This book examines the new donor concept education for all which was coined at a World Bank initiated conference in 1990 in Jomtien, Thailand. What does education for all really mean? The battle over the concept going on at the conference is described. What has happened since? Where in the education ... more »

This work takes an holistic view of teacher development, examining the contexts and conditions of teaching and looks at the conditions under which teacher development may be enhanced. ... more » more »

This book stresses the importance of professional development of teachers in the quest to raise the standards in schools. It is of interest to co-ordinators of professional development in schools, LEAs and school's management teams. more »

This text explores international comparisons in mathematics education and highlights strengths and weaknesses in various systems world-wide, allowing teachers, researchers and academics to compare and contrast different approaches. more »

In this volume, a respected group of researchers and practitioners, who share concerns for equity and excellence in education, write about their thoughts and concerns for the future of special needs... more » more »

Product Info This book tackles the issue of whether and how thinking should be taught in schools and explores how best to help children become effective thinkers and learners. more »

Offering practical advice on dealing with the issues raised by the Code of Practice, this book will be of particular interest to teachers and head teachers in primary schools. From assessment through to staff development everything is covered more »

Aimed at non specialist primary teachers, this book offers support for the two attainment targets of the National Curriculum in art: investigating and making, and knowledge and understanding. ... more » more »

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 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 »