This book is designed for teachers, tutors, parents, and paraprofessionals who want to help students develop their ability to read and write. This can be done without having to buy the fancy, expensive programs that for-profit publishing companies insist are the key to success. All you need are the very simple, research-based strategies described in this book, plus paper, pencils, and a lot of good books to read. The activities here can be done individually, in small group, and with a little imagination, with a large group.

This new multi-cultural, anti-bias text offers a refreshing approach to combining science, math, social studies, music and art with whole language for children aged 3-6. Child-initiated, hands-on activities encourage children to explore which stimulates them to spontaneously use all parts of language-speaking, listening, reading and writing. Early childhood educators can use these whole language experiences to lay a foundation for children to build on when they later focus on separate parts of language growth. Features: -offers multi-cultural, anti-bias representation -each unit begins with an "Attention Getter" to stimulate interest -clear, concise directions and complete materials lists make this book easy-to-use -activities selected are from across the curriculum.

Action Plan for Teacher s is a practical guide for teachers of English. It contains tips and suggestions for the English
classroom that are suitable for the newly qualified teacher working in a language school, as well as the experienced teacher
working in secondary education.

A Conception of Teaching dedicates a chapter to each of the following important components: the need for a theory; the possibility of a theory; the evolution of a paradigm for the study of teaching; a conception of the process of teaching; a conception of the content of teaching; a conception of students’ cognitive capabilities and motivations; a conception of classroom management; and the integration of these conceptions.