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As classroom teachers know firsthand, it is critical for K-12 students to be able to extend their learning. But expecting all students to attain the same performance via generalized instruction is unrealistic. Educators must honor and leverage students' unique learning strengths to support students and expand their possibilities for success.In Neurodevelopmental Differentiation: Optimizing Brain Systems to Maximize Learning, authors Andrew Fuller and Lucy Fuller explain that by understanding the brain's eight information-processing systems-(1) spatial reasoning, (2) perceptual and motor skills, (3) concentration and memory, (4) planning and sequencing, (5) thinking and logic, (6) people smarts, (7) language and word smarts, and (8) number smarts-educators can help students apply their processing strengths to areas that challenge them using individualized learning plans. With this approach, learners' growth is limitless.Readers will: Study the eight brain information-processing systems and understand how developing strengths in these areas increases academic successDiscover how to identify students' learning strengths and blockagesLearn how to develop individualized learning plans to fit the needs of all studentsReview templates for recording and tracking student progressContemplate reflective questions on the eight brain areas to determine next steps in their classrooms

In a time where Australian classrooms are grappling with a rising tide of student misbehaviour exacerbated by a looming teacher shortage, this book emerges as a beacon of change. Christopher Hudson challenges the archaic disciplinarian approach, urging educators to evolve with the times and view behaviour as a skill to be taught, modelled and practised.Leading Positive Classrooms makes a compelling case for adopting an educative approach to behaviour management with a focus on relationships. It offers practical insights and tools for change including exemplar conversational scripts, real-world strategies and reflection activities. This powerful resource offers a roadmap to shift the focus from managing behaviour to leading behaviour, ultimately creating a positive and transformative learning environment.

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a web designer?In this book from the Real People, Real Careers series, we follow Nick on his journey from high school student to self-employed web designer. On the way, you'll read all about what Nick does each day, see pictures of his home office, and learn some interesting facts about his job as well as key terms that will help you to better understand the world of work.

Workplays provides school to work transition play scripts and activities for secondary school students. This approach provides students with a realistic understanding of a variety of professions, trades and careers, fosters collaboration between subjects and develops essential skills for the workplace world.This second edition of Hazel Edwards' well-loved and used teacher resource, highlights the practicality of integrating plays and simulated workplace experiences in schools in addition, or in lieu of work placements. Multiple play scripts, activities and discussion points provide for all level of reading skills. The book advocates for the value of incorporating simulated workplace experiences, offering a practical and inclusive skills approach to preparing students for future work.

In The School Leadership Juggle, Andrew Oberthur offers a lifeline to primary school leaders grappling with the intricate balancing act of modern education. With comprehensive understanding of this demanding and multifaceted profession, he provides practical tools and strategies for success.This book will be a beacon of hope for anyone navigating the challenging and rewarding journey of primary school leadership. You will discover evidence-based techniques for curriculum design, classroom management and more, and learn how to use self-care and collaboration to combat the emotional toll of being both an educator and a leader.

In Cheesy Business, Mum decides to set up a new business on the Overflow. Big Bill calls it 'diversification'. But getting a pregnant cow and making cheese proves to be much more than curds and whey. After much trial and tribulation, and with the help of our two heroes, Mum's cheese is a great success - it's even 'gouda nuff to eat'!

When Mum's sister, Aunty Joan, visits from the big smoke with her two children the scene is set for a competition between the city slickers and Little Bill and Clancy. But when Dad organises a houseboat for a day out on the river, disaster strikes. Could it be the ghost of Uncle Buck at work?

In Curating Inquiries, Grant Lewis shares his knowledge of curriculum design and inquiry learning garnered from more than 20 years of experience in multiple primary schools both in Australia and internationally. This book explores how schools and teachers can develop a conceptual framework that scaffolds the learning journey while developing inquiries worth learning about.From looking at how to map curriculum across a year or longer using the framework, it is designed to be practical and provide strategies and protocols to be applied in a primary school setting. It also explores what inquiry-based learning is, how to make sense of it all and still remain accountable to curriculum and student voice. This book is recommended for school leaders and teachers who wish to develop knowledge around planning for an inquiry, and will help them achieve success in setting up memorable, powerful and engaging learning experiences for their students.

