Thứ Ba, 28 tháng 11, 2017

Wordplay Fun games for Building Reading and Writing Skills in Children with Learning Difficulties

Finally a fun way for children to learn to read and write
 
 
Learning can and should be fun. Yet many students struggling to develop their reading and writing skills are discouraged by the sheer boredom associated with learning.
 
 
Wordplay's unique game approach shows parents how to help their children discover the joy of reading and writing while having tons of fun together.
 
 
Incorporating many multi-sensory and physical activity games-perfect for children who are frustrated by sitting at a desk all day--this unique guide helps students learn through touch, sound, and movement as well as sight.
 
 
All games are flexible and require minimal materials and prep time. Parents can finally put away those dreary flash cards and instead teach their children in imaginative and amusing ways that will have their kids laughing and asking for more


Using Analytical Frameworks for Classroom Research Collecting Data and Analysing Narrative by Susan Rodrigues

This introductory collection brings together contributions from a range of international researchers, each working within their own traditions, to explore current perspectives on the use of analytical approaches in education.
 
 
Providing a close examination of cutting-edge data analysis techniques, each contribution describes a set of tools to assist prospective researchers as they decide which analytical approach or approaches best suit their own research endeavours.
 
 
Exploring theoretical approaches from both a macro and a micro perspective, each chapter:
Outlines the theoretical assumptions of the approach
Highlights the constraints and tensions within the approach
Contextualises the tradition in which the approach is located
Provides data and case studies to illustrate how the approach is used in classroom research and the realities of practice
 
 
In the final chapter a cross-comparison between the approaches covered is presented, allowing researchers to better understand which approach is most suitable for their project.
 
 
Essential reading for all those interested in the theory behind the analytical approach, this book will appeal to all postgraduates, researchers, and academics engaged in research in educational settings.


The Educators Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems by Raymond J Waller

Manage problem behaviors with solid techniques and a sense of humor!
 
 
Most of the disruptive, problematic, aggravating, or inconvenient behaviors that children develop can be changed by using good behavior support strategies. This highly readable, lighthearted book presents research-supported principles for positive behavioral management in a way that will appeal to teachers, administrators, and other professionals who work with children.
 
 
Enabling readers to see the humor in working with challenging students, this book:
Provides an overview of effective behavior management
 
 
Offers short chapters that discuss basic behavioral strategies or principles through anecdotes and analogies
 
 
Draws parallels to real-life situations
 
 
Provides points to remember at the end of each chapter and suggested readings for related study
With easy-to-implement methods, The Educator's Guide to Solving Common Behavior Problems is an invaluable resource for teachers, administrators, and parents looking for ways to motivate children and remedy classroom behavior problems.
 

Teaching Students With Learning Disabilities - A Step by Step Guide for Educators

Learning disabilities (LD) vary with each student, and teaching strategies for learners with LD must be responsive to individual differences.
 
 
Written in an easy-to-read format by experts in special education, this step-by-step guide presents a comprehensive look at learning disabilities, such as cognitive or memory deficits, social-emotional problems, and dyslexia, and discusses appropriate academic instruction, behavioral interventions, and classroom accommodations for learners with LD.
 
 
This resource also covers communicating with parents, the school's responsibilities in the special education process, and legal issues for educators and parents.


Teaching for Student Learning Becoming an Accomplished Teacher by Richard I Arends and Ann Kilcher

Teaching for Student Learning: Becoming an Accomplished Teacher shows teachers how to move from novice to expert status by integrating both research and the wisdom of practice into their teaching. It emphasizes how accomplished teachers gradually acquire and apply a broad repertoire of evidence-based teaching practices in the support of student learning.
 
 
 
The book’s content stems from three major fields of study:
1) theories and research on how people learn, including new insights from the cognitive and neurosciences;
2) research on classroom practices shown to have the greatest effect on student learning; and
3) research on effective schooling, defined as school-level factors that enhance student achievement and success. 
 


Teach Yourself - English Vocabulary

1-Teach Yourself - English Vocabulary

If you are learning English and want some extra help with vocabulary, this book is for you - it will give you the words you need to communicate with confidence. Each unit of the book starts with "Basics". Check that you know all these words. When you think you know the words, try "Test Your Basics".


Next is "Extension" - this will get you to learn more words and will help with problems such as difficult verbs before trying the exercises in the next section. Finally there is "Recap" which should help you check, remember and write down what you have done.


At the end of each unit you will find an answer key to check your work. There are British and American voices on the recordings, so you hear both British and American pronunciation, and the very few words which are different are listed in the book.



Storytimes with Hand Puppets by Kimberly K Faurot

Now you can thoroughly engage your audience in the quality and spirit of your presentation when you use these "permission granted" plans, scripts, and props that reflect the original works. Books in Bloom outlines the step-by-step process and proves anyone can do it.
 
Covering every question and concern, and supported with all the resources to do both the creative and the administrative tasks (such as copyright releases and script adaptations), this is a must-have resource.
 
 
Following the step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to make these props that range in difficulty—from "easy," taking two or three hours, to "expert" level, taking up to 20 hours. By understanding the developmental underpinnings and mastering all the steps throughout the process, you will be ready to tackle your own projects.