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The Adult Music Student: Making Music throughout the Lifespan by Pamela Pike
RRP: $88.18$77.18In music, while coaching groups of adults in ensemble settings and teaching them in the independent studio is a longstanding tradition, most tertiary-level music courses do not address the specific issues associated with teaching adults. The Adult Music... -
Learning Networks in Adult Education: Non-formal Education on a Housing Estate by Paul Fordham
RRP: $67.18$59.49Originally published in 1979, this book reports on a 3 year action research programme (The New Communities Project) which aimed in increase working-class participation in adult education. Basing their argument on the work of the Project, the authors... -
Grassroots Literacy: Writing, Identity and Voice in Central Africa by Jan Blommaert
RRP: $283.50$246.29What effect has globalization had on our understanding of literacy? Grassroots Literacy seeks to address the relationship between globalization and the widening gap between `grassroots' literacies, or writings from ordinary people and local communities,... -
Sloganization in Language Education Discourse: Conceptual Thinking in the Age of Academic Marketization by Barbara Schmenk
RRP: $62.90$52.10This volume focuses (self-)critically on sloganization as an emergent phenomenon in language education discourse. Motivated by an increasing uneasiness with a number of widespread concepts in current language education research that have become... -
Adult Education and Socialist Pedagogy by Frank Youngman
RRP: $67.18$59.49Originally published in 1986, this book was written at a time of increasing pressure on traditional areas of secondary and higher education and changing employment patterns - a situation which still exists today. Then, as now, there is increased... -
The Gates Unbarred: A History of University Extension at Harvard, 1910-2009 by Michael Shinagel
RRP: $29.30$24.32The Gates Unbarred traces the evolution of University Extension at Harvard from the Lyceum movement in Boston to its creation by the newly appointed president A. Lawrence Lowell in 1910. For a century University Extension has provided community access to... -
Workers Education by A. B. Ranga Rao
$65.60Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788189886370Author A. B. Ranga RaoFormat HardbackPage Count 232Imprint Abhijeet PublicationsPublisher Abhijeet PublicationsWeight(grams) 165g -
Adult Education and Community Action: Adult Education and Popular Social Movements by Tom Lovett
RRP: $69.28$61.24Originally published in 1982, this book discusses the role of adult education in social and community action. In particular it presents a critical assessment of 'community education' and the theories of Illich, Freire and Gramsci and it proves that there... -
Why Adults Learn: Towards a Theory of Participation in Adult Education by Sean Courtney
RRP: $67.18$59.49Originally published in 1992 this book looks at the phenomenon of adult education by exploring the nature of the motivation that moves people to return to school or to seek involvement inorganized learning activities. The book challenges the... -
Learning Care Lessons: Literacy, Love, Care And Solidarity by Maggie Feeley
RRP: $27.20$18.17Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781872767987Author Maggie FeeleyFormat PaperbackPage Count 198Imprint Tufnell PressPublisher Tufnell PressWeight(grams) 288g -
Understanding Language Use in the Classroom: Including Teaching Materials for College Educators by Susan J. Behrens
RRP: $41.90$35.57It is clear that a proper understanding of what academic English is and how to use it is crucial for success in college, and yet students face multiple obstacles in acquiring this new 'code', not least that their professors often cannot agree among... -
Multimodal Approaches to Research and Pedagogy: Recognition, Resources, and Access by Arlene Archer
RRP: $83.98$73.63This book brings together social semiotics, cultural studies, multiliteracies, and other approaches in order to theorize very different learning environments, giving visibility to the modal effect in a range of disciplines. It highlights the ideological... -
Principles and Practices of Assessment: A guide for assessors in the FE and skills sector by Ann Gravells
RRP: $149.10$121.32This is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector. Whether you are a new or an experienced assessor, this book will guide you through the relevant principles and practices to enable you... -
Achieving your Diploma in Education and Training by Jim Gould
RRP: $216.30$176.55This book supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. Full of informed practical guidance and supported by meaningful links to theory and educational research, it covers... -
Training Adult Educators in Western Europe by Peter Jarvis
RRP: $46.18$40.61Originally published in 1991 this book is a comparative study of systems of preparing adult educators in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Greece, Italy, Spain, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and Cyprus. The... -
Social Emotional Well-Being for Educators by Michelle L. Trujillo
RRP: $52.48$42.61Learn how to take self-care off your to-do list! It's been a rough couple of years for teachers and school leaders. Your ability to be resilient and concentrate on social-emotional learning has been put to the test and now you deserve relief-without... -
Towards a History of Adult Education in America: The Search for a Unifying Principle by Harold W. Stubblefield
RRP: $67.18$59.49Originally published in 1988 this book examines the work of the first generation adult education theorists and the traditions that their work helped establish. They debated the issues, aims and content of adult education programmes and began to explore... -
Adult Minority Language Learning: Motivation, Identity and Target Variety by Colin J. Flynn
RRP: $230.90$203.78This book examines the role of affective variables in the process of learning a minority language. It presents a comprehensive account of how adult learners' attitude, motivation and identity are related to their awareness of, and commitment to,... -
International Student Engagement in Higher Education: Transforming Practices, Pedagogies and Participation by Margaret Kettle
RRP: $62.90$52.10Hand-in-hand with the continuing drive to recruit international students to Western universities goes an interest in student engagement. However, it is often unclear exactly what is meant by engagement. This book goes beyond the policy rhetoric to... -
Reflective Practice in Education and Training by Richard Malthouse
RRP: $220.50$178.04This is a practical guide to reflective practice for teachers and trainee teachers in the FE and skills sector. Reflective practice is a key element of teaching and this comprehensive and accessible guide introduces and explains this area of practice for... -
