{"product_id":"help-its-my-assembly-isbn-9781861564597","title":"Help it's my Assembly!","description":"This book has all one needs for successful assemblies; instant scripts for those in a rush, prepared assemblies for those with a little more time, together with practical tips for inclusion and insights into the spiritual aspects of assemblies too.  \u003cp\u003ePart One shares insights gained from the authors’ wide experience of teaching and leading school assemblies. It looks at what we mean by spirituality, and provides useful background reading into children’s learning styles, and how barriers to learning and inclusion can be overcome. It could be used by individual teachers wishing to explore these issues or by staff groups considering their approach to spirituality across the curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart Two is a collection of 80 assemblies organised into 40 themes. This highly practical set of resources will appeal to both mainstream and special schools. It will prove invaluable to classroom teachers on the school assembly rota, to school leadership teams looking for fresh inspiration, training providers, advisors and community speakers of all faiths or secular backgrounds, who are invited to contribute to school assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003ePreface - Help, its my assembly!.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART ONE.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. What does spirituality mean?.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. What part do school assemblies play?.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. How can we encourage spiritual growth?.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIncluding everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Understanding the barriers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Physical barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmotional barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercome these barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Unpacking the brainbox. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA. Physical first.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting physical barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eB. Emotional ease.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA driving force.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMind reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting emotional barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponding to diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTry and develop mind reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques that help to include everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eC. Thinking third.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLifting cognitive barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the neo-cortex happy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnect with other learning.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Supporting different learning styles.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the visual learner involved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the auditory learner involved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep the kinaesthetic learner involved.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Getting the message across.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSupport understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGive everyone a voice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8. Time to travel.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePART TWO.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. How to use Part two.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Assemblies.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOurselves. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOthers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommunity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorld.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix 1.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReferences.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \"...provides numerous pointers and templates for assembly talks...\" (Children Now, Feb 06)  \u003cp\u003e\" … nicely sums up many teachers’ attitude to the weekly chore, but in fact the book is by no means as hand to mouth as the title suggests ...simple, accessible and imaginative …\" (\u003ci\u003eTimes Educational Supplement\u003c\/i\u003e, May 2006)\u003c\/p\u003e Hilary Broomfield and Brenda Webb are experienced teachers who work together as a literacy support team in an all age school for children with moderate learning difficulties. They have a keen interest in creating and presenting innovative learning material in formats that are accessible to a wide range of learners and learning styles. They are co-authors of the highly successful 'EastEnders Reading Trail.’ Hilary Broomfield is also co-author of the best-selling Overcoming Dyslexia 2nd Edition.  Many teachers and speakers at some point during their career are asked to host an assembly, and they do not always have the developed skills to do so effectively. This book has all one needs for successful assemblies; instant scripts for those in a rush, prepared assemblies for those with a little more time, together with practical tips for inclusion and insights into the spiritual aspects of assemblies too.  \u003cp\u003e Part One shares insights gained from the authors’ wide experience of teaching and leading school assemblies. It looks at what we mean by spirituality, and provides useful background reading into children’s learning styles, and how barriers to learning and inclusion can be overcome. It could be used by individual teachers wishing to explore these issues or by staff groups considering their approach to spirituality across the curriculum.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Part Two is a collection of 80 assemblies organised into 40 themes. This highly practical set of resources will appeal to both mainstream and special schools. It will prove invaluable to classroom teachers on the school assembly rota, to school leadership teams looking for fresh inspiration, training providers, advisors and community speakers of all faiths or secular backgrounds, who are invited to contribute to school assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989356364005,"sku":"NP9781861564597","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781861564597.jpg?v=1761783794","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/help-its-my-assembly-isbn-9781861564597","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}