This book supports trainee and beginning teachers to understand what 'mastery' is and how to effectively integrate it into class teaching. It explores how 'mastery' is viewed and supported in other countries and encourages a critical examination of this topical theme.

An essential book for all coaching trainees that covers the application of theory to practice and the understanding on 'how' to coach - this book is very practical and is mapped to assessment criteria.

This book guides trainees through each step of their journey and helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to succeed.

This guide for current and aspiring mentors explores what effective mentoring is and how to succeed in the role.

Introduces practicing educators to the process of conducting classroom-based action research with a focus on research methods and procedures that educators can use with their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures.

This book, for anyone teaching science to young children, is packed with information on how to support scientific exploration and investigation and practical ideas which are differentiated for different age groups.

In the sixth edition of this international bestseller, David Sousa once again translates the latest neuroscience and education research into concrete actions and strategies for the classroom.

Focussing on both the Early Years and Primary phases, this books provides trainee teachers with all they need to know about a career in teaching.

Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores what it means to be a 21st century child. Enduring topics as well as new concepts of childhood are unpicked to see how they influence practice, policy and education in an ever changing environment.