Understanding Signed Languages provides a broad and accessible introduction to the science of language with evidence drawn from signed languages around the world.

In this groundbreaking book, one of the world’s leading authorities on ways of developing equitable education systems addresses the greatest challenge facing education systems around the world, that of developing schools that are effective in educating all children.

Explores major theories of learning, from behaviourism to constructivism to cognitivism, and how they can be used as tools to improve teaching.

The #1 resource for carrying out educational research as part of postgraduate study.

It has never been more important for trainee teachers to understand diversity, equity and inclusion from a teaching perspective. This text provides an up-to-date, grounded, and full understanding of the injustices and inequalities that impact our classrooms. It challenges trainees to rethink their own assumptions and biases and to take time to explore how schools and teachers can be active agents of positive change.

It empowers new teachers to be confident in their allyship of marginalised gr...

Het gaat niet goed met het rekenonderwijs in Nederland. De leerlingen van nu komen van school met minder rekenkennis dan eerdere generaties. Deze daling van kennis en prestaties geldt ook voor taal. Lezen, schrijven en rekenen – het blijft maar achteruitgaan.

Er zijn ook lichtpuntjes. Overheden en particulieren nemen initiatieven om het neergaande tij te keren. Dit boek doet verslag van zulke hoopgevende initiatieven. Het is deels een vervolg op en deels een voortzetting van De gelukkige re...

This is your indispensable guide to navigating the rise of generative AI as an academic. It thoughtfully explores rapidly evolving AI capabilities reshaping higher education, examining challenges and ethical dilemmas across the sector.