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Raising Boys' Achievement In Primary Schools

Towards a holistic approach

By: Warrington, Molly,Younger, Mike

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Raising Boys' Achievement In Primary Schools

Towards a holistic approach

By: Warrington, Molly,Younger, Mike

Within the context of empirical research undertaken by the authors during the course of a 4-year research and intervention project on Raising Boysâ€™ Achievement, the book will focus on approaches that are successful in raising achievement for boys, and the reasons for that success. It will explore the whole aspect of boysâ€™ achievement, and look at how primary schools are addressing the issue, and the processes involved in schools working collaboratively and voluntarily to share good practice. Case study material will be used to illustrate the different contexts in which the strategies have been studied, and of great importance is the incorporation of boysâ€™ and girlsâ€™ own perspectives on their educational experiences.

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McGraw-Hill Education (UK)

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ISBN 10

0335216064

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9780335216062

Teaching for Mastery in Writing

A strategy for helping children get good at words

By: Mike Cain

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Teaching for Mastery in Writing

A strategy for helping children get good at words

By: Mike Cain

Teaching for Mastery in Writing provides a practical approach to developing mastery in writing which helps all primary children to develop their skills and inspires a love of writing. This innovative book follows an approach that integrates mastery into existing teaching sequences – an approach which aims to improve the writing ability of all children, not just the more able. Writing is a tough discipline for children in today's primary schools. The number of skills they are expected to learn is a source of amazement to many adults outside education. It is no easier to teach, not least because of the many and varied demands on schools, including the National Curriculum, SPaG tests, assessment frameworks and inspections. Now, more than ever, it is crucial that teachers focus on helping children become the most effective communicators they can be through the medium of writing. Throughout the book, Mike Cain promotes the importance of a classroom culture characterised by focused talk and reasoning, and provides lots of ideas for challenging children in their writing through the development of key learning dispositions and critical thinking skills.

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129

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472949889

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9781472949882

Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11

A Better Plan

By: John Richmond,Andrew Burn,Peter Dougill,Mike Raleigh,Peter Traves

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Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11

A Better Plan

By: John Richmond,Andrew Burn,Peter Dougill,Mike Raleigh,Peter Traves

Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11 provides an overview of the subject in considerable breadth and depth, and offers a clear, balanced and forceful critique of the current UK language and literacy curriculum and of associated developments in that curriculum during the past twenty years.

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301

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Taylor & Francis

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1351856200

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9781351856201

Lost Teams of the Midlands

By: Mike Bradbury

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Lost Teams of the Midlands

By: Mike Bradbury

Association Football did not magically begin with the formation of the Football Association in 1863: for centuries before, leather and rag balls had been kicked about, often as a smoke-screen for a jolly good brawl amongst the ruffians of the town or village! In medieval times, the common people from all over the Midlands would chase after a stuffed leather football, sometimes from dawn till dusk, from one end of town to the other. Football, in all its various forms, was the game of the people. Centuries later, in England's universities and public schools, the game was brought under a unified set of rules by middle and upper-class young men who formed exclusive football clubs for their fellows and tried to keep the Association game between themselves. Back in the Midlands, however, pioneering men started football teams for the working-class society, and within a decade, there were hundreds of such teams from Worcester to Sheffield. Football had been given back to the common man. This book gives an insight into over sixty small clubs who were the mainstay of organised football across the Midlands from the embryonic 1860s to beyond professionalism in the 1890s. Many new details and photographs are being published for the first time, as the author travels all over the eight counties of the Midlands to find the lost grounds and the Lost Teams of the Midlands. In This Book, Author Mike Bradbury Brings together a history and description of over sixty of the most prominent lost' Midlands football clubs from the Victorian era, many defunct even before 1900 Discovers the location of the lost Trapezium Ground in Wednesbury Discovers the location of the Shrubbery Ground where Tipton FC played in the 1870s Establishes four of the grounds used by Derby Junction and other Derby teams Establishes the site of Derby Midland FC's lost ground near the railway station Discovers the true origins of Walsall Town Football Club Unearths previously unpublished pictures of Wellington St. George's and their Shropshire ground Discovers the previously unknown team colours for over twenty teams featured in this book, including Notts Olympic, B'ham Excelsior, Calthorpe, Derby Junction, Staveley Unravels the mystery of the two St. George's football teams in the Birmingham area Finds out what became of Walsall's oldest team, Rushall Rovers Publishes unseen photographs of Birmingham's oldest team, Saltley College, and their ground within the college Discovers the first two grounds of the early Bloxwich FC (Strollers) Presents maps showing the lost locations of the grounds of Rushall Rovers, Smethwick Carriage Works, Lozells FC, Wednesbury Strollers, Crosswells FC, and others Unearths the 1873 advert where players are asked to form the Walsall Football Club Discovers the lost' football ground at Aston Cross, used by Aston Shakespeare and Aston Victoria Finds and gets access to the lost' ground of the Willenhall Pickwicks, seven-times Staffordshire Junior Cup finalists Photographs all three grounds of pioneering Birmingham club, Calthorpe FC, and unearths their colours and their link to Aston Villa Discovers the lost' Vulcan ground used by early Derby teams in the city centre Has created a web site featuring over 100 photographs and maps of teams, players, and grounds, details of which are given inside the book

