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      • Adult literacy guides & handbooks
        June 2013

        DYSLEXIA DISMANTLED

        A practical breakdown of the myths and realities of dyslexia

        by Laughton King

        Finally, an insightful, clear and practical breakdown of the realities of dyslexia, from the author’s own life experience. This exposition of the thinking, learning and living style that characterise the dyslexic individual is written equally for the educator, the parent and the struggling dyslexic himself. Eighteen myths dispelled, 61 personal characteristics outlined, and a raft of indicators examined, this book will help a large section of the population understand their own normality, their own intact and integrated thinking style, and allow them to take positive charge of their learning processes and their functioning in society. There is nothing wrong with their brain wiring, they are not deficient, they do not need medication. As a diesel motor differs from a petrol engine, the so-called ‘dyslexic’ differs from the non-dyslexic in a simple and rudimentary way. The Western world has a modern education system based around language as the prime learning tool – teaching, learning and assessment are typically language-based. The ‘dyslexic’ person is disadvantaged in this system, not only because is he a pictorial thinker, but because of a lesser capacity to use 'internal dialogue', he is unable to process the language-based education system at a competitive level.

      • Psychology
        October 2015

        Counselling with Reality Therapy - second edition

        by Robert Wubbolding & John Brickell

        This practical resource is a follow-on from the hugely successful ‘Counselling with Reality Therapy’. The second edition provides a jargon-free and practical explanation of a theory and method of counselling which can be used in any therapeutic relationship. It presents a comprehensive, succinct and practical overview of Reality Therapy; also containing ideas which can be used by parents, spouses, partners, children, family and anyone wishing for more satisfying relationships. This book forms an easy-to-use introduction to this approach and includes:• A discussion of the concepts behind reality therapy, choice theory, the counselling environment, procedures and special applications• Information on how this approach has a wide application, including developing responsibility, motivation, self-esteem, improving relationships, dealing with discipline and problems and addictions• Details of how this technique can be used in schools, by the probation service, in prisons, at work, within clinics and the health service and in many other areas where counselling is necessary.

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        November 2015

        Emotional Wellbeing: An Introductory Handbook

        An Introductory Handbook

        by Gillian Shotton

        An introduction to emotional literacy and wellbeing. This is an essential book for those wishing to make a positive contribution to the emotional ethos of their place of work. Written by two popular and experienced authors who offer training to school staff, it aims to help people learn about emotional literacy and promote it with individuals, groups or whole classes. Each section includes a theoretical explanation, a description of particular vulnerabilities, plus activities, resources and a case study. Topics covered include: . Recognising and managing feelings . Active listening . Self-esteem . Understanding and managing anger. . Friendship skills . Therapeutic stories . Social skills. All ages

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        December 2011

        Emotional Curriculum for Young Adults

        by Tina Rae

        A flexible and comprehensive approach to promoting the emotional literacy and well-being of young adults. Focusing on many of the challenges encountered by today's young people in both a social and educational context, this programme fulfills many of the objectives identified in the SEAL initiative. It provides user-friendly and engaging activities that will motivate staff and students alike. The sessions are broken down into short, achievable tasks which incorporate varied learning styles, including: * Involving discussions * Thought storming * Short activities * Problem cards and problem scenarios * Questions for discussion * Closing evaluations/plenary. Contains 37 sessions focusing on key skills including self-awareness, managing feelings, decision-making, managing stress, conflict resolution, personal responsibility, self-concept, empathy, communication and group dynamics. An accompanying CD Rom includes all evaluation and activity resources. This is a vibrant, relevant and user-friendly resource which is ideal for ensuring the social and emotional well-being of very student. Age: 14-17

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        December 2011

        Emotional Health and Wellbeing

        Activities and resources to support young people

        by Belinda Heaven

        Activities and resources to support young people’s mental wellbeing. This exciting resource helps teachers engage young people in stimulating discussion and activities and focuses on the following SEAL areas:• Social skills• Empathy• Motivation• Managing feelings• Self-awareness. The pack is designed to:• Raise awareness about the importance of mental health• Explore common sources of stress such as bereavement, bullying, starting a new school, moving house and relationships• Help create a community that takes positive steps to promote and protect emotional health and wellbeing. The pack is divided into topics and allows the user to pick and choose specific areas to work on. In the instructions and within each specific topic there are suggestions for ‘warm ups’ and ‘closers’.

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        January 2009

        50 Top Tips for Managing Behaviour

        by Dave Stott

        A practical resource that utilises the SEBS philosophy (Teaching Social, Emotional and Behavioural Skills). With a very 'hands-on' approach to managing behaviour all the scenarios in this resource are taken from real-life situations and can be used during staff training or simply as a reference book. The book reflects situations that confront educational professionals on a day-to-day basis: How to manage the student who always wants the last word Setting boundaries . Managing anger, including your own . Dealing with difficult parents . Successful lunchtimes . Creating an emotionally literate environment . Behaviour plans . Building self-esteem . Coping with difficult colleagues. A brilliant resource to have as part of an induction pack or as an essential companion to continuing professional development. All key stages.

