This book aims to clarify the 'big picture' of monitoring and assessment. It takes on the whole canvass from marking to public examinations and aims to make this topic meaningful and coherent for th... more » more »

This book examines the strands of thinking involved in historical enquiry at any level, while using case studies to illustrate the experiences of pre-school children and historical thinking. more » more »

The authors reassess the role of social psychology. They offer an analysis of motivation and the social development of primary age children as well as relationships and social interaction in the classroom, gender and special needs. more »

Examines the way in which personality and identity of the pupil is shaped by experiences in school. The book examines: to what extent teachers provide both positive and negative role models; factors restricting the ability of teachers to teach effectively more »

Written by an experienced team of practising researchers, this practical text covers the entire research process from designing and submitting a research proposal through to its completion. more » more »

Northicote School in Wolverhampton was branded 'appalling in every way' by Ofsted in 1994. This is the story of how its decline has been reverted by the strategies of head, Geoff Hampton. more » more »

This book presents a comprehensive account of the development and nature of design and technology in the classroom. It contains original data with extensive illustrations to show what this subject involves and the techniques used by students. more »

This practical guide explains everything that schools need to know about fund-raising including how to set and meet targets, case studies and contact details of useful organisations. ... more » more »

Most classroom teachers struggle to meet the needs of their class, which will probably include pupils across the ability range. This book contains practical advice enables teachers to meet both their needs and the needs of all their pupils. more »

Product Info Despite improvements in girls relative academic success at the school leaving level, this book examines how and why girls' education remains subordinated to that of the boys'. more »

Sport and Physical Education: The Key Concepts offers an up-to-date companion to the changing face of sport science. This accessible and fully cross-referenced A-Z guide, written specifically for students of Sport Studies and Physical Education, introduces basic terms and concepts as well as offering ... more »

Attention is given to general aspects of learning and assessment before examining the response of boys to specific subjects within the curriculum. Personal, social and health education concerns are ... more » more »