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Book SynopsisThis best-selling guide to undertaking your Early Years research project takes you on a practical step-by-step journey. Breaking down each section into accessible and digestible topics, and accompanied by a multitude of practical examples, case studies, research summaries and key points, the author brings this process to life. The updated and revised edition includes: All chapters have been updated with new content on working in an online environment Completely revised Chapter 10, packed with new content New activities and case studies throughout From learning how to structure and organise your project, through to the final presentation and written report of your findings, this is the essential guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout their early childhood or early years courses.Table of ContentsChapter 1: You Can Do Research! Chapter 2: Your Research Story, Methodology And Research Questions Chapter 3: Writing Your Literature Review Chapter 4: Ethical Issues In Early Childhood Research Chapter 5: Designing Your Research Chapter 6: Creative Listening With Young Children Chapter 7: Observation: Looking And Listening Chapter 8: Writing And Using Questionnaires Chapter 9: Interviewing Children And Adults Chapter 10: Analysing Your Qualitative And Quantitative Data Findings Chapter 11: Writing Up Your Research Project

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Book SynopsisNow in its third edition, Social Work: An Introduction will equip you, as a future social worker, with everything you need to know in your first year and beyond. Split into four parts, each chapter is packed with learning features to allow you to get the most out of your reading and studies. This book includes: - Case studies and exercises to illustrate and test your knowledge - Critical thinking boxes and reflective questions to help you carefully consider and review what you have learned - Recommended reading to further develop your understanding - A range of tools for practice with different service user groups - Guidance on relating your knowledge to different practice frameworks throughout the UK. Plus free online resources to support teaching: find themes for discussion, SAGE journal articles, case studies, activities, and more at https://study.sagepub.com/lishman-et-al3e. Table of ContentsPart I: Knowledge Base Chapter 1: Values, Ethics And Anti-Discriminatory Practice - Julian Bell and Sach Magill Chapter 2: Law - Heather Munro Chapter 3: Social Work: A political Profession - Gary Spolander Chapter 4: Sociology - Megan Todd and Chris Yuill Chapter 5: Material Circumstances, Poverty And Income Inequality - Chris Yuill and Alice Butler-Warke Chapter 6: Psychological Approaches: Their Application And Relevance To Social Work - Rita Phillips Chapter 7: Human Growth And Development - Stewart Brodie and Clare Hancock-Fraser Chapter 8: Communication And ICT - Sheila Slesser and Jenny Blair Chapter 9: Research For Social Work: An Introduction - Rita Philips, Alice Butler-Warke and Gary Spolander Chapter 10: Reflective Practice - Angela Hart Part II: Assessment And Joint Working Chapter 11: Generic Issues In Assessment And Managing Uncertainty - Jillian Brannan Chapter 12: Models Of Assessment - Janine Bolger and Patrick Walker Chapter 13: Risk Assessment - Kirstin Parkes and Mike Shepherd Chapter 14: Interprofessional Practice - Ruth Waugh, Ruth Taylor and Jillian Brannan Chapter 15: Leadership, Management And Teamwork - Gary Spolander, Jillian Brannan, Jill Campbell and Alastair Gibson Chapter 16: The Voice Of People With Lived Experience - Tiegan Boyens, Jillian Brannan, Simon Gardner, Steve Morrison and Isaac Samuels Part III: Models Of Intervention Chapter 17: Relationship-Based Social Work - Tuck-Chee Phung Chapter 18: Crisis Intervention - Angela Hart Chapter 19: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy: Its Practice And Its Place In Social Work - Tracey Clare with George Allan Chapter 20: Task-Centred Intervention - Dave Humphrey Chapter 21: Working In The Life Space - Jeremy Millar with Janine Bolger Chapter 22: Person-Centered Planning And Personalisation - Neil Gibson Chapter 23: Narrative Approaches - Neil Gibson and Inga Heyman Chapter 24: Motivational Interviewing - Anne Shirran and Colleen Elliott Chapter 25: The Solution-Focused Approach - Steve Smith, Jim Dressel, Jillian Brannan and Alastair Logan Chapter 26: Counselling In Social Work - Michael Sutherland and Fiona Feilberg Chapter 27: Community Practice In Social Work - Linda Harms-Smith and Sarah Buckler Part IV: Practice Contexts And Application Chapter 28: Generic Issues In Practice Contexts - Graeme Simpson Chapter 29: Working With Children And Young People - Sharon Munro, Patrick Walker and Dave Humphrey Chapter 30: Methods Of Intervention In Working With Individuals With Substance Problems - Claire Marsden Chapter 31: Working With Adults: Mental Health - Mike Maas-Lowit Chapter 32: Working With Adults: Justice Social Work - Isobel Townsend Chapter 33: Working With Adults: Disability And Sensory Impairment - Sheila Slesser Chapter 34: Working With Adults: Learning Disability - Fiona Feilberg and Neil Gibson Chapter 35: Social Work Interventions With Older People - Alyson Hill, Iain Fisk and Rory Lynch Chapter 36: Evaluation - Joyce Lishman with Janine Bolger Conclusion - Joyce Lishman

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Book SynopsisTo master the teaching of writing at greater depth, teachers first need to know: *What makes writing ′greater depth′? *What does it looks like? *How do I support children to develop the skills and creativity to be able to write at ′greater depth′? Official guidance lacks the substance and clarity that is needed so where do teachers go for support? This book provides teachers with support, guidance, background theory, examples and practical advice for the teaching of writing at greater depth. The text highlights the need to take writing beyond transcription into creative composition - and not only shows how this is possible, but also explores why it matters. The second edition is updated with new questions for discussion supporting teacher professional learning and links to the ITT Core Content Framework for trainee teachers.Table of ContentsWhat is greater depth writing? - Adam Bushnell Developing deeper writing in EYFS and KS1 through a play-based approach - Angela Gill Developing deeper writing in KS1 through the use of high-quality picture books - Megan Stephenson Deeper writing at KS2 - Adam Bushnell Developing understanding of language and deeper writing - David Waugh Non-fiction writing - Kate Allott Deeper writing through writing for children - Dan Hughes Deeper writing through drama - Christina Castling Deeper writing for EAL pupils - Kulwinder Maude Engaging pupils through the use of different materials - Lucy M. Davies Developing reasoning to encourage deeper writing - Michaela Oliver Using classic texts to develop deeper writing skills - Pam Vennart Reporting in science at a deeper level - Catherine Reading Deeper writing: a creative mastery approach - Lisa Baldwin

