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Book Synopsis"What a useful book for the beginner researcher! Offering a grounding in the different kinds of research conducted in the field of early childhood, this book’s inviting and accessible style will support the novice researcher, and the development of criticality in relation to research." Deborah Albon, Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies, University of Roehampton What does the term ‘research’ in early childhood actually mean? What does research involve, and how do you go about doing it? This book explains exactly what ‘research’ is; it explores key ideas, themes and terminology to provide you with a clear understanding of its importance to your early years or early childhood studies degree. It will help you: · Understand what it means to think critically, and unpick childhood research · Learn how to analyse, examine and understand the importance of others’ research · Get to know how research is designed and carried out · Appreciate the importance of ethics · Get to grips with translating research into real life in an early childhood setting. Laying the foundations to develop your confidence in talking about research and making links between theory and practice, this book will support you as you begin your research journey into the world of early years. Polly Bolshaw is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University. Jo Josephidou is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University. Polly Bolshaw and Jo Josephidou will be discussing ideas from Introducing Research in Early Childhood in Doing Your Early Years Research Project, a SAGE Masterclass for early years students and practitioners in collaboration with Kathy Brodie. Find out more here. Trade ReviewWhat a useful book for the beginner researcher! This book offers a grounding in the different kinds of research conducted in the field of early childhood as well as an introduction to the range of ideas that underpin such research. Chapter 2 ‘beginning to think critically about research’ will be useful across many modules. Drawing on useful exemplars to highlight points of significance, this book is written in an inviting and accessible style which will support the novice researcher yet also support the development of criticality in relation to research. ? -- Deborah AlbonTable of ContentsIntroduction to research in early childhood Beginning to think critically about research Knowledge and truth in research The language of research Approaches to research about children Approaches to research with children Longitudinal research approaches Cross-national research approaches The ethics of research How research is designed Creative approaches to research Your research journey has begun
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Book SynopsisWhether you’re writing a paper, essay, assignment, or dissertation, this short and punchy book helps you improve your writing skills through minimal effort. Providing you with a quick set of writing rules to follow, this tried and tested guide uses a unique and easy to follow grid-based system. Packed with advice on understanding (big and little) common errors made in academic writing, it helps you identify patterns in your own writing and demonstrates how to reshape or re-evaluate them - and raise your writing game in any academic context. How-to tutorials include: Synthesizing and critiquing literature – and using your coding sheet to develop critical arguments Shaping abstracts, introductions, discussions, and conclusions – to improve the logic and structure of your writing Applying lessons-learned to future projects, whatever format of academic writing. Save time and improve your grades, with this essential quick fix guide! The Student Success series are essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to planning your dream career, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Trade ReviewAt last! A text that supplies the student with specific tools for the specific requirements for reading and writing in the social sciences. -- Joseph FinnertyThis book incorporates a unique framework through which students in social science programmes can make sense of the academic expectations surrounding reading and writing in their courses. Explained in a clear and logical manner, this framework is strongly linked to the learning needs of the student—the more I read, the more I want to try it. -- Mark GillespieThis book provides a readable guide to structuring academic writing with the benefit of annotated reading. It is written with humour and a "pulling no punches" style. -- Joanna NicholsThis is an excellent book that provides clear advice not only on how to read, but also how to write academically and will be useful to undergraduate and masters students alike. The codes and the way that information is presented is reader friendly – the book can be used as a reference book or read cover to cover. I suspect for many people it will be both. -- Pete AllisonThis is an easy to read book with a valuable insight into the structure and content of academic writing...I certainly found it valuable in developing my ability to write particular sections of social science papers. And, as a marker, the ‘big’ and ‘small’ errors code sheets enabled me to provide a more detailed feedback to students. -- Caroline FordTable of ContentsChapter 1: Understanding the “Big” and “Little” Errors in Your Paper “Big” Errors “Little” Errors Chapter 2: What Am I Supposed to Do In My Paper? The Lone Wolf Claim Formulating a Research Question Types of Writing Assignments Chapter 3: How to Synthesize the Literature Organizing your own RCOS Interpreting RCOS: A Student Example The Infiniteness of Synthesis Chapter 4: How to Develop a Critique of Previous Literature Critiquing Ice Cream, Hamburger, and a Movie Three Questions that Lead to an Appropriate Critique of Previous Literature A Haven for CPLs and GAPs Chapter 5: How to Produce a Claim Differentiating between ROF and ROA The Citationality of the ROF and ROA Building an Argument and Creating Main Sections The Scope of Claims in Non-empirical Papers Chapter 6: How to Write an Abstract, Introduction, Discussion, and Conclusion How to Write an Abstract How to Write an Introduction How to Write a Discussion How to Write a Conclusion A Note on Data and Methods Chapter 7: Conclusion: A Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Model of Social Science Writing
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Book SynopsisCo-published with the CPCAB, this highly practical book is a comprehensive training guide based around the 7 areas that students have to evidence in order to become accredited. It offers a firm foundation of knowledge and skills, looks at practice issues, helps with study, and also answers the most common questions students have when training.Table of ContentsIntroduction Part I: Training to be a counsellor Chapter 1: Working ethically and safely as a counselling professional Chapter 2: The therapeutic relationship Chapter 3: Working with client diversity in counselling work Chapter 4: A User-centred Approach Chapter 5: Working with self-awareness Chapter 6: Counselling Skills and theory Chapter 7: Working self reflectively Part II: Practice Issues Chapter 8: The counselling training placement Chapter 9: Placement supervision Chapter 10: Agency requirements Chapter 11: Personal therapy requirements Chapter 12: Trainee self-care and avoidance of burnout Chapter 13: Writing a case study Chapter 14: Recording a counselling session and analysing a transcript Part III: Professional Issues Chapter 15: What If? Chapter 16: What Next?
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Book SynopsisUsing secondary data offers unique opportunities and challenges. This practical book will guide you through finding, managing and analysing qualitative secondary data in an error-free way. Perfect for those doing dissertations and research projects, it provides an accessible introduction to the theory of secondary research and sets out the advantages and limitations of using this kind of research. Drawing on years of teaching and research experience, the authors · Offer step-by-step advice on how to use qualitative secondary data · Walk you through each stage of the research process · Provide practical, ethical tools to help you with your project · Show you how to avoid the potential pitfalls of using secondary data. Clear and easy to understand, this book is a ready-made toolkit for successfully using qualitative secondary data. From beginner level and beyond, this no-nonsense guide takes the confusion and worry out of doing a secondary research project.Trade ReviewI recommend this book to students and more experienced researchers who want to conduct qualitative secondary research. It is a timely and accessible guide. -- Emily HansenOverall, the authors have written a well thought out, accessible and comprehensive book, which is a welcome addition to a relatively small literature on secondary data and documentary analysis. I will definitely be using this in my own research, to ensure that I have not forgotten important elements in my research design and analysis, and will be recommending chapter 5 (ethics in qualitative secondary research) as additional reading in the ethics chapter of my forthcoming book aimed at undergraduate student -- Aimee Grant * SRA Research Matters *Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing Qualitative Secondary Research Chapter 2: Preparing for Qualitative Secondary Research Chapter 3: The Role of Theory in Qualitative Secondary Research Chapter 4: Designing Qualitative Secondary Research Chapter 5: Ethics in Qualitative Secondary Research Chapter 6: Exploring Documents as Data Chapter 7: Locating your Data Chapter 8: Securing Quality over Quantity Chapter 9: Constructing a Literature Review Chapter 10: Managing your Data Chapter 11: Analysing Data Chapter 12: Working with Numbers Chapter 13: Presenting your Findings and Conclusions Chapter 14: Being a Qualitative Secondary Researcher
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Book SynopsisThis bestselling book has helped thousands of people find ways of dealing with everyday emotional difficulties, and also supported practitioners and trainee psychotherapists in their work with patients. This fifth edition features up-to- date thinking and practice from Cognitive Analytic Psychotherapy and includes new content on: · Trauma and Complex Trauma · Mindfulness · Relational mapping · Group Work. Further updates include a new foreword, updated references, and new chapter summaries and conclusions. Trade ReviewThe best possible compendium on Cognitive Analytic Therapy, presented clearly and thoughtfully in this latest edition. -- Susie Orbach, PsychotherapistElizabeth McCormick has the unusual ability to transform psychotherapeutic concepts into a language that enables clients to draw on these models for their own use. This book should be recommended to anyone wishing to understand and work through their suffering and to gain greater clarity and emotional resilience. -- Jane RyanThis is that rare thing – a wise, compassionate and above all practical book, grounded in years of good psychotherapy practice. Imbued with the understanding that we are selves in relation to others, it is straightforward without being simplistic. It delivers what it promises, whether for self-help, a supportive resource in therapy or as a readable introduction to therapeutic change -- Glenys Parry, Emeritus ProfessorIt’s tough to combine a wise, compassionate and practical book in one – but this succeeds well -- Julia BuenoTable of ContentsForeword by Dr Jason Hepple Acknowledgements About Cognitive Analytic Therapy About Mindfulness Part One Change is possible 1 Why change? What is it that changes? How to begin the process of change Part Two The Building Blocks of Who We Are Feelings, emotions and relationships: with ourselves and others 2 Understanding relating and core emotional pain 3 Problems and dilemmas within relationships Part Three Getting Off the Symptom Hook 4 Traps 5 Dilemmas 6 Snags and self-sabotage Part Four: The Tip of the Emotional Iceberg 7 Unbearable and unmanageable feelings 8 How unmanageable feelings and beliefs become symptoms Part Five The Emotional Roller-Coaster 9 Shifting emotional states and trauma Part Six Gathering Information 10 Examining the impact of our beginnings Part Seven Making the Change 11 Writing our life story 12 Targeting the procedures that create problems and deciding on aims for change 13 Maps and diagrams 14 Techniques for working through the process of change, and how to hold on to change Part Eight Changing within a Relationship 15 Love is not enough Part Nine Resources for Students and Therapists and for Co-counsellors 18 The theory and practice of CAT Appendices
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Book SynopsisThis book supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. Full of informed practical guidance and supported by meaningful links to theory and educational research, it covers all mandatory units included in the diploma and has been carefully designed to be your indispensable guide to successfully achieving the qualification. Thought-provoking activities in every chapter highlight key points and show how you can apply them in practice allowing you to enhance your teaching skills. This book clearly communicates what underpins high-quality teaching and empowers you to succeed as a teacher of learners in the further education and skills sector. New to this edition: · Reflective activities in every chapter encouraging you to engage critically with key concepts · New coverage of employability offering pragmatic guidance for succeeding in the workplace · Content updated to reflect current policy directions within the sector · Links to further reading throughout highlighting key literature on each major topic Trade Review‘An informative overview of the social and political factors influencing professional practice and curriculum development –excellent support for new practitioners.’ Lynne Reveley, Lecturer for Education and Training at Solihull College and University Centre -- Lynne ReveleyTable of ContentsChapter 1: Education and Training: The Teacher’s Role and Responsibilities Chapter 2: Planning for Teaching and Learning Chapter 3: Choosing and Using Resources Chapter 4: Assessing for Teaching and Learning Chapter 5: Communication and Teaching Strategies Chapter 6: Learning: Theory and Practice Chapter 7: Managing Learners Chapter 8: Professionalism and Continuing Professional Development Chapter 9: Curriculum Development and Design Chapter 10: The Wider Context of Professional Practice Chapter 11: Successfully Completing Your Diploma in Education and Training
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Book SynopsisIn a new textbook designed for students new to statistics and social data, Stephen Gorard focuses on non-inferential statistics as a basis to ensure students have basic statistical literacy. Understanding why we have to learn statistics and seeing the links between the numbers and real life is a crucial starting point. Using engaging, friendly, approachable language this book will demystify numbers from the outset, explaining exactly how they can be used as tools to understand the relationships between variables. This text assumes no previous mathematical or statistical knowledge, taking the reader through each basic technique with step-by-step advice, worked examples, and exercises. Using non-inferential techniques, students learn the foundations that underpin all statistical analysis and will learn from the ground up how to produce theoretically and empirically informed statistical results.Trade ReviewThis book takes beginner students hand-in-hand through a journey in the world of statistics without dumbing down the concepts, just making them very accessible. It teaches the basics (and beyond) by stimulating critical thinking. -- Luana RussoTable of ContentsPart I: Introduction Chapter 1: Why we use numbers in research Chapter 2: What is a number?: Issues of measurement Part II: Basic analyses Chapter 3: Working with one variable Chapter 4: Working with tables of categorical variables Chapter 5: Examining differences between real numbers Chapter 6: Significance tests: how to conduct them and what they do not mean Chapter 7: Significance tests: why we should not report them Part III: Advanced issues for analysis Chapter 8: The role of judgement in analysis Chapter 9: Research designs Chapter 10: Sampling and populations Chapter 11: What is randomness? Chapter 12: Handling missing data: The importance of what we don’t know Chapter 13: Handling missing data: more complex issues Part IV: Modelling with data Chapter 14: Errors in measurements Chapter 15: Correlating two real numbers Chapter 16: Predicting measurements using simple linear regression Chapter 17: Predicting measurements using multiple linear regression Chapter 18: Assumptions and limitations in regression Chapter 19: Predicting outcomes using logistic regression Chapter 20: Data reduction techniques Part V: Conclusion Chapter 21: Presenting data for your audience