Multilingual Online Academic Collaborations as Resistance: Crossing Impassable Borders by Giovanna Fassetta
RRP: $62.90$52.10This book details online academic collaborations between universities in Europe, the USA and Palestine. The chapters recount the challenges and successes of online collaborations which promote academic connections and conversations with the Gaza Strip,... -
Narratives of Adult English Learners and Teachers: Practical Applications by Clarena Larrotta
RRP: $52.40$46.18This book centralizes the narratives of adult English language learners, teachers, and trainee teachers in the development of a humanistic language pedagogy; their strengths, concerns, and stories inform this practical guide to adult literacy development... -
Challenges and Inequalities in Lifelong Learning and Social Justice by Susan Jackson
RRP: $182.68$158.63The connections and interactions of lifelong learning and social justice are complex and contested. Both are seen as a means to unconditional good, with little account taken of the inequalities and equalities located in constructions of power. This book... -
Developing and Evaluating Quality Bilingual Practices in Higher Education by Fernando D. Rubio-Alcala
RRP: $62.90$52.10This book provides an overview and evaluation of the quality of bilingual education found in internationalised higher education institutions. Its authors focus on the multifaceted roles that language(s) play in these growing multilingual spaces and... -
How to Be a Happy Academic: A Guide to Being Effective in Research, Writing and Teaching by Alexander Clark
RRP: $193.20$158.09Want to be an effective, successful and happy academic? This book helps you hone your skills, showcase your strengths, and manage all the professional aspects of academic life. With their focus on life-long learning and positive reflection, Alex and... -
Adult Education For a Change by Jane L. Thompson
RRP: $69.28$61.24Originally published in 1980 this book examines why adult education historically failed to attract working class students and whether experiences in Northern Ireland, the USA and Italy have any lessons to teach. Drawing together authors committed to... -
Mutual Aid Universities by Eric Midwinter
RRP: $41.98$37.15First published in 1984, this collection of essays was the first account of the development of the University of the Third Age in Britain (U3A). Changing employment patterns and increasing pressure on traditional areas of secondary and higher education... -
Fascination of Earth: Wood Whittling by Claire Warden 9781906116125
RRP: $18.90$17.81This series provides an insight into the knowledge you require to facilitate learning occuring in outdoor environments, taking the natural elements as a guide. A combination of children's voices and progression points share the approach of teaching and... -
Extramural: Literature and Lifelong Learning by Adrian Barlow 9780718892791
RRP: $49.35$47.38More than a personal account of a career in education, but an argument for an idea, Extramural is an argument for the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and the invaluable part Cambridge Institute of Continuing Education has played in helping people pursue... -
The Elements of an Effective Dissertation and Thesis: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting it Right the First Time by Raymond L. Calabrese 9781578863518
RRP: $52.50$45.76Here is a student guide to writing an effective doctoral dissertation or a master's thesis. This book disaggregates the elements of the dissertation and provides the student with a description, definition, and example of each dissertation element. The... -
Key Concepts in Leisure Studies by David E. Harris
RRP: $81.88$67.16`This book confirms David Harris' status as a leading theorist in contemporary culture and leisure in the UK. He offers a distinctive, coherent and authoritative guide to the major concepts and debates that should engage leisure scholars and scholarship'... -
Approaches to Work-Based Learning in Higher Education: Improving Graduate Employability Matthew Barr 9781032803760
RRP: $62.98$53.53Approaches to Work-Based Learning in Higher Education provides a comprehensive introduction to the delivery of university-level work-based learning (WBL) for educators and policymakers. The contributing authors draw from their wealth of experience of... -
Creative Practice in Higher Education: Engaging Adult Learners through Theory and Pedagogy Simon Brownhill 9781032633541
RRP: $283.50$240.98This must-read book considers the ways in which creativity can inspire new ideas, invigorate teaching in the adult learning space, and motivate professionals and learners alike. Written by a diverse group of international collaborators, this book... -
Creative Practice in Higher Education: Engaging Adult Learners through Theory and Pedagogy Simon Brownhill 9781032634777
RRP: $56.68$48.17This book considers the ways in which creativity can inspire new ideas, invigorate teaching in the adult learning space, and motivate professionals and learners alike. Written by a group of international collaborators, it empowers readers to embrace... -
Active Learning in Higher Education: Theoretical Considerations and Perspectives Wendy Garnham 9781032418483
RRP: $39.88$35.43Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781032418483Author Wendy GarnhamImprint Taylor & Francis LtdPublisher Taylor & Francis Ltd -
What Every Postdoc Needs To Know Liz Elvidge 9781800615670
RRP: $136.50$118.80Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
What Every Postdoc Needs To Know Liz Elvidge 9781800615762
RRP: $63.00$56.03Sorry no description is available for this book at this time. -
Lernprozesse Erwachsener in migrationsbedingten Übergängen: Learning by Doing Migration Michael Bernhard 9783658452971
RRP: $125.98$107.08Erwachsene lernen nicht nur in intendiert-pädagogischen Settings, sondern auch durch die Bearbeitung lebensweltlicher Herausforderungen. Aus der Perspektive einer reflexiven Übergangsforschung, die sich für die Herstellung und Gestaltung von Übergängen... -
English Literacy Educators Working with Refugee Families: An Intercultural Approach to Adult Education Clarena Larrotta 9781032699608
$85.22English Literacy Educators Working with Refugee Families highlights best practices for English literacy instruction when working with refugees in the United States. Given the global refugee crisis around the world, the topic of teaching language to... -
White Elephants of Palestine Mayar Akash 9781915958099
RRP: $62.98$53.53Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781915958099Author Mayar AkashFormat PaperbackPage Count 100Imprint MAPublisherPublisher MAPublisher