Introducing students to the research process in a range of educational contexts, this updated Second Edition contains everything they need if they are studying on a research methods course or doing a research project for themselves.

Encapsulates the broad ideas of the series by presenting the evolving theory behind the construct of academic language, a definition and examples of each of its components, and a template for direct classroom application.

An engaging and informative core text that enables students to think clearly and critically about the scientific process of research.

This book provides teachers with support, guidance, background theory, examples and practical advice for the teaching of writing at greater depth.

A practical guide containing 50 different quality improvement and quality assurance approaches to help improve practice.

This book shows how educational theories can be used to support social justice and encourage engagement with contemporary societal issues.

A rich resource covering all core topics of learning and childcare in the Early Years. Designed to guide you throughout your studies and career to become a reflective, evidence-based practitioner.

Understand what metacognition is and how you can apply it to your secondary school teaching to support deep and effective learning in your classroom.

Despite the fact that we live in a primarily visual world, it turns out that we usually perceive only moderately, because we tend to interpret reality more according to expectations and routine than according to reality itself. Asking stupid questions means brainstorming about everything that you initially take for granted, which you would therefore never talk about because it's too obvious.

The stupid questions will teach you to find the hidden naked truth beneath the assumed reality. This f...