With step-by-step instructions covering the entire research process, and with an emphasis on meaningful analysis to encourage good judgement, this book provides that ideal stepping stone between learning about research and actually doing it

This book addresses the key challenges facing instructional leaders interested in fostering creativity in schools and classrooms. It provides educators with practical and actionable guidelines for how to take small-steps toward improving existing teaching, learning, and leadership practices.

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Unmasking Masculinities: Men and Society is a new anthology that provides a fresh and comprehensive introduction to the field of critical masculinity studies.

Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement offers a conceptual and practical introduction to program evaluation and performance measurement for public and non-profit organizations.

This is the only casebook on the market that contains the variety and quantity of cases that will help students master assessment and diagnosis with the DSM-5 and ICD. It is specifically positioned for disciplines that are grounded in a humanistic approach (counseling, social work, counseling psychology) and helps frame working with the medical model that is used in the DSM-5.

Enhance teachers' expertise - in every term, every school year. With all of the everyday demands of teaching, the job of improving classroom practice is a challenge for teachers and school leaders. Grounded by research and field-tested around the world, Teaching Sprints offers a professional improvement process that works in theory and practice.

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