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Book SynopsisThis book is an introduction to the primary curriculum for all trainee and early career teachers. It shows how to sequence and plan your teaching in every curriculum subject to ensure you are offering balanced and cohesive learning opportunities that align with the National Curriculum in England. Build your subject knowledge in line with the National Curriculum Sequence your teaching so that key curriculum content is threaded through all your lesson plans Explore the basics of curriculum design to support your professional development and help children to learn and remember more over time This is essential reading for trainee teachers on primary initial teacher education courses including university-based (PGCE, BEd, BA with QTS); school-based (School Direct, SCITT, Teaching Apprenticeships) routes into teaching, and early career and experienced teachers wishing to enhance their practice.Trade ReviewI wish I’d had access to this kind of resource, which provides precise and definitive answers to many of our sector’s most pressing questions about the curriculum. Why should we sequence it? What benefits does it offer for children′s learning? How do we execute it effectively? -- Emma Cate Stokes * Schools Week Ed. 340 *Sequencing the primary curriculum offers clarity in the complex realm of primary education. For newcomers, it′s a guiding light. For experienced educators, it’s a resourceful handbook. It does a great job of encapsulating the essential insights of the primary curriculum, and with justified and widespread concern about how overcrowded it is, that is no mean feat. -- Emma Cate Stokes * Schools Week Ed. 340 *Table of ContentsPart 1 Chapter 1: What is the curriculum? Chapter 2: The National Curriculum Chapter 3: A coherent, sequenced primary curriculum Chapter 4: Diversity and inclusion Part 2 Chapter 5: Early Reading Chapter 6: English Chapter 7: Maths Chapter 8: Science Chapter 9: History Chapter 10: Geography Chapter 11: Art Chapter 12: Music Chapter 13: Design Technology Chapter 14: PE Chapter 15: Languages Chapter 16: Personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE) Chapter 17: Computing

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Book SynopsisBusiness Ethics: The Sustainable and Responsible Way provides a fresh, contemporary, and hands-on approach to business ethics, emphasizing practical skills. This practical approach is supported through a rich array of short and long case studies from across the globe, including countries such as the UK, Australia, the US, India, China, Nigeria and Ghana. Cases feature companies such as Patagonia, the Aravind Eye Clinic, Merck and LEGO and examine topics such as the gig economy, fast fashion, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. Accompanying questions also encourage reflection and the skills needed to apply theory to real-life scenarios. This textbook is suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students of business ethics, as well as those studying business and society, corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and responsible management. Online resources include PowerPoint slides and a Teaching Guide. Dr Sunil G. Savur is a Business Ethics lecturer and researcher at the University of South Australia, Adelaide. Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction and Theories Chapter 1: Introduction, history, and purpose of business Chapter 2: Contested values and stakeholder management Chapter 3: Ethical Approaches – understanding normative ethical theories Chapter 4: Ethical Decision-Making – understanding descriptive ethical theories Chapter 5: Business Ethics across Cultures Part II: Ethical Issues in Business Chapter 6: Ethical Problems for employees, managers, and organisations Chapter 7: Sustainability and the ESG Criteria Chapter 8: Corporate Social Responsibility and World Benefit Chapter 9: Global Strategies and Ethics Chapter 10: Responsible Leadership in Business Ethics Part III: New Horizons Chapter 11: Spirituality in Management Chapter 12: Future Issues and Directions

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Book SynopsisDesigned for speed and simplicity, this pocket-sized glossary provides an A-Z reference guide of 2,000 key biological terms used in nursing. Key Features: - Clear definitions of commonly used terminology - Guidance on pronunciation of unfamiliar words - Breaks down complex terms to aid understandingTable of ContentsPart 1: Dissecting words to aid understanding Part 2: Alphabetic glossary Part 3: Notes

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Book SynopsisAre you looking for a psychological therapy textbook with social justice at its centre? Just can′t seem to find a comprehensive textbook that aligns with your attitudes toward positive changes in psychological professions? This three-part book sets out the core principles for social justice in the psychological therapies. In Part 1 you′ll be introduced to Social Justice Theory in the psychological therapies, covering identity and intersectionality and integrating the psychological and socio-political. In Part 2, you can expand on your knowledge with Social Justice informed therapeutic practice, which looks at the ways in which social class, race, disability, and other minoritised identities can inform therapeutic practice. In Part 3, you will look Beyond the therapy room, and explore how to apply your social justice knowledge to clinical supervision, community psychology and other non-traditional therapeutic models. Supported by a wealth of features including reflective and critical thinking questions, case studies, and recommended further reading resources, this book will help equip you with the knowledge, skills and attitude to work as a more socially conscientious practitioner.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Social Justice in the Psychological Therapies Chapter 2: Engaging with Minoritised and Racialised Communities ‘Inside the Sentence Chapter 3: Identity and Intersectionality Chapter 4: The Individual in Context Chapter 5: Integrating the Psychological and the Socio-Political: A Directional Framework Chapter 6: Core Principles for Social Justice Informed Therapeutic work Chapter 7: Social Justice Informed Therapy and Racially Minoritised Individuals Chapter 8: Social Justice Informed Therapy and Social Class Chapter 9: Social Justice Informed Therapy and Visible and Invisible disabilities Chapter 10: Social Justice Informed Therapy and Neurodiversity Chapter 11: Social Justice Informed Therapy and Gender Chapter 12: Social Justice Informed Therapy and Sexuality Chapter 13: Social Justice Informed Therapy with Refugees and Asylum Seekers Chapter 14: Therapy in the Shadow of the Climate and Environmental crisis Chapter 15: Advocacy and Working with Individual Clients Beyond Traditional Therapy Models Chapter 16: Social Justice in Clinical Supervision Chapter 17: Critical Community PSYCHOLOGY & PARTICIPATORY Action Research Chapter 18: Influencing Policy and Socio-Political Change

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Book SynopsisWe live in an increasingly digitised society. In an age of digital identities, rapid developments in Artificial Intelligence and ever more sophisticated software available, our methods for researching digital media must be flexible and adaptable. This book will help you to understand why researchers in this field choose and use particular research methods, equipping you to put these methods into practice across the whole range of undergraduate media courses. This book shows you how research methods can help us to make sense of the myriad of information we encounter online every day, from Tiktok influencers to viral Twitter posts. Complete with case studies in each chapter, the book covers both well-established methods, such as network analysis, and cutting-edge ones, such as interface analysis. It provides a crucial foundation for research in digital media, demonstrating the scope and potential of these tools. The book adopts an easy-to-navigate structure, taking you through specific methods in a systematic way. It shows you examples of classic uses of each method, and directs you towards further resources after each chapter.Table of ContentsResearching Digital Media and Society Mixing Methods The Research Process Digital Research Ethics Digital Ethnography Qualitative Text Analysis Computational Text Analysis Social Network Analysis Visual Analysis Platform Analysis

