Supporting Learning and Teaching

ISBN-13: 9780415583558 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 224 str.

Christine Bold

Opis

This edited collection brings together theoretical perspectives, practical educational ideas and current academic debates to help students develop their understanding of core educational issues and the professional relationships necessary for quality learning. Covering a wide range of themes and topics relevant to learning support including styles, with a strong emphasis on developing effective study skills and reflective thinking skills this second edition: Is fully updated with references to current legislation including the Common Assessment Framework, the Workforce Reform agenda and the Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status Contains new information on the changing roles of support workers in educational settings Covers issues from all age ranges so students can transfer this knowledge to their own educational setting Helps students develop skills in guidance, counselling and behaviour management Includes discussion starters and reflective practice questions for individual and group use.Accessible, discursive and thought provoking, Supporting Learning and Teaching is essential reading for Foundation degree students, teaching assistants and those undertaking initial teacher training.

Spis treści

About the Authors  Preface Christine Bold  Chapter 1. Professional Partnerships-changing roles Christine Bold and Elaine McBlain  Chapter 2. The Changing Educational Scene Alan Barrow  Chapter 3. Learning and Teaching: What’s Your Style? Pat Hughes  Chapter 4. Supporting Information and Communications Technology (ICT): Control Technology in the Primary School Anthony Barnett  Chapter 5. Language and Literacy for Learning Jean Clarkson  Chapter 6. Conversations and Creative Resources:A Recipe for Success Sue Cronin  Chapter 7. Supporting Science in the Primary School Lois Kelly  Chapter 8. The Challenges in Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Learners Roshan Ahmed  Chapter 9. Counselling and Guidance in Education Shirley Potts  Chapter 10. Inclusion: Special Needs Gareth Crossley  Chapter 11. Assessing Learning: Informing Practice Christine Bold  Chapter 12. Study Support: Opening Minds with Out-of-Hours and Out-of-School Learning Joe Gadzula

O autorze

Christine Bold is Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at Liverpool John Moores University, UK. Her main academic and research interest is in reflective practice and research processes that enable professional development.