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Book SynopsisWritten by marketing experts, this authoritative and comprehensive full-colour textbook made up of both accessible research and theory, real-world examples and case studies including Prada, Gucci and Burberry, provides students with an overview of the global fashion industry and fashion marketing, strategy, branding, communications, retailing and distribution, as well as the psychological factors involved in consuming fashion and luxury. The role of social media, celebrities and influencers such as Kim Kardashian and Lil Miquela are discussed, as is the ever-increasing role of ethical fashion and sustainability. The authors also offer an expanded view of fashion and luxury by moving beyond just clothing and apparel to include other fashionable and luxurious products and services, including technology. Packed with attractive visuals from fashion and culture, and accompanied by chapter summaries, questions and exercises, this textbook is essential reading for students studying fashion, luxury, marketing, management, retailing, branding and communications. Also provided for educators are supporting PowerPoint slides and an instructor’s manual to support use of the textbook with students. Suitable for Fashion Marketing/Fashion Consumer Behaviour modules as well as a general text for Fashion Marketing programmes. The text will also appeal to Luxury programmes (MBA etc) and Retail Marketing modules (UG).Trade ReviewWhat a fantastic book! All key fashion marketing concepts, models and strategies are covered and directly applied to the contemporary fashion industry, making it a rare and valuable resource. A must-have for all students and lecturers across all fashion business courses! -- Dr Rosy BoardmanThis book is a tour de force in explaining and framing the specificities of fashion and luxury consumption. It combines classic marketing frameworks, such as the 4Ps, with ones specific to the industry, such as the Fashion Marketing Mix. The book features a wealth of case studies that reflect a diverse cultural landscape of fashion and luxury consumption practices. -- Professor Benjamin G. VoyerSolomon and Mrad do an excellent job of distilling the complex, global fashion system through clear examples and case studies. Readers will come away with a focused understanding of the nuances of fashion industry within the context of marketing. -- Joshua WilliamsWritten in an accessible style and illustrated throughout with examples and case studies, this book covers a wide range of business strategy and consumer behaviour content across historical and contemporary fashion and luxury, providing insights into fashion as both a dynamic global industry and a significant cultural phenomenon. The authors’ approach reinforces the need to continually analyse the marketing environment by highlighting shifting industry and consumer trends and provides discussion starters on how consumers think about fashion’s contemporary issues including sustainable fashion, ethical business, technological innovations and data privacy. -- Professor Natascha Radclyffe-ThomasThe fashion system has its own rules of communication and marketing and, moreover, is subject to rapid changes and transformations. This book explains the intrinsic link between fashion and luxury both by explaining it from a historical point of view, also through case studies, and by dealing with contemporary changes. The result is an in-depth work from a historical, cultural and sociological, as well as marketing, point of view. A section entirely dedicated to consumer choices and their motivations completes the panorama of topics covered. In short, a work that sheds precious light on the crucial sectors of the fashion system and luxury. -- Mauro FerraresiFinally, a fashionable book about fashion: a must read for those aiming for a career in the industry, but not only! -- Roberto DonàThis textbook is born canonical since it very successfully reconciles fashion and luxury marketing that have long been viewed as opposite if not contradictory. It provides extremely powerful insights to both students and practitioners since it covers with precise examples and illustrations all the stages of fashion marketing. By embracing the many sides of this complex phenomenon called fashion, this book invites the reader on an a rich historical, sociological, behavioural and managerial journey. A real tour de force that should be praised since it fills an obvious gap in the literature. -- Professor Benoît HeilbrunnTable of ContentsSECTION I: Introduction to Fashion Marketing Chapter 1: Fashion Marketing: An introduction Chapter 2: The Big Picture of the Fashion Industry Chapter 3: Understanding Fashion Change Chapter 4: Ethical and Sustainable Fashion SECTION II: Fashion Marketing Strategy Chapter 5: Strategic Planning and Marketing Insights Chapter 6: Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning SECTION III: How Consumers Think About and Choose Fashion Chapter 7: Micro Factors: Perception, Learning and Attitudes Chapter 8: Individual Consumer Dynamics: Motivation and the Self-Concept Chapter 9: Macro Factors: Group and Social Influence and Fashion Opinion Leadership SECTION IV: Applying the Marketing Mix Chapter 10: Product Development, Branding and Pricing Chapter 11: Fashion Marketing Communications Chapter 12: Fashion Retailing and Distribution
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Book SynopsisThe therapeutic relationship in CBT is often reduced to a cursory description of establishing warmth, genuineness and empathy in order to foster a collaborative relationship. This does not reflect the different approaches needed to establish a therapeutic partnership for the wide range of disorders and settings in which CBT is applied. This book takes a client group and disorder approach with chapters split into four sections: General issues in the therapeutic relationship in CBT Therapeutic relationship issues in specific disorders Working with specific client groups Interpersonal considerations in particular delivery situations Each chapter outlines key challenges therapists face in a specific context, how to predict and prevent ruptures in the therapeutic alliance and how to work with these ruptures when they occur. With clinical vignettes, dialogue examples and ‘tips for therapists′ this book is key reading for CBT therapists at all levels.Trade ReviewThis book provides the practitioner with accessible theory-in-practice models which hold the therapeutic relationship as one of key element in the process of change. I would recommend it to both CB Therapists & those thinking of integrating CBT into their practice rationale. -- Brian CharlesworthThere is considerable evidence that the therapeutic relationship contributes significantly to outcomes. This important contribution from leaders in the field of cognitive behaviour therapy articulates how to pay attention to the moment by moment interactions between client and therapist and conceptualise them within CBT terms. It covers all the important domains such as transference, countertransference, projection, and the complexities of empathy. In addition there are a number of specific chapters addressing all specific psychological difficulties. Scholarly, well written, and with insights obviously based on many years of experience this is a must read for all cognitive behaviour therapist and indeed others interested in the therapeutic relationship -- Professor Paul Gilbert, PhD, FBPsS, OBETable of ContentsSECTION 1 1. The therapeutic relationship - Stirling Moorey & Anna Lavender 2. Alliance Ruptures - Stirling Moorey & Anna Lavender 3. Interpersonal schemas, ‘transference’ and ‘countertransference’ in CBT - Stirling Moorey & Anna Lavender SECTION 2 4. Depression - Stirling Moorey 5. Generalized Anxiety Disorder - Kevin Meares, Susan Harrison & Mark Freeston 6. Panic and Phobias - Richard Stott 7. OCD, BDD and Hoarding - Lisa Williams & David Veale 8. Medically Unexplained Symptoms - David McCormack & Trudie Chadler 9. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder - Nick Grey & Kerry Young 10. Psychosis - Rebecca Kelly, Annis Cohen & Emmanuelle Peters 11. Eating disorders - Ulrike Schmidt 12. Physical illness and Palliative Care - Stirling Moorey & Kathy Burn 13. Personality Disorders - Anna Lavender & Helen Startup SECTION 3 14. Children and Adolescents - Troy Tranah & Lorna Taylor 15. Older adults - Debbie Walker & Charlotte Gardner 16. Black and Minority Ethnic Groups - Patricia D’Ardenne SECTION 4 17. Group CBT - Graeme Whitfield & Michael Scott 18. Couples - Marion Cuddy 19. Supervision - Stirling Moorey
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Book SynopsisWith an exciting new look, new characters to meet, and its unique combination of humour and step-by-step instruction, this award-winning book is the statistics lifesaver for everyone. From initial theory through to regression, factor analysis and multilevel modelling, Andy Field animates statistics and SPSS software with his famously bizarre examples and activities. What’s brand new: A radical new design with original illustrations and even more colour A maths diagnostic tool to help students establish what areas they need to revise and improve on. A revamped online resource that uses video, case studies, datasets, testbanks and more to help students negotiate project work, master data management techniques, and apply key writing and employability skills New sections on replication, open science and Bayesian thinking Now fully up to date with latest versions of IBM SPSS Statistics©. All the online resources above (video, case studies, datasets, testbanks) can be easily integrated into your institution′s virtual learning environment or learning management system. This allows you to customize and curate content for use in module preparation, delivery and assessment. Please note that ISBN: 9781526445780 comprises the paperback edition of the Fifth Edition and the student version of IBM SPSS Statistics. Trade Review This book turned my hatred of stats and SPSS into love. -- Sharmina AugustI love it! It′s the first text I′ve come across that has been written in such a captivating way. There′s humor, tons of information, and awesome resources both within and on the companion website. Kudos to Prof. Field! -- Raymond GroganI also appreciate how the author made the text interesting to read, but the content is rich enough to provide readers good knowledge on how to draw insights from stats and data. Also, it provides a lot of practical guides for reporting results and findings for research paper. Can′t wait to take a deeper dive into the text -- Hsing-Chi Hwang * Harvard University *I never thought I would find a statistics textbook amusing but somehow our text pulls it off. I also appreciated the online supplementary tools provided by the publisher. They provide a good synthesis of each of the chapters and some easy options to review -- Rickelle Mathis * Harvard University *I really really love the book, it′s the main reason why I′m not curled up in bed with my cats sobbing in fear at the moment. Speaking of cats, I gotta say the correcting cat/misconception mutt framing is very cute, and it almost broke my heart finding out the origin of that orange spiritual feline. I′m having a blast reading about stats, who would′ve thunk it? -- Joao Matos Amara Da SilveriaI am enjoying the book, which I would never have imagined! I am not afraid of statistics anymore. -- Lineke, Language Teacher & Psychology PhD studentTable of ContentsChapter 1: Why is my evil lecturer forcing me to learn statistics? What the hell am I doing here? I don’t belong here The research process Initial observation: finding something that needs explaining Generating and testing theories and hypotheses Collecting data: measurement Collecting data: research design Reporting Data Chapter 2: The SPINE of statistics What is the SPINE of statistics? Statistical models Populations and Samples P is for parameters E is for Estimating parameters S is for standard error I is for (confidence) Interval N is for Null hypothesis significance testing, NHST Reporting significance tests Chapter 3: The phoenix of statistics Problems with NHST NHST as part of wider problems with science A phoenix from the EMBERS Sense, and how to use it Preregistering research and open science Effect sizes Bayesian approaches Reporting effect sizes and Bayes factors Chapter 4: The IBM SPSS Statistics environment Versions of IBM SPSS Statistics Windows, MacOS and Linux Getting started The Data Editor Entering data into IBM SPSS Statistics Importing Data The SPSS Viewer Exporting SPSS Output The Syntax Editor Saving files Opening files Extending IBM SPSS Statistics Chapter 5: Exploring data with graphs The art of presenting data The SPSS Chart Builder Histograms Boxplots (box-whisker diagrams) Graphing means: bar charts and error bars Line charts Graphing relationships: the scatterplot Editing graphs Chapter 6: The beast of bias What is bias? Outliers Overview of assumptions Additivity and Linearity Normally distributed something or other Homoscedasticity/Homogeneity of Variance Independence Spotting outliers Spotting normality Spotting linearity and heteroscedasticity/heterogeneity of variance Reducing Bias Chapter 7: Non-parametric models When to use non-parametric tests General procedure of non-parametric tests in SPSS Comparing two independent conditions: the Wilcoxon rank-sum test and Mann– Whitney test Comparing two related conditions: the Wilcoxon signed-rank test Differences between several independent groups: the Kruskal–Wallis test Differences between several related groups: Friedman’s ANOVA Chapter 8: Correlation Modelling relationships Data entry for correlation analysis Bivariate correlation Partial and semi-partial correlation Comparing correlations Calculating the effect size How to report correlation coefficents Chapter 9: The Linear Model (Regression) An Introduction to the linear model (regression) Bias in linear models? Generalizing the model Sample size in regression Fitting linear models: the general procedure Using SPSS Statistics to fit a linear model with one predictor Interpreting a linear model with one predictor The linear model with two of more predictors (multiple regression) Using SPSS Statistics to fit a linear model with several predictors Interpreting a linear model with several predictors Robust regression Bayesian regression Reporting linear models Chapter 10: Comparing two means Looking at differences An example: are invisible people mischievous? Categorical predictors in the linear model The t-test Assumptions of the t-test Comparing two means: general procedure Comparing two independent means using SPSS Statistics Comparing two related means using SPSS Statistics Reporting comparisons between two means Between groups or repeated measures? Chapter 11: Moderation, mediation and multicategory predictors The PROCESS tool Moderation: Interactions in the linear model Mediation Categorical predictors in regression Chapter 12: GLM 1: Comparing several independent means Using a linear model to compare several means Assumptions when comparing means Planned contrasts (contrast coding) Post hoc procedures Comparing several means using SPSS Statistics Output from one-way independent ANOVA Robust comparisons of several means Bayesian comparison of several means Calculating the effect size Reporting results from one-way independent ANOVA Chapter 13: GLM 2: Comparing means adjusted for other predictors (analysis of covariance) What is ANCOVA? ANCOVA and the general linear model Assumptions and issues in ANCOVA Conducting ANCOVA using SPSS Statistics Interpreting ANCOVA Testing the assumption of homogeneity of regression slopes Robust ANCOVA Bayesian analysis with covariates Calculating the effect size Reporting results Chapter 14: GLM 3: Factorial designs Factorial designs Independent factorial designs and the linear model Model assumptions in factorial designs Factorial designs using SPSS Statistics Output from factorial designs Interpreting interaction graphs Robust models of factorial designs Bayesian models of factorial designs Calculating effect sizes Reporting the results of two-way ANOVA Chapter 15: GLM 4: Repeated-measures designs Introduction to repeated-measures designs A grubby example Repeated-measures and the linear model The ANOVA approach to repeated-measures designs The F-statistic for repeated-measures designs Assumptions in repeated-measures designs One-way repeated-measures designs using SPSS Output for one-way repeated-measures designs Robust tests of one-way repeated-measures designs Effect sizes for one-way repeated-measures designs Reporting one-way repeated-measures designs A boozy example: a factorial repeated-measures design Factorial repeated-measures designs using SPSS Statistics Interpreting factorial repeated-measures designs Effect Sizes for factorial repeated-measures designs Reporting the results from factorial repeated-measures designs Chapter 16: GLM 5: Mixed designs Mixed designs Assumptions in mixed designs A speed dating example Mixed designs using SPSS Statistics Output for mixed factorial designs Calculating effect sizes Reporting the results of mixed designs Chapter 17: Multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) Introducing MANOVA Introducing matrices The theory behind MANOVA MANOVA using SPSS Statistics Interpreting MANOVA Reporting results from MANOVA Following up MANOVA with discriminant analysis Interpreting discriminant analysis Reporting results from discriminant analysis The final interpretation Chapter 18: Exploratory factor analysis When to use factor analysis Factors and Components Discovering factors An anxious example Factor analysis using SPSS statistics Interpreting factor analysis How to report factor analysis Reliability analysis Reliability analysis using SPSS Statistics Interpreting Reliability analysis How to report reliability analysis Chapter 19: Categorical outcomes: chi-square and loglinear analysis Analysing categorical data Associations between two categorical variables Associations between several categorical variables: loglinear analysis Assumptions when analysing categorical data General procedure for analysing categorical outcomes Doing chi-square using SPSS Statistics Interpreting the chi-square test Loglinear analysis using SPSS Statistics Interpreting loglinear analysis Reporting the results of loglinear analysis Chapter 20: Categorical outcomes: logistic regression What is logistic regression? Theory of logistic regression Sources of bias and common problems Binary logistic regression Interpreting logistic regression Reporting logistic regression Testing assumptions: another example Predicting several categories: multinomial logistic regression Chapter 21: Multilevel linear models Hierarchical data Theory of multilevel linear models The multilevel model Some practical issues Multilevel modelling using SPSS Statistics Growth models How to report a multilevel model A message from the octopus of inescapable despair Chapter 22: Epilogue
