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Essential Skills for Managers of Child-Centred Settings (Excellence In Childcare Ser.)
by Shelly Newstead Emma Isles-BuckManagers in child-centred settings need to be able to draw on a wide range of personal and professional skills to ensure that they are providing the best possible service. Now in its third edition, Essential Skills for Managers of Child-Centred Settings looks at how you can develop the key leadership skills needed to manage people to achieve excellent settings for children. The authors outline ten ‘essential skills’ for leading and supporting those around you in your child-centred settings and offer sound advice so you can build your personal and professional skills and become a confident and assertive manager. With a balance of both accessible theory and practical application from a wide range of settings, this book explains management theory and will help you to develop the skills to: ● become a confident leader ● set clear aims and objectives for your setting ● manage your time effectively ● make decisions and implement change ● build and develop a team ● reflect on and develop practice ● deal with difficult situations and people. This book also contains case studies and ‘real-life’ scenarios from managers undertaking training with the authors which will ensure you provide an excellent service in your setting. No manager or leader should be without this user-friendly guide!
Essential Speed Reading Techniques: How to Become a Better, Faster Reader
by Katya SebersonFly through books with this essential speed reading guide.Faster reading is possible without sacrificing understanding—and this handbook will get you up to speed. Learn the most effective speed reading techniques for your personal strengths and challenges, and make visible progress through a series of engaging exercises.Choose from a variety of strategies and practices proven to advance speed and improve reading comprehension. The integrated exercises help develop your skills, allowing you to read quickly—and still enjoy every word. Whether you're reading an entertaining novel or a challenging textbook, this speed reading guide will help you sail right through.In Essential Speed Reading Techniques, you'll find:Achievable goals—Improve your speed by setting realistic goals based on your own individual baseline.Track your improvement—Assess your progress with self-tests for knowledge retention, smooth eye movement, and more.Tips and tricks—Discover speed reading strategies to minimize rereading, focus your attention, and reduce eyestrain from screens.With the personalized strategies in Essential Speed Reading Techniques, boosting your speed and reading comprehension will be a breeze.
Essential Studies for A-Level Psychology
by Helen J. KitchingUnderstand and evaluate 42 classic and contemporary psychological studies, including Milgram and Rutter, with this essential guide.Each study begins with a summary of the aims and procedure, followed by the findings, conclusion and evaluation, and ends with 'check your knowledge' questions that help to prepare students for assessment.- Build knowledge with easily accessible summaries of each study presented in a table, making it quick and easy to recap and revise- Develop analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills with examples, insights and practice questions that help students to form reasoned conclusions- Learn to apply knowledge and think synoptically with links to other studies; these also demonstrate learning beyond the curriculum in line with Ofsted requirements- Benefit from the guidance of bestselling Psychology author Richard Gross, with helpful insights at the end of each chapter- Cover every research/core study for the AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC and Eduqas specifications
Essential Studies for A-Level Psychology
by Helen J. KitchingUnderstand and evaluate 42 classic and contemporary psychological studies, including Milgram and Rutter, with this essential guide.Each study begins with a summary of the aims and procedure, followed by the findings, conclusion and evaluation, and ends with 'check your knowledge' questions that help to prepare students for assessment.- Build knowledge with easily accessible summaries of each study presented in a table, making it quick and easy to recap and revise- Develop analysis, interpretation and evaluation skills with examples, insights and practice questions that help students to form reasoned conclusions- Learn to apply knowledge and think synoptically with links to other studies; these also demonstrate learning beyond the curriculum in line with Ofsted requirements- Benefit from the guidance of bestselling Psychology author Richard Gross, with helpful insights at the end of each chapter- Cover every research/core study for the AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC and Eduqas specifications
Essential Study Skills (7th Edition)
by Linda WongFor students who need to develop the study skills required to successfully complete their college education--whether they attend a two- or four-year college or they are adult learners--ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 7th Edition, is their guide to success. Featuring the essential learning strategies for becoming a better student, this book helps students learn how to prepare for class, develop textbook reading strategies, use effective note-taking techniques, strengthen their test-taking skills, and carry their skills forward. ESSENTIAL STUDY SKILLS, 7th Edition, adapts to any learning style and offers a step-by-step approach and numerous opportunities for practice throughout the textbook and accompanying website. The fresh four-color design and streamlined look engage students and emphasize the essentials.
Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Tom Burns Sandra SinfieldLecturers, request your electronic inspection copy here Do you want to do better at university? Packed with study tips and handy activities, Essential Study Skills is a proven guide that shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university - whatever level you're at. Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you'll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Stay cool and cope with stress Pass exams with flying colours Plan your career after graduation. Don't miss in this edition... Even more tips and advice on learning methods, online learning and developing job skills - ensuring success throughout your course Additional case studies and student tips to help you apply the skills you need A companion website packed with toolkits and resources, to help you study smarter. ‘An outstanding book which enables learners to actively identify, reflect and develop their ‘skills’ to enable them to succeed as life-long learners. The authors present the ‘how to’ alongside the ‘what’ of study skills to enable continuous personal development, in an accessible style.’ - Di Turgoose, Senior Lecturer, Member of the Association for Learning and Development in Higher Education SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!
Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University (SAGE Study Skills Series)
by Tom Burns Sandra SinfieldDo you want to do better at university?<P> Whether you're a student wanting to improve their study skills or a lecturer who wants to give their students a helping hand with their work, this book is for you.<P> Essential Study Skills is a proven guide for every student wanting to achieve success at university.<P> Packed with study tips and handy activities, this study skills handbook shows you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time - whatever level you're at.<P> Whether you are going to university straight from school, a mature student, or an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you'll find out how to:<P> * Sail through those tricky first weeks<P> * Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn<P> * Learn techniques for academic writing and research<P> * Pass exams with flying colours<P> * Stay cool and cope with stress.<P> Practical and interactive, this edition features three brand new chapters to arm you with even more essential skills including how to produce a dissertation, planning your career and focussing on building relationships with lecturers and other students to help you get ahead.<P> Also launching with this new edition is an improved and expanded companion website. Don't miss the extensive range of guidance and resources for both students and tutors, including downloadable templates, practice exercises and other tools for students to use in both their preparation and their actual work.
Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University (Student Success)
by Tom Burns Sandra Sinfield"If you′re looking to be that top student, this book is a must!" – five-star student review Packed with study tips, activities, templates and quotes from students, this is your essential guide to university, showing you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university. Whether you are going to university straight from school, as a mature, or as an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you′ll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Effectively work with others in groups, seminars and workshops Write assignments and pass exams with flying colours Build your CV and plan your next steps after graduation. New to this edition is content on how to thrive at university, learn and research digitally, and how to develop your employability skills. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Essential Study Skills: The Complete Guide to Success at University (Student Success)
by Tom Burns Sandra Sinfield"If you′re looking to be that top student, this book is a must!" – five-star student review Packed with study tips, activities, templates and quotes from students, this is your essential guide to university, showing you step-by-step how to study effectively and make the best of your time at university. Whether you are going to university straight from school, as a mature, or as an overseas student studying in the UK for the first time, you′ll find out how to: Sail through those tricky first weeks Get the most out of lectures by understanding how you learn Learn techniques for academic writing and research Effectively work with others in groups, seminars and workshops Write assignments and pass exams with flying colours Build your CV and plan your next steps after graduation. New to this edition is content on how to thrive at university, learn and research digitally, and how to develop your employability skills. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university.
Essential Study Strategies
by Walter PaukThis unique, concise book uses a conversational tone to encourage readers and students to immediately improve their learning experience. It provides inspiration and incentive for studying and achieving an education--along with easy-to-understand skills and strategies to become more effective in school. Strategies include setting goals, time management, concentration, and memory. Study skills coverage includes the Cornell Note taking System and other formats, test taking, vocabulary building, classroom lectures, textbook assignments, and research papers. Two learning and study strategies inventories are provided to give meaningful information about the strengths and weaknesses of the student's study patterns in ten areas directly related to academic success. For students who want to improve their study skills and the quality of their education.
Essential Techniques of Landscape Drawing: Master the Concepts and Methods for Observing and Rendering Nature
by Suzanne BrookerThis beginner's guide to drawing in graphite pencil uses step-by-step exercises to teach fundamental methods for rendering all aspects of the natural landscape, with additional lessons on using charcoal, colored pencil, pastel, and other media.Following in the footsteps of author, artist, and art instructor Suzanne Brooker's previous title The Elements of Landscape Oil Painting, this book pairs the most universally-pursued topic for artists (drawing) with the popular subject matter of the natural landscape. Brooker breaks down landscapes into their various elements--including the earth, water, air, and trees--to convey how the fundamentals of drawing are applied to capture each aspect. Using the graphite pencil as her baseline instrument, Brooker provides you with step-by-step lessons that help you improve your rendering skills and re-create the beauty of the world outdoors. Examples from art history and contemporary masters supplement these lessons. The end result is a drawing instruction book that provides artists with everything they need to render landscapes no matter their skill level.