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Book Synopsis"An extremely valuable source of reading, information, and guidance for my policing students. It covers all the topical issues." Johannes Oosthuizen – Lecturer at Winchester University Introducing the definitive guide for students and professionals alike who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of policing in the 21st century. This updated edition of Introduction to Policing reflects the latest developments in policing and offers a rigorous yet accessible overview of the historical origins and theories of policing, the functions of police organisations, and the challenges and controversies facing policing today. With an emphasis on critical thinking and analysis, Rowe encourages readers to consider different perspectives and to engage with key debates around policing, such as ‘who guards the guards’ and ‘the implications of police culture’, helping them to develop a more nuanced understanding of this complex field. The clear writing style, engaging case studies, and helpful study aids make this book an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike. Key features include: • Revised and expanded discussion of racism and police culture, and new coverage of the development of antiracist policing • Updated examples reflecting contemporary criticisms of policing, such as the cases of Sarah Everard and George Floyd • Expanded discussion of key debates, including the ‘defund the police’ movement, and the use of technology and digital policing, including Smart Policing, drones, and body-worn cameras • Learning objectives, key terms, review questions, and annotated further readings in every chapter will help you to engage with the material and consolidate your learning Michael Rowe is Professor of Criminology at Northumbria University Liam Ralph is Assistant Professor of Criminology at Northumbria University Ali Malik is Lecturer in Criminal Justice at University of Leeds Trade ReviewBy considering recent internal, societal and technological challenges the police are facing this book offers important insights into how these issues impact on a number of key policing issues such as police culture, crime investigation and diversity. It covers a number of challenging issues relating to the use of data, technology and trustworthiness and how these impact on the police, providing an exciting update on several core police issues that have been debated over time. -- Emma Williams * Centre for Policing Research and Learning, The Open University *Rowe, Ralph and Malik’s latest edition provide a robust, comprehensive and critically inclined introductory text for undergraduate students pursuing degrees in criminology and policing. The chapter summaries and review questions provide excellent opportunities for both student reflection on learning and inspiration to tutors for class-based discussion. This resource will be a welcome addition to our reading lists. -- Shane HorganTable of ContentsChapter One: What is policing? Chapter Two: Historical origins and development of the police in England and Wales Chapter Three: Police Powers: the legal framework Chapter Four: Who Guards the Guards? Chapter Five: Community Policing Chapter Six: Police Culture Chapter Seven: Policing Diversity Chapter Eight: Global and Transnational Policing Chapter Nine: Criminal investigation and policing Chapter Ten: Plural Policing Chapter Eleven: Smart Policing, Surveillance, IT and the Future of Policing Chapter Twelve: Conclusions: The Future of Policing

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Book SynopsisLearning theories and teaching approaches summarised, explained and critiqued for trainee teachers. This book offers an overview of essential learning theories and teaching approaches in a nutshell. It empowers trainee teachers with the key knowledge to understand how individuals learn and the most effective ways to teach them. Engaging in thought-provoking discussions, readers are encouraged to critically examine theoretical challenges and limitations while discovering the interconnectedness of various theories. The guide also provides direction for further study, ensuring a well-rounded educational foundation for future teachers.Trade ReviewThis book should be in the hands of every teacher, regardless of how many years they have been in the classroom. It expertly summarizes and critiques diverse approaches to teaching and learning and presents them in a way that is highly digestible and actionable. Everyone can learn something from this book. I am particularly enjoying the section on theories of learning and factors affecting learning -- highly recommend! -- Katie Plunkett * Instagram *Table of ContentsFoundational concepts Theories of learning Educational frameworks Brain based theories Ways we learn Factors affecting learning Language learning (approaches) Coaching Assessing learning Teaching approaches

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Book SynopsisDemonstrating leadership is entwined with many aspects of the nursing associate role. It is found in your workload management, prioritisation and delegation. It is found in the way you contribute to your team and supervise others. It is found in the way you deliver care and implement quality improvement. In short, understanding leadership is key to your future career. This book offers a first step into the world of leadership. Introducing the theory and principles of leadership you need to know, it shows you how to apply them to your every day role and build confidence in yourself as a leader. Key features - Fully mapped to the NMC Standards of Proficiency for Nursing Associates (2018) - Explains the theory and principles of leadership in clear, straightforward language - Case studies and activities illustrate leadership across a range of scenarios and care settings - Written specifically to address the unique experiences, challenges and requirements of the nursing associate role Table of ContentsChapter 1: Leadership and the role of the Nursing Associate Chapter 2: What is leadership theory and change management? Chapter 3: Understanding those interpersonal skills required to provide leadership across multiple settings Chapter 4: Understanding and applying the principles of human and environmental factors in relation to leadership Chapter 5: Understanding data and information for effective care and leadership Chapter 6: Understanding prioritisation, workload, and delegation Chapter 7: Understanding how to monitor and review quality of care Chapter 8: Understanding compassionate leadership

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Book SynopsisAre you working with qualitative data but unsure how to approach your analysis? This hands-on guide to qualitative content analysis from two internationally renowned experts provides you with a clear strategy for analysing your data, whether you are working with social media content, field notes, images, narratives or focus group data. Using qualitative interviews as an example, the book provides a clear structure for approaching your analysis that can be adapted for your research project. Explaining how qualitative content analysis differs from quantitative methods, the book provides you with: •a solid understanding of the principles behind QCA •a step-by-step guide to three types of QCA •guidance on how you can use software to enhance your analysis.Trade ReviewThe authors’ experience as teachers and practitioners of qualitative analysis methods shines throughout this clearly written, well-structured, and stimulating text. Written guidance, supported by an abundance of illustrative examples, provides a thorough foundation that supports strategies for systematically categorising and analysing qualitative data that build from simple description to complex typology development. -- Pat BazeleyUdo Kuckartz and Stefan Rädiker, have authored an easy-to-understand text addressing qualitative research content analysis. This text has caused me to rethink qualitative data analysis and apply a category system to my own procedures. I applaud their logical approach, their detailed use of references, and their insight brought to qualitative research. This book will be seen for many years as a leading worldwide text on qualitative data analysis. -- John W. CreswellThis book does a fantastic job of discussing the historical and theoretical foundations of QCA together with practical considerations for its use. The inclusion of real-world examples, advice for using qualitative data analysis software, and creative visual displays makes this revision a great resource for researchers analyzing qualitative data within qualitative and mixed methods approaches. -- Vicki Plano ClarkTable of ContentsConceptual foundations of Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) About categories Developing categories Three types of qualitative content analysis Structuring qualitative content analysis Evaluative qualitative content analysis Type-building qualitative content analysis Using software Quality standards, research report, and documentation