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452

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Xlibris Corporation

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ISBN 10

1483695298

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9781483695297

Curriculum and Assessment in English 11 to 19

A Better Plan

By: John Richmond,Andrew Burn,Peter Dougill,Angela Goddard,Mike Raleigh,Peter Traves

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Curriculum and Assessment in English 11 to 19

A Better Plan

By: John Richmond,Andrew Burn,Peter Dougill,Angela Goddard,Mike Raleigh,Peter Traves

Curriculum and Assessment in English 11 to 19 provides a clear, balanced and persuasive critique of the current English curriculum in secondary schools and colleges in England.

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249

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Taylor & Francis

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1351856235

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9781351856232

English Teaching in the Secondary School 2/e

Linking Theory and Practice

By: Mike Fleming,David Stevens

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English Teaching in the Secondary School 2/e

Linking Theory and Practice

By: Mike Fleming,David Stevens

Presenting an informed view of current educational policy, this text encourages students of secondary English to take a creative and independent interpretation of government initiatives in order to achieve effective teaching practice. It provides a good balance of theoretical material with practical ideas for application in the classroom and strongly encourages reflection and critical thought. This new edition includes: coverage of the National Curriculum 2000, the National Literacy Strategy and the new Key Stage 3 Strategy a new chapter on how to teach ICT a new chapter on Inclusion – including differentiation, cultural diversity, EAL and teaching across the ability range new material on how to teach Shakespeare an introduction to cross-curricular themes – such as citizenship, and social, moral and spiritual values. Written in an accessible and conversational style, this text poses an excellent degree of challenge for all students on initial teacher training courses.

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Routledge

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1134015984

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9781134015986

English Teaching in the Secondary School

Linking Theory and Practice

By: Mike Fleming,David Stevens

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English Teaching in the Secondary School

Linking Theory and Practice

By: Mike Fleming,David Stevens

Now in an updated third edition, English Teaching in the Secondary School is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of teaching English. Presenting an informed view of current educational policy, the authors provide advice to help students creatively and independently interpret government initiatives and incorporate them in their teaching practice. With practical ideas for use in the classroom, extensive discussion of theory and opportunities for reflection and critical thought, the authors guide students through the whole process of English teaching in the secondary school. Fully updated to include: a chapter on research and writing for M Level students references to the Every Child Matters agenda updates to the KS3 and 14-19 curriculum revised GCSE specifications an emphasis on creativity, flexibility and learner engagement the impact of globalisation and technology on literacy. Written in an accessible style, with a wealth of advice and ideas, this book forms essential reading for practising teachers, lecturers, PGCE students and those undertaking initial teacher training, and is suitable for those engaging in M Level study.

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400

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Routledge

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1135245789

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9781135245788

Ships' Fastenings

From Sewn Boat to Steamship

By: Michael Mccarthy,Mike McCarthy

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Ships' Fastenings

From Sewn Boat to Steamship

By: Michael Mccarthy,Mike McCarthy

In this first detailed study of hull fastenings, Michael McCarthy describes those found on ships throughout the ages, from sewn-plank boats of the ancient world and Micronesia to Viking ships, Mediterranean caravels, nineteenth-century ocean clippers, and steamships. McCarthy also provides a history of many discoveries and innovations that accompanied changes in the kinds of fastenings used and the way they were secured--such as copper sheathing, metallurgy, and welding. Underwriting and insurance are also discussed, since the registries kept by Lloyd's and others dictated the form and method of fastening. This book will interest not only archaeologists and historians, but also boat builders and enthusiasts.