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        October 2010

        The Blobs Training Manual

        by Pip Wilson, Ian Long

        Blob Trees and Blob Characters can be used in so many ways and in so many environments. Making sure that you get the best out of the resources you have will be made easier with this inspiring book to hand. From a really detailed look at how to approach using the Blob Tree to a though-provoking theory about relationships developed by the authors, this book will ensure you make the most of your group sessions. Contents include: Introducing the Blobs Blob Retention - Ways of Learning Level 5 Theory Session Ideas Also included are brand new Blob scenarios, brand new individual Blobs and a whole A-Z of Emotions and Feelings. The accompanying CD contains downloadable PDFs of all new worksheets. Ideal for anyone new to the Blob resources, this manual also provides background information and additional ideas for those familiar with this engaging series.

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        October 2015

        Understanding Childrens Needs When Parents Separate

        by Di Elliott, Emilia Dowling

        One in four children experiences the separation/divorce of their parents by the time they reach 16 years. When parents separate levels of conflict can be high and significant changes in family relationships continue to take place over time. Whilst in emotional distress themselves, parents often manage to pay attention to the needs of their children and it is this parental support which helps children and young people through this transition. When emotions are heightened for the adults, however, there are occasions when the needs of the children can be easily overlooked. Throughout this time of turmoil and bereavement it is often the school that provides the children with a secure base. This practical resource will provide schools with a comprehensive understanding of the needs of children and how it is possible to work with them and their families to face the challenging times in their lives.

      • Education: care & counselling of students
        June 2014

        Mobbing in der Schule: Ursache, Auswirkung und Prävention

        by Sasse, Dr. Stephanie

        The term ‘bullying’ has been receiving a lot of attention in Germany since the early 1990s. The media often report stories about this targeted oppression and hassling. However, this is mostly limited to bullying at the workplace and thus the adult world. Unfortunately, bullying has started to take place increasingly among children and teenagers throughout the last years. Since then, the question has been what bullying looks like in schools and what impacts it has. The phenomenon, hardly known among pupils so far, is difficult to notice. Parents experience an increasingly withdrawn and isolated child und may be confronted with a lack of enthusiasm for school, or active refusal to attend school. In at least 50% of cases the cause remains obscure, because children decide not to speak out for fear of not being able to make the situation at school any better. Since having first been diagnosed in Sweden in the early 70s, bullying as social aggression among students has received considerable attention in research and in the media (see Schäfer, w/o year). According to Mechthild Schäfer, bullying is a part of pupils’ culture, as in German schools at least one child out of ten is bullied, and more than one out of ten bullies other children. However, it is still questionable which dimensions bullying really reaches and which causes can be held accountable for the phenomenon. The question most relevant for Heitmeyer and Schröttle (2006, p. 189) is whether school as an institution with its structures actually promotes violence, or whether it ‘only’ facilitates it by creating opportunities for violence. The authors are of the opinion that a combination of prevention and the improvement of school quality are vital. This book will first review the way bullying is defined in literature and what its causes are, before introducing preventative measures.

      • Education
        October 2019

        Raising Your Kids to Be High Achievers

        by Hiroaki Enomoto

        ●Newly graduate employees lacking perseverance to fit in the work environment We often hear difficulties of managing new and young employees who get depressed easily when they are scolded by their bosses and sometimes they don’t even come to work from the next day. Some young employees do not obey the instructions and do not try to make improvements in work. Violence in Japanese elementary schools has been on the rise, which indicates how children communicate with each other is also changing. The early-age education gives certain effects on children such as helping them to enter prestigious schools, but these effects do not last. Furthermore, children nowadays have less opportunities to learn independence and diversity through playing with friends, experiencing the nature and making adventures. From the perspectives of parenting and career development, the book focuses on the competitive skills that young people should acquire to do better in real world.   ●Need of non-cognitive skills, such as self-control. James Heckman, who won the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2000, proved in his over 40 years of studies that early education had the temporal effect on increasing intellectual capacity. However, he concludes that it is not the only factor leading to have good educational background and high-income career. In fact, the early education has lost its effects on building the cognitive skills (intellectual capacity) by the age of eight. Looking at the data after reaching adulthood, however, those who received early education had higher educational degree and annual income. It suggests that acquiring non-cognitive skills such as cooperating with others, having patience and motivation are keys to success after the early education. To develop non-cognitive skills in childhood, parents need to have the attitude to wait for their children to reach a conclusion by themselves, and think together with them. This book is convincing because it discusses parenting based on the latest findings in psychology and pedagogy, while emphasizing on the need of fostering patience, cooperativeness, and independence of children. This is a must-read book for parents who want to find clues on raising their toddlers and elementary school children.

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