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Book Synopsis*NOW FULLY UPDATED AND EXPANDED WITH SIX NEW CHAPTERS* Over the past forty years, Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) has emerged as a distinctive field of study that synthesizes diverse subjects such as anthropology, cultural studies, marketing, political theory and sociology to provide new insights into consumers’ relationships to the marketplace and the influence of commercial action on culture. This book, edited by leading scholars in CCT, contains contributions by many of its leading researchers, and distills this interdisciplinary field into a concise accessible overview for students and early career researchers. It describes the key themes, concepts and theoretical areas of CCT; explains why they are useful in understanding consumption and marketplace phenomena; and shows how they can be applied to a wide range of research contexts. Drawing on real-world scenarios, reflective tasks and international case studies to help aid theoretical understanding and critical thinking, the text is designed to support a course in CCT, supplement related study, and guide undergraduate and postgraduate students in writing a CCT-related dissertation/thesis. It is the go-to text for anyone who is curious about, new to CCT, or looking for an integrative compendium of CCT research and its implications. Eric J. Arnould is Emeritus Professor of Marketing at the Aalto University Business School, Finland. Craig J. Thompson is the Churchill-Bascom Professor of Marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA. David Crockett is Professor of Marketing at the University of Illinois Chicago, USA. Michelle F. Weinberger is Associate Professor at the Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications at Northwestern University, Illinois, USA.Trade Review‘Edited by the luminary co-founders of the CCT movement, this book is more than mere reference work, it′s a rallying cry! Explaining the fundamentals of consumer culture theory in a sophisticated and rigorous, yet accessible, tone and format, this volume speaks to a new generation of CCT scholars - educating, engaging, and informing them like no other book in the field. I can′t wait to bring this into my classroom!’ -- Robert Kozinets‘Consumer Culture Theory is one of the most exciting areas of interdisciplinary inquiry today. This textbook offers the definitive review of CCT by the leading scholars in the field. Each chapter tackles a complex theoretical issue in CCT and brings it to life with verve. The volume delivers a range of challenging theories in an accessible and exciting manner without in any way diluting the power of the ideas. A book that readers will be eager to turn to again and again.’ -- Douglas Holt‘Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) made easy – in terms of access and overview. This book gives a solid overview of some of the most important sources and insights provided by the research community of Consumer Culture theorists. Curious marketing practitioners, students and scholars, sociologists and anthropologists interested in consumption… Indeed, everybody grabbling to understand consumer culture… you can all start here!’ -- Søren Askegaard‘Right from the opening pages it is clear that this is no run-of-the-mill textbook. It is a collection of lively and engaging works that illuminate the kind of innovative and challenging research, as well as the diverse positions and contexts that have helped shape this dynamic discipline. It is bound to become a major resource for CCT scholars and students at all levels of their career.’ -- Christina Goulding‘In this well-curated volume, the editors bring coherence to the eclectic CCT field and make it approachable for a broad audience. The different chapters represent a wide variety of theoretical traditions, methodological orientations, and empirical settings and manages to give room for necessary stylistic idiosyncrasies, without ever compromising the consistency of the book as a whole.’ -- Jacob Östberg‘A sociologically informed view of the theoretics of consumer culture, this engaging collection of essays by a distinguished group of international scholars orients readers to the interplay of ideology and materiality in the contemporary world. Replete with compelling examples and provocative pedagogy, the text is classroom friendly and sure to promote discussion.’ -- John F. Sherry‘This user-friendly textbook is most informative for students of consumer research who want to find out what Consumer Culture Theory (CCT) is and how CCT’s sociocultural perspective complements conventional consumer psychology. The chapters, which provide simple yet lucid synopses of recent research and make theory accessible with cases are most welcome.’ -- Güliz Ger‘This collection of essays by highly reputable CCT scholars provides an exciting textbook for understanding consumption as primarily a social and cultural activity, rather than as an individual psychological process. This second edition includes six completely new chapters that pair with the revised chapters from the first edition to consider consumption as an active process that produces and structures cultural meaning.’ -- Melanie WallendorfTable of ContentsPart One: Consumer Identity Work Chapter One: Identity and Consumption - Joonas Rokka and Sofia Ulver Chapter Two: Family and Collective Identity - Amber M. Epp and Tandy Chalmers Thomas Chapter Three: The Emotional and Affective Dimensions of Consumer Culture - Anil Isisag, Alev Pinar Kuruoglu and Domen Bajde Chapter Four: Critical Reflections on Consumer Identity - David Crockett and Michelle F. Weinberger Part Two: Marketplace Cultures Chapter Five: Marketplace Cultures - Bernard Cova, Avi Shankar and Jack Coffin Chapter Six: Social Distinction and the Practice of Taste - Zeynep Arsel and Jonathan Bean Chapter Seven: Religion, Spirituality, and Consumption - Diego Rinallo and Jannsen Santana Chapter Eight: Glocalization of Marketplace Cultures - Gokcen Coskuner-Balli and Burçak Ertimur Part Three: The Socio-historic Patterning of Consumption Chapter Nine: Social Class - Paul Henry and Olga Kravets Chapter Ten: Gender(s), Consumption, and Markets - Luca M. Visconti, Pauline Maclaran and Shona Bettany Chapter Eleven: Race and Ethnicity - Samantha N.N. Cross, Robert L. Harrison, Lisa Peñaloza, Rodrigo B. Castilhos and Kevin D. Thomas Chapter Twelve: Global Mobilities - Zahra Sharifonnasabi, Marius K. Luedicke, Fleura Bardhi, and Ela Veresiu Part Four: Mass-Mediated Ideologies and Consumers’ Interpretive Strategies Chapter Thirteen: Market Mythmaking and Consumer Culture - Craig J. Thompson, Eric J. Arnould and Ela Veresiu Chapter Fourteen: Rethinking Consumer Resistance - Hunter Jones and Alan Bradshaw Chapter Fifteen: What are Audiences and Why do they Matter? - Eileen Fischer, Marie-Agnes Parmentier, Cristel Russell and Hope Schau Chapter Sixteen: Consumer Movements - Johanna Golnhoffer and Henri Weijo

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Book SynopsisThe fourth edition of this bestselling textbook builds your skills for accurate, person-centred assessment and care planning. Working step-by-step through the process, it equips you with practical assessment tools and models for care planning. Its holistic approach helps you to think in the round about an individual’s physical health, mental health and other needs, as well as the broader social and environmental factors that influence their lives and care. Fully updated in line with contemporary evidence-based practice, this book will support you through your assignments, placements and into your nursing career. Key features: • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC Standards • Introduces commonly used assessment tools alongside broader considerations, including preventative healthcare assessment and acting in a patient′s best interests. • Scenarios and case studies illustrate theory, principles and complex assessment • Develops the critical thinking and decision-making skills which are essential for effective practice Table of ContentsChapter 1: Person centred patient assessment and practice Chapter 2: Understanding our role in patient assessment Chapter 3: Making sense of patient information Chapter 4: Assessment tools Chapter 5: Nursing diagnosis Chapter 6: Principles of care planning Chapter 7: Nursing models and care planning Chapter 8: Ethical aspects of patient assessment Chapter 9: Patient assessment and decision making

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Book SynopsisDevelop your professional identity and feel prepared to teach! This core text for the Professional Studies module is linked to the CCF and supports trainees to develop their knowledge, understand their role as a professional and to engage with practice and theory. Using real experiences, it helps tackle common pitfalls of the early stages of secondary teaching. Each chapter outlines the topic, describes any debates or alternate perspectives and suggests further reading or study. Readers are supported with ideas for reflection, learning activities, and assignment support in this easy-to-use title, enabling a clear intent and a structured implementation of a professional studies curriculum. Table of ContentsChapter 1 What does it mean to be a professional? Chapter 2 Developing knowledge, identity and relationships as a teacher-learner Chapter 3 Pupils’ safeguarding and wellbeing Chapter 4 Teacher wellbeing Chapter 5 Behaviour in schools Chapter 6 Planning your teaching Chapter 7 The curriculum and the teacher Chapter 8 Adaptive teaching Chapter 9 Teaching for inclusion Chapter 10 Developing effective assessment Chapter 11 ‘What if..?’ Schools and society Chapter 12 Governance and Accountability Chapter 13 Your professional future: getting a job and developing your expertise

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Book SynopsisThis transformative book looks at one of the most undervalued aspects of childhood, joy. Using the latest neuroscience and biochemistry this book shows that joy, far from being an abstract concept, is one of the key motivators for every aspect of learning and development throughout childhood and something we ignore at our peril. The book gives concrete strategies for increasing the levels of joy in our children and highlights the catastrophic damage that a decline in joy can cause in our children especially in a post pandemic world. Suitable for anyone who works with children, this book puts forward a compelling argument that Joy is profoundly important for all of our children and can fundamentally help our children to thrive. Warning - may contain evil clowns!Table of ContentsChapter 1: Simple moments of joy – Why joy is so undervalued and yet so important Chapter 2: The joy of goo and big red buses! Chapter 3: Expressions of joy – the joy of words and sounds Chapter 4: The joy of movement and dancing elephants Chapter 5: The joy of poo and a school for ninja Chapter 6: Seek and destroy – The robot teachers are coming! Chapter 7: Who Stole our joy? Chapter 8: We are Celestial – Being a different sort of grown-up Chapter 9: Simple equations for thriving – How compassion and joy can change not just children but our entire society.

