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Unlike some so-called revision aids, it is not an impenetrable 500-page treatise on the science of memory, nor a random collection of exam 'tips'. It does not contain any syllabus-related or subject-specific material. It is, simply, a thorough explanation of the revision technique developed by the author whilst at university - a technique that he used to gain a First Class honours degree in chemistry. Other students have since used...

The SAGE Handbook of Gender and Education brings together leading scholars on gender and education to provide an up-to-date and broad-ranging guide to the field. It is a comprehensive overview of different theoretical positions on equity issues in schools. The contributions cover all sectors of education from early years to higher education; curriculum subjects; methodological and theoretical perspectives; and gender identities in education. Each chapter reviews, synthesises, and provides a critical interrogation of key contemporary...

'It is full of good sense, a treasure chest of helpful ideas which have the credibility of being grounded in case-study material, and in the experience of the authors, two of whom are practising headteachers. The book sets out the principles underpinning the learning school, but offers also a strong pragmatic focus and is organized so that it can be dipped into and something worthwhile easily found...It will support change and improvement in the professional practices involved in making a school a stimulating learning environment for adults as well as students' - Dr Martin J...

Identifying key elements that help young people to develop empathic feelings and behaviour, it helps schools to:

ocreate structures that promote connectedness and belonging

oprovide learning experiences that build excitement about...

The book provides the reader with:

-an overview of the National Healthy School Standard (NHSS)

-insight into the theme of emotional health

-a range of case study examples to draw on as exemplars of good...

Tolerance and Empathy in Today's Classroom is an activity-based teacher's guide to fostering positive group interaction through imagined experience and discussion at Key Stages 2 and 3 (age 7 to 14).

In a series of interactive workshops, each one providing a context, a scenario and a list of characters, pupils are invited to engage in discussion, debate and negotiation to solve problems and meet challenges.

The primary focus is the promotion of tolerance, empathy and cooperation, as prescribed in the non-statutory framework for PSHE and Citizenship. Key transferable skills in...