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This teacher resource outlines 30 practical projects which incorporate a range of literacy activities. Curriculum links and possible adaptations are provided for each project.  The authors outline ways for teachers to use their understanding of students' cultural, linguistic, religious, intellectual and behavioural differences to make learning more accessible. They describe ways to break objectives into smaller steps; create effective student groups; base expectations on individual students and create clear links between instructions, goals and tasks set. (Available from Curriculum Corporation)

A series of 26 short essays suggest ways for school leaders to improve results in their schools and districts. The book is written by the Executive Director of England's National Staff Development Council, and discusses a range of leadership, teaching and learning theories. Sparks suggests ways for school leaders to put these theories into practice by reflecting on their own words, thoughts and actions. Ways to understand and manage change issues are also discussed. (Adapted from publisher's description)

Classroom management and discipline strategies for primary to high school students are outlined in this book. It is based on the theory that 80 per cent of students consistently follow rules, five per cent often break rules and the remaining 15 per cent follow or break rules in reaction to a teacher's approach. The authors outline how this 15 per cent can be managed through positive teacher–student relationships, explicit teaching of behaviour expectations and by gaining support from school management and parents. Chapters cover effective classroom and school-wide discipline; monitoring students; and working with students who have anger management, attention and other behavioural issues. (Adapted from publisher's description)