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Cognitive load theory is a vital model for understanding how school students learn, but it’s often misunderstood and difficult to use effectively in the classroom. Greg Ashman guides you through the details with a clear jargon-free focus on how an understanding of cognitive load theory can enhance your teaching. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day-to-day life as a teacher. Authored by experts in the field Easy to dip in-and-out of Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it!

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Book SynopsisAre you working with qualitative data but unsure how to approach your analysis? This hands-on guide to qualitative content analysis from two internationally renowned experts provides you with a clear strategy for analysing your data, whether you are working with social media content, field notes, images, narratives or focus group data. Using qualitative interviews as an example, the book provides a clear structure for approaching your analysis that can be adapted for your research project. Explaining how qualitative content analysis differs from quantitative methods, the book provides you with: •a solid understanding of the principles behind QCA •a step-by-step guide to three types of QCA •guidance on how you can use software to enhance your analysis.Trade ReviewThe authors’ experience as teachers and practitioners of qualitative analysis methods shines throughout this clearly written, well-structured, and stimulating text. Written guidance, supported by an abundance of illustrative examples, provides a thorough foundation that supports strategies for systematically categorising and analysing qualitative data that build from simple description to complex typology development. -- Pat BazeleyUdo Kuckartz and Stefan Rädiker, have authored an easy-to-understand text addressing qualitative research content analysis. This text has caused me to rethink qualitative data analysis and apply a category system to my own procedures. I applaud their logical approach, their detailed use of references, and their insight brought to qualitative research. This book will be seen for many years as a leading worldwide text on qualitative data analysis. -- John W. CreswellThis book does a fantastic job of discussing the historical and theoretical foundations of QCA together with practical considerations for its use. The inclusion of real-world examples, advice for using qualitative data analysis software, and creative visual displays makes this revision a great resource for researchers analyzing qualitative data within qualitative and mixed methods approaches. -- Vicki Plano ClarkTable of ContentsConceptual foundations of Qualitative Content Analysis (QCA) About categories Developing categories Three types of qualitative content analysis Structuring qualitative content analysis Evaluative qualitative content analysis Type-building qualitative content analysis Using software Quality standards, research report, and documentation

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Book SynopsisAs a trainee teacher you have a huge amount to grapple with when it comes to developing expertise in the suite of subjects within the primary national curriculum. Subject knowledge cannot be developed in isolation, it must relate to the curriculum knowledge and pedagogical knowledge, enabling ways to teach the subject with confidence. This book takes you though a journey of the national curriculum, supporting you to think about each subjects’ positioning within the national curriculum, the subject knowledge you need to know and how to teach each subject in a creative way. Highlighting the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion across all chapters, this book enables new teachers to bring new voices and perspectives to the classroom. It includes: · Key subject knowledge. · Examples of sequenced lessons. · Classroom ideas. · Links to further learning and subject associations. · A chapter exploring the subject knowledge needed to teach sustainability and climate change. Table of Contents1. Art and Design - Susan Ogier 2. Computing - Neil Rickus 3. Design and Technology - Howard Foster 4. English - Caroline Whiting and Paul Richardson 5. Geography - Martin Sutton and Julia Mackintosh 6. History - Judy Clarke 7. Mathematics - Nick Davies 8. Music - Jon Audian, Sarah Lloyd, Helen Mead 9. Modern Foreign Languages - Cathy Burch 10. Physical Education - Angela Whitehouse and Victoria Randall 11. Relationships and Health Education and PSHE - Victoria Pugh 12. Religious Education - James D. Holt 13. Science - Deborah Wilkinson 14. Sustainability and Climate Change Education - Nasreen Majid

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Book SynopsisWhose stories do we tell in primary history? Are we really teaching history? This new book from Mr T helps supports you to: *Bring new stories and voices into your history curriculum *Focus on teaching history *Support children to develop a knowledge rich understanding of a period, event or person *Plan properly sequenced lessons for trackable skills development *Work through four steps to build units of work: Context, Vocabulary, Chronology, Enquiry *Teach lessons that speak to children′s community and place to better engage them in learningTable of ContentsWhy I love history What is primary history? Opportunities granted in the National Curriculum 2014 specification Whose narrative are we teaching? The importance of locality Considerations when starting to plan a unit of work How I structure units of history Context: world building Vocabulary Context – chronology Why historical enquiry questions are helpful Teaching a history lesson Connecting lessons to form a narrative Answering the enquiry question My intent was… now you can implement… The First Flight - Worked Example The Roman Empire - Worked Example

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Book SynopsisUndertaking qualitative research in psychology can seem like a daunting and complex process, especially when it comes to selecting the most appropriate approach for your project. This book provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the key approaches in qualitative psychology research from a world-leading group of academics and researchers. This Fourth Edition features timely updates that reflect the most current practice in the field. Jonathan A. Smith is Professor of Psychology at Birkbeck University of London. Table of ContentsIntroduction Conceptual foundations of qualitative psychology Interpretative phenomenological analysis Grounded theory Narrative psychology Conversation analysis Discourse analysis Thematic analysis: A Reflexive Approach Cooperative inquiry: An action research practice Focus groups Choosing your approach Demonstrating validity in qualitative psychology

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Book SynopsisAll teachers and trainee teachers need to work towards and within the framework of the Teachers′ Standards. This is the essential guide to the application of these standards in the classroom. *Supports teachers and trainee teachers to interpret the standards effectively and independently. *Demontrates how the standards relate to the classroom. *Practical guidance and classroom based examples linking theory to practice. *Enables readers to enhance their understanding of the standards and to see how their effective application can improve teaching and professional practice. This fifth edition edition has been updated to include a visualisation of each standard. Also added is content on the Core Content Framework (CCF) for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Framework (ECF).Table of Contents1 Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils 2 Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils 3 Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge 4 Plan and teach well-structured lessons 5 Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils 6 Make accurate and productive use of assessment 7 Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment 8 Fulfil wider professional responsibilities 9 Personal and professional conduct 10 Master Teacher 11 Ofsted’s evaluation of the quality of education 12 Delivering quality education: Key messages from the Chief Inspector’s report and the education inspection framework 13 Extending your practice to meet the Teachers’ Standards 14 Successful schools, successful teachers 15 The Core Content Framework and the Early Career Framework

