Tuesday 10 May 2016

Top New Books for Teachers

Teachers, are you looking for some guides to education? Whether you are just starting out with your BEd or PME or are just looking for some inspiration, we have got some books for you. Here are our favourites at the moment.

1.Learning to Teach, Teaching to Learn

Are you undertaking a BEd or PME degree in Education? Then this book from Gill Education is for you! Learning to teach, teaching to learn is an essential textbook for primary student teachers in Ireland, providing valuable context and support for the taught and school placement components of initial teacher education programmes.
The theory and practice of education are explored in the following key areas, with the aim of preparing students for their school placement, assignments, portfolio and dissertation
  • Becoming a teacher
  • Reflective practice
  • Portfolio writing
  • Learning theories
  • Child-centered approaches
  • Research methods
  • Classroom observation
  • Lesson planning
  • Classroom dialogue
  • Classroom Climate
  • Assesment
  • Teaching realtionships

This book is also a valuable resource for lecturers, mentors and tutors involved in initial teacher education.


2.The Essential Guide to Special Education In Ireland

The Essential Guide to Special Education in Ireland by CJ Fallon is the first book to provide an overview of Special Education in Ireland. It is written for parents and teachers who are involved with children who have learning difficulties, across the spectrum from dyslexia to autism. 
The international trend towards teaching these children in mainstream schools (as opposed to Special Schools) is being implemented in Ireland over the past ten years. The book describes how the entire process works, from identifying the initial signs of a learning difficulty through the assessment process and on to the formulation of the all-important ‘Individual Education Plan’. It describes each special education condition in detail, and provides parents, teachers and principals with all the information and help they need to ensure they are doing all they can to provide every child with access to appropriate education.





3. Mind Maps for Kids

Are you looking for a new way to revise in the classroom? Tony Buzan's Mind Maps for Kids is what you need! This book shows how this system of planning and note-taking will help make schoolwork fun and cut homework time in half. Mind Maps help kids to unlock the imagination, remember information easily, make clear notes and plan with ease.

Packed with jokes cartoons and brainteasers this fun and practical workbook shows kids how to use Mind Maps. 


All books now available in store or online.