Essential Theory for Primary Teachers: An introduction for busy trainees
by Lynne Graham-MathesonEssential Theory for Primary Teachers is a succinct, accessible introduction to the key theories, concepts and policies that have shaped primary education as we know it, and underpin our practice in the classroom. Written with the ever busy training and practising teacher in mind, this straightforward guide offers the foundations for a solid understanding of how we teach and learn effectively, and how we develop as professionals. Together with key further reading highlights, a glossary of acronyms, and an at-a-glance timeline of the major events, acts and policies in education it explains core topics: A short history of the education system What is education for? Inequality and education Special educational needs and inclusion Child development How children learn Theories of motivation Behaviour for learning Assessment for learning Understanding and using research evidence Undertaking your own action research project Essential Theory for Primary Teachers brings together in one volume theory and knowledge that stands the test of time, it guides you through what others have said about them and will help you relate them to your own practice. A much-needed source of guidance for training and newly-qualified-teachers, it will support you as you develop the skills you need to teach confidently and help your learners succeed.
Essential Tips for Organizing Conferences & Events
by Phil Race Sally Brown Fiona Campbell Alison RobinsonMany conferences and training events are organised by individuals who have little experience of doing so. Some have had the task thrust upon them without being offered adequate training, and have little idea of the time, experience and care needed to plan and manage events effectively. Each conference is different, and each can present a new problem to the unprepared, even to the most experienced conference organiser.This book provides immediate, accessible advice on how to run an effective event, featuring a wealth of practical tips, guidelines, case studies, action checklists, and useful sample material and templates. All areas of organisation are covered, including: managing, planning, contingency planning, targeting, costing and budgeting, housekeeping, administering, assuring the quality of content, evaluating, disseminating and ensuring continuity.
Essential Tips for the Inclusive Secondary Classroom: A Road Map to Quality-first Teaching (nasen spotlight)
by Rachael Hayes Pippa WhittakerThis go-to resource provides practitioners with quick, easy and cost-effective ways of improving inclusive practices in educational settings. Addressing the needs of children with various disabilities, from ADHD, dyslexia and low literacy skills, to physical disabilities, mental health and social needs, the book offers practitioners tips and ideas for ensuring that each and every student is integrated and supported to maximum effect. Clearly presented, conscisely written and easily implemented, tips relate to critical elements of the school setting, including: the school environment and classroom organisation teaching equipment and resources lesson structures and timings early recognition and collaboration with families student–practitioner interaction and peer relationships. Tips can be photocopied for display on staffroom noticeboards and circulation to colleagues. Engaging and accessible, this book will be an essential resource for practitioners, SENCOs and Inclusion Managers working in primary and secondary settings.
Essential Tools of the Trade: A How To Guide for Completing Functional Vision, Learning Media and ECC Evaluations
by Debra Sewell Jeri Cleveland Eric Grimmett Laura Lindsey-Ramirez Jennifer McGrath"Essential Tools of the Trade: A "How To" Guide for Completing Functional Vision, Learning Media and ECC Evaluations, is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to assist Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments (TVIs) and Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists (COMS) in performing legally mandated evaluations for students with visual impairments. This publication will support TVIs and COMS in making informed and deliberate decisions, guiding instruction and identifying strategies for intervention. ETT includes a template for Functional Vision Evaluations, forms to complete the Learning Media Assessments and guidance for conducting ECC evaluations. This publication also comes with a flash drive that includes the template and many of the forms."--Texas School for the Blind & Visually Impaired website.
