Research

Those new to action research are provided an overview and map to guide participants through the process. Gordon evaluates the work of the School Improvement Network, a partnership in which university professors and graduate students collaborated with K -...

Transforming Teacher Education for Social Justice offers teacher educators a new way to think about the development of culturally responsive educators. The authors identify the core components needed to restructure and reorient programs of teacher...

This work is a scholarly monograph for practical use for higher education faculties. Specifically the monograph is aimed at faculties in historically Black and minority colleges and universities but its scope also includes the hundreds of state and...

When Research Matters considers the complex and crucially important relationship between education research and policy. In examining how and under what conditions research affects education policy, the book focuses on a number of critical issues: the...

Critics within and outside the field of education often point out the absence of a strong reciprocal connection between research and practice. The emergence of standards-based reform and the passage of NCLB have generated increasing pressure for...

Transforming Teacher Education for Social Justice offers teacher educators a new way to think about the development of culturally responsive educators. The authors identify the core components needed to restructure and reorient programs of teacher...

From Literature Circles to Blogs helps build trust and rapport and expands the possibilities of self-directed professional growth. This flexible resource is organized around specific learning experiences and can be easily adapted to individual needs...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781975505035Author Karen E. WatkinsFormat PaperbackPage Count 225Imprint Stylus PublishingPublisher Stylus Publishing

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780989799454Author Julia a GwynneFormat PaperbackPage Count 138Imprint Consortium on Chicago School ResearchPublisher Consortium on Chicago School...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781081166816Author Shiarnice T TaylorFormat PaperbackPage Count 46Imprint Independently PublishedPublisher Independently PublishedWeight(grams) 100g

This is the inspiring story of a group of teachers that engaged in inquiry about their own practice in order to support inquiry learning in their students. The Supporting Knowledge Integration for Inquiry Practice (SKIIP) is an exciting new professional...

Drawing from rich and varied experiences in qualitative research methods and practices, the writers show how current ethical guidelines fail to address certain issues characteristic of insider research. This book shatters prevailing assumptions about...

This is the inspiring story of a group of teachers that engaged in inquiry about their own practice in order to support inquiry learning in their students. The Supporting Knowledge Integration for Inquiry Practice (SKIIP) is an exciting new professional...

Broadly concerned with South African grade 12 learner aspirations for the future, this monograph hones in on the aspiration to study education and to enter the teaching profession. The National Policy Framework for Teacher Education and Development in...

Despite a strong emphasis on teacher education and development in post-apartheid South Africa, statistics show a low retention of beginner teachers in the teaching profession. This trend has serious implications for learner outcomes, given the...

The quality of any national education system depends on its teachers. In recent years in South Africa, teacher supply has become a matter of national concern. This monograph examines changes in enrolment and graduation patterns of education students at...

This volume invites readers to look at professional development schools (PDS) through three lenses: policy, politics and practice. Chapter authors describe how PDS participants have changed both the kind of work they do and the ways in which they work...

It is well known that the number of non-English speakers is on the rise in the United States. What is less well known is that the largest proportion of this population is children under the age of 5. These young English language learners (ELLs) often...

Study Skills for Health and Social Care Students will help students to build up their confidence through developing the key skills required for both academic study and clinical practice. Claire Craig introduces all the skills necessary to bridge the gap...

How do women make career choices? What difference does cultural or economic background make for a woman's career development? How do women's and men's career development patterns compare? This book presents a variety of perspectives on career development...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780999550946Author Joseph MaurerFormat PaperbackPage Count 48Imprint Consortium on Chicago School ResearchPublisher Consortium on Chicago School...

"This is a beautifully written book that takes the reader to the heart of ethnography as experience. Readers can walk in the shoes of ethnographers who have travelled before them, and learn as they learned. Sara Delamont is an undisputed expert in...

This refreshing Second Edition offers a helpful overview of educational research for those training to be teachers, or setting out on classroom-based research projects. The book illustrates the nature and logic of the research process, and supports...

'Andrea Nolan and he colleagues have written a uniquely wise and reader-friendly account of all aspects of researching early childhood' - Liz Brooker, Reader in Early Childhood, University of London Institute of Education In this innovative guide to...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780990956341Author Camille A FarringtonFormat PaperbackPage Count 110Imprint Consortium on Chicago School ResearchPublisher Consortium on Chicago School...

A critical look at the legacy of free trade, how corporate Canada is pushing for deeper integration while Ottawa cozies up to Washington, and why another Canada is possible.Book InformationISBN 9780773531918Author Ricardo GrinspunFormat HardbackPage...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780578532370Author Jb Editing SolutionsFormat PaperbackPage Count 238Imprint Executive Business WritingPublisher Executive Business WritingWeight(grams) 152g

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780595214297Author James P TakonaFormat PaperbackPage Count 604Imprint iUniversePublisher iUniverseWeight(grams) 943g

Many students set out in further and higher education with little grounding in the skills required for academic writing. This practical guide will give students a command of grammar, spelling and punctuation, enabling them to improve the quality and...

- Are you confused by academic jargon? - Do you know your `discourse' from your `dialectic'? - Can you tell the difference between `anomie' and `alienation'? The Social Science Jargon Buster tackles the most confusing concepts in the social sciences,...

Thought-provoking, pertinent and engaging, this book provides an overview of every aspect of carrying out research with children. It is unique in its particular focus on vulnerable groups of children such as those with mental-health problems, physical...

From Postgraduate to Social Scientist is essential reading for any postgraduate or new researcher who is interested in a career in the social sciences. The book describes the skills needed for success in moving from being a student to becoming an...

This Third Edition of Doing Research with Children is practical introduction to the process of designing, doing and writing up research with children and young people. At the centre is a commitment to engaging with children and young people as active...

If you are a trainee teacher or experienced practitioner new to research, or are simply wondering how to get started on your education research project, this practical book will be your guide. The authors offer simple steps to ensure that you ask the key...

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This book provides essential guidance for all students who are thinking of studying for a postgraduate qualification in Britain. Alongside detailed information about the British university system (from the application process to the viva) Nicholas and...

The International Student's Survival Guide is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to studying and living in the UK. It will be invaluable in preparing international students for the inevitable differences in culture, customs, and academic life, and...

'Amongst the plethora of advice and guidance books and articles now available for postgraduate researchers, I would advise my students to select this one as providing insight not simply on what to do but also on why and how in relation to developing an...

`This is a really useful book. It is full of helpful ideas and examples and discusses the importance of research for teachers. While addressing both the why and the how of practitioner research in school settings the authors have kept closely in touch...

?For those attending university for the first time, the demands made on them academically and socially can seem daunting. Studying at University equips you with strategies for making the most out of the experience from the moment you arrive until after...