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      • Teaching, Language & Reference
        January 2009

        Sorbonne Confidential

        by Laurel Zuckerman

        After losing her high tech job in Paris, Alice Wunderland dreams of a new, unemployment-proof career as English teacher and decides to dedicate a year to training for France's prestigious competitive exam; After all, she reasons, how hard can it be for an educated American to pass a test in English? She enrolls at the Sorbonne, but her Arizona English fails to impress. Even Shakespeare's English falls short. Only one English will do: Sorbonne English! Even while learning this new language, Alice vows to investigate: Why devise an English exam that few native speakers can pass ? Could this explain why French schoolchildren rank last for English skills in Europe? Is it true that Frenchness is a question of formatting? If so, can a foreigner even one with French nationality ever become truly French? As riots break out in France among the children of immigrants, Alice cannot help but wonder: could there be any connection between her bewildering experience and theirs? A hilarious, hair-raising insider's look at the esoteric world of French Education. (Harriet Welty Rochefort --author of French Toast).

      • Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties

        Meeting Special Needs.

        by Collette. Drifte

      • Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs

        Meeting Special Needs.

        by Collette. Drifte

      • Adult literacy guides & handbooks
        June 2013

        DYSLEXIA DISMANTLED

        A practical breakdown of the myths and realities of dyslexia

        by Laughton King

        Finally, an insightful, clear and practical breakdown of the realities of dyslexia, from the author’s own life experience. This exposition of the thinking, learning and living style that characterise the dyslexic individual is written equally for the educator, the parent and the struggling dyslexic himself. Eighteen myths dispelled, 61 personal characteristics outlined, and a raft of indicators examined, this book will help a large section of the population understand their own normality, their own intact and integrated thinking style, and allow them to take positive charge of their learning processes and their functioning in society. There is nothing wrong with their brain wiring, they are not deficient, they do not need medication. As a diesel motor differs from a petrol engine, the so-called ‘dyslexic’ differs from the non-dyslexic in a simple and rudimentary way. The Western world has a modern education system based around language as the prime learning tool – teaching, learning and assessment are typically language-based. The ‘dyslexic’ person is disadvantaged in this system, not only because is he a pictorial thinker, but because of a lesser capacity to use 'internal dialogue', he is unable to process the language-based education system at a competitive level.

      • Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs
        August 2015

        Building Blocks for Communication

        Activities for promoting language and communication skills in children with special educational needs

        by Amy Eleftheriades

        This practical book provides school staff with lots of LEGO®/other building block activities to use with children of all ages (5-16) to improve communication skills. Whether it is whole class doing group building activities to encourage collaborative working or paired work to target specific communication difficulties, this book is packed full of engaging, fun activities to suit all ages and abilities. Building blocks never fail to entertain. Designed to look like play, each activity is structured to target the development of particular skills needed for successful learners, including many that focus on basic literacy and numeracy vocabulary. Building Blocks for Communication include: Chapter 1: Language and CommunicationChapter 2: Planning sessionsChapter 3: Delivery tipsChapter 4: Activities for Expressive LanguageChapter 5: Activities for Receptive LanguageChapter 6: Activities for group work skillsChapter 7: Activities for numeracy and literacy skillsChapter 8: Activities for Lego throughout the curriculumChapter 9: Photocopiable Templates

      • Education
        June 2016

        Educating and Supporting Girls with Asperger's and Autism

        A resource for education and health professionals

        by Victoria Honeybourne

        This resource is designed to support education and health professionals to better understand how autism (including Asperger's syndrome) presents in girls. It explains the various difficulties and disadvantages they face in educational settings and provides strategies to overcome them. While supplying background information and theory, it also offers practical strategies for working with girls on the autism spectrum. The resource comes equipped with a broad range of worksheets and activities on key issues: self-awareness, preparing for school life, learning, wider school life, preparing for employment and preparing for further study. Other features include: Illustrated throughout with real-life quotes and case studies Guidance on best practices when working with girls with autism spectrum conditions Activities and resources for young females on the autism spectrum to support them in developing self-awareness, coping strategies and learning skills Uses ideas and strategies from the field of positive psychology Supports educational establishments in creating environments which enable females on the autism spectrum to fulfil their potential.

