had ever imagined, and the experience never left them. It was dangerous—one was wounded, and one was captured by the North Vietnamese—but the challenges they faced were uniquely rewarding. They lived at full tilt, making an impact on all the people around them, from the orphan children in the streets to their fellow journalists and photographers to the soldiers they met and lived with in the field. They experienced anguish and heartbreak—and an abundance of friendship and love. These stories not only introduce a remarkable group of individuals but give an entirely new perspective on the most controversial conflict in our history. Vietnam changed their lives forever. Here they tell about it with all the candor, commitment, and energy that characterized their courageous reporting during the war.
Unlock your full potential with these revision guides which focus on the key content and skills you need to know With My Revision Notes for OCR GCSE Business Studies you can: - Take control of your revision: plan and focus on the areas you need to revise with content summaries and commentary from author Neil Denby - Show you fully understand key topics by using specific case studies to add depth to your knowledge of business issues and processes - Apply business terms accurately with the help of definitions and key words on all topics - Improve your skills to tackle specific exam questions such as data response with self-testing and exam-style questions and answers - Get exam-ready with last-minute quick quizzes at www.hodderplus.co.uk/myrevisionnotes
AQA Business for GCSE: Growing as a Business covers Unit 2 of the new AQA GCSE Business specification, Growing as a Business. Written in a lively and accessible manner and packed with images and illustrations, the book will motivate and prepare students to achieve the best possible results. Key features of the text include: - Numerous activities and exercises for classroom and homework use - Lots of real-life case studies and examples to motivate and engage students - Graded activities so that the specification is covered appropriately for students at all levels - Exam tips and exam-style questions to prepare students for assessment Written by two highly experienced authors and examiners who have the skills and experience to know exactly what is required by students to gain the best grades possible.
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