121 products in Education

This reader critically examines the demographic, technological, economic and cultural challenges which have led to interest in the learning society and learning for life.

This edited collection brings together the latest thinking on appraisal in schools, from both the UK and overseas, and places it directly in the context of school management.

What you need to know about primary education in order to develop and improve it. Richards traces the history of primary education from the 1960s to the present day and raises key

An introduction to the social purposes and aims contained in the revised National Curriculum. It provides the theory behind the movement for social literacy and information for practitioners on putting the government's

This book shows teachers how they can recognise and encourage music making in the classroom and so address all the needs of the National Curriculum for music.

This book outlines recent changes in teacher education and professional development and, by drawing on recent research findings, explores the positive and negative impacts on the nature of teaching and the shape

This book paints the picture of a new integrity for our schools. Themes addressed include: schools as place of learning and integrity; the curriculum; family, child and intercultural perspectives; community relations; and

Building on their learning about the teaching of MFL in ITT courses and PGCE courses, this book encourages students and teachers to consider and reflect on issues so that they can make

Ruth Dann explores the complex interactions between pupil learning and educational assessment. The author emphasises assessment as a factor in the learning process and examines various assessment strategies and techniques.

This edited collection brings together the latest thinking on appraisal in schools, from both the UK and overseas, and places it directly in the context of school management.

Games and simulations are an effective way of supporting the curriculum. This handbook demonstrates how to develop and use games and simulations in schools. It provides practical advice and guidance on how

The study of learning disability features rarely in university courses. To a large extent this reflects the low value attributed by our society and its human services to people with learning difficulties.

This book is for teachers who are looking, or being encouraged, to undertake research in their schools. Written by teachers and their HE research mentors, the book shows teachers how to 'do'

This work offers a new analysis of "reflection" and of the significance of "framing" in teachers' thinking. The book encapsulates recent developments in the field in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.

This is an assessment of the reluctance of American education institutions to undergo change and reform at a time when it is considered necessary. The lack of public confidence in educational institutions

Contains articles on the philosophy of mathematics education and related areas, together with papers from the International Congress of Mathematics Education held in Quebec in 1992. Provides a multidisciplinary approach to the

This edited collection sets out the case for teaching modern languages across the curriculum and provides practical strategies for its implementation.

This book offers a conception of citizenship which is consonant with current 'Third Way' policies articulated by New Labour.

Written by headteachers, teachers and the editors, this study compares actual teaching and learning experiences in schools in the UK, Sweden, Japan, Germany and the Czech Republic with a view to improving

An international team of contributors explores policy context for lifelong learning, the policies themselves, and their effects when implemented.