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243

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Texas A&M University Press

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1603446214

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9781603446211

John Milton: Paradise Lost

By: Mike Edwards

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John Milton: Paradise Lost

By: Mike Edwards

Paradise Lost is for many the greatest poem written in English. Composed late in the author's life, it deals with nothing less than the destiny of mankind. This essential introductory guide: - Leads the reader into the epic poem through detailed analysis of key extracts, exploring Milton's original thought and style - Provides useful sections on 'Methods of Analysis' and 'Further Work' to aid independent study - Offers valuable information on Milton's life, times and literary legacy - Examines the development of critical opinion and discusses some recent critical views of the poem. John Milton: Paradise Lost is ideal for anyone who is studying this complex and beautiful work for the first time. It will enable you to approach your own critical analysis of the poem with confidence.

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280

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137328894

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9781137328892

Archer's Bible

By: Michael Faw,Mike Faw

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Archer's Bible

By: Michael Faw,Mike Faw

Archer's Bible presents an informative and comprehensive guide to archery equipment, accessories and related gear, showcasing thousands of items ranging from the latest high-tech bows and arrows to tree stands. 64 photos.

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402

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0883172461

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9780883172469

Open Mike

By: Mike Hill

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Open Mike

By: Mike Hill

Who is Mike Hill? For 49 years, he attempted to answer the question, to no avail. Hill was known to the world as the polished, versatile talent with multi-decade broadcast experience. After joining ESPN in 2004, Hill made a name for himself at the network, beginning at the highlight desk for ESPN News and later transitioning to some of the carrier's highest-priority programming, appearing as a host on SportsCenter, NFL Live, Baseball Tonight and NBA Tonight among others. In August of 2013, Hill joined FOX Sports. The embodiment of professionalism, Hill appeared to be living the American Dream; however, his private, internal struggles were taking a toll on his ability to live and to love.Eventually, the mounting trauma resulting from childhood memories of witnessing his mother victimized by domestic violence, a lack of proper male tutelage, discovering that his stepfather was a murder for hire, and the demise of two marriages, forced Hill to his breaking point. Amidst a silent cry for help and a quest to heal from within, forced him to pick up his pen to chronicle the most prolific moments of his life.

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326

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13th & Joan

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1734234679

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9781734234671

In Search of Midnight

The Mike McGee Handbook of Awesome

By: Mike McGee

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In Search of Midnight

The Mike McGee Handbook of Awesome

By: Mike McGee

A distinctive and incomparable collection from "Mighty" Mike McGee, the class clown of spoken word and poetry slam's geek champion. This debut includes his most notable performance poems, stories, humorous anecdotes and how-to's. This handbook moves between serious love tomes, like "Open Letter to Neil Armstrong" and "Every Day," to his most irreverent and requested works, like "Puddin'" and "Like." A true road-dog, McGee travels with words and camera, many results of which are captured in this collection. The humor contained in these pages are a campfire on a lonely winter night, the poetry – a reason to shout about love.

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SCB Distributors

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1938912292

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9781938912290

Book's by Mike Barrs

Raising Boys' Achievement In Primary Schools

Raising Boys' Achievement In Primary Schools

Teaching for Mastery in Writing

Teaching for Mastery in Writing

Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11

Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11

Lost Teams of the Midlands

Lost Teams of the Midlands

Curriculum and Assessment in English 11 to 19

Curriculum and Assessment in English 11 to 19

English Teaching in the Secondary School 2/e

English Teaching in the Secondary School 2/e

English Teaching in the Secondary School

English Teaching in the Secondary School

Ships' Fastenings

Ships' Fastenings

John Milton: Paradise Lost

John Milton: Paradise Lost

Archer's Bible

Archer's Bible

Open Mike

Open Mike

In Search of Midnight

In Search of Midnight

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