A self audit tool for trainee primary teachers to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses in science and to monitor and evaluate their progress towards Qualified Teacher Status.

'Making Learning Happen has been an essential read for new academic staff since it first appeared. The third edition is exceptionally welcome providing real insights into what the modern student expects, and reflecting changes in the delivery of higher education.' -Pauline Kneale, Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Plymouth University

Touching on current curriculum concerns and the wider challenges of developing high-quality science education, this book is an indispensable overview of important areas of teaching every aspiring primary science school teacher needs to understand.

Essential support to achieve the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training, which replaces PTLLS, this edition is updated to include more case studies so students can engage more closely with what it means to be a professional in the further education and skills sector.

The new edition of a unique guide for students, practitioners, parents, and administrators of young children who want to understand specific strategies to maximise parent involvement and collaboration.

A guide to balancing academic work, placements and home life to help students to stay the course and succeed at their studies!

Using a model of difference rather than deficit, this title aims to support trainee teachers with an understanding of neurodiversity.

This book covers all the major areas of science subject knowledge relevant for beginning primary schoolteachers, explaining key concepts from the ground up, helping trainees develop into confident science educators.

The perfect guide to help you embed metacognitive approaches to your teaching in the primary classroom.

This book provides you with everything you need to know about Learning Theories in Early Childhood practice, explores the key theorists and theories that form the foundation of learning and development in early childhood. Parts 1 and 2 help you develop your reflective and analytical skills through critical questions, photographs and discussion points, and Part 3 gives real life case studies to help you understand how the theories can be practically applied in settings to improve your own prac...