Helping primary teachers to develop the knowledge and skills to improve their storytelling, this book is written by a professional storyteller.
The author shows the reader how to create the plot and characters, how to enhance presentation techniques including voice, expression and movement and how to develop these skills in young people. The stories in the book provide the vehicle for teachers to practise their new skills and give them the confidence to develop their own stories.
Topics covered in the stories include bullying, disabilities, computer games,...
Helping primary teachers to develop the knowledge and skills to improve their storytelling, this book is written by a professional storyteller.
This gripping and at times astonishing story will be inspirational to all adults either facing Asperger's syndrome personally or interacting with someone who has been diagnosed.
In his own imitable style, Chris Mitchell describes his life before and after diagnosis with Asperger's syndrome. We follow Chris through primary and secondary school, where his lack of social interaction and anger continually landed him in trouble, and where he was bullied for being different. Only his excellent memory and specialist interests enable him to continue, and pass his GCSEs and a GNVQ in Media...
This gripping and at times astonishing story will be inspirational to all adults either facing Asperger's syndrome personally or interacting with s...
The authors discuss social listening vs. accurate classroom listening; eye contact and body language, and neurological evidence on the importance of efficient sitting positions.
The authors discuss social listening vs. accurate classroom listening; eye contact and body language, and neurological evidence on the importance of e...
'Simon Burnham has devised a very accessible publication that lives up to its title and has found a new and exciting way of presenting PCP to professionals working with children....I highly recommend it to all professionals who wish to develop more effective practice....I am now joining the Simon Burnham fan club ' - Personal Construct Psychology Association
'Everything Simon covers is in conversational style and supported by many, many excellent examples....All very enjoyable and so many illuminating ideas....I would recommend anyone...
Includes CD-Rom
'Simon Burnham has devised a very accessible publication that lives up to its title and has found a new and ex...
There is a growing awareness that healthy eating plays a crucial role in the development of young people. 'Healthy Schools' and popular television programs have raised the interest in this subject.Margaret draws on her practical experience to produce a book that will engage children in activities and provide teachers with the resources necessary to stimulate interest.There are nine themes including breakfast, dinner and parties and celebration. Each theme has a Circle Time start, a draw-and-talk or draw-and-write activity followed by activities which include 'Let's Grow It' and 'Let's Make...
There is a growing awareness that healthy eating plays a crucial role in the development of young people. 'Healthy Schools' and popular television ...
Following the successful publication of the Asperger Love Guide and Asperger Social Guide this third book in the series of three self-help practical life guides covers the personal issues that an adult with Asperger's syndrome faces in a world not designed for people with autism.
Written from the male and female perspective of two Asperger's adults it looks at:
the positive aspects of Asperger's syndrome
how these translate into everyday life
whether Asperger's syndrome is in fact a disability
strategies to gain mental and...
Following the successful publication of the Asperger Love Guide and Asperger Social Guide this third book in the series of three self-he...
This is the first book I've read in a long time that, once started, I couldn't put down until it was finished. It is an exceptionally good read. The 77 pages are written succinctly with no waffle - just straight to the point.
I will definitely buy a copy of this book for the whole family to use I will use it to guide Joe (my 17 year old Asperger son) when he's ready for it. It's not a book he would read himself; in fact I read the section "the merits of single life" out loud to him a bit like a bed time story' - Action for ASD
'There is a great need...
This is the first book I've read in a long time that, once started, I couldn't put down until it was finished. It is an exceptionally good read.
For many teachers, gender issues related to role models, image and expectations have an effect upon the behaviour and achievement of both boys and girls, often to their disadvantage.
This innovative and practical resource, for teachers of students aged 5-13 provides:
o a programme to promote gender equality and inclusivity in schools and colleges
o a rationale for the programme based on social justice
o a practical set of classroom activities to implement the programme
The book combines the talents and commitment of two leading...
For many teachers, gender issues related to role models, image and expectations have an effect upon the behaviour and achievement of both boys and gir...
For many teachers, gender issues related to role models, image and expectations have an effect upon the behaviour and achievement of both boys and girls, often to their disadvantage.
This innovative and practical resource, for teachers of students aged 14-19provides:
o a programme to promote gender equality and inclusivity in schools and colleges
o a rationale for the programme based on social justice
o a practical set of classroom activities to implement the programme
The book adopts an 'action inquiry' methodology - engaging...
For many teachers, gender issues related to role models, image and expectations have an effect upon the behaviour and achievement of both boys and gir...
Praise for First Edition: -Actually makes enjoyable bedtime reading, since Mellor's style is easy and interesting. Case studies bring the book alive.- --Special Children
-Good sound advice for those involved in teacher training.- --Educational Psychology in Practice
This updated edition of Nigel Mellor's bestselling Attention Seeking: A Practical Solution in the Classroom focuses on solving the challenges raised by attention-seeking behavior, both in regular classrooms and in pre-school...
Praise for First Edition: -Actually makes enjoyable bedtime reading, since Mellor's style is easy and interesting. ...