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Book SynopsisFraming research as the process of asking and answering questions, this book demonstrates how to identify good research questions and how to structure and explore them successfully. Whether you are just beginning your research journey or are a seasoned traveller, it helps you: • Decide what you want to achieve with your research • Know what options you have to explore your goals • Navigate the nuances of different research approaches • Understand the decisions of other researchers • Choose what path best suits your project. Through real-life examples demonstrating different types of research, the book introduces qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches so you can compare different methods at every stage of the research process, from initial idea and design to data collection and analysis. This new edition includes new chapters on collecting and analysing mixed methods data, and additional content on qualitative data analysis. New examples reflect the cultural and global diversity of social research, and extra visual aids and summaries support understanding of key research concepts and stages. The book is accompanied by an online teaching guide, including videos, additional case studies, annotated articles, and critical thinking exercises.Trade Review"This is a must-have. Sigmund Grønmo′s book provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to contemporary social research approaches, designs and methods. This second edition includes timely and valuable new materials; particularly those on comparisons and combinations when collecting and analysing data. Like the first edition, this one will go straight to my reference bookshelf ... and onto all my major course reading lists." -- Conor Galvin"Research methods manuals are often too technical and devoid of any real-life examples. This book however provides a rather apt account of society and contextualises the use of research methods in a rather effective manner. " -- Olga VerveriStudying children and youth has never been more important than today and Sigmund Gronmos′ Social Research Methods (2nd edition) is the text I use to introduce my students on the chronological and methodological hows and whys of doing research. Not only are ethical considerations included, but also Gronmos has two engaging and well-written chapters on asking and answering questions in new areas of child research as well tips for teaching my students how to present research once their assignments are completed. Social Research Methods lays the foundation for my students to continue working on their research topics in fourth-year independent and post-graduate studies. -- Christine LeiThis second edition remains an important resource for students. Everything is covered! From asking the right questions to learning about using digital tools or developing different ways of writing and presenting research. Extra resources in each chapter, including contemporary case studies, will equip students with everything they need to know about doing social research. -- Ruth McAreaveyTable of ContentsPart I Researching Society Chapter 1 How and why we study society Chapter 2 Methods and methodologies in social science Chapter 3 The ethics and politics of research Part II Designing Social Research Chapter 4 Creating research questions Chapter 5 Doing a literature review Chapter 6 Choosing a research design Chapter 7 Finding sources and data Chapter 8 Sampling Part III Data Collection and Data Quality Chapter 9 Ethnography and participant observation Chapter 10 Structured observation Chapter 11 Unstructured interviews and focus groups Chapter 12 Questionnaires and surveys Chapter 13 Documentary sources and qualitative content analysis Chapter 14 Quantitative content analysis Chapter 15 Collecting qualitative and quantitative data: Comparisons and combinations Chapter 16 Data quality, reliability and validity Part IV Data Analysis Chapter 17 Qualitative data analysis: Coding, categorization and concept development Chapter 18 Qualitative data analysis: Typologies, hypotheses and holistic understanding Chapter 19 Quantitative data analysis: Indexes and distributions Chapter 20 Quantitative data analysis: Relationships between variables Chapter 21 Generalizing empirical findings Chapter 22 Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data: Comparisons and combinations Part V Asking and Answering Questions in Social Science Chapter 23 Description, explanation and understanding Chapter 24 Time, space and level Chapter 25 Relations, networks and structures Chapter 26 Big data and computational social science Part VI Writing and Presenting Research Chapter 27 Working with data visualization Chapter 28 Writing about research

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Book SynopsisApplying the psychology of memory to classroom teaching can enhance learning, reduce workload for teachers and lead to better outcomes for students. Memory is a subject often clouded from understanding by technical jargon and complexities. Busy teachers need support and guidance from experienced authors who are connected to both practice and research. This current, practical guide supports your reflection on and engagement with memory in the classroom, with direct links to your own teaching. Table of Contents1. What is memory? 2. Working memory and cognition 3. Long-term memory – The basics 4. Memory and conceptual understanding 5. Applying memory to everyday teaching practice 6. Why do student differ in memory, skill and attainment? 7. Mnemonics 8. Applying memory across the curriculum

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Book SynopsisPride & Progress began as a podcast created to amplify the voices of LGBT+ educators and allies. This book builds upon the podcast’s success to create an essential guide for teachers and educators who want to make their educational spaces LGBT+ inclusive. The book combines academic theory and the lived experiences of our guests to explore ten key themes. Each chapter explores one of these themes, providing the knowledge, language and strategies that schools need to make their educational spaces inclusive for all.Table of ContentsLGBT+ history (section 28) Heteronormativity Cisnormativity Representation and visibility Professional identity Community Curriculum Intersectionality Leadership Allyship

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Book SynopsisBusiness Analysts and Data Scientists are in huge demand, as global companies seek to digitally transform themselves and leverage their data resources to realize competitive advantage. This book covers all the fundamentals, from statistics to programming to business applications, to equip you with the solid foundational knowledge needed to progress in business analytics. Assuming no prior knowledge of programming or statistics, this book takes a simple step-by-step approach which makes potentially intimidating topics easy to understand, by keeping Maths to a minimum and including examples of business analytics in practice. Key features: · Introduces programming fundamentals using R and Python · Covers data structures, data management and manipulation and data visualization · Includes interactive coding notebooks so that you can build up your programming skills progressively Suitable as an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying Business Analytics or as pre-reading for students studying Data Science. Ram Gopal is Pro-Dean and Professor of Information Systems at the University of Warwick. Daniel Philps is an Artificial Intelligence Researcher and Head of Rothko Investment Strategies. Tillman Weyde is Senior Lecturer at City, University of London.Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introduction To Programming And Statistics Chapter 2: Summarizing And Visualizing Data Chapter 3: Summarizing And Visualizing Data Chapter 4: Programming Fundamentals Chapter 5: Programming Fundamentals Chapter 6: Distributions Chapter 7: Statistical Testing – Concepts and Strategy Chapter 8: Statistical Testing – Concepts and Strategy Chapter 9: Nonparametric Tests Chapter 10: Reality Check Chapter 11: Fundamentals of Estimation Chapter 12: Linear Models Chapter 13: General Linear Models Chapter 14: Regression Diagnostics And Structure Chapter 15: Timeseries And Forecasting Chapter 16: Introduction To Machine Learning Chapter 17: Model Selection And Cross Validation Chapter 18: Regression Models In Machine Learning Chapter 19: Classification Models And Evaluation Chapter 20: Automated Machine Learning

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Book SynopsisOriginality is needed to achieve top marks in assignments, but what does it even mean? Simply put, it opens doors: to making a difference; to excellent marks, to success. You’ll often find marking criteria stating you need to make an ‘original contribution’, ‘show originality’, or ‘evidence of originality’, yet it is not taught or even explained. This book addresses this, providing you with the techniques and methods you need to transform your work and achieve better grades. It will even give you the upper hand in the age of AI. Key features include: · Diverse examples of originality in writing · "Try this" exercises, allowing you to develop your skills · Different ways of being original, such as taking photos and drawing maps · Originality in different forms of assignments, such as presentations and exams With the guidance in this book, anyone can be original. Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Table of ContentsChapter One: Preparations Chapter Two: Six Ways to Make Your Work Original Chapter Three: Original Words Chapter Four: Original Methods Chapter Five: Creative Practice Chapter Six: Presentations, Group work, Dissemination, and Impact Staying Original

