“As Michael Allen points out, old misconceptions seldom die while new ones are conceived daily. He has made an excellent job of refreshing this fourth edition… It is so much more than a collection of fascinating conceptual 'butterflies', it is a carefully detailed window onto some of children's …
The fifth edition of Starting from the Child? reintroduces a question mark in its title. It explores whether, in light of increasing pressures from inspection, assessment and government reforms, it is still possible to plan a curriculum and pedagogy ‘starting from the child’. Julie Fisher’s ov…
This edited collection continues the call for evolving multicultural dialogues within education and the wider social sciences. Dialogue and education are essential tools that can help tackle some of the biggest cultural problems we are facing, including post-Coronavirus education realities. The cont…
Existing and ongoing conceptual debates continue to shape how we perceive multiculturalism and other concepts that can be applied to education. Political and social consequences allow an examination of integration in contemporary policy contexts. Issues of faith schooling and citizenship remain as o…
“In the context of one of the most difficult times for art and design education that I can remember, Dr Rachel Payne’s timely volume gives hope; it provides a valuable and inspirational resource for established and aspiring creative practitioners concerned with meaningful teaching and learning.…
“A truly inspiring and skilfully crafted text. Complex and contemporary issues are addressed in an accessible way, making it an absolute ‘must-read’ for all those studying, working or planning to work in either special or inclusive education.”Dr Paula Hamilton, School of Education, Universit…
“This book highlights the essential relationship between lesson planning and key mathematical elements such as mastery and reasoning. The exemplification of ideas through useful classroom strategies gives the book a practical basis, as well as theoretical. I have no doubt that even experienced t…
“This book offers a broad and helpful definition of inclusive education – one which centres upon high quality, relevant and evidenced teaching and support.”Graeme Douglas, Professor of Disability and Special Educational Needs, University of Birmingham, UK“This book is a must-have for every t…
"This thought provoking and highly informative book is a perfect handbook for teachers and school leaders interested in improving the quality of talk in their classrooms."Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott, Directors at Voice 21 and authors of Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk: the Oracy Imperativ…
Teachers can have a profound influence on children’s reading behaviour and attitudes to literature. Whether it’s to broaden children’s knowledge and understanding, or encourage reading for pleasure, reading in the classroom is becoming an increasing priority.This book looks at a wide range of …