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The Politics of Differentiation in Schools

by Martin Mills, Amanda Keddie, Peter Renshaw, Sue Monk ...

Series series Routledge Research in Education
In many English-speaking countries, teachers are encouraged to differentiate their classrooms, and in some cases, through various policy mechanisms. This encouragement is often accompanied by threats and sanctions for not making the grade. By exploring the ways in which one education system in Australia has mandated differentiation through an audit of teacher practices, this book provides a timely ... Read more

$56.66 CAD

In many English-speaking countries, teachers are encouraged to differentiate their classrooms, and in some cases, through various policy mechanisms. This encouragement is often accompanied by threats and sanctions for not making the grade. By exploring the ways in which one education system in Australia has mandated differentiation through an audit of teacher practices, this book provides a timely
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Health Promotion in Medical Education

From Rhetoric to Action

by Ann Wylie, Tangerine Holt ...

Health promotion has been a relatively overlooked area in modern medical and health professional vocational curricula. This practical and informative book aims to redress the balance towards health promotion being a visible, integrated curricular component, with agreed principles on quality in health promotion teaching across various faculties. Experienced and enthusiastic writers with expertise ... Read more

$99.78 CAD

Health promotion has been a relatively overlooked area in modern medical and health professional vocational curricula. This practical and informative book aims to redress the balance towards health promotion being a visible, integrated curricular component, with agreed principles on quality in health promotion teaching across various faculties. Experienced and enthusiastic writers with expertise
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The RoutledgeFalmer Reader in the History of Education

Edited by Gary McCulloch ...

This Reader brings together a wide range of material to present an international perspective on topical issues in history of education today. Focusing on the enduring trends in this field, this lively and informative Reader provides broad coverage of the subject and includes crucial topics such as: * higher education * informal agencies of education * schooling, the state and local government * ... Read more

$77.61 CAD

This Reader brings together a wide range of material to present an international perspective on topical issues in history of education today. Focusing on the enduring trends in this field, this lively and informative Reader provides broad coverage of the subject and includes crucial topics such as: * higher education * informal agencies of education * schooling, the state and local government *
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Excellence in Education

The Making of Great Schools

by Cyril Taylor, Conor Ryan ...

A thorough examination of the characteristics` belonging to a high-performing school, this book is written by the Chairman of the Specialist Schools Trust and the education advisor to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. It draws on numerous case studies of successful schools, as well as showing how previously failing schools have been turned around. Looking at such areas as leadership, staffing, ... Read more

$55.43 CAD

A thorough examination of the characteristics` belonging to a high-performing school, this book is written by the Chairman of the Specialist Schools Trust and the education advisor to the Prime Minister, Tony Blair. It draws on numerous case studies of successful schools, as well as showing how previously failing schools have been turned around. Looking at such areas as leadership, staffing,
... Read more
The Teaching of Primary Science

Policy and Practice

Edited by Colin Richards, Derek Holford ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Curriculum
Originally published in 1983. This book provides the first overview of developments in primary science prior to and following the national survey of primary schools in 1978. Key issues central to contemporary policy and practice are identified, set in context and interrelated for teachers, students, tutors and policymakers. Contributors to the book include most of the leading figures in ... Read more

$29.56 CAD

Originally published in 1983. This book provides the first overview of developments in primary science prior to and following the national survey of primary schools in 1978. Key issues central to contemporary policy and practice are identified, set in context and interrelated for teachers, students, tutors and policymakers. Contributors to the book include most of the leading figures in
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Teaching Children’s Literature in the Primary School

by Geoff Fenwick ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
First published in 1990, Teaching Children’s Literature in the Primary School addresses a critical educational debate of its time. As literature teaching became an integral component of the National Curriculum, many primary school teachers, particularly those in nursery and infant departments, questioned whether literature could genuinely be taught to young children. This uncertainty often stemmed ... Read more

$52.97 CAD

First published in 1990, Teaching Children’s Literature in the Primary School addresses a critical educational debate of its time. As literature teaching became an integral component of the National Curriculum, many primary school teachers, particularly those in nursery and infant departments, questioned whether literature could genuinely be taught to young children. This uncertainty often stemmed
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Modern Languages for All

by Hilary McColl ...

