Talking and Learning in Groups, like the rest of the Leverhulme skills series attempts to identify in general terms the competencies and strategies which are needed for this aspect of class management and to guide teachers in discovering what works for them. The modular text gives evidence of the success of cooperative learning and discusses its various forms. It them gives specific guidance on how to do it.
Lexicarry offers a fun, active, conversational approach to language learning. With this book you can learn any language the active way using one of the Lexicarry word lists and/or someone who knows the language. The book has 142 pages of full-color drawings illustrating functional language and vocabulary in 190 situational and topical contexts. This amounts to over 4500 everyday words and expressions. The pictures make conversation and interactive learning easy.
What could be more fun than learning with your favourite Disney friends? Disney Learning is a unique educational workbook series that includes essential reading and mathematics skills your child needs. Every lesson is presented with the help of the beloved Disney characters. Below are a few suggestions that will help make this learning time with your child both rewarding and fun. On page 30, we have provided a special parent resource guide. We encourage you to refer to it for additional activities.
The ideas for Improving Practice contained in this book are underpinned by high quality research from the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP), the UK’s largest ever coordinated investment in education enquiry. Each suggestion has been tried and tested with experienced practitioners and has been found to improve learning outcomes – particularly if the underlying principles about Teaching and Learning have been understood.
From The Foreword: In this book we aim to help you with the demanding task of designing, teaching and managing student learning in higher education. As well as providing helpful tips, ideas and guidance, we offer a structure and rationale to underpin all aspects of designing learning, from module outline to effective teaching, to give balance between sound theory and practical advice.
