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The Value of the Humanities provides a critical account of the principal arguments used to defend the value of the Humanities. The claims considered are: that the Humanities study the meaning-making practices of culture, and bring to their work a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780671870737Author William K. KilpatrickFormat PaperbackPage Count 368Imprint Simon & SchusterPublisher Simon & SchusterWeight(grams) 468gDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781935713050Author David SobelFormat PaperbackPage Count 156Imprint Orion MagazinePublisher Orion MagazineDimensions(mm) 214mm * 138mm * 10mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781733646840Author Trevor MacKenzieFormat PaperbackPage Count 218Imprint ElevatePublisher ElevateWeight(grams) 299gDimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 15mm

The author of the best-selling What the Best College Teachers Do is back with more humane, doable, and inspiring help, this time for students who want to get the most out of college-and every other educational enterprise, too.The first thing they should...

How to be an Outstanding Primary Middle Leader is a compendium of research, advice, anecdotes and practical tips to help middle leaders excel in this complex and demanding role, without compromising their mental or physical health. Written by Zoe...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781541127869Author Anatomy Coloring BookFormat PaperbackPage Count 62Imprint Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformPublisher Createspace Independent...

What we don't know about learning could fill a book--and it might be a schoolbook. In a masterly commentary on the possibilities of education, the eminent psychologist Jerome Bruner reveals how education can usher children into their culture, though it...

This brilliant book, focused on the education of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged children, offers a radical critique of traditional approaches to school improvement. The text argues for a movement away from the focus on social mobility to placing...

A Guide to Teaching Practice is the major standard text for all students on initial teacher training courses in the UK.Authoritative yet accessible, it covers the important basic skills and issues that students need to consider during their practice,...

Learning Outside the Classroom outlines theory and practice that will enable and encourage teachers to systematically and progressively incorporate meaningful outdoor learning opportunities into their daily teaching activities in a wide variety of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780425269503Author Taylor MaliFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S.Publisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 185g

_______________ "A range of blessedly non-partisan and down-to-earth nuggets of wisdom about how best to run a classroom and a school." - Guy Claxton _______________ Inspired by interviews from the popular education podcast of the same name,...

The development of new policy on the British Values and the Prevent Duty in the early years has raised many questions about appropriate implementation. As a formal part of the Early Years Foundation Stage, educators are now required to deliver this...

Mental health and well-being are becoming increasingly important areas of focus in education, yet schools often find themselves lacking the tools, time and resources to tackle the issues. Mental health support is frequently seen as an additional...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780795353482Author Jamie MerisotisFormat PaperbackPage Count 216Imprint Rosetta BooksPublisher Rosetta BooksDimensions(mm) 229mm * 152mm * 25mm

How to nurture creativity in tomorrow's innovators-today's college students When asked what they want colleges to emphasize most, employers didn't put science, computing, math, or business management first. According to AAC&U's 2013 employer survey,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780143108061Author Sir Ken RobinsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint Penguin USAPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 261gDimensions(mm) 203mm *...

Whether looking for guidance on the whole process, needing help with conducting a literature review or interpreting your quantitative and qualitative data, this accessible and empowering guide will take you through the dissertation process and provide...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250307774Author Heather Mac DonaldFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint St. Martin's GriffinPublisher St. Martin's GriffinWeight(grams)...

When it comes to talking to children and young people about sex and relationships, it is difficult to know what to say. How do you answer their questions? How much is too much? And what is age appropriate?Sex Ed for Grown-Ups is an open and honest guide...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781911382393Author Tom RavenscroftFormat PaperbackPage Count 302Imprint John Catt Educational LtdPublisher Hodder EducationWeight(grams) 360gDimensions(mm)...

Continuing Joel Spring's reportage and analysis of the intersection of global forces and education, this text offers a comprehensive overview and synthesis of current research, theories, and models related to the topic. Written in his signature clear,...

Children are born naturally mathematical, so why is it sometimes so difficult to observe children being mathematical? Why do so many of us think we are 'bad' at maths and how does this subconsciously affect the provision, experiences and opportunities we...

How does classroom observation support your professional development?How can you observe as effectively as possible?Highly regarded as one of the most widely used and authoritative texts on this topic, An Introduction to Classroom Observation is an...

Social pedagogical work is a field of practice that is indebted to and illuminated by aspects of knowledge from sociology and psychology, but many practitioners feel that social pedagogical theories are too abstract and distant from the challenges faced...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780262543101Author Richard A. DetweilerFormat PaperbackPage Count 280Imprint MIT PressPublisher MIT Press Ltd

""Place: it's where we're from; it's where we're going. . . . It asks for our attention and care. If we pay attention, place has much to teach us.""With this belief as a foundation, The Power of Place offers a comprehensive and compelling case for...

Putting Assessment for Learning into Practice is about the purpose of teaching and assessment as a means to ensuring deep, maximised, engaged and challenging learning. The simple message is good teaching can overcome bad testing and central to assessment...

Putting Assessment for Learning into Practice is about the purpose of teaching and assessment as a means to ensuring deep, maximised, engaged and challenging learning. The simple message is good teaching can overcome bad testing and central to assessment...

Teaching controversial issues in the classroom is now more urgent and fraught than ever as we face up to rising authoritarianism, racial and economic injustice, and looming environmental disaster. Despite evidence that teaching controversy is critical,...

Providing a comprehensive overview of holistic education's history, conceptions, practices, and research, this Handbook presents an up-to-date, global picture of the field. Organized in five sections, the Handbook lays out the field's theoretical and...

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...

"At a time when many schools are struggling to become more inclusive within a contradictory national policy context, this book provides some helpful practical leads. Its central message is that of the importance of developing an inclusive school culture...

Forms of Education analyses the basic tenets of the humanist legacy in terms of its educational ethos, examining its contradictions and its limits, as well as the extent of its capture of educational thought. It develops a broader conception of...

Adventurous Learning interrogates the word 'adventure' and explores how elements of authenticity, agency, uncertainty and mastery can be incorporated into educational practices. It outlines key elements for a pedagogy of adventurous learning and provides...

This title presents works of Christopher Dawson. ""The Crisis of Western Education"", originally published in 1961, served as a capstone of Christopher Dawson's thought on the Western educational system. Long out of print, the book has now been updated...

A Dominican-born academic tells the story of how the Great Books transformed his life-and why they have the power to speak to people of all backgroundsWhat is the value of a liberal education? Traditionally characterized by a rigorous engagement with the...

As interest in competency-based education (CBE) continues to grow by leaps and bounds, the need for a practical resource to guide development of high-quality CBE programs led the authors to write this book. Until now, there has been no how-to manual that...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780820476162Author Joe L. KincheloeFormat PaperbackPage Count 185Imprint Peter Lang Publishing IncPublisher Peter Lang Publishing IncWeight(grams) 280g