Essential Torah: A Complete Guide to the Five Books of Moses
by George RobinsonWhether you are thinking about studying the Bible for the first time or you're simply curious about its history and contents, you will find everything you need in Essential Torah. George Robinson, author of the acclaimed Essential Judaism, begins by recounting the various theories of the origins of the Torah and goes on to explain its importance as the core element in Jewish belief and practice. He discusses the basics of Jewish theology and Jewish history as they are derived from the Torah, and he outlines how the Dead Sea Scrolls and other archaeological discoveries have enhanced our understanding of the Bible. He introduces us to the vast literature of biblical commentary, chronicles the evolution of the Torah's place in the synagogue service, offers an illuminating discussion of women and the Bible, and provides a study guide as a companion for individual or group Bible study. In the book's centerpiece, Robinson summarizes all fifty-four portions that make up the Torah and gives us a brilliant distillation of two thousand years of biblical commentaries-from the rabbis of the Mishnah and the Talmud to medieval commentators such as Rashi, Maimonides, and ibn Ezra to contemporary scholars such as Nahum Sarna, Nechama Leibowitz, Robert Alter, and Everett Fox.This extraordinary volume-which includes a listing of the Torah reading cycles, a Bible time line, glossaries of terms and biblical commentators, and a bibliography-will stand as the essential sourcebook on the Torah for years to come.From the Hardcover edition.
Essential Truths for Principals
by Todd Whitaker Danny SteeleSchool principals are constantly being pulled in different directions. How do you focus on the things that matter most? In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you’ll learn how to center your leadership on your core values and the practices that have the biggest impact. The authors reveal essential truths that will make you a more effective principal in areas such as school culture, appreciating teachers, and empowering your staff. The strategies are presented in digestible chunks, perfect for book studies, professional development sessions, and other learning formats. With the inspiring anecdotes and insights in this book, you’ll be reminded of your greater purpose – making a difference in students’ lives.
Essential Truths for Teachers
by Todd Whitaker Danny SteeleTeachers deal with change on a regular basis, but there are some principles at the core of teaching that remain constant and that have the biggest impact on student achievement. In this inspiring book from Danny Steele, creator of the popular Steele Thoughts blog, and Todd Whitaker, bestselling author and speaker, you’ll learn how to focus on the most important things in the classroom, not just the "current" things. The authors reveal essential truths that will make you a more effective educator in areas such as student relationships, classroom management, and classroom culture. The strategies are presented in digestible chunks, perfect for book studies, in-service sessions, mentorship meetings, and other learning formats. With the inspiring anecdotes and insights in this book, you’ll be reminded of your greater purpose – making a difference in students’ lives.
Essential Vectorworks Skills for Scenic and Production Designers: Drawing, Rendering, Modeling, Drafting, and Presenting
by Ming ChenEssential Vectorworks Skills for Scenic and Production Designers is an accessible textbook that covers the digital skills of 2D drawing, 3D modeling, rendering, drafting, and design presentation, providing aspiring designers with an invaluable toolkit to quickly and efficiently hone their craft.Modeled after learner-centered teaching practice and based on USITT drafting standards, this book is structured around six carefully selected core projects. It introduces key terms and commands, tools, techniques, and procedures for drawing, modeling, rendering, drafting, and design presentation with Vectorworks. Each chapter begins with key commands and a set of learning objectives that will be explored. The design exercises and projects that follow invite the reader’s active participation in the learning process. Along with step-by-step instructions, 240 illustrations (including student work samples), and three insightful interviews with professional designers, this book also contains open-ended projects that encourage the reader to explore new ways of scenographic expression and creatively apply commands and techniques to solve example design problems.This textbook is for use in scenic design, drafting, model making, and rendering courses in university theatre and media programs, and may be of interest to emerging professional scenic designers or scenographers for theatre, opera, and concert performances, production designers or art directors in film and television industries, themed exhibition designers, and theme park designers.Essential Vectorworks Skills for Scenic and Production Designers includes access to a wealth of online resources, including 15 videos with step-by-step instruction, six files of vwx or PDF formats for additional exercises and projects, and a video of student work samples.
Essential Words for the GRE (Third Edition)
by Philip GeerAn extensive working vocabulary is a prerequisite for success on the Graduate Record Exam. This popular manual presents 800 college-graduate-level words with definitions that frequently appear on the exam. The book begins with a pre-test to help readers assess strenghts and weaknesses. Additional features include: An overview of the Verbal Reasoning question types found on the GRE Matching and sentence completion exercises for all word lists An analysis of essential word roots Suggested study plans, and much more. . . The book concludes with a post-test to assess progress. Answers are provided for all exercises and for all questions in the pre- and post-test.
