This core text for trainee primary teachers is a guide to the teaching of computing and coding, and provides an exploration of how children develop their computational thinking.

A companion guide to Positive Behavior Support at the Tertiary Level: Red Zone Strategies (Riffel, 2011), focused on tier two small group interventions. Topics include establishing procedures and routines, working in small groups and conducting individualized interventions in the classroom, managing transitions, and following up to measure effectiveness.

This book details how the brain creates meaning from print, and how educators can leverage the latest neurocognitive research to help students struggling with reading.

This second edition has been completely updated to cover recent events and issues including the Syrian refugee crisis, the Paris terror attacks, the rise of right-wing political parties, and the Shengen agreement, thus continuing to provide readers with a timely and significant resource

The 16th century was revolutionized by scientific and artistic novelties,

not the least in the anatomical and medical world. In this richly

illustrated book a multitude of academic scholars present new findings

concerning Vesalius and his contemporaries. One of those discoveries includes

a preparatory sketch by Jan Steven van Calcar for a drawing in

Vesalius’ famous ‘Fabrica’, called ‘The Philosopher’.

Also authentic letters, written by Vesalius to his friends Benedetto Varchi

and O...

By demonstrating goal setting as an integral instructional strategy, this guide gives teachers the tools needed to help students take ownership of their learning.

'An excellent resource for primary Humanities undergraduate trainees. It provides reflective opportunities for intending subject leaders.' - Mrs Marion Hobbs, Education, Edge Hill University

An in-depth look at the Russian presidency as a case study of institution building within the context of a mixed presidential-parliamentary regime.