Permaculture expert and educator Ross Mars is back with another collection of hands-on projects and investigations that provide students with opportunities to observe, understand and contribute to a thriving garden ecosystem.You learned the basics of garden design and maintenance through the first book in this series, Life in a garden. Now you can take that knowledge even further with Science in a garden: Activities and projects for the outdoor classroom, Years F-6. Students will follow the journey from theory to final product through the book's six parts: understanding science in the garden, growth in the garden, changes in the garden, animals in the garden, human use of the garden and products from the garden.Each activity is aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Science and the Australian Curriculum: Technologies as well as the cross-curriculum priority of sustainability. Plus, teachers can use the handy index of curriculum links to assist with their planning.You will love watching your students deepen their understanding of the outdoor environment and apply their knowledge in real-world scenarios.

'I don't have any ideas.' 'How do I set the scene?' 'This is too hard!' Heard any of those before? What if there was a way to nurture our students' imaginations, confidence and creative problem-solving capabilities while building the essential writing skills that will set them up for success across the curriculum?In Time to Write: A Powerful Writing Practice for Your Classroom Beth Cregan calls on her own extensive writing and teaching experience to deliver a framework for a classroom writing practice that does just that. Supported by over thirty classroom-ready activities to power-up your writing program in fifteen-minute blocks, the strategies set out in Time to Write will enable you to meet students where they are, encourage reflective practices and build a community of empowered, independent writers. The result is a class that hums with creative energy.It's time to flip the script on what it means to write and be creative - to maximise the creative potential of the students in your classroom and draw out the confident writers within. All you need is fifteen minutes, something to write with and a sense of curiosity. What are you waiting for? It's time to write!

Igniting STEM Learning: A Guide to Designing an Authentic Primary School STEM Program is a groundbreaking resource for teachers and leaders ready to take on the challenge of bringing robust and sustainable STEM learning to their primary schools. Having kicked STEM programs into gear around Australia, experienced educator, coach and consultant Dr Adrian Bertolini distils decades of practice into a book that has the capacity to empower and transform.In Igniting STEM Learning, you'll find the support you need to establish the ways of thinking, structures and ongoing practices that develop students and teachers alike as learners and problem solvers. From delivering learning experiences to meeting curriculum requirements, designing authentic assessment and more, this comprehensive resource lights the way to a primary school STEM program that ignites curiosity and prepares students to thrive in a changing world.

Writing for Young People offers insight and advice to aspiring writers and educators on how to set up a writing business and the process of crafting projects centred around young readers.Delving into important aspects such as workspace organisation, time and money management, and overcoming procrastination, Writing for Young People equips writers and educators with the tools to shape the literary landscape for young people.This book draws from Hazel's industry experience and offers essential tips and activities for various genres, including non-fiction, young adult, children's picture books and educational materials. It covers a range of topics, from crafting book proposals, conducting research and preparing manuscripts.

We know education is not a level playing field. Those living with early adversity are starting school significantly less likely to complete their education than their peers who have things easier. When educators and schools understand childhood trauma, they are well placed to embed wellbeing practices into every interaction, and when those interactions are trauma-informed and trauma-responsive, students' lives are positively impacted in a deep and enduring way. Safe to Learn offers readers an understanding of behaviour through the lens of trauma and adversity and provides practical strategies for primary schools and educators to become trauma-informed and responsive in a way that best supports all students, regardless of their life experiences. Safe to Learn offers guidance for schools to introduce, or expand, a whole-school model of integrated wellbeing practice and support for individual teachers to learn how they can make a significant difference to their students. This book also provides the tools to identify which interventions may benefit a student or class and ideas for tracking and showing wellbeing growth.

