The ALPS Resource Book: Accelerated Learning in Primary SchoolsThe alps resource book is structured carefully to extend the theoretical and practical advice given in the alps approach and provides hands-on materials for classroom teachers and for those who teach outside of the classroom. The authors have produced over 1000 useful ideas to 'accelerate' the learning of their children. The resource include: 1000 useful ideas to accelerate learning Affirmation posters for your classroom The 50 best homeworks How to make target setting easy, fun and useful Rules and guidelines for positive behaviour How to help children better understand their brain and get it to work! lAdvice on managing attention and dealing with groups Ways to improve test performance Sample school polices 70 brain-break activies that connect to learning Lists of the best music for learning. |
Contents
Foreword | 5 |
Preface | 6 |
How to use this book | 7 |
Acknowledgements | 8 |
Extending the horizons of possibility | 9 |
Establishing base camp | 65 |
Into the foothills of learning | 101 |
The learning journey | 151 |
Appendices | 191 |
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The ALPS Resource Book: Accelerated Learning in Primary Schools Alistair Smith,Nicola Call Limited preview - 2001 |
The ALPS resource book: accelerated learning in primary schools Alistair Smith,Nicola Call No preview available - 2001 |
Common terms and phrases
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