This book outlines what it means to intentionally interrupt the status quo of professional learning in order to enable real new learning that takes the form of permanent changes in thinking and practice, that looks at what it takes to move professional learning from activity-based to deep conceptual change.

This popular and widely recommended book outlines all of the requirements of the Literacy Skills Test, explaining the essential subject knowledge candidates need to know. This fifth edition also includes a full practice test, more practice questions and more question and answer commentary.

This book discusses theoretical and conceptual ideas linked to direct strategies for the classroom. It guides students towards becoming proactive and effective learners, giving them the confidence to take charge of their professional future in teaching.

The PLC Book is written specifically for teachers, and articulates the essential elements and process of PLC work and how they can collaboratively achieve improved student learning.

An evidence-informed guide to major teaching topics found on Professional Studies modules on Initial Teacher Education courses. Written for primary and secondary trainee teachers on any training route into the profession.

This book looks in detail at the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes that children need to enable them to come to phonics teaching ready to learn and with a good chance of success.

This student reference A-Z book supports trainee teachers to learn the 'language' of schools and teaching. It covers a wide range of terms used in schools and education in the UK.

Pronunciation Games is a teacher's resource book containing photocopiable pronunciation games for use in the classroom. Each unit contains an enjoyable activity designed to raise learners' awareness of an aspect of English pronunciation. The activities are suitable for use with a wide range of levels and focus on pronunciation points ranging from individual sounds and word stress to sentence stress and intonation.

The Teacher's Pages provide clear instructions for conducting each game, backgr...

Superintendents Paul Ash and John D'Auria show you how to create synergy between all the educators and students in your district through professional development that improves student learning!

Full coverage of the content of professional studies modules and goes beyond to support trainees on placements and in their learning on the course.