Louisa Leaman

"In this book, you will find advice on establishing routines, planning effectively, organizing classroom space, as well as tackling difficult behaviour.  I aim to provide guidance that is practical, no-nonsense and workable.  It is based on the valuable principles of emotional intelligence and respect for all." - Louisa Leaman

David Starbuck

"Most teachers accept that learning is most effective when it is enjoyable, but they are given little direct advice about how to achieve the creative and motivating classrooms that educationalists appeal for.

This fascinating book creates a coherent picture of how teachers can make learning easier and more enjoyable for their pupils, including activity ideas, self-evaluation exercises and adaptable strategies for improving both classroom and whole-school ethos."

Lenore Sandel

"In today's standards-focused environment, we often overlook the real key to student achievement - teachers' personal qualities.  In this collection from editor Lenore Sandel, respected educators give their views on what it takes to be an outstanding teacher, reinforcing the individual teacher's sense of self.

The essays speak to teachers on a personal level, providing guidance through the roles and stages of becoming an excellent educator.  In addition, reflection questions at the start of each section will help you relate essay topics to your own practice.

A perfect gift for the special teacher in your life, or for yourself, Teaching With Care provides reaffirmation for the experienced, inspiration for the beginner, and reflective renewal for all."

Teachers Leading Change: Doing Research for School Improvement

"This is a book which places teachers at the heart of enquiry for improvement.  The realism, experience and optimism of each of the writers, shine through each page of the text.  It is a can-do book which combines discussion of principles, practices and contexts with practical examples of exercises and recommended reading for those wishing to reflect upon the challenges and joys of engaging in teacher-led change." - Christopher Day, Professor of Education and Co-Director of the Centre for Research on Teacher and School Development, The University of Nottingham

Teaching Secondary English with ICT

"Teaching Secondary English with ICT uses best practice and research based findings to examine the potential of ICT in English teaching.  It explores examples of successful work involving the use of ICT in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with a focus on the new literacies and how ICT shapes new language and literature experiences within the English classroom.

Drawing on the expertise of international figures in the field, classroom teachers and academic researchers, the book highlights 'good practice' in accessible discussions on research findings, with an emphasis across a number of countries on the interplay between classroom and theoretical approaches.

Inviting critical engagement with key ideas on teaching with ICT, this book is essential reading for teachers and teachers in training, as well as other education professionals."