A comprehensive textbook on important educational theorists, building on Aubrey & Riley's main book (Understanding and Using Educational Theories 3e) and offering a practical, theoretical and critical overview of more challenging theorists, including many with a strong sociological focus.

This title works to provide students with an introduction to different types of artistic expression within early childhood. Combining theory, research and practical strategies, the authors present how the arts can be beneficial in fostering inclusion through a range of settings.

Renowned for his provocative views on education and considered an educational innovator, Russell dissects the motives behind educational theory and practice, and presents original and engaging arguments for the reformation of the education of the individual.

In Research and Evaluation in Education and Psychology: Integrating Diversity With Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods, renowned scholar Donna M. Mertens offers an in-depth introduction to research methods. The Sixth Edition integrates five major paradigms and emphasizes research within culturally complex communities.

Each chapter thoroughly explains each research step, enriched with a published sample study for illustration.

A timely book which supplies aspiring early childhood professionals with a clear understanding of early reading for under-fives.

This is an essential training tool for beginning teachers. Builds skills and focuses on developing professional practice through understanding, reflection and experimentation.

Inclusive College Classrooms provides instructors with research-based practices and tools to create an effective and inclusive classroom environment.

Multicultural Play Therapy fills a wide gap in the play therapy literature. Each chapter helps expand play therapists’ cultural awareness, humility, and competence so they can work more effectively with children of diverse cultures, races, and belief systems.

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.

Colloquial Irish 2 is the ideal way to refresh your knowledge of the language and to extend your skills from the beginner level to advanced beginner.