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by Alistair Smith Paperback - 112 pages 4th Ed (1996) Network Educational Press Ltd; ISBN: 1855390345 Amazon UK Price: �15.95 (About $22.USD) |
The first book in the UK to apply new under- standings about the role of the brain in learning to the classroom, this book clearly outlines what all teachers should know about how children learn. It includes advice on how to create the ideal environment for learning and how to help learners to fulfil their potential. The original classic text on the subject; now in its fourth reprint. |
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Handbook for Writing Price: $21.00 Paperback Great Source Education Group ISBN: 0669459801 (Amazon only seems to have used ones but it is also available from Houghton Mifflin Publishers) |
All Write is a great book for teachers to use. It is colourful with easy to under- stand language. Once your students have a basic under- standing of English, this handbook will guide them step by step through the writing process. |
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by Lucy McCormick Calkins Amazon Price: $35.00 Paperback - 540 pages 1 edition (August 1, 2000) Longman Pub Group; |
The Art of
Teaching Reading offers educators a
multifaceted reading program supported by word study, guided reading, book
talks, and other ongoing structures to produce impassioned readers. The
author provides a myriad of ideas to help young readers discover their own
joy of reading and love of books. This text explores the goals of reading programs. |
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by Diane Loomans, Karen J. Kolberg (Contributor), Martha Weston (Illustrator) Amazon Price: $13.45 Paperback - 220 pages (April 1993) H J Kramer; ISBN: 0915811448 |
We all learn more effectively when we are enjoying the process. Humor sets a social context within which most students feel comfortable and appreciate learning. Loomans and Kolberg have written the best available cornucopia of hands-on ideas for applying humor and easy-to-follow techniques for increasing the playfulness of teaching. There are warn-ups, laughing lessons, and play breaks. The format and illustrations are a joy. The Laughing Classroom is an invaluable resource and probably a step toward better mental health for all teachers. |
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by Jim Fay (Preface), David Funk Price: $12.21 Paperback - 399 pages (April 1998) Love & Logic Press; ISBN: 0944634486 |
The best book about teaching ever
written!, October 6, 1999 Reviewer: A reader from Vancouver, WA Teaching is about relationships. Why did they not teach us this in college???? Don't just read the book- get the videos. The principles in this book are guaranteed to give you success in the classroom. |
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by Peter Renner Amazon Price: $33.00 Paperback (1993) Training Assoc Ltd; ISBN: 0969731906 |
A super how-to book for new (and seasoned) instructors! This book is a distillation of creative and easy-to-follow techniques that will work for you in any training or adult education setting. They focus on involving learners and helping them learn. The book offers you step-by-step instructions and oodles of tricks-of- the-trade. Many companies and colleges use it for their management training and faculty development program. |
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by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish, Kimberly Ann Coe (Illustrator) Price: $11.16 Paperback - 286 pages 20 Ed. (1999) Avon Books (Pap Trd); |
This is an excellent communication tool kit based on a series of workshops. Faber and Mazlish provide a step- by-step approach to improving relationships in your house. The "Reminder" pages, helpful cartoon illustrations, and excellent exercises will improve your ability as a parent to talk and problem-solve with your children. The book can be used alone or in parenting groups, and the solid tools provided are appropriate for kids of all ages. While written for parents, teachers face most of the same communications problems. |
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by Vicki Hollett Amazon Price: $13.95 Paperback (June 1996) Oxford Univ Press; ISBN: 0194513912 |
This is the kind of English business book that gives plenty of subject for discussion and give as the student the satisfaction of knowing that he or she is learning useful English. It is also complete and varied, can be used with any businessperson, no matter the area of interest. There are also: Workbook, Teacher's Book and Audio cassette. |
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English/Students Book by Judy B. Gilbert Amazon Price: $23.00 Paperback - 132 pages ISBN: 0521421187 |
Clear Speech (Second Edition) is an ESL textbook that focuses on pronunciation and listening comprehension in North American English. This icon above is for the Student's Book. There is also a Teacher's Resource Book and a series of two cassette tapes. |
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by Milada Broukal, Price: $15.98 Paperback (October 1993) Natl Textbook Co Trade; ISBN: 0844207489 |
Idioms for Everyday Use is a great book to teach English idioms and expressions that only a native-speaker would know. The text is divided into 50 easy lessons with exercises. For student insight into the language that won't be found in a grammar text, this is a must-have book. |
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by Betty Schrampfer Azar Paperback - 448 pages currently out-f-stock at Amazon though most good book stores should have it. (around $35.00) Pearson ESL; ISBN: 0133382788 |
Fundamentals of English Grammar is a book that every ESL teacher should have in his/her arsenal. It covers all aspects of grammar. Besides this textbook, there is a workbook and a teacher's book in the series. All are well worth acquiring. You'll use them over and over. |
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by R. W. Burchfield (Editor), Henry Watson Fowler Out of Print--Limited Availability Clarendon Pr; ISBN: 0198691262 |
Fowler's Modern English Usage or "Fowler's," as it is affectionately called by writers and Anglophiles, is a generous dictionary guide to the uses, misuses, and conundrums of English grammar, spelling, and style. The third edition updates this classic, pointing out differences between British and American English (the original was strictly the King's English), but continues its tradition of wit. No other guide makes the split infinitive fun. |
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by Tony Buzan Price: $9.75 Paperback - 157 pages Reissue edition (May 1986) |
Tony Buzan has written a number of books about how the brain learns. Make the Most of Your Mind teaches how to 'turn on' your brain to achieve high-speed problem solving, right brain logic/left brain creativity, speed reading and learning, and improved memory. It contains some good techniques you can apply to ESL teaching. |
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by Tony Buzan Price: $11.20 Paperback - 155 pages 3rd edition (January 1991) E P Dutton; ISBN: 045226603 |
Use Both Sides of your Brain is another Tony Buzan book. He introduces the concept of Mind-Mapping, applicable to teaching /learning all subjects. It teaches how to study more efficiently, increase overall memory, read faster and how language and imagery can be used for recording, organizing, remembering, creative thinking and problem solving. |
