This textbook brings together all aspects of play in one place. Covering a wide range of types of play, play pioneers and their theories, play environments, and how play relates to young children's learning and development, the chapters also draw out tensions and challenges for those working with young children.

This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.

This book shows educators how to become powerful, effective allies for marginalized students so they can challenge the barriers, practices, and beliefs that diminish opportunities for many students.

High quality leadership coaching is one of the most effective methods of professional development for leaders. Coach It Further highlights the important aspects of leadership that leaders and coaches can work on together.

Bringing together two core areas of the curriculum, play and literacy, this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacy and language development within the context of children's play.

This book guides trainees through each step of their journey and helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to succeed.

The author has been involved in a dispute with his employer, Lancaster University, about what he sees as irregularities in the REF process. In this title, he criticizes the REF for discouraging innovation and harming staff morale, and questions the REF's claim to provide 'expert review of the outputs' - the very heart of its legitimacy.

There is a war on for the future of the university worldwide. The stakes are high, and they reach deep into our social condition. This book analyses the position, and argues for the necessity of taking sides with the latter. It does so with a sense of urgency, because the market fundamentalists are on the march.

For teachers wanting to find out what works best for their class, this text shows how to harness the power of small or large scale research to help them find the answer.

This accessible book details the competencies, functions, and strategies that help members benefit from a positive group culture as they pursue their own learning.