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Book SynopsisThe new third edition provides readers with the fundamental theories and concepts for understanding how business is done in Europe, linking it to the current European business environment through a range of up-to-date case studies and examples. Revised and updated to include recent changes in the economic and political climate of Europe, and thematic perspectives on key contemporary European challenges, the authors also bring into consideration non-EU Business in the EU as well as the way Brexit is likely to affect businesses. Also new to this edition: Examples and cases from a wider range of European member states, including Tesla, Airbnb, Ryanair, Belgian AB InBev’s acquisition of British SABMiller, and the expansion of Alibaba Group in Europe. Enhanced material on business in EFTA and CEFTA areas. Analysis of the effects digitalisation, business analytics and Artificial Intelligence have on business in Europe. Coverage of the challenges and opportunities stemming from migration and the refugee crisis. A specific focus on the gig and shared economy. An investigation into how sustainability and climate change agreements impact on business. The book is supported by online resources for lecturers and students, including an instructor’s manual, PowerPoint Slides, multiple choice questions, class-based role play instruction guides, chapter summaries, and links to relevant videos and podcasts. Suitable reading for students on European business modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.Trade ReviewThis new edition of Doing Business in Europe addresses head-on many of the most pressing issues for the international economy – the big questions of regional integration both within the European Union and between the EU and the rest of the world. It does so from a sound basis in international business theory and, using invaluable case illustrations, shows how the firm level, country and regional levels interact to create the region-specific multi-country advantages that lie at the heart of the desire for integration. Against this backdrop, it explains the stresses and strains that are all-too-apparent today, such as the disruptive effects of Brexit, pluri-lateralism, participation in Global Value Chains and the future of the Single Market and its payment, taxation and funding mechanisms. -- Jeremy CleggThis resourceful hands-on business strategy book is the essential guide to doing business in, with and across Europe. It covers all the most relevant business issues: ranging from e-Privacy and PSD2 to artificial intelligence in European Marketing, from Horizon 2020 to FP9, from HR policies and refugee effects, to Brexit and its impact on the future of trade and investment across the continent and beyond. The concepts are clear and actionable, the case studies are most illustrative – challenging the reader to explore and understand how to effectively shape and drive cross-border market expansion in Europe. Read and study this book: Learn from the best. -- Candace JohnsonTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction: The New European Business Environment Part I: Exploring The European Business Arena Chapter 2: Landmarks of European Integration: How History and Politics Shape the Business Environment Chapter 3: Enlargement and the Theories of Integration Chapter 4: Institutional Players: How the Rules and Agendas of the European Business Environment Are Set Part II: Business Europeanization Chapter 5: The Europeanization of a Business Environment Chapter 6: The Europeanization of Business Management Part III: Business Activity Functions in the European Environment Chapter 7: European Economics, Finance and Funding Chapter 8: Marketing in Europe Chapter 9: European Non-Market Strategy: Lobbying the Playing Field Chapter 10: Competing Internationally Part IV: Corporate Cases Chapter 11: The Expansion of Alibaba Group into the European Single Market Chapter 12: Airbnb: Disruption in an Increasingly Competitive European Marketplace Chapter 13: A Match Made in (Eco)Heaven: How Tesla Became Norway′s #1 Selling Vehicle Chapter 14: The Irish Corporate Tax Bubble Close to Bursting: Apple and Pfizer Chapter 15: Ryanair: European Free Flight Plans? Chapter 16: Managing Emerging Market Acquisitions in Europe: Integrating the Acquisition of the German Preh GmbH by the Chinese Joyson Group Chapter 17: CSR in Europe: How to Keep the Family-Owned Enterprise Humming for a Thriving Economy Chapter 18: Internationalization of Lukoil: A Russian Push and Pull Strategy in Europe Glossary
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Book SynopsisThis textbook gives you guidance and insights into the knowledge, values and commitments necessary to succeed in the primary classroom, supported by links to theory and research literature and realistic scenarios you may encounter as a new teacher. Fully updated throughout, key features of this second edition include: · A new chapter on inclusive education · Newly expanded coverage of digital learning, engaging with educational research and the role of the primary teacher · New ‘View from Practice’ examples · Cross-referenced links to the Teachers’ Standards in England and the GTCS Professional Standards in Scotland and where they are covered within the book This is essential reading for professional studies modules on primary initial teacher education courses, including university-based (PGCE, PGDE, BA QTS, BEd), school-based (SCITT, School Direct) and employment-based routes into teaching. Trade Review′Understanding Teaching and Learning in Primary Education covers all the key issues for beginning or developing teachers. The writing style is clear and accessible with ‘Thinking points’ providing opportunities for reflection. The inclusion of links to relevant theory allow the reader to explore areas of interest in greater depth.′ -- Richard HolmeThis is the second edition of a practical and comprehensive book that is valuable reading for all aspiring teachers, whatever route their training takes (school, university or employment based). Based on practical experience, this textbook gives teachers of the future guidance and insights into the knowledge, values and commitments necessary to succeed in the primary classroom; insights that it can otherwise take much practical experience to accumulate.... An insightful and comprehensive book, ideal for on-going reference. -- Sarah Brew * Parents in Touch *Table of ContentsChapter 1: The context for primary education in the twenty-first century - Mike Carroll and Margaret McCulloch Chapter 2: Childhood and diversity - Julie McAdam and Jennifer Farrar Chapter 3: Early years′ education - Mary Wingrave Chapter 4: Models of teaching and learning - Mike Carroll Chapter 5: Planning for learning and teaching in the primary classroom - Maureen Farrell and A. Graeme Pate Chapter 6: Social and emotional contexts for learning - Margaret McCulloch Chapter 7: Identity, relationships and behaviour - George Head Chapter 8: The evolving concept of inclusive education - Margaret McCulloch and Margaret Sutherland Chapter 9: Collaborative learning - Mike Carroll Chapter 10: Integrated learning - Mike Carroll and Fiona McGregor Chapter 11: Creating Challenge in the classroom - Margaret Sutherland and Niamh Stack Chapter 12: Assessment for Learning - Louise Hayward and Ernest Spencer Chapter 13: Education for citizenship, global citizenship and learning for sustainability - Alan Britton, Liz Moorse and Mary Young Chapter 14: Spiritual Devolpment - Leonardo Franchi and Leon Robinson Chapter 15: Teaching for creativity and creative teaching - Moyra Boland, Margaret Jago and Jan Macdonald Chapter 16: Digital learning - Stephen Boyle and David McKinstry Chapter 17: Transitions - George MacBride and Margaret McCulloch Chapter 18: Working with other audults - Mike Carroll Chapter 19: How teachers learn: the role of research in teaching - Beth Dickson and Irene McQueen Chapter 20: Teacher leadership and learning: the evolving role of the primary teacher - Christine Forde and Margery McMahon
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Book SynopsisUnderstanding child development is essential to ensuring a full and rounded psychological grounding, but given the complex nature of the topic it can be a real challenge. Child Development: Concepts and Theories takes a step back to focus just on the key concepts of child development that all students must learn. With this book, their first encounters with theories and their applications will mean that they can move on with a firm foundation in child development. Central to this, is understanding how these theories or concepts are applied in the real world and how psychologists engage with them in research. This book gives clear and detailed examples to bring the subject to life. Each chapter features case studies that run throughout the chapter and develop as the students′ own understanding does. Written for undergraduates, the book will become essential to any student wanting a key to unlock the world of child development. Jean Mercer is Professor Emerita of Psychology at Stockton University, New Jersey, and writes a blog, "Childmyths". Trade ReviewThis book has it all – key concepts, practical examples, riveting research, and critical thinking. This conceptual approach will help students see the big picture as well as specific snapshots into the life of the developing child. -- Stephen HuppProfessor Mercer has taken great care to explain the complexities of conceptual thinking in child development – the way metaphors can help us put words to the unobservable, but also how that can then constrain our thinking about the process. And she does this in a very accessible way, right across child development. Importantly, this includes attention is given to development that takes place before birth, rather than with the neonate. It is a welcome world away from the dry, analytical thinking as taught in my undergraduate days. Complicated terminology is returned to everyday experience and everyday practice examples. I wish I had had this kind of writing as an undergraduate. -- Dr. Matt WoolgarThis is an engaging and accomplished book, cautiously and critically reviewing a range of complex literatures on child development. It will equip students with a skeptical and questioning approach to some of the claims routinely made about child development and parenting and encourage them to ask the right questions of themselves and others. -- Sue WhiteTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Some basic concepts of child development Chapter 3: Concepts related to genetic factors and prenatal development Chapter 4: Concepts of physical growth and development Chapter 5: Development of cognition and perception Chapter 6: Concepts of emotion and personality Chapter 7: Social development and formative experiences
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Book SynopsisHow do we encourage children to think deeply about the world in which they live? Research-based and highly practical, this book provides guidance on how to develop creative and critical thinking through your classroom teaching. Key coverage includes: · Classroom-ready ideas to stimulate high-order thinking · How to think critically and creatively across all areas of the curriculum · Case studies from primary, secondary and special schools · Philosophical approaches that give pupils the space to think and enquire This is essential reading for anyone on university-led and schools-based primary and secondary initial teacher education courses including undergraduate (BEd, BA QTS), postgraduate (PGCE, SCITT), School Direct, Teach First and employment-based routes and also anyone training to work in early years settings.Trade Review′The case for teaching thinking skills and promoting creativity within a busy curriculum is clearly articulated throughout this comprehensive and informative book. From reflections on the rights and issues on the well-being of children through to a thoughtful consideration of their future employability the authors highlight the importance of making space for thinking skills and provide examples of innovative classroom activities for all areas of the curriculum.′ -- Dr John McCullaghTable of ContentsChapter 1: What do we mean by thinking? Chapter 2: What can we learn from history of thinking, childhood and schooling? Chapter 3: Why teach thinking skills? Chapter 4: Thinking Routines Chapter 5: Thinking Hats Chapter 6: Thinking Maps Chapter 7: Thinkers Keys Chapter 8: Philosophical approaches Chapter 9: Cognitive Acceleration Chapter 10: Dispositional approaches (Habits of Mind) Chapter 11: Case Studies Chapter 12: Some concluding thoughts
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Book SynopsisGood mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing, and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment. Key topics include: · The pressure points and transitions of student life · The crucial role of departmental and academic staff · How to make mental health policies work · The legal obligations and limits of student support · Creating the conditions for confident support Trade ReviewI am delighted to see this up to date review of data, research and practical guidance pulled together in an easy to read book for HE professionals. I found it a good reminder of the need to offer culturally competent support systems, to consider cultural bereavement and the psychological impact of transition on the student when planning support services. -- Lydia PellAn immensely accessible introduction to key questions about students’ mental health difficulties and what universities can do to support them. It makes excellent use of case studies to illustrate the complex problems that students present, and to question debates that dismiss the real increase in poor mental health amongst this growing population. -- Dr Hazel ChristieThere is growing concern about the mental well-being of students and other young people. This book brings together experts in this field to give a comprehensive account of the relevant issues. It will be invaluable to anyone involved in the care and treatment of mentally-troubled students. -- John CallenderStudents face a range of challenges at university, from making friends, to finding a home, to managing limited finances before they can even begin to engage with their learning. This important work summarises the struggles students face and the necessary measures and interventions that can be used in the higher education setting to alleviate their impact. Advocating for a whole institution approach, with a focus on individual wellbeing and community welfare, Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education is a welcome addition to literature in the field. -- Fleur Priest-StephensTable of ContentsPart 1: The context Chapter 1: Higher Education in the twenty-first century: changes and challenges for mental wellbeing - Ruth Caleb and Nicola Barden Chapter 2: The legal positions: obligations and limits - Sian Jones-Davies Part 2: Mental health Chapter 3: Student Mental Health and the Developing Mind - Dominique Thompson Chapter 4: The student life cycle: pressure points and transitions - Denise Meyer Chapter 5: Cultural approaches to Mental Health Among Migrating Students - Antonio Ventriglio, Gurvinder Kalra and Dinesh Bhugra Part 3: Policy and practice Chapter 6: From strategy to policy and procedure: Making mental health policies work - Ruth Caleb Chapter 7: Academic and departmental support - Ann-Maria Houghton Chapter 8: Professional support in Higher Education - Nic Streatfield Chapter 9: Risk and crisis: Managing the challenges - Nicola Barden Chapter 10: Supporting staff: Creating the conditions for confident support - Andrew Reeves
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Book SynopsisGood mental health is essential for students to manage the challenges that university life presents. This book offers pragmatic guidance to support academic and student services staff in engaging with this critical issue, both in terms of being proactive within their role to promote a positive approach to wellbeing, and understanding how to care appropriately for students who may not be flourishing in the university environment. Key topics include: · The pressure points and transitions of student life · The crucial role of departmental and academic staff · How to make mental health policies work · The legal obligations and limits of student support · Creating the conditions for confident support Trade ReviewI am delighted to see this up to date review of data, research and practical guidance pulled together in an easy to read book for HE professionals. I found it a good reminder of the need to offer culturally competent support systems, to consider cultural bereavement and the psychological impact of transition on the student when planning support services. -- Lydia PellAn immensely accessible introduction to key questions about students’ mental health difficulties and what universities can do to support them. It makes excellent use of case studies to illustrate the complex problems that students present, and to question debates that dismiss the real increase in poor mental health amongst this growing population. -- Dr Hazel ChristieThere is growing concern about the mental well-being of students and other young people. This book brings together experts in this field to give a comprehensive account of the relevant issues. It will be invaluable to anyone involved in the care and treatment of mentally-troubled students. -- John CallenderStudents face a range of challenges at university, from making friends, to finding a home, to managing limited finances before they can even begin to engage with their learning. This important work summarises the struggles students face and the necessary measures and interventions that can be used in the higher education setting to alleviate their impact. Advocating for a whole institution approach, with a focus on individual wellbeing and community welfare, Student Mental Health and Wellbeing in Higher Education is a welcome addition to literature in the field. -- Fleur Priest-StephensTable of ContentsPart 1: The context Chapter 1: Higher Education in the twenty-first century: changes and challenges for mental wellbeing - Ruth Caleb and Nicola Barden Chapter 2: The legal positions: obligations and limits - Sian Jones-Davies Part 2: Mental health Chapter 3: Student Mental Health and the Developing Mind - Dominique Thompson Chapter 4: The student life cycle: pressure points and transitions - Denise Meyer Chapter 5: Cultural approaches to Mental Health Among Migrating Students - Antonio Ventriglio, Gurvinder Kalra and Dinesh Bhugra Part 3: Policy and practice Chapter 6: From strategy to policy and procedure: Making mental health policies work - Ruth Caleb Chapter 7: Academic and departmental support - Ann-Maria Houghton Chapter 8: Professional support in Higher Education - Nic Streatfield Chapter 9: Risk and crisis: Managing the challenges - Nicola Barden Chapter 10: Supporting staff: Creating the conditions for confident support - Andrew Reeves