This text demonstrates the substantial benefits that foreign language work has to offer students with special educational needs, whether in a mainstream or special school setting. The author offers practical advice on lesson planning, course design and methodology. ... Read more

$65.29 CAD

This text demonstrates the substantial benefits that foreign language work has to offer students with special educational needs, whether in a mainstream or special school setting. The author offers practical advice on lesson planning, course design and methodology.
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Television ',Critical Viewing Skills', Education

Major Media Literacy Projects in the United States and Selected Countries

by James A. Brown ...

Series series Routledge Communication Series
Representing a significant survey and evaluation of major media literacy projects in the U.S. and selected countries throughout the world, this book covers all aspects of critical viewing skills. It provides comprehensive, theoretical and historical background about the field, the criteria for its evaluation, and various structured programs including the CVS projects and programs sponsored by ... Read more

$117.03 CAD

Representing a significant survey and evaluation of major media literacy projects in the U.S. and selected countries throughout the world, this book covers all aspects of critical viewing skills. It provides comprehensive, theoretical and historical background about the field, the criteria for its evaluation, and various structured programs including the CVS projects and programs sponsored by
... Read more
Meta-Ethnographic Synthesis in Education

Challenges, Aims and Possibilities

Edited by Michalis Kakos, Bettina Fritzsche ...

Calls for “deparochialization of educational research” (Lingard 2006) have directed educational ethnography from the conventional research designs and from the study of single sites and local situations to the study of “the circulation of cultural meanings, objects and identities in diffuse time-spaces” (Marcus 1995: 96). In response to this call and following the already established tradition of ... Read more

$75.14 CAD

Calls for “deparochialization of educational research” (Lingard 2006) have directed educational ethnography from the conventional research designs and from the study of single sites and local situations to the study of “the circulation of cultural meanings, objects and identities in diffuse time-spaces” (Marcus 1995: 96). In response to this call and following the already established tradition of
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Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11

A Better Plan

by John Richmond, Andrew Burn, Peter Dougill, Mike Raleigh, Peter Traves ...

Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11: A Better Plan provides an overview of the subject in considerable breadth and depth, and offers a clear, balanced and forceful critique of the current language and literacy curriculum and its assessment arrangements for 3- to 11-year-olds in England, and of developments in the area during the past thirty years.The book restates fundamental truths about ... Read more

$50.50 CAD

Curriculum and Assessment in English 3 to 11: A Better Plan provides an overview of the subject in considerable breadth and depth, and offers a clear, balanced and forceful critique of the current language and literacy curriculum and its assessment arrangements for 3- to 11-year-olds in England, and of developments in the area during the past thirty years.The book restates fundamental truths about
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Class, Culture and the Curriculum

by Denis Lawton ...

Series series Routledge Library Editions: Education
It is often argued that education is concerned with the transmission of middle-class values and that this explains the relative educational failure of the working class. Consequently, distinctive culture needs a different kind of education. This volume examines this claim and the wider question of culture in British society. It analyses cultural differences from a social historical viewpoint and ... Read more

$41.88 CAD

It is often argued that education is concerned with the transmission of middle-class values and that this explains the relative educational failure of the working class. Consequently, distinctive culture needs a different kind of education. This volume examines this claim and the wider question of culture in British society. It analyses cultural differences from a social historical viewpoint and
... Read more
The Reading for Real Handbook

Edited by Martin Coles, Colin Harrison ...

The Reading for Real Handbook was very well received by both teachers and literacy specialists when it was published in 1992. Since its first publication there have been significant changes in the field of 'reading', not least of which has been governmental demands for higher standards in reading and the resultant National Literacy Strategy (NLS).As well as providing invaluable help for teachers ... Read more

$61.59 CAD

The Reading for Real Handbook was very well received by both teachers and literacy specialists when it was published in 1992. Since its first publication there have been significant changes in the field of 'reading', not least of which has been governmental demands for higher standards in reading and the resultant National Literacy Strategy (NLS).As well as providing invaluable help for teachers
... Read more
Religious Education in Asia

Spiritual Diversity in Globalized Times

Edited by Kerry J. Kennedy, John Chi-Kin Lee ...

