An accessible textbook for early childhood students exploring the key concepts, understandings and approaches to play. Essential reading for all modules on play.

A practical and accessible text for trainee primary school teachers examining the 'new literacies' and exploring their place in primary schools.

Today's leaders face the challenge of leading five generations. 5-Gen Leadership addresses the nuances and expectations implicit with leading each generation.

This blueprint for transformation offers leadership tips, practical strategies, real-life stories, and expert guidance for rapid decision-making when faced with complex topics and pandemic-scale disruptions.

The author's eight-point cultural compass guides you in crafting a respectful and inclusive curriculum. Each chapter includes frequently asked questions, specific strategies and activities.

Headteachers can learn to steer high-stakes conversations with staff and students toward win-win outcomes with this handy pocket guide to effective communication. Includes scripts, case studies, and checklists.

This book provides practical strategies for teaching conflict resolution skills that help prevent bullying and violence for a safe and peaceful school environment. Modes of practice include peer mediation, narrative counseling, circle conversations, undercover anti-bullying team, "facing up to violence" groups, and restorative conferences.

Policy Analysis for Social Workers, is a comprehensive guide to help students understand the process of policy development and analysis so they can become effective advocates.

Research Methods for Counseling is a basic introductory research methods text for counsellors, psychologists, social workers and other mental health professionals.