Essential Words for the Toefl, 7th edition (Barron's Essential Words Ser.)
by Steven J. MatthiesenThis revised book is specifically designed for ESL students preparing to take the TOEFL and features updated vocabulary that is seen most often on the exam. It includes:Phrases and “purpose” words (for example, define, discuss, claim, etc.) that are used in the speaking and writing sections of the test New words and phrases, since you are often asked to explain the meaning of a phraseLists of vocabulary words with definitions, sample sentences, and practice exercises for 500 need-to-know wordsDetailed advice to help students expand their English language vocabulary, and moreStudents can test their mastery of TOEFL vocabulary by taking the included practice test with answer key, which is designed to help students evaluate their progress, and increase confidence in their vocabulary skills.
Essential for Living: The Assessment and Record of Progress [ARP] Manual
by Patrick McGreevyEssential for Living is a communication, behavior, and functional skills assessment, curriculum, and skill-tracking instrument for both children and adults with moderate-to-severe disabilities. It is especially useful for learners with limited communication repertoires, minimal daily living skills, or severe problem-behavior. This instrument is based on concepts, principles, and empirically-validated procedures from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and from B. F. Skinner's ground-breaking analysis of verbal behavior (Skinner, 1957). <p><p>Essential for Living is both an assessment and a curriculum, it is used to determine the current performance level of each child or adult with respect to skills that are part of the instrument, in other words, to conduct a curriculum-based assessment. This instrument is also used to develop appropriate goals, and objectives for individual education or support plans and to track skill acquisition and problem behavior. Essential for Living is not a developmental instrument and it is neither age, nor grade-referenced. That is, it does not include skills arranged in an order in which they are often acquired by typically developing children, and sets of skills within in this order are not categorized by age or grade. <p><p>By contrast, The Verbal Behavior Milestone Assessment and Placement The VB-MAPP (Sundberg, 2008) is an excellent example of a developmental assessment, curriculum, skill-tracking instrument, and IEP development guide, which is also based on concepts, principles, and empirically-validated procedures from Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and B. F. Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior (Skinner, 1957). The developmental levels in the VB-MAPP are also age-referenced. Essential for Living is composed of functional skills, and behaviors, which are essential for effective daily living and which result in an improved quality of life for children and adults.
Essentials Of Assessing, Preventing, And Overcoming Reading Difficulties (Essentials Of Psychological Assessment Ser.)
by David KilpatrickPractical, effective, evidence-based reading interventions that change students' lives Essentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties is a practical, accessible, in-depth guide to reading assessment and intervention. It provides a detailed discussion of the nature and causes of reading difficulties, which will help develop the knowledge and confidence needed to accurately assess why a student is struggling. Readers will learn a framework for organizing testing results from current assessment batteries such as the WJ-IV, KTEA-3, and CTOPP-2. Case studies illustrate each of the concepts covered. A thorough discussion is provided on the assessment of phonics skills, phonological awareness, word recognition, reading fluency, and reading comprehension. Formatted for easy reading as well as quick reference, the text includes bullet points, icons, callout boxes, and other design elements to call attention to important information. <p><p> Although a substantial amount of research has shown that most reading difficulties can be prevented or corrected, standard reading remediation efforts have proven largely ineffective. School psychologists are routinely called upon to evaluate students with reading difficulties and to make recommendations to address such difficulties. This book provides an overview of the best assessment and intervention techniques, backed by the most current research findings. <p> Bridge the gap between research and practice Accurately assess the reason(s) why a student struggles in reading Improve reading skills using the most highly effective evidence-based techniques Reading may well be the most important thing students are taught during their school careers. It is a skill they will use every day of their lives; one that will dictate, in part, later life success. Struggling students need help now, and Essentials of Understanding and Assessing Reading Difficulties shows how to get these students on track.
Essentials Of Athletic Injury Management
by William E. Prentice Daniel D. ArnheimEssentials of Athletic Injury Management is written at a level more appropriate for the coach, fitness professional, and physical educator. It provides guidance, suggestions, and recommendations for handling athletic health care situations when an athletic trainer or physician is not available.
Essentials Of Educational Psychology: Big Ideas To Guide Effective Teaching
by Jeanne Ormrod Brett JonesFocused on the big ideas of education psychology, this text gives readers a practical understanding of the core concepts in educational psychology and of the research-based strategies needed to facilitate student learning and development.