In the Fourth Edition of this bestselling book, John W Creswell and new co-author Cheryl N Poth explore the philosophical underpinnings, history and key elements of each of five qualitative inquiry traditions: narrative research, phenomenology, grounded theory, ethnography and case study - putting them side by side, so that we can see the differences. The authors relate research designs to each of the traditions of enquiry. They compare theoretical frameworks and ways to employ standards of q...

This book provides personal experiences, best practices, and deeper resources for educators who work with students with special needs. Chapters discuss how special educational needs affect reading and math instruction, accommodations, culturally responsive practices, legal issues, home-school collaboration, and more.

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

Shows the reader how to create exciting outdoor experiences for children, and incorporate the wilder and riskier elements of outdoor play into their planning, while adhering to health and safety requirements.

A V Kelly's bestselling and classic text is now brought up to date with the latest curriculum changes and current thinking in education. It's great on general principles and the philosophical background to education, making it core reading on all types of education courses.

Accessible and supportive introductory textbook for a wide range of foundation degrees in the children and young people's workforce.

Doing Research with Children and Young People introduces researchers to the key considerations involved in working with children and young people.

Dynamics of News Reporting and Writing shows students how to approach their stories and think on their feet in the evolving media landscape, with foundational elements like lead writing, structure, and storytelling, as well as how to think critically and determine what matters in a story.

With chapter sequencing following the new Curriculum, this book supports trainee teachers to make use of the opportunities presented in the National Curriculum for effective and engaging Primary Maths teaching.