"Our calling is to drop our egos, commit to removing barri­ers, and treat our learners with the unequivocal respect and dignity they deserve." --Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak When it comes to the hard work of reconstructing our schools into places where every student has the opportunity to succeed, Mirko Chardin and Katie Novak are absolutely convinced that teachers should serve as our primary architects. And by "teachers" they mean legions of teachers working in close collaboration. After ...

Language and literacy are at the heart of the early years and primary curriculum, and this book provides a thorough grounding in the essentials of the subject, while also updating the reader on the latest developments in policy and practice.

In this expanded and updated second edition, Lucas provides readers with an accessible and motivating exploration of the theory and practice of nurture groups.

How can you become a successful teacher? The Teachers' Handbook is an accessible reference work, based on the general knowledge that every beginning teacher should possess. It offers a host of practical tools and is an inspiration for current thesis topics. This publication provides a comprehensive bridge between theory and everyday classroom practice.

The Teachers' Handbook answers key questions for the student teacher, varying from 'How can I teach my students?' to 'How can I grow as a teac...

Are you a doctoral student or researcher in the field of Life Sciences or Medicine? Would you like to present your research in a well-structured and readable manner? This book, which can be used for self-study or in an academic writing course, shows you how to make sure your article receives the attention it deserves. Academic English: Writing a Research Article addresses the following questions: How can I acquire an academic writing style? How can I develop an elaborate and accurate academi...

‘Interdisciplinarity’ is a bit of a buzzword in the Dutch university sector. It is also one of the most prioritized policy goals at a national and European level. Yet, ‘interdisciplinarity’ remains under-defined, and the challenges and obstacles unique to doing interdisciplinarity remain fuzzy. How, then, are we supposed to adopt an interdisciplinary approach if we don’t even know what the word means?

In this peer-reviewed edited volume of student scholarship, we delve into what it ...

Engaging and challenging, this extensively revised key text of current historiography confronts the 'histories' that exist and have existed around the world, from the Zulu kingdoms to Communist China.

Fully revised and updated to reflect the latest research and innovations in the field, Teaching for Learning, Second Edition is a comprehensive, practical resource for instructors that highlights and synthesizes proven teaching methods and active learning styles.

Alison Clark through this book, points to alternative practices in Early Childhood Education and Care that enable a different pace and rhythm, against the backdrop of the acceleration in early childhood and the proliferation of testing and measurement. Diverse approaches are explored to enable an ‘unhurried child’ and less hurried adults.

People are using the future to search for better ways to achieve sustainability, inclusiveness, prosperity, well-being and peace. In addition, the way the future is understood and used is changing in almost all domains, from social science to daily life. This book presents the results of significant research undertaken by UNESCO with a number of partners to detect and define the theory and practice of anticipation around the world today.

It uses the concept of 'Futures Literacy' as a tool to ...