Within education, concepts such as learning styles, learning strategies and independent learning are often cited as important areas for development in schools (DFES 1998, 2001) but these are rarely satisfactorily defined. It is essential for teachers to develop a detailed understanding of learning across the curriculum, as well as appropriate strategies, if children are to learn effectively. This book explores these important concepts by examining learning in a range of classroom settings and drawing on evidence from teachers and pupils, through interviews and observations.
Teachers around the world trust Cutting Edge to deliver a comprehensive, practical language syllabus and an impressive range of teaching resources. From beginners to advanced level, students learn to communicate effectively, accurately and confidently through solid grammar work, a focus on high-frequency vocabulary and regular well-structured speaking tasks. These new editions combine the effective approach that has made Cutting Edge so popular, with brand-new features, making it even fresher and easier to use.
What is the precise linguistic nature of stretched verbs, and how many basic types are there? What kinds of grammatical connections are involved, and what lexical limits are there on these are some of the questions that this book sets out to answer in its investigation of stretched verb constructions.
‘If you are only ever going to read one book about Singapore English, then read this one. The book is logically and clearly presented and a pleasure to read. Readers will obtain a clear description and analysis of the linguistic features of Singapore English, understand the context in which these have developed and be familiar with the controversies surrounding its use.’ Andy Kirkpatrick, Professor and Head of English, Hong Kong Institute of Education
By understanding why children struggle with maths, teachers are better equipped to provide effective support and nurture confidence in low-achievers.
Numeracy and Learning Difficulties includes how to tackle common learning difficulties by following different teaching practices and principles, identifying gaps in students' knowledge and developing curricula that bridges these gaps, improves numerical literacy using probem-solving strategies and skills, and a handy checklist of benchmanrks in achievement.