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Book SynopsisHighly respected coaches Christian van Nieuwerburgh and David Love help you to develop your coaching practice, bridging the gap between beginner and advanced coach. You’ll have access to 15 videos that illustrate and analyse the book’s key themes, helping you to extend your learning and enhance your reflective practice, allowing you a rare extra insight into the coaching conversation. This is a must-read for trainees at the later stages of a coaching qualification, and experienced practitioners looking to broaden and develop their practice.Trade ReviewThere are many books about coaching. Few are written by people who have actually mastered both the art and science of coaching. Even fewer go beyond the written page to actually show you video examples of the craft of coaching in action. By presenting the richness of coaching - with all its complexity and sophistication - in a clear and unambiguous fashion, this book will stimulate, provoke and expand your understanding and skills. It raises the bar for coaching texts. A genuine "must have" for both the novice and experienced coach. -- Professor Anthony M GrantAdvanced Coaching Practice is an essential read for experienced coaches looking to develop their practice to the next level. The authors effectively combine relevant psychological theories and their own insights developed over many years as executive coaches. -- Jonathan PassmoreTable of ContentsPrologue Chapter 1: The complexity of advanced coaching practice Chapter 2: Being focused on process and prioritising the relationship Chapter 3: Being challenging and letting things go Chapter 4: Being fully present and attending to the wider context Chapter 5: Being tenacious and encouraging autonomy Chapter 6: Being creative and protecting trust Chapter 7: Being ethical and staying true to personal values Chapter 8: Being who you are and adapting to others Chapter 9: Being committed to outcomes and prioritising wellbeing Chapter 10: Being impartial and strengthening hopefulness Chapter 11: Being Epilogue
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Book Synopsis"Thought-provoking, inspiring and a triumph for complementing the much-needed coping mechanisms in nursing/healthcare today." Ibadete Fetahu, Nursing Times A unique guide to coping and thriving in the NHS today. The book is wholly practice-focused, speaking to current standards of care for patients, and current working conditions for staff in the NHS. Written by academics specialising in mental health, nursing and well-being, each chapter provides guidance and support to pre and post-registration nurses to manage and persevere as a nurse today. This essential first edition includes: Case studies Reflective practice Mindfulness exercises Trade ReviewThought-provoking, inspiring and a triumph for complementing the much-needed coping mechanisms in nursing/healthcare today. The overriding strength is the comprehensive coverage of the tools needed to survive in nursing environments, excellent case studies and structure of the chapters. We are seeing more nursing students that are in need of resilience, adaptability and ways to cope in the healthcare field/university. A compelling chapter on ‘Nursing and Mindfulness’ shows how the mindfulness technique can benefit nursing students and enhance their understanding of the GRACE model: Gather attention, Recall Intention, Attune to self/other, Consider what will serve, then Engage and end -- David Solomon, Senior Lecturer in Advanced Nursing Practice. Anglia Ruskin UniversityTable of Contents′The stress of it all′ – environment and people Embracing change – a continuing process Nursing: A profession with too many masters? Reconnecting with your nursing values Mindfulness and nursing Thinking, learning and working under fire Self-compassion Collaborative working Mental parkour – freeing the mind How your past influences your present: the unconscious at work Introduction: Talking to nurses Conclusion: Going green, a toolkit to support sustainable practice
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Book Synopsis"A clear, straightforward guide to the issues around mental health [and] a useful starting resource for non-mental health practitioners to develop their understanding of the processes involved in mental health." Joanne Fisher, Senior Practice Educator, Cambridge University Hospitals An Introduction to Mental Health is essential reading for anyone learning the fundamentals of mental health. Written for an interdisciplinary audience with no prior knowledge of mental health practice, the book uses a patient-centred focus and covers the historical context of mental health through to contemporary issues, including mental health law, policy, professional practice, equality and diversity in the sector, and international perspectives. Key learning features include concept summaries, reflective points, case studies and reflective exercises to help situate content in the context of practice.Trade ReviewThe book is a clear, straightforward guide to the issues around mental health starting with the discipline’s fundamental history, exploring the various thought processes behind mental health with a clear tone and holistic view. Overall, this book can be considered a useful starting resource for non-mental health practitioners to develop their understanding of the processes involved in mental health. -- Joanne Fisher, Senior Practice Educator, Cambridge University Hospitals Perioperative Care ServicesTable of ContentsChapter 1: A history of mental health Chapter 2: Mental health law Chapter 3: Mental health policy Chapter 4: Mental health professionals Chapter 5: Mental health diagnostics Chapter 6: Interventions Chapter 7: Ethical practice and decision making in mental health Chapter 8: Equality and diversity in mental health practice Chapter 9: Social influence on mental health Chapter 10: International perspectives in mental health
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Book SynopsisReinforcing best practice techniques, the second edition of this specialist guide for the assessment of learners with dyslexic-type difficulties includes: - a new chapter on The Implications of Co-existing Specific Learning Difficulties - updates to legislation including the SEND Code of Practice - updates to specific diagnostic tests - examples of interpreting test profiles - photocopiable resources available to download from the website This comprehensive guide enables teachers to understand a range of approaches to the assessment of children with dyslexic-type difficulties. It is an essential companion for those training to be specialist teachers of learners with dyslexia and a useful resource for all SENCOs, and teachers new or experienced. Trade ReviewPhillips and Kelly have done it again with this superb second edition of their Assessing of Learners with Dyslexia-type difficulties. The first edition enjoyed tremendous success and I am sure this updated and comprehensive edition will be warmly welcomed by teachers, specialist teachers and other professionals involved in the area of assessment. A welcome addition in this edition is the chapter on SpLD – a key area due to the coexistence between the different conditions associated with dyslexia. This is a superb buy and I am sure it will prove to be indispensible as a reference and daily guide for teachers and specialist teachers. -- Gavin Reid * Independent Practitioner Pyschologist *What a wonderful and timely text! Each chapter of this book can be used to support and develop those who are learning the complex set of skills required to become outstanding practitioners in this field. No other text on the assessment of dyslexia achieves the delicate balance of how to use a variety of methods in the identification process. This new edition is even more relevant as it matches the most up-to-date forms of assessment with how these should be delivered within the current legal framework. This book should be a key text on the resource list of all programmes who are developing the dyslexia assessors of the future! -- Graeme DobsonThe second edition of this invaluable book will no doubt become one of the key texts for our Masters in SpLD (dyslexia) at UCL, IOE. This book provides an accessible, yet comprehensive look at issues surrounding assessment of learners with dyslexia. Essential reading for specialist teachers, SENCos and all educational professionals. Kelly and Philips use an evidence based approach which is grounded in theory. -- Elisabeth HerbertTable of ContentsPART I: Dyslexic-Type Difficulties and Assessment: Setting the Context Chapter 1: Dyslexic-Type Difficulties: Implications for Assessment Chapter 2: The Implications of Co-existing Specific Learning Difficulties Chapter 3: Purposes and Forms Of Assessment Chapter 4: Legislation, Policy and Practice Part II: Starting the Process Chapter 5: Identification and Screening Chapter 6: Gathering Information from Others Part III: Informal Approaches to Assessment Chapter 7: Informal Approaches: Assessing Diffuculties in Reading Chapter 8: Informal Approaches: Assessing Spelling Difficulties Chapter 9: Informal Approaches: Assessing Difficulties in Handwriting Chapter 10: Assessing Alphabetic Knowledge Chapter 11: Assessing Cognitive Processing Skills Chapter 12: Assessing Difficulties in Mathematics Part IV: Formal Assessment Chapter 13: Principles and Concepts of Psychometrics Chapter 14: Standardised Assessment of Reading Chapter 15: Standardised Assessment of Spelling and Handwriting Chapter 16: The Assessment of Underlying Ability Chapter 17: Standardised Assessment of Cognitive Processing Skills Chapter 18: Standardised Assessment of Mathematics and Dyscalculia Part V: Managing the Assessment Process Chapter 19: Conducting Assessment Chapter 20: Writing an Assessment Report Chapter 21: Assessment by Other Professionals
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Book SynopsisSplit into five sections that cover your whole research journey, this book captures everything you need to understand to do a sports research project. From getting started with a research question and selecting a research approach to choosing a method of data collection and analysing and presenting research findings, it walks you step-by-step through the entire research process. The book also: Showcases a diverse range of approaches, including experiments, surveys, focus groups, interviews, systematic reviews and mixed methods, to help you choose the best option for your project. Focuses on applied research, showing you how to go beyond the classroom, conduct research in the field and manage and analyse data in the real world. Explores how your supervisor can support you to get the most out of your project. Features include over 40 student activities that encourage you to think more deeply about what you′ve learned, nearly 50 case studies highlighting research from real-world students and sport researchers, and reflection points, to help you check your understanding. For students across courses relating to Sport & Exercise Science, Coaching Practice & Development, PE and Sport, this book is a down-to-earth guide to help anyone doing a research project in sport and exercise. Trade ReviewA friendly introduction to key elements of the research process, this book covers many approaches to research and includes topics not covered in similar texts. Examples give application to the concepts addressed. Easy access to sections most useful for particular projects and references to further reading and published research consolidate particular points. -- Beverley HaleTable of ContentsPart I: Mapping your research journey Chapter 1: The context of sport and exercise research Chapter 2: Getting started - the research process Chapter 3: Managing yourself through a research project Chapter 4: Working with your supervisor Part II: Starting your research project Chapter 5: Generating ideas and developing questions Chapter 6: Reviewing the literature (why, when and how?) Chapter 7: Developing a research proposal Chapter 8: Working safely and effectively – a matter of ethics Part III: Selecting your research approach Chapter 9: Selecting an appropriate research strategy Chapter 10: Systematic review research strategy Chapter 11: Experimental research strategy Chapter 12: Correlational research strategy Chapter 13: Case study research strategy Chapter 14: Survey research strategy Chapter 15: Ethnographic research strategy Chapter 16: A mixed-research design approach Part IV: Choosing your data collection methods Chapter 17: Recruiting and involving participants in research Chapter 18: ‘Clinical’ data collection methods Chapter 19: ‘Observational’ data collection methods Chapter 20: ‘Questionnaire’ data collection method Chapter 21: ‘Focus group’ data collection method Chapter 22: ‘Interview’ data collection methods Chapter 23: ‘Content and discourse analysis’ methods Part V: Analysing and presenting your research findings Chapter 24: Collecting, storing and organising your data Chapter 25: Analysing your data Chapter 26: Preparing data for presentation Chapter 27: Writing-up and disseminating your research project
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Book SynopsisLeading in education is a difficult job to do well. Political, financial and organisational pressures need to be managed smartly and difficult decisions need to be made. Written in Bob Bates′ trademark style, this guide offers concise and clear support to help you lead and inspire in education. In collaboration with Andy Bailey, a former headteacher and school inspector with recent Ofsted lead inspection experience, Bob combines practical knowledge of leadership roles in education with robust theories underpinning leadership and management. Covering a wide range of key areas including team-building, coaching, conflict, change and budget management, creating a supportive work environment and working with various stakeholders - this is the go-to companion for anyone who is, or aspires to be, a senior leader in schools, colleges and other educational organisations. Also from Bob Bates: Learning Theories Simplified A Quick Guide to Special Needs and DisabilitiesTrade ReviewAn excellent introduction to the skills and behaviours readers will need to be effective leaders. Linking a range of tools and techniques throughout the book, the authors ensure that readers will become proficient in their use and the introduction to a range academic theories. This is a superb starting point for further research. -- Simon WarburtonThis book is not intended only for headteachers, but other kinds of leaders in school too, such as curriculum leaders. The writing style is very engaging; it′s not over-chatty, but neither is it as dry as dust. What is especially refreshing is that it takes a pragmatic view of things. For instance, are you a leader or a manager? In practice, people tend to be a bit of both. The author′s pragmatism may be seen in the kind of topics covered: managing budgets, managing change, managing time, teams and others. Many theories are drawn upon, and are presented in small helpings, usually with bullet points. Case studies of true stories but with names changed serve to both illustrate theories and provide material for theoretical analysis - and the lists of the kinds of people to be found in leadership positions should convince you that, whatever your situation, you are not alone. -- Terry FreedmanTable of ContentsIntroduction Leadership and Management Equality & Diversity Safeguarding Coaching and Mentoring Teams Motivation Strategy Managing Quality Human Resource Management Managing Budgets Managing Change Stakeholders Culture Project Management Monitoring and Evaluation Managing Communication Managing time Summary: A True Story
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Book SynopsisUsing simple and direct language, this concise text provides practical guidance on a wide range of modeling methods and techniques for use with quantitative data. It covers: · 2-level Multilevel Models · Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) · Longitudinal Modeling using multilevel and SEM techniques · Combining organizational and longitudinal models Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.Table of ContentsClustering and Dependence: Our Entry into Multilevel Modeling Multilevel Modeling: A Conceptual Introduction Multilevel Model Building Steps and Example Introduction to Structural Equation Modeling Specification and Identification of Structural Equation Models Building Structural Equation Models Longitudinal Growth Curve Models in MLM and SEM An Applied Example of Growth Curve Modeling in MLM and SEM
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Book SynopsisAn experienced author in the field of data analytics and statistics, John Macinnes has produced a straight-forward text that breaks down the complex topic of inferential statistics with accessible language and detailed examples. It covers a range of topics, including: · Probability and Sampling distributions · Inference and regression · Power, effect size and inverse probability Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.Table of ContentsThe challenge and promise of inference Probability, randomness, probability distributions and sampling distributions Bernoulli, coke and pepsi Samples and populations Inference and regression Power, effect size and inverse probability What does sound inference comprise?