      • Teaching of physically disabled students
        January 2013

        Teaching Physical Education to Pupils with Special Needs

        by John Morris

        Physical education is paramount to the holistic development of every young person. More so when that young person has physical, cognitive, and or emotional /behavioural difficulties to overcome also. Teaching physical education to children with special needs often requires the teacher or coach to use different methods and approaches in order to generate even the smallest improvement in learning, performance, and independence. The activities games and adaptations featured in the book have been developed within the teaching environment and enable students with special needs to have opportunities to participate and compete whilst learning and consolidating new and existing skills. Activities in the book can be used to supplement existing programs and schemes of work or they can be used as stand alone activities. They are intended and designed to be inclusive also. The contents have been organised into sections that cover: Games and ball skills Gymnastics and dance Developing spatial awareness and Athletic activities Schemes of work influenced by the national curriculum and the equals' schemes have been supplied to use with the activities so that the book provides a user with a guide for how to deliver an adapted PE program to pupils with special needs. They may also be useful to mainstream teachers who may need to supplement and adapt mainstream PE programs to accommodate pupils with moderate learning difficulties or physical disabilities.

      • Education
        September 2016

        Writing & Developing Social Stories 2e

        by Caroline Smith

        This practical resource provides an introduction to the theory and practice of writing social stories. In addition, there are examples of successful stories to use as guides, as well as information and photocopiable (and downloadable) resources for delivering training on the use of social stories. Based on detailed work carried out in homes, schools and pre-schools, this book offers practical support to anyone meeting the needs of a child or young adult with an autistic spectrum disorder, and with staff supporting adults with autism. Social stories are short stories intended for children and adults with autism to help them understand their social world and behave appropriately within it. The stories:  provide clear, concise and accurate information about what is happening in a specific situation, outlining both why it is happening and what a typical response might be are written by those directly supporting children or adults with autism and only successful stories are included in the book are infinitely flexible and adaptable to an individual child in an individual social situation.

      • Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties

        Meeting Special Needs.

        by Selena Ledgerton. Cooper

      • Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs

        Practical Guide to Support Children With Speech and Language Difficulties

        by Mary Mountstephen

      • Teaching of students with specific learning difficulties / needs
        July 2005

        Language for Thinking

        A Structured Approach for Young Children

        by Anna Branagan, Stephen Parsons

        You may wish to use drama in a teaching or group situation but lack either the confidence to speak in character or the time to develop a role and/or workshop. This book solves both of these problems by providing the words to speak, an established well-worked lesson plan to use and an easy format to follow for multiple adaptations and future dramas. If you have experience of using drama, the ideas in this book will inspire and assist your creative lessons. Intensely practical and hands-on, this is a book of scripts and drama-workshop breakdowns designed especially for people with special needs, including those with PMLD or Autistic Spectrum Disorders. - Each script format and workshop plan has been fully worked with groups of varying ages and abilities and includes valuable notes of experience - documenting lessons where the unexpected happened and how it was handled. - As with any group of special people, getting to know their needs is paramount in order to gear the drama towards their specific requirements, however, these script formats are guaranteed to work even on a first meeting! - Just follow the script as written or substitute the characters and situations themselves to create limitless drama possibilities.

      • Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties
        September 2015

        Talkabout for Teenagers

        Developing Social & Emotional Communication Skills

        by Alex Kelly, Brian Sains

        A complete groupwork resource offering a hierarchical approach to teaching social and relationship skills to teenagers. Designed specifically for teenagers, this practical workbook provides ready-made material for running social and relationship skills groups with older children and young adults. Divided into five, hierarchical modules – self awareness and self esteem; body language; conversational skills; friendship skills; assertiveness skills– each module includes a teaching plan with worksheets and photocopiable resources. Includes a short assessment to highlight the module that is most appropriate to teach and the skills within that module that are relevant. Provides a short guide to running successful social skills groups, for example, the numbers for each group, group rules, developing group cohesion, how to set up a role play. The Talkabout series is an extremely successful, hierarchical approach to teaching social skills and Talkabout for Teenagers is ideal for all professionals working with teenagers with social, emotional or behavioural difficulties.

      • Education
        December 2011

        Special Needs: What to know and what to do

        The professional development file for all staff

        by Ruth MacConville

        Comprehensive and essential resource file for teachers. What to know and what to do deals with: Autism Deaf / Blind impairments Hearing impairments Learning difficulties Physical disabilities Specific learning disabilities Speech and language difficulties Visual impairment.

      • Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties
        April 2012

        Behaviour Diaries

        An Assessment Tool for Supporting Children with Behavioural Difficulties

        by Sue Gott

        This invaluable resource provides a sophisticated technique for teachers to observe, assess, plan and evaluate to improve pupil behaviour. The book recognises the diverse demands of the modern classroom and explores ways in which asking the right question can help in the development of effective solutions. This resource will: Develop a more rigour approach to the tracking and assessment of behaviour related issues Deepen understanding about biological, psychological and social factors influencing behaviour Give examples of reflective and diagnostic practice, informing planning for successful interventions Explore ways of collecting appropriate information to support requests for interventions from other agencies. The pack includes a CD Rom with reflective tasks, diagnostic tools, illustrative poems and a staff Powerpoint for professional development sessions.

      • Teaching of students with emotional & behavioural difficulties
        April 2012

        Challenging Behaviours - What to know and what to do

        The professional development file for all staff

        by Andrew Chadwick

        If you deal with challenging behaviours this book includes strategies covering a range of special needs including autistic spectrum, aspergers, dyspraxia, dyslexia, depression, tourettes, obsessive compulsive disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and specific learning difficulties. It addresses problems such as: Truanting Swearing and verbal abuse Theft Bullying Attention seeking Drug abuse Low self-esteem Vandalism. Includes case histories to provide some insight into the difficult situations teachers may encounter in the classroom.

      • Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs
        March 1997

        Creative Games in Groupwork

        by Robin Dynes

        Presented in a format that immediately allows you to see what materials are needed, how much preparation is required and how each game is played, this book presents practical resource material in an accessible format. Ideas include: Introduction mixing exercises Games using gentle movement Exuberant games Puzzles brain teasers Verbal games Pen paper games ... and more. Includes a special outdoor selection, and advice on how to make your group successful.

      • Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs
        January 1997

        Creative Music in Groupwork

        by Chris Auchenbach

        This is is an inspirational manual that offers users effective ways of entering the field of music groupwork with adults of all ages and abilities. Contains practical ideas for instrumental, vocal and listening activities, ranging from basic directing gestures, clapping and free improvisation to chanting. Pays attention to groups with particular needs, such as elderly people and those with learning disabilities.

      • Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs
        August 1998

        Groupwork with Learning Disabilities

        Creative Drama

        by Anna Chesner

        This practical manual is for anyone who has the opportunity of facilitating creative drama for people with learning disabilities. Other basic principles of working, different approaches to drama and specific structures that can be easily used. Demonstrates how creative drama can deliver many benefits to both individuals and groups including increased tolerance and respect, enhancing self esteem and developing social skills. Includes many easy-to-follow exercises and photocopiable activities that can be used with every group.

      • Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs
        February 2000

        The Non-Competitive Activity Book

        by Robin Dynes

        This superb practical handbook contains 100 activities that are non-competitive and can be used across the whole age spectrum with individuals or groups. It provides indispensable material for use with learning disabilities, mental health, physical disabilities and regressed psychiatric or geriatric patients. The non-competitive nature of these activities ensures that people feel safe in making a contribution, and fear of failure or disappointment is effectively eliminated. Divided into photocopiable sections, these provide a session format that focuses on maintaining and increasing the function of the whole person. An ideal resource for day centres, hospitals, care homes and the creative group leader.

      • Teaching of specific groups & persons with special educational needs
        January 2003

        Themed Activities for People with Learning Difficulties

        by Orchard Hill College, Melinda Hutchinson

        User-friendly and practical, this is an excellent resource for all professionals looking to run creative sessions with people with profound and complex learning difficulties. Using a selection of twenty everyday objects, it provides resource materials, ideas and flexible structures to extend and complement professionals' existing approaches. Examines a range of teaching approaches, ideas for adapting activities and equipment, and how to present materials and tasks to the student. Provides ideas, work outlines, activities and methods, recording sheets and photocopiable materials. Can be used with individuals and groups in a variety of settings, including educational establishments, day provisions or at home. Designed to provide opportunities for participation at all ability levels. With the help of this book, the list of object-based activities is endless!

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