Research & writing on secondary education is often a specialised treatment of isolated themes. This reader draws together the most significant work of recent years across a whole range of themes to give students & new teachers an overview of some of the most important issues & challenges that faced secondary teachers in the 1990s. It looks at the central players
- the children & the teachers
- at the classrooms in which they work together; at the curriculum, both implicit & overt; & at the wider community & political context of secondary education. Divided into sections to allow easy access to material of interest, the book covers: * learners * teachers * classrooms * curriculum * schools. Throughout, the reader addresses the crucial issues of effectiveness, quality & achievement & how these will influence the work of the secondary teacher in the coming years.

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The place of English in the secondary curriculum has recently been the subject of intense debate in the general media as well as in education circles. This reader addresses the key issues of that debate in a way that is both accessible & lively. Separate sections cover the historical background to the debate, including the 1993 rewrite of the English Orders, the major teaching areas of speaking, listening, reading & writing, assessment & the contribution of research to classroom practice in English. Over half the chapters are specially commissioned, & look at some of the most controversial issues in the subject, such as the place of grammar & the teaching of Standard English. Novice English teachers will find this book an invaluable introduction to the complexities of their subject. For their more experienced colleagues, it will provide an essential means of keeping up to date with current thinking. ...

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to travel & work? Have you considered teaching English abroad? If you want to combine work with the chance to travel & see new countries, there are plenty of opportunities worldwide to teach English as a foreign language. & this bestselling guide shows you how to do it! With more & more people considering teaching English as a foreign language, this guide offers extensive & essential information for anyone wishing to teach the English language abroad. Packed with detailed information on training as an EFL teacher, you'll find all you need to know inside. Whether you're a trained or untrained teacher, or you're looking for a long or short-term placement this book helps you plan & prepare, don't spend hours trawling through websites, we've done the hard work so you don't have to: Pick the perfect training course anywhere across the globe Get prepared -expert advice from insurance to employers All the contact information you need with country-by-country teaching opportunities Real life accounts from people have been there & done it Expert advice to deal with any unexpected mishaps. Up-to-date directory of more than 380 courses for training as an EFL teacher 1, 150 language school contacts plus useful websites. Teaching English Abroad covers over 90 countries around the world. It gives you all the official information like regulations & working conditions, as well as an up-to-date directory of prospective employers. Make sure you have everything you need at your fingertips when planning & embarking on Teaching English Abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term, short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to find teaching opportunities including:- A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities.- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details.- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language.- Essential advice & tips on how to apply.- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems.- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity. Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert, Susan Griffith, who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is a way to see the world & gain practical skills. Whether you want a long-term, short-term or part-time placement this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. Teaching English Abroad provides you with all the vital information you need to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. This best-selling guide is annually updated & has all the essential information you need to find teaching opportunities including:- A country by country guide to English teaching opportunities.- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details.- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language.- Essential advice & tips on how to apply.- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems.- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity. Teaching English Abroad is written by travel expert, Susan Griffith, who has been writing about vacation work for 25 years with a number of bestselling travel titles. This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job opportunity for you to successfully teach English abroad. ...

Teaching English as a foreign language is fun, rewarding & a popular career choice if you want to see the world. Whether you're already a trained English teacher or have no qualifications this comprehensive guide is the best single source of information for teaching English language overseas. For long-term, short-term or part-time placements Teaching English Abroad 2014 provides you with all the essential information you need for a successful trip, including where to find job opportunities abroad or teacher training courses that suit you. Annually updated so you'll have all the latest job listings & requirements in one place to make an informed decision about where you want to teach & how to apply. Inside find:
- A country by country guide to teaching English opportunities
- A directory of 600 language schools in 90 countries plus contact details
- Real-life accounts of teaching English as a second language
- Essential advice & tips on how to apply
- Advice for preparing & overcoming any problems
- Lists of qualifications, nationality preferences, salary & employment conditions for each English teaching opportunity This definitive guide has every piece of information you need from applying for visas to finding the perfect job abroad for you to successfully teach English as a foreign language.





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Young readers will love this book, packed full of quizzes, puzzles, games, & more than 50 brilliant stickers, all themed around their favorite Team GB stars & the events they will compete in. With loads of photos & fun things to do & read about, hours of entertainment are guaranteed. ...

The unique Team GB & Paralympics GB mini book markers from That Company Called If. Printed onto thick glossy card, each little Mini-Mark has two magnets to hold it in place on the page. Highlight those important lines or mark where you left off with British colours! Each pack contains 6 page markers. Ideal as a memento or gift idea for book lovers! ...

The Team GB Trunki is a fun 3-in-1 travel case for children; a ride-on, pull along or carry suitcase. Trunkis are hand luggage approved & made from colourful, lightweight, durable plastic & come with secure catches, horn grips & a carry/pull along strap. Suitable for 3+ years of age. 46x 21x 32cm / 1.7kg / 18litre capacity. ...

Team racing is great for fast, fun & different sailboat racing. It helps develop some key skills for future racing success, including starting, boat control in close manoeuvres, boat handling & boat-on-boat tactics. This handy companion tells you all you need to know about team racing. Whether it be 2-, 3- or 4-boat; in Optimists; two-man dinghies or keelboats, everything is covered. Chris Atkins has distilled his 40 years` experience in the sport
- as national champion, world championship medal winning coach & umpire
- into 24 packed pages. With this guide you will learn about the rules, practising effectively, building a great team &, most importantly, how to become champion team racers. The book covers the benefits of team racing, how it is conducted & how to do it. With special emphasis on how to overtake & slow down the opposition, from the start & around the course to the finish. It covers practising, developing the winning habit & the team roles. The rules are discussed & applied to team racing as well as the role of umpires & being umpired.

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