The authors provide a reasonable and even-handed methodology for teaching reading to K-12 students. Instead of focusing on worksheets and drills, their research-based approach shows teachers how to align instruction with standards, use formative assessment, motivate students, and use best practices in literacy instruction for successful outcomes.

The Mindful Teacher's Toolkit gives educators clear directions to develop their own mindful or awareness-based practice and ideas for how to embody and integrate these practices in their teaching. The combination of activities, guidance and real-life examples provide mindful teachers with a toolkit of everything they need to be able to develop their own mindful classroom.

This book will help you move from surviving to thriving at University. It is a personal guide for a journey of learning and growth that will help you now and in life beyond University. Understand more about what helps you to feel well and do well and experiment with evidence-based activities, explore theories of personal wellbeing and play with some of the latest ideas from the field.

Practical advice for teachers on modelling and teaching writing in the primary classroom

Proofreading is a fundamental skill for any student. This book helps students master the nuts & bolts of grammar, spelling and punctuation, as well as consider word choices and clarity.

By demonstrating goal setting as an integral instructional strategy, this guide gives teachers the tools needed to help students take ownership of their learning.

'An excellent resource for primary Humanities undergraduate trainees. It provides reflective opportunities for intending subject leaders.' - Mrs Marion Hobbs, Education, Edge Hill University

An in-depth look at the Russian presidency as a case study of institution building within the context of a mixed presidential-parliamentary regime.