Approaches to Learning and Teaching Global Perspectives

Approaches to Learning and Teaching Global Perspectives

Approaches to Learning and Teaching Global Perspectives

1st Edition
Keely Laycock
September 2017
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9781316638750

This series of books is the result of close collaboration between Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment International Education, both departments of the University of Cambridge. These books are subject-specific guides for international teachers, to supplement teacher learning and provide practical resources for lesson planning. Written with the international teacher and learner in mind, Approaches to learning and teaching considers the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus. The titles present ideas in the context of subject and with practical examples that help put theory into context. In addition, each title is accompanied by a variety of practical online tools for lesson planning and provides lesson ideas that can be downloaded from our companion website and used immediately in the classroom.

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Overview

This Cambridge Elevate edition of Approaches to learning and teaching Global Perspectives is the result of close collaboration between Cambridge University Press and Cambridge Assessment International Education. Considering the local and global contexts when planning and teaching an international syllabus, the title presents ideas for Global Perspectives with practical examples that help put theory into context. This book is ideal support for those studying professional development qualifications or international PGCEs. Online tools for lesson planning are available to download below.

Features

  • Highly practical, this resource saves teacher-planning time with lesson ideas available to download from our supporting website.
  • Contains ideas for classroom activities, differentiation, active learning, reflective practice and formative assessment.
  • Presents ideas and practical examples in the context of Global Perspectives.
  • Gives examples based on recent pedagogical best practice and helps teachers put theory into practice.
  • Teachers benefit from the shared global insights of both Cambridge University Press and Cambridge International Examinations.

Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Purpose and context of the book
  • 3. The nature of Global Perspectives and key considerations
  • 4. Interpreting a syllabus
  • 5. Active learning
  • 6. Assessment for Learning
  • 7. Metacognition
  • 8. Language awareness
  • 9. Inclusive Education
  • 10. Teaching with digital technologies
  • 11. Global thinking
  • 12. Reflective practice and pathways
  • 13. Measuring Student Impact
  • 14. Recommended Reading
  • 15. Index.

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