Education : Curricula

This book describes what it means to be a headteacher, what current headship entails and how prospective headteachers prepare themselves for headship. Underlying is the question of what could be done to support and make headship attractive. more...

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These fun, interesting, multi-level challenges use an easy-to-follow consistent format. Use them for homework or as in-class contracts. These homework sheets/contracts have been written with a focus on three areas- English, Mathematics and core learning skills. They have been written with the student in mind, so on one hand they are easy enough for each student to achieve success on their own, but at the same time, they also give those who are able to excel further, the opportunity to do so. The design of the homework sheets is consistent throughout the series and the content is presented in an appealing way for students. The placement of each type of activity is the same on each page so once students are familiar with the layout they will be able to work independently on each new sheet. more...

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These fun, interesting, multi-level challenges use an easy-to-follow consistent format. Use them for homework or as in-class contracts. These homework sheets/contracts have been written with a focus on three areas- English, Mathematics and core learning skills. They have been written with the student in mind, so on one hand they are easy enough for each student to achieve success on their own, but at the same time, they also give those who are able to excel further, the opportunity to do so. The design of the homework sheets is consistent throughout the series and the content is presented in an appealing way for students. The placement of each ?ype of activity is the same on each page so once students are familiar with the layout they will be able to work independently on each new sheet. more...

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This book considers the cognitive nature of courses connected with ICT or using ICT as an integral part of the course, including some views on the associated learning and teaching styles. Which factors lead to learning outcomes and are these intended or fortuitous? Factors may include ones specific to particular subject areas and their relationship with ICT, motivation associated with ICT usage, the interest which teachers, pupils and students who enjoy using ICT bring to the learning context. Recent developments in the use of ICT, particularly in an educational context where us of ICT has become one of the learning strategies in the portfolio of options teachers possess, have meant that the pedagogic usage has become more important generally. The focus of this book is on the curricular use of ICT and so course evaluation and design are the main contents of each chapter. In this sense the curriculum becomes the cognitive site of learning. Most other books look at specific pedagogic uses rather than the debate between subject and skill learning. Also, a government research paper indicates that thinking skills may well become the new focus for the next phase of development. more...

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This book contains studies measuring impediments to trade and investment in a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, finance, shipping, education and air transport. more...

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