In this study of fandom at its most intense, Will Brooker examines the Star Wars phenomenon from the audience's perspective, and discovers that the saga exerts a powerful influence over the social, cu
Leach (education, Birmingham University, UK) takes readers through some of the key thinking, preparation, and evaluation processes necessary for successful teaching at the secondary level. Rather then
Assessment can be the hardest part of any teacher's job. It is easy to fall into the trap of seeing it all as unnecessary paperwork and feeling guilty about not having done it properl
Based on our best-selling title 100 Essential Lists for Teachers, this title contains lists for secondary school teachers on how to manage behavior. Lists range from minor problems such as giving rewa
Useful and resourceful - this book is ideal for trainees, NQTs and experienced teachers alike, Each idea has been tried and tested, ranging from designing challenging lessons to keeping students inter
Through everyday conversations and interactions, children utilize language to learn about the world and how to reason within it. In this book, Clare Painter presents a case study of one child's use of
Now in its 37th edition, and compiled in association with the Publishers Association, this is the most authoritative, detailed trade directory available for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Irel
With clear guidance and advice from the viewpoint of a seasoned teacher and trainer, Getting on Better with Teenagers explains how building a better rapport with your class can support students' acade
Improving Literacywith ICT isintended as a source book of ideas that you can adapt to suit your needs - thisis not a collection of lesson plans. The approaches described in the book areapplicable to a
Complementing an earlier work (Andre Bazin and Italian Cinema, this volume presents a collection of Bazin's writings on neorealism in English for the first time. Editor Cardullo (Izmir U. of Economics
Winkler (linguistics, Western Kentucky U.) provides an engaging introductory text with plenty of examples and clearly organized chapters, each with suggested reading, websites, and study questions. Co
Andre Bazin and Italian Neorealism presents a new selection of Andre Bazin's writings on Vittorio De Sica, Roberto Rossellini, and Federico Fellini; lesser known but important neorealist works such as
Frydenberg, a psychologist at the U. of Melbourne, Australia, et al. show teachers and parents how to develop young children's (ages three through eight) coping skills through arts and language-based
Learning, Teaching and Education Research in the 21st Century draws on Karl Popper's evolutionary epistemology and challenges widespread assumptions about learning, teaching and research that are embe
The monumental growth in technology has affected children's attention, motivation and the way they learn developmentally forever. This book explores ways of utilising ICT to improve creativity, motiva
An ambitious and wide-ranging book by a well-known author that ranges from discussions of literary texts to an examination of Genesis, Mediterranean cookery, The Thousand and One Nights, Zionism and A
This landmark collection explores the origins and foundations of music education across five continents and considers:‧ the inclusion of music as part of the com