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Book SynopsisMargaret Carr and Wendy Lee have often been asked for a follow-on practical companion to their seminal 2012 book Learning Stories; a complimentary book that provides practical advice for teachers who are embarking on a ‘narrative assessments-for-learning’ journey. After much anticipation that book is here at last! Packed with a wide range of full-colour examples of real life learning stories from all over the world this practical guide is influenced by their ongoing work with teachers across many countries and the thoughtful comments and questions that teachers have asked during conversations at conferences, lectures and professional development programmes. They have turned these conversations with teachers and students into key ideas, and a practical framework on how to initiate and create good learning stories and why they are valuable. They show you how to write stories that capture the magic and excitement of each young child′s journey through the early years and how to develop a deep professional understanding of the learning that takes place during this special and influential time in their lives.Table of ContentsChapter One: Introduction Chapter Two: Being Formative Chapter Three: Being Fair Chapter Four: Recognising Powerful Frameworks Chapter Five: Managing Ambiguity Chapter Six: Sharing Responsibility with the Learners Chapter Seven: Developing Partnerships with Families Chapter Eight: Constructing Progress Chapter Nine: A Learning Story Workshop
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Book SynopsisThe only guide you need to read on the Intensive Interaction approach returns for its second edition, this time with its founder, Dave Hewett, as the Editor. The Intensive Interaction approach has spread around the world and has been hugely influential in developing and teaching communication techniques with individuals who have severe learning difficulties and autism. This straightforward, no-nonsense handbook contains: - 2 new chapters: The Intensive Interaction Outcomes Reporter; and Autism and Intensive & Intensive Interaction and more able people; - photo stories demonstrating the approach in practice; - links to external videos presenting the photo stories in greater depth. More information on the Intensive Interaction community and approach can be found on dedicated social media pages.Trade ReviewThis book is an essential, comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to make a real difference in the life of people at the early stages of communication. With the welcome addition of a chapter relating to Autism and using Intensive Interaction with more able people this second edition of the Intensive Interaction handbook promises much and delivers more! -- Susi StephensonThis book is aimed at teachers, support staff, speech and language therapists, carers and parents who look after and support people with profound and complex learning difficulties, and autism. It guides you through the Intensive Interaction approach developed by Dave Hewett in the 1980s when he worked in a school near London... This workbook is well-furnished with case studies, photographs, advice and tips on methods, approaches and practice. -- Alan Thomson * inTuition, professional journal of the Society for Education and Training *Table of ContentsPart I: Human communication and the background to Intensive Interaction Chapter 1: The nature of human communication - Dave Hewett Chapter 2: Background to Intensive Interaction - Graham Firth & Jules McKim Chapter 3: How do human beings start learning to communicate? - Dave Hewett Part II: Practicalities of doing Intensive Interaction Chapter 4: Preparing for Intensive Interaction - Dave Hewett Chapter 5: Getting going - Dave Hewett Chapter 6: Further and continuing progress - Dave Hewett Chapter 7: Recording the activities and maintaining the processes - Mark Barber Chapter 8: The Intensive Interaction Outcomes Reporter - Julie Calveley Chapter 9: Supporting Intensive Interaction in workplaces - Graham Firth & Dave Hewett Chapter 10: Autism and Intensive Interaction & Intensive Interaction with more able people - Amandine Mouriére Chapter 11: Doing Intensive Interaction at home - Tandy Harrison Part III: Issues, topics and community Chapter 12: Some associated issues and topics - Dave Hewett Chapter 13: The Intensive Interaction community - Graham Firth & Jules McKim
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Book SynopsisThis book provides the ideal starting point for trainees and practitioners needing a no-nonsense, clear guide to the basics of CBT. It will equip them with the knowledge and know-how, covering all the main theory and competencies to help them practice CBT effectively and confidently. Focusing on case formulation, the authors show readers how to build a ′picture′ of each client, using their case history to inform interventions. Features such as exercises, case dialogues, summary boxes, and further reading lists help to enhance and cement learning. This third edition includes updated references, further reading and exercises, and new content on: · The difficulties and drawbacks of CBT · The differences between formal CBT and informal CBT · The therapeutic relationship · Further discussion of specific formulations · Compassionate interventions with negative thoughts.Trade ReviewEasily accessible by students, and bringing professional therapists up to date with full and detailed practical guidance, Jane Simmons and Rachel Griffiths present both an introduction and the current state of the art application of CBT. In their third edition, the authors have achieved the very difficult aim of making a practitioner guide to the most effective evidence-based approaches a pleasure to read. -- Dr David A HolmesCBT for Beginners explains how to deliver CBT to young people and adults in a simple and easy to understand manner. It is an excellent resource for students, beginning psychologists and health professionals. -- Vivienne Lewis, Assistant ProfessorThe latest edition of this book retains the clarity of explanation and width of content required to continue as the best introductory text to CBT available. The content is accessible and understandable to the novice practitioner and the use of case examples clearly articulate how theory is applied in practice. This edition updates information on relevant legislation and treatment advances, and is a must for any student commencing a CBT related programme. -- Mark GillespieTable of ContentsPART ONE: CBT – WHAT IS IT? 1. What is CBT? 2. Who Benefits from CBT? 3. The CBT Model 4. Levels of Cognitions (Thoughts, Beliefs and Assumptions) 5. Structure of therapy and sessions 6. The therapeutic relationship PART TWO: CBT - HOW DO YOU DO IT? 7. CBT Assessment 8. CBT Formulation 9. Setting Therapy Goals 10. Coping Strategies 11. Behavioural Interventions 12. Cognitive Interventions: Psycho-education about Thoughts and Beliefs 13. Cognitive Interventions: Identifying Negative Automatic Thoughts (NATs) 14. Cognitive Interventions: Evaluation of Negative Automatic Thoughts or ‘Thought Challenging’ 15. Cognitive Interventions: Working with Assumptions and Core Beliefs PART THREE: AND THE REST... 16. Mindfulness 17. Problem Solving 18. Working with Emotions 19. Motivation for Change 20. Therapeutic Endings 21. Supervision
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Book SynopsisWritten by an expert team of authors, this handbook is an essential companion for all trainee coaches. It guides the reader through the practical skills and knowledge they′ll need to successfully complete their training - from the coaching relationship and case formulation, through to supervision and research, to professional issues such as setting up in private practice and working digitally. It includes top tips for getting the most out of a coach training and addresses the ‘what to do if’ questions most frequently asked by trainees. Table of ContentsForeword - Becoming a Coach - Mary Watts, Robert Bor & Ian Florance Setting the Scene: The Place of Coaching - Christian Van Nieuwerburgh Choosing your coach training to professional accreditation: navigating the journey - Jeannette Marshall The Coaching Relationship - Sabine Schnell, Jonny Searle, & Richard Stoneman Diversity in Coaching: Opportunities and Challenges - Lizzie Cho, Sheldon Daniel, & Peter Kilner Reflective Learning: Starting the Journey - Mary Watts, Kevin Swindin, Christine Al Khalil, & Esther Cavett Making Sense of the Client’s Story: The Role of Formulation in Coaching - Sarah Corrie, Louise Kovacs, David Lane Essential Skills for coaching practice - Jenny Rogers, Ian Florance, Robert Bor, Sarah Corrie, & Mary Watts Lessons Learned: top tips on how to get the most out of your coach training - Stephen Rooney & Jason Rabinowitz What do I do if…? Questions commonly asked by trainees - Helen Duguid, Dick Tyler Understanding, Engaging With and Generating Research - Sarah Corrie Technology, social media and online coaching - Anne Stokes Establishing and Setting Yourself up as a Coach - Mark Farrer-Brown Building a framework for learning from supervision. - David Lane Ethics Challenges – Challenging Ethics: Keeping an Open Mind on Ethics and Professionalism During Coach Training and Beyond - Mary Watts, Andreas Kleinschmidt, & Douglas French Afterword - Generating the Future For Coaching and Coach Training - Mary Watts, Robert Bor & Ian Florance
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Book SynopsisWritten by an expert team of authors, this handbook is an essential companion for all trainee coaches. It guides the reader through the practical skills and knowledge they′ll need to successfully complete their training - from the coaching relationship and case formulation, through to supervision and research, to professional issues such as setting up in private practice and working digitally. It includes top tips for getting the most out of a coach training and addresses the ‘what to do if’ questions most frequently asked by trainees. Table of ContentsForeword - Becoming a Coach - Mary Watts, Robert Bor & Ian Florance Setting the Scene: The Place of Coaching - Christian Van Nieuwerburgh Choosing your coach training to professional accreditation: navigating the journey - Jeannette Marshall The Coaching Relationship - Sabine Schnell, Jonny Searle, & Richard Stoneman Diversity in Coaching: Opportunities and Challenges - Lizzie Cho, Sheldon Daniel, & Peter Kilner Reflective Learning: Starting the Journey - Mary Watts, Kevin Swindin, Christine Al Khalil, & Esther Cavett Making Sense of the Client’s Story: The Role of Formulation in Coaching - Sarah Corrie, Louise Kovacs, David Lane Essential Skills for coaching practice - Jenny Rogers, Ian Florance, Robert Bor, Sarah Corrie, & Mary Watts Lessons Learned: top tips on how to get the most out of your coach training - Stephen Rooney & Jason Rabinowitz What do I do if…? Questions commonly asked by trainees - Helen Duguid, Dick Tyler Understanding, Engaging With and Generating Research - Sarah Corrie Technology, social media and online coaching - Anne Stokes Establishing and Setting Yourself up as a Coach - Mark Farrer-Brown Building a framework for learning from supervision. - David Lane Ethics Challenges – Challenging Ethics: Keeping an Open Mind on Ethics and Professionalism During Coach Training and Beyond - Mary Watts, Andreas Kleinschmidt, & Douglas French Afterword - Generating the Future For Coaching and Coach Training - Mary Watts, Robert Bor & Ian Florance
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Book SynopsisEven the best and most experienced teachers can struggle with classroom control and it is likely your experiences will vary day-to-day. Bestselling author of Learning Theories Simplified Bob Bates, together with former head teachers Andy Bailey and Derek Lever, offers one-stop support for all teachers in A Quick Guide to Behaviour Management. Whether you are working with children, young people or adults it will help you: · understand why challenging behaviour occurs · learn how to be a great teacher in the face of challenging behaviour · recognise a range of personalities you may encounter in the classroom and the strategies for dealing with them Blending learning theories with real-life case studies, it fosters a deeper understanding of what causes challenging behaviour and equips you with all you need to know to handle it! Trade ReviewThis book gives excellent examples of how to deal with the many challenges a teacher faces on a daily basis. There are plenty of tips to deal with various situations, and lots of great ideas to engage a learner’s attention. The authors’ knowledge and experience clearly underpins the practicalities of behaviour management. -- Ann GravellsTable of ContentsPart 1: Introduction 1.1 What is challenging behaviour? 1.2 Why does it happen? 1.3 Who′s to blame? 1.4 The myths of behaviour management Part 2: Being a great teacher 2.1 Know your rights as a teacher 2.2 Know your own default position 2.3 Know how to plan your classroom effectively and control space 2.4 Know how to create a first and lasting impression on your learners 2.5 Know what approaches you need to work on to deal with conflict in the class 2.6 Know who you can turn to for help 2.7 Know how to deal with learners with special educational needs or disabilities 2.8 Know how to deal with victims of abuse 2.9 Know how to deal with perpetrators and victims of radicalisation Part 3: Dealing with challenging individuals 3.1 Making everyone feel safe and confident 3.2 Dealing with Low Level Disruptors 3.3 Getting the best out of challenging individuals Conclusion Managing Behaviours A true story
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Book SynopsisThis book provides an up-to-date and accessible introduction to causal inference in quantitative research. Featuring worked example datasets throughout, it clearly outlines the steps involved in carrying out various types of statistical causal analysis. In turn, helping you apply these methods to your own research. It contains guidance on: Selecting the most appropriate conditioning method for your data. Applying the Rubin’s Causal Model to your analysis, a mathematical framework for understanding and ensuring accurate causation inferences. Utilising various techniques and designs, such as propensity scores, instrumental variables analysis, and regression discontinuity designs, to better synthesise and analyse different types of data. Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.Table of ContentsIntroduction Conditioning Directed Acyclic Graphs Rubin′s Causal Model and the Propensity Score Propensity Score Analysis Instrumental Variable Analysis Regression Discontinuity Design Conclusion
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Book SynopsisThis third edition explores the scientific methods that are used to better understand attitudes and how they change, updated to reflect the flurry of research activity in this dynamic subject over the past few years. Providing the fundamental concepts for understanding attitudes, with a balanced consideration of all approaches, the book pulls together many diverse threads from research across the world. Key features: Research highlights illustrate interesting and important case studies and their findings Recap ′What we have learned′ and ′What do you think?′ questions at the end of chapters get students thinking Key terms and a glossary help students get up to speed with terminology Even more international in scope – with research drawn from many countries and a stronger European perspective New research in areas such as hypocrisy, persuasion, matching and evaluative conditioning has been considered and included, showing the flourishing nature of this subject area Online resources including multiple choice questions, journal articles and flashcards for students, and PowerPoint slides and essay questions for lecturers to use for teaching ideas, available at study.sagepub.com/psychofattitudes3e Trade ReviewThis book strikes an excellent balance between general aspects and attention to details of attitudes and attitude change. Without being repetitive, the authors draw helpful connections between different parts of the book. The chapter structure makes the book easy to use as well as interesting for both students and teachers. -- Hanna KustererThis revision of an already-outstanding textbook provides a comprehensive, current, and well-organized description of research on attitudes and persuasion. It takes an international perspective and constitutes an excellent textbook for undergraduate or graduate courses on attitudes. -- James OlsonThis excellent book presents contemporary developments in research and theory of the psychology of attitudes and persuasion. The editors, experts in the field, have done an amazing job organizing the content in a very comprehensive, accessible, and attractive way. For those interested in the processes behind changing minds, this book offers a great selection of current topics. The content is stimulating and up to date. This book is a "must" for students in psychology, communication, and marketing, and to any scholar interested in the science of psychological change. -- Pablo Briñol TurnesA must-read for any aspiring attitudes expert. A great balance of classic foundational material and new developments. Maio, Haddock, and Verplanken have produced a valuable contribution to the vibrant literature on attitudes and persuasion. Reading this book will teach you the basics AND keep you on the cutting edge. -- Duane T. WegenerThis book is a great example of fine scholarship. Written in a comprehensible and cogent style, this essential book is comprehensive, yet accessible and undeniably engaging. The authors provide both breadth and depth, in a very compelling manner, and the end result is a fantastic combination of an ideal teaching text and an excellent research reference book. -- Joseph VellaThe Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change" is an essential text for those engaged in the application of sport psychology with athletes and coaches. Our programme recognises attitudes and attitude change as the foundation from which to build, apply and integrate psychological skills training into preparation and performance for athletic competition. -- Gerry FitzpatrickThe third edition of ‘The Psychology of Attitudes and Attitude Change’ provides a scholarly overview of research in this exciting area of social psychology. The book is written in an engaging and novel style and focuses on what attitudes are and what they do for us. Both basic and applied research is covered and examples of applications to everyday life drawn out. Recent work is presented alongside classic studies to provide the reader with a detailed understanding of the area. -- Mark Conner, Professor of Applied Social PsychologyThe third edition of this book provides a comprehensive overview of attitudes and attitude change, topics central to social psychology. The new edition contains an updated glossary and questions to ponder section. It also details the latest attitudinal research including, for instance, recent studies involving implicit attitude measures. As such, the book is a must-read for students, teachers and researchers in psychology and related fields. -- Dr Robert M. McKenzieTable of ContentsPART I: Why Do Attitudes Matter? Chapter 1: What are Attitudes and How are They Measured? Chapter 2: The Three Witches of Attitude PART II: What Do Attitudes Do? Chapter 3: The Influence of Attitudes on Information Processing and Behavior Chapter 4: How Do Attitudes Influence Behavior? PART III: What Shapes Attitudes? Chapter 5: Cognitive Influences on Attitudes Chapter 6: Affective Influences on Attitudes Chapter 7: Behavioral Influences on Attitudes Chapter 8: Basic Principles in How Attitudes are Shaped PART IV: What More is There to Learn? Chapter 9: The Internal World Chapter 10: The External World Chapter 11: An Eye to the Future
