Dylan Wiliam Livres

Of all the hats the principal wears the most vital in terms of increasing academic achievement is that of instructional leader. An instructional leader focuses on the growth of the teacher. An instructional leader respects the teacher as learner and honors their individual learning process. An instructional leader differentiates the teacher's learning by strategically offering those practices that most effectively and efficiently support distinct styles of adult learning. If a school or district is truly student centered, then each educational stakeholder in the system has very specific responsibilities. These responsibilities identify the vital, and unique, role of teachers and principals. The vital role of teachers is to consistently and intentionally support students to own their learning. The vital role of school-site administrators is to consistently and intentionally support teachers to own their role in student learning.

Written by the experts from Kings College London, Science Inside the Black Box offers advice to teachers on how to interact more effectively with pupils and students on a day-to-day basis to promote their learning in science.

Begins with the British public's first encounter with Tibetan culture in 1854. This book examines the role of imperial collectors and photographers in representations of the region and visits competing museums of Tibet in India and Lhasa.

Considers why summative assessment in English is difficult and explores viewing it as an arts subject rather than one which is quantifiable and assessable objectively. This title also considers some of the solutions that have been put in place to overcome the problem both in the UK and abroad.

Offers practical advice on using and improving assessment for learning in the classroom.

What are the most cost-effective ways of ensuring that today 's students have the skills they need for an uncertain and unpredictable future? In this lecture, Dylan Wiliam argues that if we are serious about raising student achievement, the only way to do this is by investing in the professional development of teachers. Not all investments are equally effective, and some, such as helping teachers make greater use of assessment for learning, are more effective than others, such as increasing teacher content knowledge. If we are to be successful, however, as well as being clear about what we want teachers to do differently, we have to understand why changing teachers practice is so difficult. This will require radical changes in the way we treat teacher professional development.

A carefully graded series of retold versions of popular classic and contemporary titles and specially written stories continue to grow and there are now over 170 titles in the series. Most titles are available with Audio CDs and most include accompanying exercises and glossaries.

The Fundamentals of Digital Fashion Marketing introduces and explores contemporary digital marketing practices within the fashion industry. Clare Harris clearly explains key digital marketing strategies and examines and illustrates their role in fashion through exciting and memorable industry examples. Marketing practices covered include online marketing, social media, video, mobile technologies, in-store technologies, augmented reality and digital spaces.The text features interviews and case studies from some of fashion's biggest brands and most cutting-edge marketing companies, while also promoting active learning through engaging activities and exercises. This all combines to create a book that will inform, stimulate and inspire the next generation of creative marketers.

The book features a comprehensive table of contents that outlines the main topics and chapters covered, providing readers with a clear roadmap of the material. Each section is organized to facilitate understanding and navigation, allowing for easy reference to key themes and concepts. This structured approach enhances the reader's ability to engage with the content effectively.