Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman's Engagement is a carefully curated collection of experts' insights on the theme of teacher and learner engagement, which - as they ably demonstrate - can be facilitated and encouraged in a number of ways.
Get your assessment and differentiation up to scratch Integrate snappy starters and pimp your plenaries Create your own outstanding resources ...and don't forget your literacy and numeracy elements! The bestselling Pimp Your Lesson! reveals the secret to impressing the pants off your observers, whether they are your Head of Department, Headteacher, Mentor or - worst of all OFSTED! No smoke and mirrors required, this book provides practical and easy-to-implement guidance on embedding outstanding practice in your daily teaching, all written in the authors' witty and accessible style. This brand new edition provides updated advice on all aspects of outstanding teaching. The new 'Pimp your Progress' feature includes guidance on how to measure pupil progress in every lesson and the popular Poundland Pedagogy activities won't fail to get your students engaged! Pimp Your Lesson! will ensure your teaching is consistently outstanding so that you are prepared for inspection at a moment's notice and is a must read for all primary and secondary teachers eager to reach that outstanding grade.
Teacher-talk is a powerful tool. But whilst we must embrace teacher-talk as vital , we must also bear in mind that not all teacher-talk is created equally...
In Feedback, Isabella Wallace and Leah Kirkman explore our understanding of what is often cited as one of the most powerful tools for enhancing learning, drawing together ideas from leading international thinkers and practical strategies for busy teachers.
Isabella's idyllic childhood instills in her a dream of a perfect family life, mirroring her own happy upbringing. However, her reality shatters as her marriage fails to meet her expectations, revealing a lack of love and joy. As she faces the challenges of motherhood amidst a tumultuous divorce, Isabella struggles to maintain her happiness for the sake of her children. The narrative explores themes of disillusionment, the complexities of family life, and the quest for personal fulfillment amidst chaos.