Catherine Reid Boeken

Discover the extraordinary landscapes that inspired the writing of Anne of Green Gables.

The collection features essays that blend profound observations of nature with reflections on family and community dynamics. Through a thoughtful exploration of these interconnected themes, the author reveals the subtle yet impactful relationships between the natural world and personal experiences, inviting readers to consider the deeper meanings behind everyday life.

The book is characterized by its vivid blend of terror, charm, and mystery, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws readers in. Through its engaging narrative, it explores complex themes and emotions, offering a unique reading experience that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

Focusing on the ongoing revolution in education, this book emphasizes the need for leaders and teachers to prioritize learning, foster collaboration, and elevate professional standards. It outlines essential factors necessary for enacting meaningful change within school systems, classrooms, and the teaching profession, aiming to guide educators in transforming their practices and enhancing student outcomes.

"A revolution is happening in education, with leaders and teachers now asked to focus on learning, to develop collaborative teams to impact on students, to use and raise professional standards, and to identify and esteem expertise in our profession. With new demands relating to technological advances, changing demographics, internationalism, and the inclusion of '21st century skills' there is pressure on schools to deliver greater and deeper success with more students. The Turning Point aims to present the factors needed to affect real change for school systems, in classrooms, and in the teaching profession by: Arguing for the establishment of teaching as a true 'profession' alongside areas such as Medicine or Law, Identifying the expertise fundamental to the demands of schools, Elaborating on evaluative thinking and clinical practice as the basis of this new profession, Outlining core levers of change to show how teachers can have profound impacts on educational, medical, and social dimensions of students. This book is essential reading for teachers, school leaders, education policymakers, teacher candidates, and teacher educators. Those working in affiliated professions, such as adolescent psychologists and health workers as well as policy makers will also find aspects of the book relevant to their work"--