This book introduces major aspects of comparative and international education, giving readers a nuanced understanding of key debates and thinkers, as well as the tools necessary to conduct comparisons using secondary sources.Â

Challenges in ethnographic fieldwork are ubiquitous, yet rarely discussed. This book breaks the silence on these issues and, in revisiting ethnography through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion, seeks to better equip researchers in conducting fieldwork that is safe for them and their research participants.

A comprehensive introduction to Transactional Analysis theory, practice and evidence-base. It provides a step by step manual to the competencies and skills needed across the therapy process, and a guide to working with a variety of client issues.

The textbook for anyone learning to become a coach. It's written for beginner coaches and focuses on the main coaching skills and competencies, such as listening, asking powerful questions, providing feedback, summarising and challenging, self awareness and self-reflection.

A Super Quick guide to demystifying lab reports and building your confidence and skills to write the best report you can.

This book offers an accessible and comprehensive new introduction to the subject and practise of creativity in early years education. Taylor takes a uniquely rights-based and inclusive approach to creativity, providing students with a holistic, internationally-minded overview of creativity and its place both inside and outside the classroom. Sections focus on:Defining creativity and its benefitsDifferent modes of creativityCreativity in a policy and social contextCreative pedagogy in practice...

This book helps students and researchers understand thematic analysis as a process that is a part of many qualitative methods, and provides clear guidance about learning to develop techniques to apply to research.

Written by the scholars who first developed the theory of self-leadership, Self-Leadership: The Definitive Guide to Personal Excellence 3e offers powerful yet practical advice for leading yourself to personal excellence.

A clear and student friendly introduction to the field of child development, from a psychological approach.