A Time for Reflection: Talks for School Assemblies - Couverture rigide

James, Derek

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1846242940 ISBN 13 : 9781846242946

Editeur : Book Guild Publishing Ltd, 2009

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Derek James's collection of inspirational talks is an invaluable asset for any member of staff faced with the daunting prospect of addressing an assembly to teenagers. Purposely brief, the talks are nevertheless thought-provoking and motivating, whether the content is purely moral or religious. The stories within them are drawn from different cultures and religions, history and the Bible, and James underlines the focus with relevant quotations to spark the imagination and provoke discussion. Derek James does not pretend to be an expert on religion or to have studied theology, but his heartfelt talks put across his own view on everything from courage to miracles, from sport to Holy Communion. They are intended to make today's teenagers reflect on a wide range of moral and religious issues and, hopefully, to take at least some of the messages away from the assembly hall to be put into practice. This collection is the first time Derek James has written down his thoughts. His assemblies were always rehearsed and spoken off pat, thereby conveying his sincerity. The talks are not intended to be recited word for word, but to provide teachers with ideas and topics around which to build their own assemblies - assemblies that will not leave their young audience bored, but with the desire to explore the subjects further.

Biographie de l'auteur

Born in Islington, Derek James obtained MAs at St Andrews University and Birkbeck College, London, and became a history teacher. He taught in central London schools, including a position as Deputy Head, Pastoral, at Westminster City School. As a boy he was a Queen's Scout and his love of outdoor pursuits has continued into adulthood. He actively sails, kayaks, mountain walks and runs. He has successfully completed the London Marathon four times and has also trekked in the Himalayas, New Zealand, the Greenland Icecap and Argentina. A practising Anglican, Derek also finds the time for regular voluntary work at a children's hospice, as well as assisting with activity holidays for blind and visually impaired teenagers, and disabled people.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Book Guild Publishing Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1846242940
• ISBN 13: 9781846242946
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 96
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible