This book explores educational research in terms of the relationship between epistemology, methodology and practice. The book is divided into two sections and the issues covered are central to all within the research community. more »

The author addresses the main issues of exclusion and relates them to the main theory/literature in the area. He 'unpicks' the major theories and applies them to possible ways of working with children in the classroom. more »

This book investigates the 'series' in children's literature. It explores the nature and appeal of series writing, it provides an historical overview and looks at the nature of literary criticism applied to children's literature. more »

The challenge of school improvement for failing schools is a complex and much debated issue. This text attempts to help those working in, or working with, failing schools and aims to contradict the notion that there are no quick fixes. more »

The Psychology of Education covers the range of contemporary psychological knowledge applied to education. Completely up-to-date and written in an engaging style, this book covers:*the nature of learning *techniques of assessment with an emphasis on current developments in the national curriculum*recent ... more »

Product Info In this provocative book, David McNamara argues that a teacher centred approach to primary teaching is, especially in the later years, in the best interests of the children. more »

Product Info Encourages practical engagement with the subject through making and listening to music, reflecting on experiences and sharing views. more »

Covers the social role of educational research, an area where there has been little published. Covers a range of conceptual and theoretical discussions and applies these concepts to our analysis of empirical studies. more »

This revised edition explains the different types and patterns of questions primary teachers may ask and offers useful practical exercises to enable both experienced and trainee teachers to improve their own and others' questioning skills. more »

Provides advice and suggestions for improving practice, and shows a coodinator can create policies and links that work, exploit resources to the best effect, and develop the knowledge and expertise that will raise school standards. more »

Ted Wragg helps teachers to clarify their own aims and to find the strategies which will work for them. Topics covered include first encounter, the establishment of rules and relationships, time management and specific discipline problems. more »

Problem-based learning places the student at the centre of a process which integrates what is learned in a lecture with what the student actually experiences in practice. The authors of this book use their experience of designing and implementing such a course to offer detailed examples of strategies ... more »