Introduces practicing educators to the process of conducting classroom-based action research with a focus on research methods and procedures that educators can use with their everyday instructional practices, classroom activities, and school procedures.

Enhance teachers' expertise - in every term, every school year. With all of the everyday demands of teaching, the job of improving classroom practice is a challenge for teachers and school leaders. Grounded by research and field-tested around the world, Teaching Sprints offers a professional improvement process that works in theory and practice.

Including insights from the field, and practical protocols, this book outlines a simple model for engaging in short bursts of evidence-informed impro...

In order for students to become experts and innovators, they need a strong understanding of how the world works. This book helps learners uncover conceptual relationships and how to transfer them to new situations.

An essential book for all coaching trainees that covers the application of theory to practice and the understanding on 'how' to coach - this book is very practical and is mapped to assessment criteria.

This book guides trainees through each step of their journey and helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to succeed.

This guide for current and aspiring mentors explores what effective mentoring is and how to succeed in the role.

This book, for anyone teaching science to young children, is packed with information on how to support scientific exploration and investigation and practical ideas which are differentiated for different age groups.

Ieder schooljaar verlaten in Vlaanderen meer dan 7.000 jongeren de schoolbanken zonder diploma secundair onderwijs of een gelijkwaardige kwalificatie. Deze jongeren komen in een uiterst kwetsbare positie op de arbeidsmarkt en dragen dat vaak hun hele leven mee. Om jongeren preventief te behoeden voor schooluitval, geven we in 'Schooluitval tegengaan. Binding als buffer tegen spijbelgedrag' leerkrachten, directeurs, clb-medewerkers en andere professionals en geïnteresseerden tips en achtergro...

Hoe de statistieken ook berekend, geïnterpreteerd of voorgesteld worden, en spijts alle politieke maatregelen, staat één ding vast: kinderarmoede neemt niet af in Vlaanderen. Integendeel, Kind en Gezin neemt jaar na jaar een gestage toename waar. Op school uit armoede zich in een verminderde deelname aan activiteiten, openstaande schoolrekeningen, ongezonde voeding in de brooddoos, stigmatisering en daling van de individuele leerresultaten.

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