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1 online resource (118 pages) |
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Practical Teaching
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Practical Teaching.
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| Contents |
Cover -- Half-title -- Title page -- Copyright information -- Table of contents -- About the Authors -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction -- Rationale -- Issues around definitions -- Issues surrounding transition -- Ways to approach transitions -- Structure of this book -- Chapter 2: Theories of transition -- Chapter 3: Vulnerable transitions -- Chapter 4: Lessons in listening 1: the learner's voice -- Chapter 5: Lessons in listening 2: giving voice to the learner's support system -- Chapter 6: Practitioner discourse: preparing and supporting transitions |
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Chapter 7: International perspectives on transitions -- Keys -- References -- 2. Theories of transition -- Recap -- Rationale -- How key theoretical frameworks relate to practice -- The learner -- Hopes and worries -- Why it is important to be prepared -- Stakeholders (parents and caregivers) -- Why it is important to include key stakeholders -- Understanding the relationship between key stakeholders, learners and practitioners -- Practitioners -- The importance of home-school relationships -- Developing effective relationships -- Managing change -- Successful transition opportunities |
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Planning for transition -- Including the learner voice -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- Reflective questions -- Suggested reading -- References -- 3. Vulnerable transitions -- Recap -- Rationale -- Understanding terminology -- Transition experiences -- The role of the practitioner in preparing the learner for transition -- Setting collaboration and co-operation -- Working with parents -- Getting to know the learner -- The role of environment -- Fostering a sense of belonging -- Establishing new social circles -- Providing support -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- Reflective questions |
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Suggested Reading -- References -- 4. Lessons in listening 1: the learner's voice -- Recap -- Rationale -- Transition experiences -- Preparing for transition -- First impressions -- New experiences -- Transition experiences for older learners -- The transition process -- Changing experiences of transition -- The transition outcome -- Suggestions for improvement in the transition process -- Opportunities for feedback -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- Reflective questions -- Suggested reading -- References -- 5. Lessons in listening 2: giving voice to the learner's support system -- Recap |
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Rationale -- Transition experiences -- The importance of parental involvement -- Preparation for transition -- Parental experience and engagement -- Developing positive relationships with settings -- During transition -- Past experiences of transitions -- Value added: what parents bring -- How to involve parents -- Parental transitions -- Recommendations -- Conclusion -- Reflective questions -- Suggested reading -- References -- 6. Practitioner discourse: preparing for and supporting transitions -- Recap -- Rationale -- Transition experiences -- Preparing for transition |
| Note |
Process: crossing the bridge. |
| Summary |
This text examines transitions within education - between year groups, key stages and schools - and how they can be managed and supported for the maximum benefit of the pupil. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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School environment.
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Students -- Psychology.
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Educational change.
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Teacher effectiveness.
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Electronic books.
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e-books. |
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Educational change |
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School environment |
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Students -- Psychology |
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Teacher effectiveness |
| Added Author |
Jones, Catherine, author.
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Thomas, Amanda, author.
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Watkins, Philippa, author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Packer, Rhiannon. All Change! St Albans : Critical Publishing, ©2021 9781913063573 |
| ISBN |
1913063607 |
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9781913063597 (electronic bk.) |
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1913063593 (electronic bk.) |
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9781913063603 (electronic bk.) |
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9781913063580 (Kindle ebook) |
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1913063585 |
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1913063577 |
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9781913063573 |
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