Simplify the transition to the new course with Back In Business
Back in Business is designed to make the move to the new specification easier, with clearly structured chapters directly based on the learning outcomes. The layout is clean and uncluttered, making content easier for teachers and students to follow, and ongoing support will be provided with additional resources and live online classes next year.
Printed Copies – June Release
I’ve chosen to wait until after the sample exam papers are released before finalising the book for print, so that I can make features like the 'Approaching the Exam' pages and the end-of-chapter questions reflect how the exam is going to be assessed. I will also be reviewing and amending any content based on the interpretation of the specification in the sample papers, to get my book as closely aligned to the new course as possible.
Once printed in June, books will be sent to teachers in schools who have listed it on their booklist, along with access codes for teacher and student digital platforms.
Ongoing Resource Support
I am on career break to do this and next year I won't be going back to teaching full-time so that I can focus on producing weekly resources for users of the book, including topical worksheets with research links (like the TY samples below), and videos and scaffolded resources for the project once the sample theme is released in September and the exam brief is announced.
If you didn’t receive a brochure, please email me and I’ll send one on. You’re also welcome to get in touch with any questions.
Thanks, Gavin
Why you should choose Back In Business
Embedded 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.
Where can I see the 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