Writing is essential for communication, landing a good job, expressing oneself creatively and solving problems. In today's world, where technology is reshaping the landscape of communication, the ability to express oneself articulately through written words is more important than ever.Filled with effective techniques and strategies, Writing Skills Handbook is designed to help students confidently acquire high-performance writing techniques. This book will cover the basics of writing skills, ranging from grammar and punctuation, sentence structure, paragraph construction, learning how to revise and self-edit, and exploring different types of writing and the unique challenges and opportunities that each form of writing presents. Writing is a journey and by acquiring these writing techniques through time, patience and practice, you will become a proficient writer and effectively set yourself up for success!

Reading is one of the most important skills. It is essential for success in not only high school, but life. Reading effectively isn't always easy for students going through high school - including you, the reader - especially as students come across more difficult subjects. However, reading effectively doesn't have to be complicated at all. In Reading Skills Handbook, Ben White provides a comprehensive approach to help students confidently unlock successful reading strategies and based on proven techniques and tips from years of teaching. Learn through the variety of reading skills, developing your reading comprehension, uncovering reading strategies for different types of texts, improving your reading speed and efficiency and, most importantly, developing a lifelong reading habit. Filled with practical tips and activities, this book will help you practice and apply the skills you'll learn. Whether you're a struggling reader or if you're keen on improving your reading skills, the Reading Skills Handbook will help you reach your full potential.

In Talking Sex, Vanessa Hamilton fearlessly explores the complex topic of human sexuality.Drawing from extensive experience and contemporary research, this groundbreaking book challenges readers to reconsider outdated beliefs about sex and sexuality education. It's packed with conversation starters, tips and strategies to empower adults to provide the accurate, comprehensive, age-appropriate information children need for a fulfilling and safe journey through life.Talking Sex covers a variety of topics including sexual safety, diversity, reproduction, pleasure, consent and sexual health - because, after all, most conversations about human sexuality have hardly anything to do with what we commonly think of as 'sex'.Your children are getting a sexuality education every day from the world around them. But is it the one you want them to receive?¿¿¿Who do you want to tell your child about each topic related to sex, human sexuality, consent and respect? Hopefully the answer is you.¿¿Children don't need 'sex ed', they need sexuality education, information and conversations. Become the askable and tellable adult that children need you to be.

High Impact Reading Instruction and Intervention in the Primary Years is a call to action for passionate teachers, education assistants, principals, and deputy principals who believe in the transformative power of literacy. With a focus on evidence-based practices and the science of reading, Julie Scali equips educators with accessible and practical knowledge to elevate their teaching to the next level.In the first part of the book, Julie lays the foundation for high-impact literacy instruction and intervention, emphasising the importance of data-informed practice, high expectations, explicit instruction, daily review, and response to intervention. With an unwavering dedication to student success, she guides educators through the fundamentals that will empower them to create classrooms where every student can thrive.The second part of the book dives into the science of reading, unravelling the complexities of how children best learn to read. Julie connects research to practical examples, providing educators with insights on implementing structured literacy in the classroom. Unlock the potential of young minds and nurture a love for reading that will last a lifetime.

Being a teenager can be tough. There are changes and challenges to deal with, and seemingly endless priorities competing for your attention. It can be hard to find the time and energy to take care of yourself, but it's vital for your health and happiness to make self-care part of your daily routine.In the Student Wellbeing Handbook, Leon Furze unpacks the key issues impacting high school students' mental and physical wellbeing, including mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, water, sleep, resilience, technology, bullying and emotional regulation.In these pages you'll uncover effective strategies and proven techniques for increasing mindfulness, reducing stress and building resilience, ensuring you're in the best position to meet the challenges of life and learning with confidence, clarity and a positive mindset.

Rachel Stewart is a parent engagement specialist with a passion for supporting the vital role of parents and carers in their children's education. With touching anecdotes from her own life experiences, Rachel describes how the adults who surround children can learn alongside them - with children, families and teachers forming a powerful learning team.With a focus on compassion - for self and for others - Rachel encourages parents to reflect on their life and grow their awareness of how their experiences might influence their parenting style. She encourages a close relationship between parents and teachers for the benefit of the child and invites parents to build a relationship with their children that encourages a love for learning and growth as unique individuals. Importantly, Rachelexplains how to stay connected while letting go.Creating Connections provides the support and affirmation craved by any parent who has wondered if they are doing a good job.

As educators we all recognise the power of using data to inform our work. A key piece that is often missing is how we engage students in their data story.When we use data with students they become data-informed learners. They have a better understanding of their ability as a learner and can articulate their goals and challenges more clearly. We can support our students through targeted conversations, working in partnership to help them improve.There are three main purposes for using data with students: goal setting, learning dispositions or behaviour, and the quality of student learning or understanding. There are five main modes by which we do this: data walls, success criteria, student-generated assessment, deliberate conversations and data on walls in classrooms.In this book, Dr Selena Fisk unpacks these purposes and modes, giving practical ideas for implementation in schools and classrooms. She offers guidance in having constructive data-informed conversations with students, while building a culture of psychological safety where data use is productive and transformational.

Grammar in its Place tackles the two questions most asked by teachers:How do I teach grammar?What grammatical features do I include in my teaching?Part A of this book presents a variety of text types and the grammatical features that are associated with each one. It demonstrates how to use these text types to give purpose to the students'' writing and meaning to the teaching of grammar.Part B deals with the knowledge, understandings and the terms used in traditional and functional grammar. This section covers parts of speech, sentences, phrases, clauses, noun groups and punctuation.This book is packed with activities, and the authors show teachers how to implement strategies that will integrate the knowledge and the function of grammar into all areas of the school curriculum. Some activities focus on the needs of individuals while other activities can be used as the basis for class lessons.The methodology suggested in Grammar in its Place encourages students to realise that a sound knowledge of grammar is essential for clear, concise and effective communication.

This practical resource provides early years professionals and foundation teachers with games, activities and strategies to incorporate language into movement. The premise is that learning language concepts through movement will help all children, particularly especially those who might have language delays or coming from non-English-speaking backgrounds.Section one provides whole class and individual movement activities to enable children to learn single-word concepts and simple phrases. Section two contains concept games and development motor movements activities and ideas that will help develop the physical process needed in learning language.Educators, teachers and learning assistants can easily implement these ideas to their programs and be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to help children develop language through movement and active play.

In Seriously Fun Maths, Dr Laura Tuohilampi changes the narrative of mathematics education into something fascinating, intriguing and something that touches every human. Based on her cutting-edge research she challenges the outdated ways of motivating students around maths. This engaging book provides teachers with research, resources and activities to teach a lesson a month. The rich activities are accessible to young students and deep enough for secondary students. Even adults! This book will help mathematics educators reflect on their skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. They will learn how to increase students'' engagement in ways that reduce stress-inducing expectations around what a ''good'' student in maths can and cannot do. Teachers will improve their grasp of what''s important - making mathematics a meaningful experience.Everyone will have serious fun while learning maths!

In this provocative and informative book, Drs Rachael Sharman and Michael Nagel take the reader on a journey where nature and nurture intersect. Becoming Autistic reflects the concerns of the authors and numerous neuroscientists around the world that environmental impacts have neurological consequences on the developing brain.

Timothy M. O''Leary is a firm believer that decisions about improvements, whether they be for a teacher or school, need to be based on fact, not fancy. In Classroom Vibe he uses data to demystify why some classrooms are primed for learning while others aren''t and explains why strategies for change in schools often fail. In breaking down the atmosphere of the classroom as experienced by the students - the ''classroom vibe'' - he gives teachers practical steps for improving theirs.The author argues that when teachers focus their improvement efforts on the ''vibe'' in each of their classrooms and school leaders focus on supporting their teachers in this endeavour, everyone benefits. He provides a clear framework that highlights how the culture of a classroom can determine whether important teaching strategies will succeed or fail.