Series series Routledge Series on Life and Values Education
The book examines ancient religious traditions and modernity in a globalized Asia that is as much in need of a moral compass as it is economic development. Religious education has been an aspect of many societies over time and irrespective of culture. Yet as globalization advances local values are challenged every day by internationalized discourses and global perspectives. It is this context that ... Read more

$75.14 CAD

The book examines ancient religious traditions and modernity in a globalized Asia that is as much in need of a moral compass as it is economic development. Religious education has been an aspect of many societies over time and irrespective of culture. Yet as globalization advances local values are challenged every day by internationalized discourses and global perspectives. It is this context that
... Read more
The Early Years Foundation Stage

Theory and Practice

Edited by Ioanna Palaiologou ...

The revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector.New to the book:· Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning.· New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters.· New and updated case studies throughout the ... Read more

$54.71 CAD

The revised fifth edition of The Early Years Foundation Stage has been fully updated to cover revised EYFS, revised Development Matters and policy shifts in the sector.New to the book:· Brand new chapters on the Rights of the Child, Children’s Development & Learning Theories and Planning.· New content on diversity and inclusion throughout all chapters.· New and updated case studies throughout the
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Sequencing the Primary Curriculum

by Seamus Gibbons, Emma Lennard ...

This book is an introduction to the primary curriculum for all trainee and early career teachers. It shows how to sequence and plan your teaching in every curriculum subject to ensure you are offering balanced and cohesive learning opportunities that align with the National Curriculum in England.Build your subject knowledge in line with the National CurriculumSequence your teaching so that key ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

This book is an introduction to the primary curriculum for all trainee and early career teachers. It shows how to sequence and plan your teaching in every curriculum subject to ensure you are offering balanced and cohesive learning opportunities that align with the National Curriculum in England.Build your subject knowledge in line with the National CurriculumSequence your teaching so that key
... Read more
A Child Centred EYFS

by Aaron Bradbury, Ruth Swailes ...

As EY practitioners, we know that child-centred practice is what matters. Despite the pressures for more ′school like′ learning in the Early Years, EY professionals and practitioners continue to advocate for child-led best practice in settings.This book is a toolkit for all those working with children on how to develop and implement a child centred curriculum for delivery of the EYFS. A curriculum ... Read more

$51.83 CAD

As EY practitioners, we know that child-centred practice is what matters. Despite the pressures for more ′school like′ learning in the Early Years, EY professionals and practitioners continue to advocate for child-led best practice in settings.This book is a toolkit for all those working with children on how to develop and implement a child centred curriculum for delivery of the EYFS. A curriculum
... Read more
Communication and Interaction in the Early Years

by Ann Clare ...

"This important book is a thorough account of early communication covering bilingualism and specific areas of learning of reading and writing in early years. It is well laid out, informative and supportive with excellent case studies. "- Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of ChichesterThe role of the adult in the development of young children’s communications skills through interaction is ... Read more

$70.55 CAD

"This important book is a thorough account of early communication covering bilingualism and specific areas of learning of reading and writing in early years. It is well laid out, informative and supportive with excellent case studies. "- Eva Mikuska, Senior Lecturer at University of ChichesterThe role of the adult in the development of young children’s communications skills through interaction is
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Designing Research in Education

Concepts and Methodologies

Edited by Jon Swain ...

This is a clear introduction to the methodological and philosophical debates in the field of education research. It sets out the key ideas, questions, and dilemmas which inform all research and then, through the careful use of case studies and practical advice from experienced researchers, grounds them in the specific concerns of education and educational studies.Written by experienced academics ... Read more

$79.19 CAD

This is a clear introduction to the methodological and philosophical debates in the field of education research. It sets out the key ideas, questions, and dilemmas which inform all research and then, through the careful use of case studies and practical advice from experienced researchers, grounds them in the specific concerns of education and educational studies.Written by experienced academics
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Understanding Subject Knowledge for Primary Teaching

by Deborah Pope ...

