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Based on her experience as a coach of school leaders, the author outlines how coaching can be used to create transformational change in schools. The book relates key competencies established by the International Coach Federation to practical issues. The book covers the key skills of coaching, the design and implementation of a coaching program, coaching techniques and dialogue. Additional resources include templates for staff development, graphic organisers, planners and checklists. Case studies and examples from practice are included throughout the book. (Adapted from review by Graham Hoult in The Australian Educational Leader, Issue 1, 2007. See also publisher's description).

This book explores the current provision of educational support for students with moderate learning difficulties (MLD), and contributes to the debate on future policy and practice for students with MLD. The book explores the definition of MLD, cross-cultural studies on the learning outcomes of MLD students, findings from research with local authorities in Great Britain and the authors’ own study of MLD students. Three options for future policy in Great Britain are suggested: to retain MLD within special needs education provision; to introduce a new social inclusion framework for administering provision; or to create a new category of mild mixed difficulties to govern provision. (Adapted from review by Peter Parkhouse in The British Psychological Journal Vol77 No1 2007.)

The book explores the importance of teaching critical and reflective thinking in high schools. The author argues that using critical issues in the classroom is essential for helping students understand how they are socialised. Each chapter explores one critical issue, such as the psychology of war, learning and self-understanding, advertising and propaganda, occupation choices, and religion. (Adapted from publisher's description.)

Written for policy makers, this report is based on key findings from a 2005 survey of community languages in Great Britain. The report aims to show how proficiency in multiple languages offers an economic, intellectual and cultural resource for British society, as well a way of improving educational outcomes for individual children. It presents a linguistic map showing languages spoken across Britain, and brief examples of work underway in schools. (Adapted from report.)

Designed to help primary teachers integrate ICT into language learning, this book presents ways to introduce and consolidate new language and develop reading and writing skills. The book outlines ways to use the Internet and websites to create resources, engage students and encourage independence. Various techniques for incorporating interactive whiteboards into learning are also presented. The book suggests cross-curricular links, and ways for teachers to manage email links and use videoconferencing. (Adapted from publisher's description.)

Based on two years of research and national community consultation (in the form of focus groups, submissions and consultations), this report suggests a framework to support a balance between paid work and family responsibilities. The authors seek to extend the existing debate to include men's role in family life, elder care and care for those with a disability, and highlight the relationship between paid and unpaid work. It also considers costs to employers and the economy in terms of both workforce participation and productivity. Forty-five recommendations are made, involving changes to legislation, workplace policy and practice, and government programs. (Adapted from review and report.)