The sixth edition of this popular book has been written to help international students succeed in writing essays and reports for their English-language academic courses. Thoroughly revised and updated in a streamlined format, it is designed to let readers find the support they need easily, both in the classroom and for self-study.

This book offers a carefully researched, field-tested methodology that takes leadership teams, professional learning communities, and educators all the way from good ideas to systematic impact.

Fundamentals of Statistical Reasoning in Education, 4th Edition is a text specifically geared towards the education community. This text gives educators the statistical knowledge and skills necessary in everyday classroom teaching, in running schools, and in professional development pursuits.

A thoughtful practical treatment on developing self-esteem in pupils and why it really matters to get it right.

A fully revised introduction to learning theories for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector, demonstrating the relationship between learning theories and effective classroom practice.

Inspiration and Guidance to Develop Collective Teacher Efficacy Collective efficacy, or a shared belief that through collective action educators can positively influence student outcomes, has remained at the top of a list of influences on student achievement in John Hattie’s Visible Learning research. Collective efficacy has been embodied by many educators, though collaboration tends to be focused on building community and relationships, which alone are not enough to move the needle...

`Dorothy Langley's book offers a valuable overview of dramatherapy in all its applications. It provides evidence of many years' work as a teacher and practitioner. It is both clear and readable, and will serve as a useful introduction to this unique therapeutic approachr' - Roger Grainger, Senior Practitioner on the Register of Psychologists Specialising in Psychotherapy

Offers a theoretical examination of race and ethnicity that draws upon examples in Britain, US and Australia. This book examines: how race and ethnicity operate in the social world; the making of race and ethnicity by the connections between people, spaces and places; and the ways race and ethnicity articulate analytical themes in social science.