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Book SynopsisExploring questions of both exploitation and empowerment, Understanding Social Media provides a critical conceptual toolbox for navigating the evolution and practices of social media. Taking an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach, it explores the key themes and concepts, going beyond specific platforms to show you how to place social media more critically within the changing media landscape. Updated throughout, the Second Edition of this bestselling text includes new and expanded discussions of: Qualitative and quantitative approaches to researching social media Datafication and algorithmic cultures Surveillance, privacy and intimacy The rise of apps and platforms, and how they shape our experiences Sharing economies and social media publics The increasing importance of visual economies AR, VR and social media play Death and digital legacy Tying theory to the real world with a range of contemporary case studies throughout, it is essential reading for students and researchers of social media, digital media, digital culture, and the creative and cultural industries.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Approaches to Social Media Chapter 3 Histories of Social Media Chapter 4 Datafication and Algorithmic Cultures Chapter 5 Mobile Applification Chapter 6 Geolocation and Social Media Chapter 7 Social Media Visualities Chapter 8 Mobile Media Art: The Art of the Social Chapter 9 Museums and New Visualities Chapter 10 Paralinguistics Chapter 11 Social Media Mixed Reality Chapter 12 Social Media and Death Chapter 13 Conclusion
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Book SynopsisThe fourth book in The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this resource covers the basics of designing and conducting basic experiments, outlining the various types of experimental designs available to researchers, while providing step-by-step guidance on how to conduct your own experiment. As well as an in-depth discussion of Random Controlled Trials (RCTs), this text highlights effective alternatives to this method and includes practical steps on how to successfully adopt them. Topics include: · The advantages of randomisation · How to avoid common design pitfalls that reduce the validity of experiments · How to maintain controlled settings and pilot tests · How to conduct quasi-experiments when RCTs are not an option Practical and succintly written, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.Trade ReviewThis is an important and recommended contribution to demystifying RCTs and to cross-conceptual design choices for evaluators. -- David Parsons * Social Research Association ′Research Matters′ Magazine *Table of ContentsIntroduction R is for Random C is for Control T is for Tests Running Experimental Designs Conclusions and Final Remarks
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Book SynopsisA favourite with both students and lecturers, How to Do Media and Cultural Studies provides readers with all the knowledge and practical expertise they need to carry out their project or dissertation. Giving them hands-on guidance on managing the whole process, Jane Stokes: Shows students how to identify a topic and create a research question Guides them through the research process, from getting started through to writing-up Explores a range a case studies, showing how methods have been applied by others Expanded and updated throughout, this 3rd edition now includes: Increased coverage of digital media, social media and internet research More practical exercises to help you tie media and cultural theory to your work New guidance on understanding research ethics New guidance on mixing and combining methods How to Do Media and Cultural Studies has inspired thousands of students and researchers to understand why studying media texts, industries and audiences is so important. It is an ideal companion for anyone conducting a research project.Trade ReviewThis no nonsense, up-to-the-moment text cuts-to the-chase about how to conduct a research study. Jane Stokes effortlessly and expertly takes the reader by the hand and walks them through the principles, methods and practices of executing ′good′ media and cultural studies. If any book can relieve anxieties about actually doing research this is it. Accessible, informed, incredibly useful. -- Professor Simon CottleThis is the best book available for students facing up to the challenge of writing a dissertation about media and communication. Jane Stokes introduces a wide range of methods for researching audiences, industries and texts, and guides the student through detailed discussion of well-chosen case studies and examples. -- Professor Graham MeikleTable of ContentsPart I: Thinking: Theory and practice Chapter 1: Addressing epistemology: How do we know anything about anything? Chapter 2: Why do we do media and cultural studies? Part II: Practicalities: Managing your research Chapter 3: Getting started Chapter 4: Managing the research process Chapter 5: Getting finished Part III: Methods and approaches to research Chapter 6: Researching texts: Approaches to analysing media and cultural content Chapter 7: Researching the creative industries: Studying organisations, institutions and producers Chapter 8: Researching audiences: Who uses media and culture? How and Why? Chapter 9: Research in context: Exploring mixed methods and research practice Chapter 10: Conclusion
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Book SynopsisThis bestselling, approachable textbook begins from the assertion that the practice of journalism should be driven by a commitment to service the public interest. With this goal in sight, Understanding Journalism explains in a clear and engaging manner both the principles and techniques required to become a successful – and valued – journalist. This new edition: Includes expanded coverage of digital and social media platforms and visual storytelling Contains a brand new chapter on data journalism which gives students the knowledge and skills required to navigate, interpret and present data effectively Encourages students to confront the everyday decisions involved in journalistic practice through a series of scenarios and discussion questions Features a fresh, easy-to-navigate text design to enable easy progress through the book By presenting the theoretical foundations of the profession alongside practical, step-by-step guidance, this book gives students everything they need to become effective and responsible journalists. Trade ReviewThis 3rd edition of the classic text on understanding, thinking about and practising journalism hones the argument that, amid the chatter, reflective and ethical journalists are the upholders of journalism’s purpose in a rapidly transforming media environment. Understanding Journalism brings theory and practice together to provide a richly informed, scholarly, accessible, engaging and practical step-by-step guide to the decision making process that is public interest journalism. All journalism students and journalists should read and learn from it. -- Bonita MasonUnderstanding Journalism is an injunction and a guide to students, journalists and others to think about journalism - what is is, how it is done, and what it means - at time when it has never been more important to do so. -- Michael BromleySheridan Burns was among the first to apply a genuine ′reflective practice′ approach to journalism education - teaching students how to report effectively within ethical boundaries. The latest edition of Understanding Journalism - co-written with Benjamin J Matthews - retains that mindful approach to the enterprise and applies it to a host of fresh situations - including social media, false news and citizen journalism - in the digital and geopolitical context. The authors reaffirm the importance of considered and research-based journalism practice in a troubled and divided world. This book continues to set the standard as the truly international primer for journalists. -- Mark PearsonTable of ContentsPART 1 FROM KNOWING HOW TO BEING ABLE Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 Who is a Journalist? Chapter 3 Journalism as Decision Making PART 2 JOURNALISM IN ACTION Chapter 4 Finding Stories Chapter 5 Choosing Stories Chapter 6 Researching Stories Chapter 7 Researching Stories: Interviews Chapter 8 Researching Stories: Data Chapter 9 Telling Stories Chapter 10 Editing Stories Chapter 11 Long-form stories
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Book SynopsisAge at Work explores the myriad ways in which ‘age’ is at ‘work’ across society, organizations and workplaces, with special focus on organizations, their boundaries, and marginalizing processes around age and ageism in and across these spaces. The book examines: how society operates in and through age, and how this informs the very existence of organizations; age-organization regimes, age-organization boundaries, and the relationship between organizations and death, and post-death the importance of memory, forgetting and rememorizing in re-thinking the authors’ and others’ earlier work tensions between seeing age in terms of later life and seeing age as pervasive social relations. Enriched with insights from the authors’ lived experiences, Age at Work is a major and timely intervention in studies of age, work, care and organizations. Ideal for students of Sociology, Organizations and Management, Social Policy, Gerontology, Health and Social Care, and Social Work. Trade ReviewWe′ve all been told, "Too old for this, too young for that." In this masterly study Hearn and Parkin show how organizations organize human beings into categories. Calendars, chronologies and "ticking clocks" mobilize to tell us what we are and who we are becoming. Birth and death are certainties, but age and ageing are where power meets opinion. -- Terrell CarverIn reviewing this book, the phrase that continually comes to mind is `at last – a serious study of ageing and organization.’ There are so many positives to this book, not least of which is the authorship of Jeff Hearn and Wendy Parkin, who build on a lifetime of high impact research on various aspects of power and diversity. The other must-read elements include timeliness (it includes discussion of Covid-19); personal reflections and self-critique (joining theory to experience); engagement with age hegemony and the discourse of ageing at work; all written in an engaging style; that explores a topic that is relevant to us all. -- Professors Albert Mills and Jean Helms Mills"This fascinating discourse offers subtle and subversive insights into the ways we enact age and aging. It deconstructs conventional social scripts in ways that can improve both our own self-understanding and the shape of public policy." -- Nancy FolbreHearn and Parkin bring long careers′ worth of organizational research to bear on this mission to rescue the field. They show how regimes of age structure institutions, from the rise of bureaucratic authority and trajectory of the ideal career, to the management of dependency and death in the age of pandemic. Enjoy this book for its sly humor and obvious pleasure taken in the writing. Let it inform your theory as you design your organizational research. It brings encyclopaedic knowledge of the histories of institutions to bear on the management of old age, the penetration of bureaucracy into familial and personal authority, the organization of daily care, attempts to extend the human lifespan, and memorials built to honor our heroes. This book ought to reshape the field of organizational studies. -- Professors Toni Calasanti and Neal KingCombining keen scholarly insight with personal testimonies, Jeff Hearn and Wendy Parkin provide a sensitive and sophisticated analysis of age and organization. Age at Work brings together age and organization studies in a comprehensive, highly accessible and contemporary account that addresses key concerns within cultural gerontology and the critical role of age in organizational construction and inequality. This timely book expands new domains of interest within a neglected area of research, highlighting how age, ageing and ageism ‘figure’ in organizations and raising fascinating issues that will be an invaluable resource across the social sciences. -- Professor Ruth SimpsonHow can such a thought-provoking book – paradoxically full of strokes and dementia and other geriatric challenges - be so wonderful to engage with? What Hearn and Parkin have succeeded in producing in this new work is a comprehensive survey of just how age and organization intertwine - ambiguously. Thus, the organizations through which we experience ageing are our places of work but also our places of health care, and of death. The authors show that age is a major issue for the young as well as the old; that age is a fiction but it is also a social fact; that age is contingent, intersectional and a social construct. Yet ageing is an event horizon from which there is no return. This unidirectionality notwithstanding, ‘Age at Work’ is a proper learning event to which one will be able to return, over time, on many occasions and, each time, feel more informed about oneself and those around you. -- Gibson BurrellAge as a ‘number’ is so deceptive, as this insightful book shows. Age is infused with socially constructed meanings, shaping and shaped by organizations of all types. The authors cast a critical sociological eye over this disparate field to expose age’s varied appearances and what may lie behind them. Amongst other things, they show us how age becomes politicised, commodified and exploited at different junctures of the lifecourse. Helpfully, the book enters the less fashionable, yet crucial, terrain of sickness and dying, focussing on the enterprises that transform these experiences into more or less palatable transitions, even beyond the grave - of particular resonance in the era of Covid-19. The authors add their personal experiences to parts of the book, effectively grounding their conceptual analyses. The book succeeds in both scope and depth. It exposes age as a rich phenomenon, conceptually and in practice. Age is shown to be fundamental to our identities and how we are treated by others. This book should be essential reading for advanced students of organization. -- Stephen FinemanThis is an exhaustive, erudite and comprehensive look at age and ageing. It playfully explores the idea of age ‘at work’: how it works, where it works and what it does in societal and organisational contexts. It includes but moves beyond paid work to look at various types of organisations: their structures, boundaries and regimes up to and including those involved in death and post death. It is particularly timely in its consideration of the meaning of age, the experience of ageism and the ambiguities involved in negotiating paid work boundaries from a liminal position. -- Pat O′ConnorWith its dynamic framework of age, aging and ageism enacted through organizations, Age at Work is pathbreaking, fundamentally challenging our perception of age in terms of fixed categories or specific life stages. The evolution of this book, a product of years of collaborative work between Hearn and Parkin, is reflected in its theoretical breadth and reach, which I would describe as Kaleidoscopic. Each new section reveals news aspects and processes shaping the dynamics of age in organizations: how age and organizations interact through societal regimes and age organizational regimes, how the configurations of age hegemony operate in organizations, sustaining the power of older white men. The latter is an example of the nuanced intersectional analysis of hierarchies in age, gender, race, ethnicity and generation that appear throughout this book. In the Doing of Organizations, Hearn and Parkin shift our focus to how boundary making within organizations define insiders and outsiders, leading to marginalization and non-recognition of the latter. These processes are embodied in narratives of their own experiences at various stages of retirement. Age at Work is both personal and provocative, seen in Hearn and Parkin’s engagement with the paradoxes in age in an organizational context. Age is both social fact and a fiction; it is invisible and visible in organizations, embodied and disembodied. Most provocative are the last chapters on awareness of and the ultimate boundary, post-death, including the role of organizations in how we cope with and manage death. Age at Work is an important book. It resonates in our era of the pandemic. It will generate an entire new body of critical age studies and reinvigorate organizational studies with an awareness and sensitivity to age, aging, and ageism, an area of research much neglected. -- Barbara HobsonAge at Work is a ground breaking book in a number of ways. At the core of the authors’ thinking around age, organizing and organizations is their fundamental plea to move away from static and limited concepts of age, ageing and the old as othered, to more fluid and critical ways of bringing non-essentialist, anti-ageist thinking and being and