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 »

Blending practical ideas with sound principles, Rob Barnes covers essential topics such as `how children draw', `design and problem-solving' and `developing ideas', with realism and imagination. more » 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 »

Product Info This clearly written book from two well-known and prominent authors, looks at how children learn, and discusses how to manage, assess and evaluate maths in the school and classroom. more »

Product Info Laker sets out to celebrate physical education and sport and to encourage the establishment to embrace the subject area as a vehicle for the complete development of the individual. more »

This text contains the latest curriculum and assessment changes. It aims to help students and newly qualified teachers to understand the complexities of being a co-ordinator of a National Curriculum subject in Key Stage 2 and reports on best practice. more »