Adult & Continuing Education

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) has enjoyed wide uptake in the social sciences in the past three decades, particularly in science and technology studies, and is increasingly attracting the attention of educational researchers. ANT studies bring to the fore...

What are the experiences of children and young people?How can we think about the challenges they face?What systems and practices can support them?How can we develop greater equality, participation and inclusion across diverse settings?This second edition...

The focus of this edited book is to evoke and provoke conceptual conversations between early a/r/tographic publications and the contemporary scholarship of a/r/tographers publishing and producing today. Working around four pervasive themes found in...

***CIM (CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING) BOOK OF THE MONTH MAY 2016***Content marketing just got easierContent marketing is one of today's growing marketing trends following fast on the heels of social media. It is marketing through creating and sharing...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780815737865Author Darrell M. WestFormat PaperbackPage Count 221Imprint Brookings InstitutionPublisher Rowman & LittlefieldWeight(grams) 349gDimensions(mm)...

This book provides students and graduates with a concise guide to work experience, placements and internships. It explores the full range of opportunities in key graduate sectors and offers support for each stage of the journey, from finding appropriate...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781931873901Author Kristine K KershulFormat PaperbackPage Count 10Imprint Bilingual Books Inc.,U.S.Publisher Bilingual Books Inc.,U.S.Weight(grams) 60g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780997918632Author Doug SchoonFormat PaperbackPage Count 174Imprint Schoon ScientificPublisher Schoon ScientificWeight(grams) 322gDimensions(mm) 229mm *...

Thousands of diverse museums, including art galleries and heritage sites, exist around the world today and they draw millions of people, audiences who come to view the exhibitions and artefacts and equally importantly, to learn from them about the world...

This book examines how educational practice can be improved through practice-focused educational research. The editors and contributors explore the issues involved in breaking down boundaries between educational research and practice - research often...

Renewal of higher-education programs in US prisons creates a need for science education. This is the first book to address STEM education in prisons in the United States. It calls on activist science teachers to develop innovative ways to teach in...

This book offers a unique view of multilingualism in higher education from a global perspective. It presents a contextualised case of a multilingual language policy which takes the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach. The volume...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783749750597Author Sherri SpelicFormat PaperbackPage Count 210Imprint Tredition GmbhPublisher Tredition GmbhWeight(grams) 272g

This is a book about story, the human experience, teaching and learning, creativity and community. Story is so much more than decoding text and writing using academic language. It also includes literature and all forms of the arts; digital forms of...

Partnerships among a variety of institutions - for profit, not-for-profit, and non-profit - are a relatively recent organizational development. Such partnerships link businesses, government, and social agencies. The primary reason for these relationships...

African American Students in Urban Schools offers readers a critical yet comprehensive examination of the issues affecting African American students' outcomes in urban school systems and beyond. Across disciplines including teacher education, school...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798988394822Author Dara K FultonFormat PaperbackPage Count 214Imprint Applied ESLPublisher Applied ESLWeight(grams) 676gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 210mm * 14mm

The language of frames suggests the need to rethink self and other in fostering ethical relationships as a foundation for peaceful existence. Educational writers and practitioners from many parts of the world, including New York, Denver, Minneapolis,...

Developing a more culturally diverse teaching force is one of the most important tasks facing the education system in the United States. Yet, in the midst of this challenge, little is known about who these teachers might be or where they might come from...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9783039105632Author Tom SteeleFormat PaperbackPage Count 315Imprint Verlag Peter LangPublisher Verlag Peter LangWeight(grams) 480g

The False Promises of the Digital Revolution examines what currently goes largely unnoticed because of the many important uses of digital technologies. While many people interpret digital technologies as accelerating the global rate of progress, C. A...

Exploring Practitioner Research in Further Education unpacks how people in the FE sector undertake research and the impact it has had on the world around them. Using a newly developed writing framework and offering a practitioner view of approaching and...

Over the last forty years, the International Journal of Lifelong Education has become a global leader in the field of research on adult education and lifelong learning. Drawing extensively on articles published in the journal, scholars from Africa, Asia,...

Approaches 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...

This edited collection focuses on digital empowerment for displaced people from migrant and refugee backgrounds, exploring the intersections of digital technologies, settlement, education and global migration. The book adopts a strengths-based and...

Over the last forty years, the International Journal of Lifelong Education has become a global leader in the field of research on adult education and lifelong learning. Drawing extensively on articles published in the journal, scholars from Africa, Asia,...

This book offers critical discussion of developing inclusive theory, practice, and policy that supports the needs and experiences of adult learners within higher education settings in the UK. The first part of the book shares the research of authors, all...

The Full-Time Faculty Handbook is a guide to the life of a college professor. Editors Virginia Bianco-Mathis and Neal Chalofsky examine the major components of a life in the academy-teaching, advising, publishing, research and service. Practical,...

Although the landscape of research funding is continually changing, over the past several years one feature has remained consistent: people who are young in their careers are expected to take on not only the responsibility of applying for external...

Although the landscape of research funding is continually changing, over the past several years one feature has remained consistent: people who are young in their careers are expected to take on not only the responsibility of applying for external...

This 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...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780994633347Author Zoe LambreasFormat PaperbackPage Count 232Imprint Zr EnterprisesPublisher Zr EnterprisesWeight(grams) 549gDimensions(mm) 279mm * 216mm *...

Adult education is an under-researched field. Judgments about learning programmes are mostly summative and learning that does not lead to an accredited outcome is given low priority under current policy. This fascinating study considers the many factors...

This book examines the experiences of adult learners in times of austerity. The power of adult education to transform lives is well known, and it is especially powerful for those who missed out on educational opportunities earlier in life. Those who have...

Amidst the reverberations of neoliberalism, academia grapples with a rising precariat facing short-term contracts and heightened flexibility, particularly in adult, community, and vocational education. This escalating issue presents a myriad of...

English 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...

Completing a thesis is a crucial final stage in many bachelor's and master's programmes across Europe and beyond. However, the process of thesis writing, how it is experienced by the writers, and how those experiences impact on writing remain...

Ever wondered what to do when you want an in-depth discussion of your options for choosing a major and your advisor is not available? Is it possible to plan out all the classes you want or need to take during your college years? How to Succeed in...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9798869133816Author Randy PattersonFormat PaperbackPage Count 134Imprint Prodoula, LLCPublisher Prodoula, LLCWeight(grams) 249gDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm *...

The compendium of writings in this edited volume sheds light on the event "Race & Ethnicity: A Day of Discovery and Dialogue" at Washington University in St. Louis and the work current students, faculty, and staff are doing to improve inclusivity on...