Series series Exploring the Primary Curriculum
How can trainee teachers begin their careers with a clear understanding of all the curriculum subjects? This book addresses the nature of subject knowledge in all foundation curriculum subjects. It deconstructs the elements of each subject through an exploration of the nature of the subject, a coverage of the ′skills′ a study of this subject develops and through detailed analysis of case studies ... Read more

$59.03 CAD

How can trainee teachers begin their careers with a clear understanding of all the curriculum subjects? This book addresses the nature of subject knowledge in all foundation curriculum subjects. It deconstructs the elements of each subject through an exploration of the nature of the subject, a coverage of the ′skills′ a study of this subject develops and through detailed analysis of case studies
... Read more
Research through Play

Participatory Methods in Early Childhood

Edited by Lorna Arnott, Kate Wall ...

Doing research with young children can be challenging for many reasons, but this book provides clear guidance on how to engage in appropriate methods. Focusing on researching through play, careful consideration is given to:· the founding principles of playful research· understanding young children’s perspectives· prioritising the rights of the child and the voice of the child· examples of ... Read more

$60.47 CAD

Doing research with young children can be challenging for many reasons, but this book provides clear guidance on how to engage in appropriate methods. Focusing on researching through play, careful consideration is given to:· the founding principles of playful research· understanding young children’s perspectives· prioritising the rights of the child and the voice of the child· examples of
... Read more
Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural Education

Exploring Values in the Curriculum

by Stephen Bigger ...

First published in 1999, this book, by a range of teachers and teacher trainers, explores specified values in the curriculum as well as whole curriculum issues, including religious education, drama, citizenship and vocational education, as well as the National Curriculum subjects. As a hugely controversial topic area, without general consensus on many key points, this book provides an introductory ... Read more

$68.98 CAD

First published in 1999, this book, by a range of teachers and teacher trainers, explores specified values in the curriculum as well as whole curriculum issues, including religious education, drama, citizenship and vocational education, as well as the National Curriculum subjects. As a hugely controversial topic area, without general consensus on many key points, this book provides an introductory
... Read more
Humanities in Primary Education

History, Geography and Religious Education in the Classroom

by Don Kimber, Nick Clough, Martin Forrest, Penelope Harnett, Ian Menter, Elizabeth Newman ...

First Published in 1995. This innovative series is an ideal means of supporting professional practice in the post-Dearing era, when a new focus on the quality of teaching and learning is possible. The series promotes reflective teaching and active forms of pupil learning. The books explore the implications of these commitments for curriculum and curriculum-related issues. This book has emerged out ... Read more

$68.98 CAD

First Published in 1995. This innovative series is an ideal means of supporting professional practice in the post-Dearing era, when a new focus on the quality of teaching and learning is possible. The series promotes reflective teaching and active forms of pupil learning. The books explore the implications of these commitments for curriculum and curriculum-related issues. This book has emerged out
... Read more
Personal, Social and Moral Education

by Fred Sedgwick ...

Series series Routledge Revivals
Originally published in 1994, this book enables primary school teachers to take steps to make Personal, Social and Moral Education (PSME) central to the work of their schools. Links to the National Curriculum are implicit and explicit throughout the book, and the author covers ways in which whole staffs are to be involved in the development of PSME. Case studies of good reflective teaching are ... Read more

$64.05 CAD

Originally published in 1994, this book enables primary school teachers to take steps to make Personal, Social and Moral Education (PSME) central to the work of their schools. Links to the National Curriculum are implicit and explicit throughout the book, and the author covers ways in which whole staffs are to be involved in the development of PSME. Case studies of good reflective teaching are
... Read more
Word Power

Activities for Years 3 and 4

by Terry Saunders ...

These engaging activities focus upon the word level strand of the literacy stategy, in particular the vocabulary extention element. ... Read more

$34.48 CAD

These engaging activities focus upon the word level strand of the literacy stategy, in particular the vocabulary extention element.
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