This book dispells the common misconceptions in maths and helps teachers inspire a succesful understanding and engagement of number learning

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

A user-friendly and accessible text offering comprehensive coverage of the new PTLLS Award for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Taking a thematic approach, this is an ideal beginner's text for students to understand the relationship between childhood and society.

A practical and user-friendly text to help education students develop their understanding of critical analysis.

This best practice, reassuring teaching guide will help to build trainees' confidence in teaching PSHE to primary children.

Going beyond simply understanding the work of key theorists, this book helps the reader comprehend and recognize what learning actually looks like and how to best facilitate it in any setting. The exercises, real-life examples and chapter summaries in the book make this an accessible course text.

A self audit tool for trainee primary teachers to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses in science and to monitor and evaluate their progress towards Qualified Teacher Status.

'Making Learning Happen has been an essential read for new academic staff since it first appeared. The third edition is exceptionally welcome providing real insights into what the modern student expects, and reflecting changes in the delivery of higher education.' -Pauline Kneale, Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning, Plymouth University