How can we rethink teaching practices in the age of multiculturalism? What do we do about teachers who do not want to teach, and students who do not want to learn? How should we deal with racism and sexism in the classroom? This title deals with a different kind of education: education as the practice of freedom.

This volume documents the growth of a new kind of interdisciplinary teamwork that is evolving among practitioners, researchers, teacher educators, and community partners. Its premise: the design of learning environments and the development of theory must proceed in a mutually supportive fashion. Scientific researchers have learned that a prerequisite to studying the kinds of learning that matter is helping to shoulder the responsibility for ensuring that these forms of learning occur.

To supp...

An in-depth guide for pre-service primary teachers on children′s literature exploring each major type of children’s book, examining the form, structure and approach of each. It′s packed with recommendations of books to use in your classroom.

Drawing on writing research, the book takes into account recent developments such as the increasing diversity of the student body, the use of the Internet, electronic tuition and issues surrounding globalisation.

The Coaching Manual is based on methods developed - and proven –in business, this highly practical book will show you how coaching works, take you step-by-step through everything you need to know and do, and show you how both parties can get the best from the relationship

Translated around the world, and recommended reading on many coaching programmes this bestselling book is trusted globally as the definitive guide to coaching.

This carefully revised edition will guide you through the enti...

Now fully updated in its fourth edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in science education. Aiming to encourage and assist professionals with the process of reflection in the science classroom, the new edition re-examines the latest advances in the field and changes to the curriculum, and explores the use of mobile technology and coding, and its impact on ICT in s...

Editie 2023-2024 Tekst en Toelichting Leerplichtwet. Een artikelsgewijs commentaar waarin de stand van zaken uit de doeken wordt gedaan. Per artikel wordt een opsomming gegeven van de diverse wijzigingen die dat artikel heeft ondergaan en wat daarbij, niet zelden, is fout gegaan. Hoe via rechtspraak ontstane onduidelijkheden zijn verhelderd of lacunes zijn opgelost. En op welke wijze de nu geldende bepaling in de praktijk moet worden uitgelegd en toegepast.

De Leerplichtwet 1969 is een wet ...