Secondary Education

Brendan James Murray has been a secondary school teacher for more than 10 years. In that time, he has seen hundreds of kids move through his classes - troubled, brilliant, funny, passionate, struggling: every single one brings unique qualities or circumstances into school with them, every day. In this astonishing powerful portrait of a single school year, Brendan James Murray shows the ups and downs of school for teachers and students.

Middle school is its own important, distinct territory, and yet it's either written off as an uncomfortable rite of passage or lumped in with other developmental phases. Based on her many years working in schools, professional counselor Phyllis Fagell sees these years instead as a critical stage that parents can't afford to ignore (and though "middle school" includes different grades in various regions, Fagell maintains that the ages make more of a difference than the setting).

We often talk about the challenges of teacher recruitment and retention, about new initiatives and political landscapes, but day in, day out, teachers and schools are delivering exceptional teaching, and most of it is invisible. Ross uncovers, celebrates, and disseminates best practice in teaching. This is supported by case studies and research undertaken by Ross in 10 primary and secondary schools across Great Britain, including a pupil referral unit and private, state and grammar schools, as well as explanations from influential educationalists as to why and how these ideas work.

The jump between primary and secondary school marks one of the biggest transitions in a student's life. It's the point at which a child leaves the relatively safe cocoon of childhood and enters the wide world of adolescence. For both parents and their children, it can be a huge shock, as they encounter a minefield of serious issues to deal with - everything from peer and study pressures to phones, parties and beyond.

Are you an educator eager to bridge the gap between mindfulness and brain science in your teaching? A parent seeking effective strategies to navigate the complexities of raising a teenager? Or perhaps you're a teenager yourself, looking for ways to harness mindfulness to tackle academic and personal challenges? If any of these resonate with you, Mindful Learning is the essential guide you've been searching for.

"You're a high school substitute? Are you crazy? We were so mean to them!" This is a common reaction when I tell people what I do, but I love substitute teaching at the high school level. I started substitute teaching in 1989, fresh out of college. I was looking for a way to support myself while I took my "fifth year" of college in secondary education classes and did my student teaching. A friend told me, "You have a bachelor's degree, so you can be a substitute."

This unique, hands-on book is packed with tested ideas and strategies to help you create a classroom environment where good conduct and high achievement are the norm and where students become self- motivated and take responsibility for their actions. The second edition is fully revised and updated to reflect changes in the past decade.

For ELA teachers, the danger of burnout is all too real. Inundated with seemingly insurmountable piles of papers to read, respond to, and grade, many teachers often find themselves struggling to balance differentiated, individualized feedback with the one resource they are already overextended on—time. Matthew Johnson offers classroom-tested solutions that not only alleviate the feedback-burnout cycle, but also lead to significant growth for students.

Approaching the Holocaust in your classroom can be a difficult, often daunting task. This practical guide for English and social studies teachers features lessons learned from the author's 17 years of experience teaching the subject, as well as his work with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Using anecdotes and empirical data, Gudgel offers advice for teaching the Holocaust in a way that is nuanced, socially responsible, and historically accurate.

This book helps you be the biggest, boldest, and most powerful version of your teacher self. It reminds you why you became a teacher and coaches you to bring your unique gifts and talents into the classroom. The difference between a so-so lesson and one that leaves a lasting impact on students has everything to do with how confident and connected you feel to yourself and your students.

This compelling book takes you inside a teacher's journey to explore the question of gender in education. Jason Ablin uses his background in math teaching, school leadership, and neuroscience to present expert interviews, research, and anecdotes about gender bias in schools and how it impacts our best efforts to educate children.

This book is about my experiences in schools (and now academies which were formerly schools but run differently), as well as different teachers I have worked with, and how this all impacts the pupils we teach. It is an honest account revealing what it is like to be an aspirational teacher, and the difficulties we really find in this profession, with unprofessionalism often rife, senior leaders not in control and pupil behaviour varying from excellent to dangerous and often a challenge to manage. All of this in schools that parents hold in high esteem.

This book contains four essays written over 28 years ago while I was teaching writing and literature in the secondary school classroom. I do not wish to make apologies for the unpolished prose style of the essays or for arguments I once would have avidly defended, but today no longer stir a whole lot of zeal in me. Hopefully, a new generation of English teachers will find a few of the ideas contained in the essays of some value today.

Higher Education's Road to Relevance illustrates why change is needed in post-secondary education and offers practical solutions to pressing concerns. The authors, internationally recognized experts in college-level teaching and learning innovation, draw heavily from contemporary research to provide an integrative approach for post-secondary faculty, staff, and administrators of all levels. This timely book helps listeners identify the need for leadership in developing new networks and ecosystems of learning and workforce development.

Get ready to embark on an adventure that will shatter the conventional boundaries of learning and transport you to a world of immersive experiences that will awaken your curiosity and deepen your understanding. Discover how these immersive learning experiences can revolutionize your educational journey, transforming the way you engage with complex subjects and unlocking your full potential.

Learn how homeschooled high school students can graduate with an official high school diploma that is almost universally accepted. Informative, straightforward, and practical, Graduating with a Homeschool Diploma is a much-needed voice of reason and inspiration amid the flurry of false rumors that surround homeschool diplomas. Filled with real life examples, practical information, and sound advice, Rebecca provides the answers and tips you need to graduate your child with a homeschool diploma.

Empower yourself or your team with this comprehensive training manual for after-school and camp counselors. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this guide offers clear steps and practical insights to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child. This is professional development that provides lifelong tools to help you excel in your career and well beyond.

Gerade eben war alles perfekt. Die Schüler sind konzentriert und aufmerksam, der gut vorbereitete Unterricht fließt fast wie von selbst und so könnte es immer weitergehen. Tut es aber nicht, denn im Klassenzimmer nebenan wird bekannt, dass der Englisch-Test ausfällt, der Kollege ist krank. Drüben bricht die Hölle los. Vor Freude wird geschrien, Stühle krachen auf den Boden. Dahin ist der perfekte Flow in Ihrer Klasse, die Schüler sind abgelenkt, machen Bemerkungen, werden unruhig. Was jetzt?

Using the principles of this book, a college applicant will ensure that their college admissions application is one that the counselors will be waiting and looking for! No longer will students have to settle for "what they can get" but instead be in control of their admissions process. This is the book that will give student's the choice to determine, nearly for sure, which college they will be attending. These techniques break down the roadblocks and resistance that is normal in college admissions.

How to Enjoy and Succeed at School and College is motivational speaker Lee Jackson's groundbreaking book for students. Do you go to school or college? Or are you a parent of a student? Then this is the book for you. How to Enjoy and Succeed at School and College is a completely unique book to help teenagers be their best. It is full of easy-to-understand and practical tips to help you (or your young adult) enjoy and succeed at school and college. Nothing complicated or boring, just the good stuff to help you to be your best.