Skills for Effective Learning in School: Supporting Emotional Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Wellbeing Teacher Toolkit)

by Alison Waterhouse (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2019

  $44.67

  One of the five books in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit, this practical resource focuses on the topic of `Skills for Learning'. The book offers research-driven, practical strategies, resources and lesson plans to support educators and health professionals. This is a resource book for practitioners looking to have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the children and young people in their care; both now and in the future.

  Chapters span key topics including Metacognition, Learning Dimensions, Problem Solving and Cognitive Strategies. A complete toolkit for teachers and counsellors, this book offers:

  • Easy to follow, and flexible, lesson plans that can be adapted and personalised for use in lessons or smaller groups or 1:1 work
  • Resources that are linked to the PSHE and Wellbeing curriculum for KS1, KS2 and KS3
  • New research, `Circles for Learning', where the introduction of baby observation into the classroom by a teacher is used to understand and develop self-awareness, skills for learning, relationships, neuroscience and awareness of others
  • Sections on the development of key skills in communication, skills for learning, collaboration, empathy and self-confidence
  • Learning links, learning objectives and reflection questions.

  Offering research-driven, practical strategies and lesson plans, Skills for Effective Learning in School is an essential resource book for educators and health professionals looking to have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the children in their care; both now and in the future.