Use Your Perfect Memory: Dramatic New Techniques for Improving Your Memory; Third Edition (Plume)

Now in a totally updated edition--the secrets of how to stretch memory skills to the fullest. Buzan has devised an ingenious system for memory improvement, geared to handle each specific memory problem--from everyday names and phone numbers to special programs for card players to showing students how to prepare for and get optimum results on exams.

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The Perfect (Ofsted) Lesson (Independent Thinking Series)

In the United Kingdom, there is a national system in place that examines how well a school is managed, and what processes are in place to ensure that standards of teaching and learning improve. This inspection process is crucial in evaluating the quality of leadership and management and the school's capacity to improve.
This book presents ways in which a teacher can make sure in the brief time that an inspector (or other assessor) spends in their classroom, that the lesson ticks enough boxes to impress AND gain that outstanding grade. Jackie Beere leads the teacher through the criteria to search for the 'x-factor' - the magic ingredients that will elevate lessons to outstanding. This means demonstrating exceptional progress in learning and that the quality of learning is exceptional.
Some other vital ingredients that will elevate lessons to outstanding include:
--Differentiating for various groups of learners
--Developing independent and resilient learners
--Challenging the most able learners
--Sharing the criteria for success
To ensure these are demonstrated when being observed Jackie provides teachers six steps to success: 1. Be in control, right from the start and set up the learning environment
2. Stimulate curiosity and open mindedness and prepare the brain for learning
3. Set objectives of learning outcomes and engage students in the learning
4. Main lesson activities
5. Dish up the DIRT... often! (Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time)
6. Provide the perfect plenary or review

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Perfect Positive Thinking

Perfect Positive Thinking is essential reading for anyone who wants to feel optimistic and enthusiastic. Written by a professional life coach, with years of experience in the field, it gives practical advice on how to overcome negative feelings, explains how to deal with problems like anxiety and self-doubt, and provides helpful tips on how to gain energy, motivation and a sense of purpose. Covering everything from exercising to eating, and from stretching to sleep, Perfect Positive Thinking has all you need to feel happy and confident.The Perfect series is a range of practical guides that give clear and straightforward advice on everything from getting your first job to choosing your baby’s name. Written by experienced authors offering tried-and-tested tips, each book contains all you need to get it right first time.

Price: $11.12

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