The Transition Tightrope: Supporting Students in Transition to Secondary School

Author:   Angie Wilcock
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:  

9780415634373


Pages:   132
Publication Date:   31 October 2012
Format:   Paperback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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The Transition Tightrope: Supporting Students in Transition to Secondary School


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The transition phase from primary to secondary school is a time of massive personal, physical, psychological and social change. Not only is it a difficult time for the young adolescent, but it is also a challenging time for parents, teachers and anyone working with young people experiencing such substantial changes in their lives. In this highly accessible book, Angie Wilcock offers clear, practical, and realistic tips and strategies to support teachers’ and parents’ understanding of this difficult transition stage. If you are concerned that your child or pupil may have difficulty coping with the many changes and challenges associated with this phase, this book will give you insight into issues such as: understanding the developing teen and effective ways to handle them keeping up with multiple assignments creating a system of organisation and an effective work space at home maintaining a healthy balance between work, play...and sleep developing a positive attitude to school and study setting realistic goals making new friends establishing life skills which are transferable to school. Based on real-life teaching and parenting experience and full of practical, helpful case studies, this is just the resource you need to help you support and guide your developing teen.

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Author:   Angie Wilcock
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Dimensions:   Width: 17.40cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.249kg
ISBN:  

9780415634373


ISBN 10:   0415634377
Pages:   132
Publication Date:   31 October 2012
Audience:   General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Adult education ,  General ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Angie Wilcock is a teacher, parent and a respected authority on transition from primary to secondary education. She develops and presents information sessions and workshops to parents, students and teachers on a range of educational issues.

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