Back In Business will be available in bookstores like Book Haven etc.. using the new government book scheme or you can order directly through this site.
NEW: Extra sample chapters and resources added below including the Unifying Strand
Why you should choose Back In Business
Clearly structured and easy to use both in class and at home
Chapters structured by learning outcome, with clear, uncluttered pages that are easy to navigate for teachers and students - check out the sample chapters above if you haven't already! And why not ask your current students what they think of the user-friendly design!
Research skills
Embedded in chapters are 'Reflect & Research' activities based on the key principles for research. Each chapter will have a research worksheet (samples below to trial in TY this year) and I'll add more on a continuous basis.
Real-world relevance
Bright and engaging case studies and exclusive interviews with top Irish businesses and social enterprises paired with worksheets and activities - these are designed to develop student's critical research skills for the project.
Approaching the exam sections
Suggested sample questions and answers based on outcome verbs from the specification - these will be refined after the sample exam papers are released so they reflect the new exam format and structure.
Exclusive digital platform for both teacher and student with ongoing digital support
I will provide ongoing up to date resources on the teacher and student digital platforms including live classes - click here to see teacher samples and click here for student samples.
Launch video & book information videos below
Textbook features & Samples
Clear & easy to use layout
Back In Business is designed to be very user friendly with uncluttered, easy to access content clearly laid out for each learning outcome.
I've added in helpful infographics for certain topics to help students, as well as learning links to different chapters and a review and research feature for students to work on during class.
Approaching The Exam Section
I break down the different action verbs and apply them to different chapters to try to give a greater understanding of what approach is needed for different types of questions in the exam.
I will be updating the book after the sample papers are released in April so that these sections can mirror those papers.
BACK IN BUSINESS KEY FEATURES
Helpful Teacher Resources
‘More time teaching, less time preparing’
CLICK TO VIEW SAMPLE RESOURCES
Each chapter will have it's own page so all resources are easy to find at any time
Request a Resource – I am on a career break and working on Back In Business full-time so you will be able to request different types of resources that I will look to make and add to the platform for everyone to use
There are Powerpoints, ready made exam style class tests with solutions & Video interviews with Irish businesses and on key topics to play in class
Newsfeed style updates with current business articles, videos and worksheets
Separate Student Resources
'Helps your students revise work or catch up on missed class due to illness or projects!'
CLICK TO VIEW SAMPLE RESOURCES
Access to videos of the course broken into bite size lessons – ideal for students to study for exams, catch up on missed class or to use for a flipped classroom
Chapter based revision checklists
Regularly updated quizzes, mind maps and flashcards
Self-assessment tests for them to check in with their knowledge
Project support with how-to videos on each section of the project
Supporting The New Project
Project Video Lessons – How-to videos covering research, writing, presentation and referencing sources
Guides and Templates - Suggested layout, timings and exemplars projects
Scaffolding of Projects – A project planner recommends a suggested project structure with a rubrics based on the specification
Live student webinars – I will hold live online webinars for both teachers and students at key project milestones
Business In Our World
I have interviewed different Irish businesses to create interesting and interactive case studies in both print and video format.
Worksheets will be provided to use in class as well as 'Reflect and Research' textbook activities to help students relate real life business to the cross cutting themes of the course in a practical and engaging way.
Relevant and engaging worksheets
I'll continue to add exclusive worksheets for Back In Business schools, designed to develop student's research skills needed for their project in 6th year, similar to those available here, here and here.
Why not print and trial these worksheets in TY to see how your students engage with them and work on their research skills.
Where can I see the book?
Sample chapters and resources are available at the top of this page and you can contact me for more.
I am waiting until the sample papers are released in April to finalise the content so no full copies will be printed until I can amend and finalise the content based on the sample papers as well as develop the activity book.
I have paired up with a team of experienced editors, designers and printers from the industry to develop and publish Back In Business. Having already written two books, I know that there is a new way to produce books where I can have a greater role in the development of the book and be able to offer a greater level of ongoing support to help with the transition over to the new course for teachers and students.
I am available if you want to discuss anything by email, phone call or video call with your business department.
Thanks, Gavin
Email: tbggavin@gmail.com
Information for booklists:
Title: Back In Business (Textbook & Activity Book)
ISBN: 9781068425806
Publisher: GD Education