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Book SynopsisThis series of books from Learning Matters is aimed at busy social work and health care practitioners, particularly in the context of integrated health and social care, who are looking to enhance their skills and extend their knowledge. Written from a practical point of view, they have clear links to both qualifying training as well as CPD. They are up-to-date, accessible and totally skills focused. Practice education has never had a more important role in the development and delivery of quality social work practice. Updated to include the BASW (2022) Practice Educator Professional Standards, this Sixth Edition provides step-by-step guidance and support to those undertaking practice educator awards and to those new to the practice education role. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Practice educators and work-based learning PART I: Domain A: Working with others to organise an effective working environment Chapter 2: Managing learning: taking a partnership approach Chapter 3: Effective planning and preparation Chapter 4: Organising learning (Elements 2–7) PART II: Domain B: Teaching, facilitating and supporting learning and professional development in practice Chapter 5: Understanding learners Chapter 6: Developing learning objectives Chapter 7: Considering learning theories Chapter 8: Designing learning opportunities PART III: Domain C: Managing the fair and transparent assessment of students in practice Chapter 9: Understanding the assessment of social work practice Chapter 10: The assessment process Chapter 11: Assessment methods and their use in the workplace PART IV: Applying learning from Domains A–C to address challenging practice situations Chapter 12: Applying learning from Domains A–C to develop an effective supervisory relationship Chapter 13: Applying learning from Domains A–C to support the development of resilience in learners Chapter 14: Applying learning from Domains A–C when working in marginal or failing placements PART V: Domain D: Developing knowledge and continuing performance as a practice educator Chapter 15: Continuing learning and development

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Book SynopsisThe original, bestselling, and award-winning textbook on social media marketing, featuring all the essential topics, concepts, research, and practical application for study and career success. Now thoroughly updated in this fifth edition to reflect the latest developments in social media marketing research and practice, and with new case studies and examples, including brands such as Apple, Cadbury, LUSH Cosmetics and Zoom. A must-read for all students and practitioners of social media marketing. Tracy L. Tuten is a professor of marketing at Sofia University, USA.Table of ContentsPART I: Foundations of Social Media Marketing Chapter 1 The Social Media Environment Chapter 2 Social Consumers Chapter 3 Network Structure and Group Influences in Social Media PART II: Social Media Marketing Strategy and Planning Chapter 4 Social Media Marketing Strategy Chapter 5 Tactical Planning and Execution PART III: The Four Zones of Social Media Chapter 6 Social Community Chapter 7 Social Publishing Chapter 8 Social Entertainment Chapter 9 Social Commerce PART IV: Social Media Data Management and Measurement Chapter 10 Social Media Analytics Chapter 11 Social Media Metrics PART V: Social Media Marketing in Practice Chapter 12 The Case Zone

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Book SynopsisThe first aim of the DfE′s 2022 Strategy for Sustainability and Climate Change is to prepare all young people for a world impacted by climate change through learning and practical experience. This practical text for new teachers empowers them to develop their knowledge and understanding of climate change and sustainability. It supports them to develop confidence in discussing difficult themes and to create safe learning spaces that allow children to articulate concerns. The book provides a structure for learning and teaching about climate change and sustainability across the primary curriculum. All chapters are linked to relevant and authentic research and include suggestions for practical activities.Table of ContentsThe Personal, Social, Emotional and Citizenship dimensions of sustainability education - Susan Leonard Creating Harmony through Curriculum Design - Richard Dunne and Emilie Martin Learning to care about our world in the Early Years - Sarah Sprake and Emily Rotchell Becoming conservation champions through science learning - Deborah Pope Teaching for Sustainability within Design and Computing Education - Susan Ogier and Lynda Chinaka Exploring the climate in context through Geography - Anthony Barlow Exploring the History of humans and their environment - Karin Doull Learning to care about the environment through picturebooks - Verity Jones Education for sustainable development through art: Project CARE - Emese Hall Religious Education and sustainable living - Susie Townsend Understanding our world challenges through mathematics - Karin Doull and Susan Ogier with Tanya Bastian Exploring our world through Music and Sound Part 1: Sound Environments - Alistair Greig Exploring our world through Music and Sound Part 2: Connecting children to the environment through music - Helen Mead, Sarah Lloyd, and Jon Audain Physical Education for sustainability and wellbeing - Alison Murray, Sarah Adams, Jo Nugent

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Book SynopsisLearning activities for effective teaching summarised and explained for trainee teachers. This book provides key knowledge on specific learning activities and their use in everyday teaching. It considers the suitability and challenges of each activity and supports trainee teachers to adapt them for their phase, learners and subject. Includes content on how the ITT Core Content Framework links to the selection and adaptation learning activities.Table of ContentsFoundational concepts At the start and at the end Speaking and listening Reading and writing All communication skills Revision and assessing learning

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Book SynopsisEthics have an significant impact on the decisions nurses make in their day-to-day work, so it’s important for all student nurses to develop their understanding of ethical frameworks as preparation for future practice. In this book, the author explains ethical ideas, theories and concepts in simple to understand terms, focussing on real-life nursing situations in order to make applying these principles to practice easy. This book will make student nurses consider their own values, and how ethics fit into who they are and how they behave, helping them to unlock this interesting and complex subject. Key features: Fully mapped to the NMC Future Nurse standards of proficiency (2018) A practical guide that explores how ethics applies to nursing and shows you how the theory fits in to the realities of practice Contains real work case studies with an emphasis on ethical decision making Activities challenge students to reflect on their own values, experiences and prejudices and to think about how ethics fits in with who they are and how they behave Table of ContentsChapter 1: Introducing ethics Chapter 2: What ethics is and what ethics is not Chapter 3: Ethical theories Chapter 4: Developing ethical understanding through reflection Chapter 5: Rights Chapter 6: Protecting and promoting autonomy Chapter 7: Dilemmas at the start and end of life Chapter 8: Your ethical future

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Book SynopsisDo you want to get better at developing your argument, but don′t know where to start? This book breaks down different types of argument, from writing to presenting and exam technique. It′s ideal for students of all levels and of all study areas, making this a go-to text for everyone. Key features include: - Chapter objectives and key topics to ensure it′s the right chapter for you - Tips, exercises and useful phrases to apply the content to your learning - A glossary and further reading to broaden your arguing technique Student Success is a series of essential guides for students of all levels. From how to think critically and write great essays to boosting your employability and managing your wellbeing, the Student Success series helps you study smarter and get the best from your time at university. Table of ContentsChapter 1: Getting started: The first steps in developing your argument Chapter 2: Structuring your argument: Putting your ideas in order Chapter 3: Arguments for all occasions: Different assignments require different approaches Chapter 4: How to criticise arguments Chapter 5: Arguing out loud: Oral presentations: How to stand up and deliver a convincing argument Chapter 6: Being original: Making your argument stand out

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Book SynopsisCritical thinking and writing is central to effective nursing practice. Written specifically for nursing students, this book offers practical guidance on what it means to think critically as a nurse and how to apply this to study and practice. From critically reviewing literature for assessments to evaluating evidence to support decision-making in practice, the book provides a unique framework for developing essential critical skills. Key features • Each chapter is mapped to the 2018 NMC standards • Includes new guidance on developing resilience, reflective essays and practice templates and portfolios • Filled with activities and student case studies demonstrating how to apply critical thinking and reflection in practice • Innovative approach that introduces the different levels of critical thinking and reflection required of degree level study Table of ContentsPart 1: Understanding thinking, reflecting and writing Chapter 1: Critical thinking Chapter 2: Reflecting Chapter 3: Scholarly writing Part 2: Critical thinking and reflecting in nursing contexts Chapter 4: Making sense of lectures Chapter 5: Making sense of interactive enquiries Chapter 6: Making clinical placements successful Chapter 7: Making use of electronic media Part 3: Expressing critical thought and reflection Chapter 8: Critiquing evidence-based literature Chapter 9: Writing the analytical essay Chapter 10: Writing the reflective essay Chapter 11: Writing the clinical case study Chapter 12: Building and using your portfolio of learning

