Pat Thomson Knihy

Dvojjazyčná kniha pro děti. Anglicko-český text.

The book explores the challenges faced by school heads, highlighting the idealistic motivations behind their roles and the alarming trend of resignations and a lack of applicants for leadership positions. It advocates for reducing the pressures on heads to encourage retention and attract new leaders. By examining potential initial steps for change, it aims to foster a healthier environment for school leadership and ultimately improve the educational landscape.

Put your hand into this pocketful of stories and you will find ... a giant with a terrible temper, shoes that walk on their own at night, a little rabbit who tells riddles, an owl who finds two strange bumps in his bed, a busy headmaster whose wish comes true ... and many other funny and exciting people and animals. You won't want to stop reading until you get right to the bottom of the pocket!A wealth of wonderful tales for 5 year olds from Pat Thomson's successful series of age-ranged anthologies

Russell Fussell can't stop speaking in rhyme. His problem gets him into lots of trouble - and its driving everyone mad.

Jo's marker pen gets him into trouble when his compulsion for writing signs gets out of hand. Suggested level: junior, primary

This is a collection of short stories chosen especially for sharing with children, encouraging them to participate in the reading. Favorites featured include "This Little Pig Went to Market" and "The Wheels of the Bus Go Round and Round."

The book highlights the potential benefits for Educational Leadership, Management, and Administration (ELMA) scholars in engaging with Pierre Bourdieu's theories. It emphasizes how Bourdieu's concepts can enrich understanding and practices within the field, suggesting that his insights are underutilized in educational contexts. By exploring the intersections of Bourdieu's work with ELMA, the authors advocate for a deeper integration of his ideas to enhance educational leadership and management.

Focusing on the revision process, this book equips writers with effective strategies for completing their projects. It presents a versatile repertoire for reading, revising, and rewriting, allowing for personalization and adaptation. Additionally, it provides a toolkit to help identify areas needing attention, fostering a deeper understanding of the revision's importance in the writing journey.

The book presents a compelling argument that the arts play a crucial role in helping young people cultivate critical appreciation and become active cultural contributors. It introduces a model of cultural citizenship that extends beyond traditional educational settings, incorporating families, media, and popular culture to foster engagement and understanding. Through rigorous research, the authors highlight the importance of arts in shaping socially aware individuals and communities.

This book delves into the complex history of the gardening movement in schools and examines the question why gardens should be built in schools. It offers practical guidance for teachers to begin thinking about how to approach educational gardening.