By examining the historic background of observing and planning, and describing examples of good practice in different group settings, this book will help to monitor a child's progress - what is needed now and to work out what is needed next.

An up-to-date and global perspective exploring the socio-cultural issues facing Early Childhood today.

The second, thoroughly revised and expanded, edition of The SAGE Handbook of Visual Research Methods presents a wide-ranging exploration and overview of visual research methods today, aiming to exemplify diversity and contradictions in perspectives and techniques.

This book supports trainee and beginning teachers to develop their knowledge and understanding and enable them to plan and teach outstanding geography lessons in primary schools.

Teaching would be easy if there were clear recipes you could follow every time. The Ingredients for Great Teaching explains why this is impossible and why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work. Instead of recipes, this book examines the basic ingredients of teaching and learning so you can use them wisely in your own classroom in order to become a better and more effective teacher.

Taking an approach that is both evidence-based and practical, author Pedro de Bruyckere explores ten crucial...

Blending learning theories with real-life case studies, this book fosters a deeper understanding of what causes challenging behaviour and equips readers with everything they need to know to handle it.

This book guide students through the challenging field of special educational needs and disability, offering essential support as they develop a critical and up-to-date understanding of the practical challenges and opportunities concerning inclusion.

This textbook offers a comprehensive introduction to key areas of psychology, classical and contemporary, and how an understanding of the subject can inform smart classroom practice.

This book provides an alternative to the 'school' of today, creating the conditions for teachers to go on a co-adventure with children and allow their magic to thrive.

The perfect companion to help you crack some of secondary science's most challenging concepts in your teaching.