intersectional perspectives to the forefront of enquiry. It is refreshing to see how decades of previous research from the authors on gender, sexuality, violence and emotions inform a truly interdisciplinary perspective, contributing to a ‘slow research and writing’ process. Furthermore, this allows the authors to ask difficult questions for which there are no easy answers, about how we might look anew at ‘age at work’ in the context of organizations. Core to this endeavour is a refusal to ignore the problematics such questions raise, and there is a careful dismantling of ambiguous boundaries surrounding the topics under scrutiny, so that even the organization of the unfixity of post-death is considered. The book is especially timely, due to the consideration here of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and issues of power and the politics of age and aging figure in the book more generally. The authors auto-ethnographic approach, where both academic relationships and personal life course trajectories are reflected on, adds to the spirit of intellectual honesty in which the book was written by all involved. -- Professor Victoria RobinsonWith this volume, Hearn and Parkin offer a truly novel approach to the relationships between age, organizations and organizing. It is particularly heartening to see the breadth of disciplinary scope and inclusion of stages of life normally beyond the boundaries of organization studies. The personal voices and experiences of the authors are woven throughout their insightful reflections on what it means to be an ageing subject. This is a refreshing counterpoint to much of the literature that treats ageing as inherently problematic and reproduces, rather than challenges, the trope of intergenerational conflict. -- Associate Professor Susan AinsworthAge at Work brings age and organizations together in truly innovative ways. ‘Age’ intersects with organization as each constructs the other across time. Through a creative conceptual approach using data ranging from biographical to comparative sources, the book uses the prism of age to detail how we interact with organizations as workers, consumers, clients, patients or citizens in all our complexities. It brings new conceptualizations such as age/organizations regimes to bear in analyzing how age works inside and outside organizations. It is at once a rich review of previous work on the issues of ageing for both organizations and individuals and a theoretical and analytical contribution to considering in an ever more complex way how new insights from the intersectional issues of gender, class, race and ability interact with the unique category of age. The book will change how we consider organizations. It is an impressive enrichment to organizational studies and intersectional sociology. Using recent empirical case studies and interviews as well as biographical reflections based on their careers in organizational and gender research, Hearn and Parkin provide an immensely readable investigation of how age is actively at work in our organizations and how to better understand this. Highly topical, the book looks at age and organizations from youth to death, and concludes with considering the implications of pandemics. -- Alison WoodwardInnovative, timely and insightful. Essential reading for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of the complex and so often neglected relationship between age and work. The book raises questions that could not be more important at the present moment in the context of the current pandemic. This is interdisciplinary work at its best. -- Richard CollierAge at Work is a good reminder from the authors of a number of simplifications and stereotypes that are wrapped up in the making of age and organizations and it′s a great and exciting read. Readable and easy to understand, it remains accessible to a wide range of professional readers not only in the field of studies of inequality, organizational culture, stratification, intersectionality, ageing or gender, but also for those for whom the study of the life cycle with a critical sociological perspective is just beginning to open. -- Iva ŠmídováHearn and Parkin’s work tries to untangle some if not most of these essentialist stances by recognizing that age(ing) can be, and is, mediated by not only individuals involved in social relations in organizations but also by the organizations themselves. Read full review -- Stephanie Ruel * Qualitative Research in Organizations and Management: An International Journal *The authors of this book, Jeff Hearn and Wendy Parkin, bring to bear many decades of scholarship into gender relations, gendering, sexuality and violence in organization studies. This paves the way for an approach to ageing and organization that is contingent (provisional and relational) and intersectional. Age and ageing are thereby shown to be related to gender, race, ethnicity and class, showing how these characteristics work together to privilege some and disadvantage others. Through this, Hearn and Parkin, together with co-authors Richard Howson and Charlotta Niemistö, explore how meanings of age are culturally gendered, while also acknowledging the corporeal and material-discursive reality of the ageing body which, they emphasize, goes beyond social constructions. Full revie: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/01708406221112477 -- Emma Bell and Stefanie Ruel * Organization Studies Journal *Table of ContentsPart 1: Setting the Scene 1. Forgetting and Remembering Age: From Invisibility to Recognition Part 2: Society, Age and Organizations 2. Age in Society: Hegemony, Contingency and Intersectionality with Richard Howson 3. Society in Age: Hegemony, Historicity and Knowledge with Richard Howson Part 3: Age-Organization Regimes 4. The Making of Organizations: Contexts, Forms and Aims with Charlotta Niemistö 5. The Doing of Organizations: Structures, Processes and Talk with Charlotta Niemistö Part 4: Age-Organization Boundaries 6. Age, Organizations and Boundaries: An Overview 7. Age at Work: Autobiographical Reflections on Age-Organization Boundaries and Ambiguities 8. Living Afterlife: Age-Organization Boundaries in Practice 9. The Final Boundary?: Organization(s) and Organizing of Death 10. The Power of Absence: The Organization(s) and Organizing of Post-Death 11. Concluding: Another Ambiguous Boundary References
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Book SynopsisAs data become ′big′, fast and complex, the software and computing tools needed to manage and analyse them are rapidly developing. Social scientists need new tools to meet these challenges, tackle big datasets, while also developing a more nuanced understanding of - and control over - how these computing tools and algorithms are implemented. Programming with Python for Social Scientists offers a vital foundation to one of the most popular programming tools in computer science, specifically for social science researchers, assuming no prior coding knowledge. It guides you through the full research process, from question to publication, including: the fundamentals of why and how to do your own programming in social scientific research, questions of ethics and research design, a clear, easy to follow ′how-to′ guide to using Python, with a wide array of applications such as data visualisation, social media data research, social network analysis, and more. Accompanied by numerous code examples, screenshots, sample data sources, this is the textbook for social scientists looking for a complete introduction to programming with Python and incorporating it into their research design and analysis. Trade ReviewGreat resource for all students and researchers looking for a clear, accessible, yet comprehensive introduction to Python and coding. -- Nicola PerraThis is an engaging, insightful and sophisticated guide to Python for social scientists. It′s a manual of the highest quality and a practice led intervention with the potential to shape the future of the digital social sciences. I can′t recommend it highly enough. -- Mark CarriganTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. What is Programming? And What Could it Mean for Social Science Research? Chapter 2. Programming-as-Social-Science (Critical Coding Chapter 3. Setting Up to Start Coding Chapter 4. Core Concepts/Objects Chapter 5. Structuring Objects Chapter 6. Building Better Code with (Slightly) More Complex Concepts/Objects Chapter 7. Building New Objects with Classes Chapter 8. Useful Extra Concepts/Practices Chapter 9. Designing Research that Features Programming Chapter 10. Working with Text Files Chapter 11. Data Collection: Using Social Media APIs Chapter 12. Data Decoding/Encoding in Popular Formats (CSV, JSON and XML) Chapter 13. Data Collection: Web Scraping Chapter 14. Visualising Data Conclusion: Using Your Programming-as-Social-Science Mindset
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Book SynopsisResearch Methods for Public Health offers an in-depth introduction to the theories, concepts, approaches and practices, relevant to research methods in a public health setting. Informed by a socio-ecological model of public health, the book uses real world research examples and contemporary social, political and environmental themes of public health that reflect UK and international contexts. The book provides a straightforward approach to developing a research project and applying methods in practical and realistic ways, using an innovative, integrative approach that combines methodologies. The authors have moved away from traditional approaches to research methods, and include chapters on primary quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods research, evidence synthesis approaches, critical appraisal, research governance and ethics, and dissemination. Essential reading for postgraduate students, researchers and public health practitioners, or individuals preparing for the UK Faculty of Public Health Part A examination.Trade ReviewThis text is easy to read and makes good use of examples, which are clear and directed at an appropriate level for Post Graduate Public Health students. The use of applied examples and case studies from a range of contexts make this book relevant to a wide audience. Chapters cover core aspects needed for the teaching of Public Health Research methods, in particular, the focus on mixed methods, which is becoming a more prominent methodology in Public Health research. -- Jacques OosthuizenResearch Methods for Public Health is an excellent resource covering a broad range of research methodologies, as well as being a welcome source of inspiration for integrating these methods. I highly recommend this book as an introductory text for students of Public Health, as well as a companion book for any researcher working in the field. -- Fredrik SaboonchiTable of ContentsPart 1: Quantitative Methods for Public Health Chapter 1: Epidemiology Chapter 2: Sampling Chapter 3: Collecting Quantitative Data Chapter 4: Quantitative Data Analysis Chapter 5: Quality and Rigour in Quantitative Research Part 2: Qualitative Methods for Public Health Chapter 6: Methodological Approaches and Basic Principles Chapter 7: Accessing and Selecting Cases in Qualitative Research Chapter 8: Collecting Qualitative Data Chapter 9: Qualitative Data Analysis Chapter 10: Quality and Rigour in Qualitative Research Part 3: Mixing it Up: Combining Methods and Evidence Synthesis in Public Health Chapter 11: Mixed methods research and evaluation design Chapter 12: Evidence synthesis approaches: Systematic reviews Chapter 13: Evidence synthesis approaches: Meta-ethnography and realist synthesis Part 4: Applying Research to Public Health Practice Chapter 14: The Ethics of Public Health Research Chapter 15: Writing up, Dissemination and Publication
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Book SynopsisThis new edition brings together leading authorities from across the globe to provide a truly international perspective into educational leadership and management in school and post-school sectors. Covering both developed and developing countries, it is underpinned by a substantially updated analysis of theory, research, policy and practice. Key topics include: - How leadership and management differ in education - An overview of key models of educational leadership - The relationship between leadership capabilities and enhanced student outcomes - Leading for diversity and inclusion and the policy and practice challenges that follow leadership for social justice This is essential reading for anyone taking courses in educational leadership and management at postgraduate level, or as professional development, and for current and aspiring educational leaders seeking to enhance their practice.Trade ReviewThis is an engaging text which, drawing material from a range of disciplines, robustly tackles a number of the prevailing issues within the contemporary educational environment. As such this text has the potential to offer value to practitioners, researchers, students and academic staff. -- Hazel Beadle * University of Chichester *This book brings together an insightful collection of papers by key authors in the education field. They offer interesting challenges to existing concepts as well as new thought-provoking ideas on issues such as ethics and culture. Recognising the ever more complex environment that our education sector is operating in, and the global and political influences at play, this book is a must for academics, practitioners and students who want to refresh their leadership learning in the context of today′s education sector. -- Carol SteedThis book provides educational leaders and those interested in educational leadership with a very useful synthesis of current theory informing leadership practice. The different chapters offer a variety of perspectives on relevant topics such as the purpose and nature of leadership, approaches to leadership practice and the importance of context. -- Associate Professor Kate ThorntonAmazingly, it is over a quarter of a century since the first edition of The Principles of Educational Leadership and Management was first published. The latest edition, the third, is very different from its predecessors and reflects how far the field has developed over that time period. The 20 chapters in this edited collection are from specialists and leading authorities and offer the reader, in a most helpful and insightful way, a truly international perspective. The contributions cover a variety of key topics in educational contexts, in both developed and developing countries. In sum, leadership and management theory, research, policy and practice are all addressed and research-based insights offered from both school and post-school contexts in a diverse and ever-changing education landscape. A most useful addition to your library! -- Peter EarleyThis book is essential reading for all educational leaders. It provides academic research in a style that is accessible for leaders across all levels of education. This book is extremely well structured, covering a wide range of topics which enable educators to meet the challenges of leading in the 21st Century. -- Martin BassettTable of ContentsPart I: Principles of Educational Leadership and Management 1 Models of Educational Leadership - Tony Bush 2 Instructional Leadership 1950-2018: Transformation from an American to a Global Leadership Construct - Philip Halliinger 3 An Ethics of Educational Leadership for Turbulent and Complex Times - Mike Bottery 4 Solo and Shared Leadership - Megan Crawford 5 Excellence in Educational Leadership: Practices, Capabilities and Virtues that Foster Improved Student Outcomes - Viviane M. J. Robinson Part II: Leadership, Management and Professionalism 6 Leading and Managing Professional Learning - Les Bell 7 Leading and Managing Professional Staff - David Middlewood 8 Appraisal and Performance Management - David Middlewood 9 Resource Management - Raj Mestry 10 Leadership Preparation and Development - Tony Bush and Carmen Montecinos Part III: Leadership for Social Justice 11 Gender and Educational Leadership - Pontso Moorosi 12 Leadership for Diversity and Inclusion - Jack Lumby 13 Race and Ethnicity in Educational Leadership - Paul Miller 14 The Participation and Influence of Stakeholders in School Leadership and Management - Michael Connolly, Catherine Farrell and Chris James 15 Leading Schools in Challenging Circumstances - Alma Harris and Michelle Jones Part IV: Leadership and Context 16 Leadership and Globalisation - Howard Stevenson 17 Contextualising the Study and Practice of School Leadership in an era of Globalisation - Philip Hallinger 18 Leadership and Culture - Allan Walker and Qian Haiyan 19 School Leadership in Developing Countries: The Case of South Africa - Felix Maringe and Nevensha Sing 20 Educational Leadership in Post-Conflict Situations: A Brief Reconnoitre - Tom O′Donoghue and Simon Clarke
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Book SynopsisThis concise text provides a clear and digestible introduction to completing quantitative research. Taking you step-by-step through the process of completing your quantitative research project, it offers guidance on: · Formulating your research question · Completing literature reviews and meta-analysis · Formulating a research design and specifying your target population and data source · Choosing an appropriate method and analysing your findings Part of The SAGE Quantitative Research Kit, this book will give you the know-how and confidence needed to succeed on your quantitative research journey.Table of ContentsA General Introduction To This Kit. Starting With The Basics: From Research Problem To Variables Literature Reviews and Meta-Analyses Research Design and Research Resources Sampling Creating Data: An Introduction To Surveys And Questionnaires Secondary Analysis and Data Manipulation The Social Context Of Quantitative Research Conclusion and Future Directions
