A key text to help students examine the role and value of play in learning and childhood development, including contemporary research and international examples.

Contains up-to-date research and literature in the area, covering the entire spectrum of educational institutions.

This innovative guide to research in early childhood takes you step-by-step through the research process.

A dynamic guide to improving student achievement through high impact teaching practices and school improvement

Social and Emotional Learning is currently a dominant theme in education systems across the world. This book is the first truly balanced, critical appraisal of this important field.

There has been a huge growth of interest in action research in educational settings over the past 20 years across the Americas, Europe, Australia and Africa - this Handbook provides a scholarly reference text that will inform the development of the field.

A practical guide to action research, with both theoretical underpinning and a focus on real issues for researchers. Part of our brand new series on Education Research published in association with BERA.

The new edition of this insightful text on inclusion offers an overview of issues faced by practitioners. Full of practical activities, it helps both students and practitioners develop their own inclusive practices.

It provides a snapshot of current practice in professional reflection in a practical and manageable way

The first international study of the Forest School approach and how it's used across the world.