Louisa Evans, a reporter investigating the group encounter experience called SUM, enrolls in the program to find a story but, instead, discovers murder

Paint Her Face Dead

Literature & Fiction

Johnston,Jane

United States

St Martins Pr

Stated First Edition. A near fine copy in a VG+ dust jacket. Soiling to the edges of the book's upper page block. Rubs to the dust jacket's spine tips and corners. Review copy with publisher's folded letter laid in. Light wear to the letter's edges.

Pray For Ricky Foster - 1st Edition/1st Printing

St.Martin's Press

Pray for Ricky Foster

Early Explorations in Science (Exploring Primary Science and Technology Series)

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Open Univ Pr

Johnston (primary education, Bishop Grosseteste U. College) and Gray (researcher in the development of attitudes towards primary science) show how good science learning can occur through creative activities. They offer 20 stimulating ideas for good practice in science education with an emphasis upon the importance of first hand experience of scientific phenomena, the accessibility of science concepts for all children, the creative and cross-curricular nature of science, and the use of low cost, readily available household materials. Lacks an index. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Enriching Early Scientific Learning

Gray, Adelaide

Science & Math

Developing Teaching Skills in the Primary School

Teaching is a complex process which involves the development and utilization of subject knowledge and teaching skills. Containing reflective and practical skills, this book supports such development, focusing specifically on teaching skills, considering what they are, how they develop and how they differ between age and subject.The book contains three sections - Planning, Doing and Reviewing - which demonstrate effective classroom practice. It uses examples of practitioners at different stages of their professional development to link theory and practice, and includes discussions on contemporary issues in primary education, such as: constructivist teaching and learning; thinking skills; creativity; teaching and learning styles; and, child-centred learning. The authors provide a critical analysis of the issues, practice and problems faced by primary school teachers, which is supported by reflective tasks throughout the book. Emphasizing the child as a partner in the learning process and highlighting the importance of teaching for child-centred learning, the book ultimately develops and strengthens the teacher's skills. "Developing Teaching Skills in the Primary School" provides essential guidance and support to trainee, beginner and developing primary school teachers.

Halocha,John

Chater,Mark

Open University Press

Teaching is a complex process which involves the development and utilization of subject knowledge and teaching skills. Containing reflective and practical skills, this book supports such development, focusing specifically on teaching skills, considering what they are, how they develop and how they differ between age and subject.
 The book contains three sections – Planning, Doing and Reviewing - which demonstrate effective classroom practice. It uses examples of practitioners at different stages of their professional development to link theory and practice, and includes discussions on contemporary issues in primary education, such as:
<ul>
<li> Constructivist teaching and learning </li>
<li> Thinking skills </li>
<li> Creativity </li>
<li> Teaching and learning styles </li>
<li> Child-centred learning</li>
</ul> The authors provide a critical analysis of the issues, practice and problems faced by primary school teachers, which is supported by reflective tasks throughout the book. Emphasizing the child as a partner in the learning process and highlighting the importance of teaching for child-centred learning, the book ultimately develops and strengthens the teacher’s skills. Developing Teaching Skills in the Primary School provides essential guidance and support to trainee, beginner and developing primary school teachers.

Early Explorations in Science 2nd Edition

Children's Books

Education & Reference

This book explores the historical and philosophical ideas underpinning practice in early childhood and primary education. It pulls together key extracts from influential sources and provides helpful editorial commentary explaining the importance of each article to provide an essential reader in early childhood and primary education. It enables easy access to key theoretical ideas and seminal texts to provide a firm understanding of such ideas, as well as placing current issues within an historical and theoretical context.
 Reflective tasks provide opportunities for the reader to stand back from current practice and beliefs to review their own philosophy of education. These tasks, together with the editorial commentary, help develop the necessary understandings and insights to engage in critical debate on current issues in professional practice.
 Although early years and primary education are often seen as separate stages of development, children are expected to progress from one stage to another in a seamless way and the historical and philosophical ideas influencing practice at the different stages are often the same or similar. The book supports education professionals to understand and reflect on children's experiences across a range of stages.
 This is an ideal book for students on Early Childhood Studies, Early Years and Primary Education courses, as well as professionals working with children from birth to 11 years of age.

Early Childhood and Primary Education: Readings & Reflections

Early Childhood Education

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