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Book SynopsisThis essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace. Highly practical and accessible, chapters include: Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you’ll be working in Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers Student insights to show you different perspectives experienced by your peers Written by experts in the field, this friendly guide will provide you with everything you need to succeed and support you along every step of the way through your studies and into industry!Table of ContentsSection A: Study Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and Events Chapter 1: The value of a university education Chapter 2: Typical teaching methods and approaches Chapter 3: Researching tourism, hospitality and events Chapter 4: Finding sources and academic reading Chapter 5: Academic writing and referencing Chapter 6: Assessments: written course work and examinations Chapter 7: Assessments: presentations (group and individual) Chapter 8: Critical thinking and questioning what you are reading Chapter 9: Digital literacy and the application of ICT Chapter 10: Reflective thinking Chapter 11: Time management Section B: Personal Development and Employability Skills Chapter 12: Employability: developing skills for work and life Chapter 13: Communication and interpersonal skill development Chapter 14: Body talks: body language and non-verbal communication Chapter 15: Team-working and leading others Chapter 16: Languages and cultural sensitivity Chapter 17: Social responsibility and sustainability awareness Chapter 18: Project Management Chapter 19: Problem Solving and Creativity Section C: Gaining work experience Chapter 20: Graduate employment in tourism, hospitality and events Chapter 21: Work Placements and internships Chapter 22: Volunteer opportunities and part time work Section D: Career planning and preparation Chapter 23: Successful transition into the world of work Chapter 24: Understanding the selection process Chapter 25: Social media and your job search Chapter 26: Personal branding: ‘brand me’ Chapter 27: Effective networking Chapter 28: Postgraduate studies and the route towards an academic career Section E: Securing and entering employment Chapter 29: CVs Chapter 30: Application forms and covering letters Chapter 31: Selection interviews Chapter 32: Psychometric tests Chapter 33: Assessment and recruitment centres Section F: Your own way? Entrepreneurship and future opportunities Chapter 34: Developing ideas and concepts for a new business Chapter 35: Emergent opportunities and the Fourth Industrial Revolution Chapter 36: Conclusion
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Book SynopsisThis highly practical guidebook will help you develop the critical and analytical skills essential to your successful social work education and evidence-informed, reflective practice. Key features include: Theoretical break down and simplification of key theories How to avoid common pitfalls Activities to help you cement your learning Case studies applicable in practice. This will support you right from the very beginning of your programme through to the end of your final placement and into practice. Trade ReviewThis book is a very valuable and rich resource to enable social work students in training to develop effective critical thinking skills and habits. It has excellent content and practice relevant exercises with which to encourage students to develop their critical thinking further both in their academic studies and professional practice. -- Jasper ShottsAs the authors of this book suggest, critical thinking is a ‘sought after’ skill in social work practice, yet is something that can be difficult for students to conceptualise. This practical text is written in such a way, that it aims to speak directly to student social workers to help them understand the concept, and application of, critical thinking. A range of models are clearly set out by the authors for students to follow, including helpful themes such as ‘danger points’ which alert students to some of the pitfalls in certain models of thinking. I therefore recommend this book be used by student social workers throughout their social work degrees to help them develop and master their skills. -- Lesley DeaconWhat I like about the book is that it covers the core skills of critical thinking, critical writing and critical reflection. Although it is written at a basic level and does not go into much detail in this complex subject area, it does however provide sufficient material to grasp the fundamental concept of ‘criticality’ when applied to a range of social work activities. -- Graham Ixer. Professor of Social Work and Social PolicyThis book provides highly practical suggestions for record keeping and report writing, the good practice of which frequently slips from attention and is fraught with pitfalls. Overall, this is an excellent book which is memorable for its fusion of concepts with sheer practicality, no jargon, no acronyms, just clear language and sharp analysis. -- Isabel Martin, Independent Practice Teacher, Argyll and Bute, ScotlandTable of ContentsIntroduction Part I: An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Analysis Chapter 1: Introduction to Critical thinking Chapter 2: Introduction to Critical Knowledge Part II: An Introduction to Critical Reading and Writing Chapter 3: Critical Reading Chapter 4: Critical Writing Part III: Critical Thinking and Analysis in Practice Chapter 5: Critical Reflection Chapter 6: Professional Judgement and Decision Making Chapter 7: Critical Analysis and Working with Risks and Strengths Chapter 8: Reflexivity and Use of Self Chapter 9: Analytical Assessments and Report Writing Conclusion
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Book SynopsisNow in its fourth edition, The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology has established itself as an authoritative reference text for the key concepts, theories, and methods in criminology and criminal justice. Edited by two leading figures in the field of criminology, the book includes over 325 entries from 120 academics and practitioners from Europe, USA, Canada, China, Australia and New Zealand. All concepts are precisely defined, followed by a section outlining the concept’s origins, development and general significance, a list of associated concepts, and finally, further reading suggestions to help extend students′ knowledge. New to the 4th Edition: Up to 30 new entries, covering topics such as cyber security, wildlife crime, crimmigration, and penal populism. Updates to entries including new ‘further reading’ suggestions A new section ′Evaluation′ is included for concepts considered to have the greatest theoretical weight, allowing for a critical assessment of how the concept can be debated, challenged and reworked. Further contributions from international academics. An essential reference tool for students and academics within criminology, criminal justice and legal studies.Trade ReviewThe Sage Dictionary of Criminology is the must have compendium of criminological concepts. Rigorously researched and intricate in its analyses, the Sage Dictionary provides the reader with an authoritative account of the evolution of criminological terminology, insights and debates. An invaluable resource for students and scholars alike. -- David GaddThis revised Sage Dictionary of Criminology remains the most authoritative and indispensable resource for scholars and students around the world. A terrific book that continues to inspire us all. -- Maggy LeeFor the uninitiated, any academic subject can appear to be written in its own private language or code. Many of the words are familiar, but certain phrases or concepts can seem alien. Criminology is no different having borrowed from a range of disciplines and added its own ideas and theories for good measure. The Sage Dictionary of Criminology is invaluable for those moments when you are not quite sure what something means or where it fits in. The new Fourth Edition brings together an impressive list of contributors who can guide the reader through the various criminologies - both old and new - that compete for our attention. There are some classic ideas covered, but this new edition is fully updated covering new and exciting thinking and theoretical development. The editors Eugene McLaughlin and John Muncie have produced an excellent resource that anyone working within criminology would benefit from having within easy reach. -- Andrew MillieTable of ContentsList of Contributors List of Entries Preface Editors’ Introduction The SAGE Dictionary of Criminology A-Z
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Book SynopsisA significant new way of understanding contemporary capitalism is to understand the intensification and spread of data analytics. This text is about the powerful promises and visions that have led to the expansion of data analytics and data-led forms of social ordering. It is centrally concerned with examining the types of knowledge associated with data analytics and shows that how these analytics are envisioned is central to the emergence and prominence of data at various scales of social life. This text aims to understand the powerful role of the data analytics industry and how this industry facilitates the spread and intensification of data-led processes. As such, The Data Gaze is concerned with understanding how data-led, data-driven and data-reliant forms of capitalism pervade organisational and everyday life. Using a clear theoretical approach derived from Foucault and critical data studies, the text develops the concept of the data gaze and shows how powerful and persuasive it is. It’s an essential and subversive guide to data analytics and data capitalism. Trade ReviewWith characteristic eye for detail, Beer examines what we often overlook when talking about data: the values and ideals embedded in it by the industries that collect and process it, and how this affects our lives. -- Mark D WhiteDavid Beer′s The Data Gaze is a remarkable achievement. The demand for data is today′s ultimate appeal to truth, objectivity, and efficacy. Beer takes a step back, and questions how the appeal to data has gained such social currency. In meticulous and searching work, combining close attention to corporate data practices and theoretical rigor, he exposes the stakes of the data gaze′s demand for a total description of our actions, aspirations, potential, and politics. Before succumbing to the demand for ever more quantification and monitoring, policymakers and scholars would do well to read this insightful and important book. -- Frank Pasquale"The Data Gaze is a welcome diagnostic for the data and data analytics central to the functioning of contemporary capitalism and capitalist society. Finding inspiration in Foucault’s ‘clinical gaze’ Beer critically evaluates the visions, infrastructures and practices that facilitate what is said with data. It will be a vital resource for anyone who seeks to question the power to speak with our data." -- Mark CotéDavid Beer in his latest offering further unravels the thread started in his previous work Metric Power (2016)...Beer breaks free from the academic interview-findings-analysis triptych and boldly does as the data gaze does. Everything is data which one can draw from, and so Beer draws from an astounding array of sources that simply float around us: marketing materials, press interviews, audio-visual snippets, all are drafted in and interpreted. -- Konstantinos KerasovitisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing the data gaze Chapter 2: Envisioning the power of data analytics: the data imaginary Chapter 3: Perpetuating and deploying a rationality of speed: the temporality of the data gaze Chapter 4: The infrastructural dimensions of the data gaze: the analytical spaces of the codified clinic Chapter 5: The diagnostic eye: the professional gaze of the data analyst and the data engineer Chapter 6: Conclusion
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Book SynopsisThis edited book guides students and researchers through the processes of researching everyday stories about families. Showcasing the wide range methods and data sources currently used in narrative research, it features: Examples of real research into historical and contemporary family practices from around the world. Coverage of both traditional and cutting-edge topics, like multi-method approaches, online research, and paradata. Practical advice from leading figures in the field on how to incorporate these methods and data sources into family narrative research. With accessible language and features that help readers reflect on and internalize key concepts, this book helps readers navigate researching family lives with confidence and ease. Trade ReviewAn easy to understand resource which is useful for postgraduate students and other people interested in Research. -- Fleur BowaterThis is an outstanding contribution to narrative research and the understanding of every day practices in families. Through creative combinations of narrative approaches and methods, the book demonstrates how narrative analysis is a key resource for research in family history, identities and practices. An indispensable work for students and scholars. -- Ann-Dorte ChristensenTable of ContentsChapter 1: Researching family narratives Chapter 2: Multi-method approaches in narrative family research across majority and minority worlds Chapter 3: Secondary analysis of narrative data Chapter 4: Carrying out narrative analysis on archival data Chapter 5: Paradata: A narrative secondary analysis Chapter 6: Researching mothers’ online blog narratives Chapter 7: Becoming reflexive doctoral researchers: An experiment in collaborative reflexivity using a narrative approach Chapter 8: The ethics of data re-use and secondary data analysis in narrative inquiry Chapter 9: Endnote
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Book SynopsisThis edited book guides students and researchers through the processes of researching everyday stories about families. Showcasing the wide range methods and data sources currently used in narrative research, it features: Examples of real research into historical and contemporary family practices from around the world. Coverage of both traditional and cutting-edge topics, like multi-method approaches, online research, and paradata. Practical advice from leading figures in the field on how to incorporate these methods and data sources into family narrative research. With accessible language and features that help readers reflect on and internalize key concepts, this book helps readers navigate researching family lives with confidence and ease. Trade ReviewAn easy to understand resource which is useful for postgraduate students and other people interested in Research. -- Fleur BowaterThis is an outstanding contribution to narrative research and the understanding of every day practices in families. Through creative combinations of narrative approaches and methods, the book demonstrates how narrative analysis is a key resource for research in family history, identities and practices. An indispensable work for students and scholars. -- Ann-Dorte ChristensenTable of ContentsChapter 1: Researching family narratives Chapter 2: Multi-method approaches in narrative family research across majority and minority worlds Chapter 3: Secondary analysis of narrative data Chapter 4: Carrying out narrative analysis on archival data Chapter 5: Paradata: A narrative secondary analysis Chapter 6: Researching mothers’ online blog narratives Chapter 7: Becoming reflexive doctoral researchers: An experiment in collaborative reflexivity using a narrative approach Chapter 8: The ethics of data re-use and secondary data analysis in narrative inquiry Chapter 9: Endnote
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Book SynopsisHaving a good working knowledge of children′s literature is vital for primary teachers; the best way to develop switched-on young readers is to ensure they get access to high-quality age-appropriate material that engages and inspires them. This book explores the rich and varied world of children′s literature and how it can be used in teaching to promote reading for pleasure and create lifelong readers. This new edition has been completely updated to include: - 5 brand new chapters covering Knowledge & skills, Classics, Illustrated fiction & graphic novels, Non-fiction, and Humour - New expert voice features providing commentaries from educators, literary experts and authors such as Lucy Worsley - Up to date book lists featuring recent and more diverse literature and authors - New practical activities and case studies show casing children′s books and how to use them in the classroom - Further reading links to take students further Trade ReviewThis accessible, research-informed book speaks right to the heart of teachers. In this inspiring update, Gamble challenges us to question and debate to consider how we create passionate readers. What a delight to be encouraged as trainee teachers and primary practitioners to reflect on our personal reading journeys, to promote a culture of reading and to develop a love of literature. -- Nicky-Jane Kerr-GilbertHaving an in-depth understanding of children’s literature is one of the most important aspects of teachers’ subject knowledge. Being in a position to support and enrich children’s development as engaged readers is equally important. This book is not only an extraordinary exploration of children’s literature, from picturebooks and graphic novels to nonfiction and poetry, but also a supportive and knowledgeable guide to the development of a whole school reading culture. This is essential reading for every student, teacher and school leadership teams. -- Tracy ParvinThe best way to develop young readers is to ensure they get access to materials that engage and inspire them. This book explores how children’s literature can be used in teaching, and is supported by a range of extra online resources, including further book recommendations. Aimed at teachers based in primary education, this resource will be very useful for teachers within secondary education, as well, as it covers materials suitable for older readers. -- Jan Beechey * Dyslexia Review *Table of ContentsPart 1: Children′s Literature and Reading: What Counts as Knowledge? Chapter 1: Knowledge and Skills: The Contested Space Chapter 2: Reading Teachers Chapter 3: Patterns of Children′s Reading Part 2: Knowing Children′s Literature Chapter 4: Narrative and Story Chapter 5: Aspects of Fiction Chapter 6: Traditional Stories and Fairy Tales Chapter 7: Fantasy Chapter 8: Realism Chapter 9: Back in Time: Revisiting the Past through Children’s Literature Chapter 10: Classic Children′s Books Chapter 11: Picturebooks Chapter 12: Illustrated Fiction, Comics and Graphic Novels Chapter 13: Non-fiction Chapter 14: The Pleasure of Poetry Chapter 15: Humour: A Serious Business Part 3: Into Practice Chapter 16: The Reading School: Developing a Reading Culture Chapter 17: The Reading Classroom
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