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Book SynopsisRelationship building is often described as being key to a teacher’s success in and outside the classroom but rarely is its nuanced nature analysed or practical advice ever given on how to get the best from working relationships. This book covers everything you need to know about relationship building with students, support staff, stakeholders and parents. The Little Guide for Teachers series is little in size but BIG on all the support and inspiration you need to navigate your day to day life as a teacher. · Authored by experts in the field · Easy to dip in-and-out of · Interactive activities encourage you to write into the book and make it your own · Fun engaging illustrations throughout · Read in an afternoon or take as long as you like with it!Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter One: How to Build a Relationship with an Entire Class Chapter Two: How to Build a Relationship with Individual Pupils Chapter Three: How to Build a Relationship with Fellow Teachers Chapter Four: How to Build a Relationship with School Leaders Chapter Five: How to Build a Relationship with Teaching Assistants (and other support staff) Chapter Six: How to Build a Relationship with Parents/Carers Conclusion

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Book SynopsisTerrified at the thought of giving presentations? Give Great Presentations gives you the tips and tools you need to feel confident and ace your presentations. Master your brief and prepare great presentations Hone your body language and use your nerves to your advantage Make the most of it and learn from each presentation. Super Quick Skills provides the essential building blocks you need to succeed at university - fast. Packed with practical, positive advice on core academic and life skills, you’ll discover focused tips and strategies to use straight away. Whether it’s writing great essays, understanding referencing or managing your wellbeing, find out how to build good habits and progress your skills throughout your studies. Learn core skills quickly Apply them right away and see results Succeed in your studies and in life Super Quick Skills gives you the foundations you need to confidently navigate the ups and downs of university life.Trade ReviewThis is an amazing resource for anyone about to give a presentation – even if it’s your first or fiftieth. The advice is given in a non-judgemental way to ensure you succeed in your presentation no matter how nervous you are. -- Phaidra RobinsonA thorough and intelligent insight into every aspect of preparing, researching and giving a presentation. Cindy Becker provides a guide that can be trusted to answer any presentation question as well as give the confidence needed to succeed. -- Hannah MooreTable of ContentsWhat do I need to do at the very beginning? Who will be watching me present? How do I get going with my presentation? Which presentation aids should I use? How should I approach rehearsing my presentation? Can I make my body language convincing and positive? What if I am too nervous to present well? What will make my presentation a success on the day? How can I benefit from the presentations I give?

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Book SynopsisFrequently students confuse literature reviews with summaries of existing research, and they can easily get overwhelmed by the amount of material they have to consider and filter as part of their review. Likewise, they don’t often realize that a considered, planned, structured and balanced argument forms the bedrock of a successful research project. Outlining what a literature review is - and isn’t - and showcasing how to use the literature to your advantage to construct a strong academic argument, this Little Quick Fix answers important questions like: - What is the purpose of a literature review? - How can I tell the difference between an argument and an academic argument? - What do I need to create my argument? - What do I need from an article to support my argument? - How do I create a counterargument? - How can I make sure I’m creating a strong argument and plausible counterargument? - How can I win my argument? Students need help over hurdles at every stage of their research project. They want simple, powerful, accessible tools that deliver results fast. They need to meet interim assessment deadlines and prove that they have successfully passed through multiple stages of their project, or need to master a stage of understanding in a learning cascade before they can proceed to the next week in their methods module. Their supervisors are increasingly unable to help, but will still be assessing results. Students need more than YouTube. Titles in the Little Quick Fix series offer: · Visual, design-led learning · Clear, structured, useful pedagogy · A hand-holding, step-by-step approach for students who are less able, or less academically prepared by school so far · Effective self-directed learning with DIY progress tracking · A stand-in for the busy/unavailable supervisorTable of ContentsWhat is the purpose of literature review? How can I tell the difference between an argument and an academic argument? How do I begin to create to create my argument? How do I progress my argument? How do I convey my argument? Why do I need a counter-argument? How can I make sure I’m creating strong arguments? How can I win my argument?

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Book SynopsisIn eight clear-cut steps, this book provides a systematic introduction to qualitative content analysis and how you can use it in each stage of your research project, no matter the type or amount of data. Developed by a leading expert in the field and based on years of teaching experience, this book offers an essential framework for interpreting qualitative data for any social sciences student or researcher. To support you in choosing the best approach for your research, this book includes: · Examples of how QCA can be applied to various research processes · An introduction to text analysis and its different approaches · Discussions of how to use QCA software to benefit your research · An online how-to manual to help you get the most out of QCAmap software. It also introduces the process of scientific research, and integrates qualitative and quantitative analysis into the step-by-step approach. Trade ReviewPhilip Mayring offers a clear, systematic, step-by-step formula for both undergraduate and postgraduate students and novice researchers interested in using qualitative content analysis. The book offers significant context, elaborate detail, and supplements this with clear examples of research in the everyday practice. -- Naomi OostermanThis book promises to be a well signposted and accessibly written ‘compelling read’ for novices and those new to Qualitative Content Analysis. It is also a `must’ for established researchers wishing to engage with the challenge of a new perspective on QCA. The text invites the reader to consider Content Analysis and appreciate the research journey using a novel and innovative approach. It offers ideas and suggestion, weaving together divergent principles, as well as proposing new tools and models, as means by which the intricacies and challenges littering Content Analysis might be navigated. -- Debbie ReedTable of ContentsIntroduction: Why Should we be Concerned With Qualitative Content Analysis? Part I: Foundations of Text Analysis Chapter 1: The Methodological Debate of Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research Historical Background Theory of Science Background of the Controversy Is Mixed Methods a Solution? Common Research Criteria for Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches Chapter 2: Importance of Text Analysis in Social Sciences Texts and Numerical Data as Material in Social Sciences Methods of Collecting Textual Material in Social Sciences Projects Chapter 3: Different Approaches of Text Analysis A comparison of Five Qualitative Text Analysis Approaches Social-Hermeneutic Paraphrase Psychoanalytic Text Interpretation Objective Hermeneutics Grounded Theory Coding Qualitative Content Analysis Comparison of the Approaches and Quality Criteria Chapter 4: A Short History of Content Analysis Preliminary Phase Consolidation Phase Fine Developments and Interdisciplinary Expansion Stagnation and “Discontent” with Content Analysis New quantitative approaches in computational linguistics, complex algorithms and text mining Approaches to Qualitative Content Analysis Chapter 5: Basic Principles of Qualitative Content Analysis Embedding the Material within its Communication Context Categories in the Focus of Analysis Defining content analytical units Systematic, Rule-bound Procedure Object Reference in Place of Formal Techniques Theory-guided Character of the Analysis Testing Specific Instruments via Pilot Studies Integrating Quantitative Steps of Analysis Quality Criteria Chapter 6: Procedures of Qualitative Content Analysis Summarizing Qualitative Content Analysis Inductive Category Formation Explication: Narrow and Broad Context Analysis Structuring: Deductive Category Assignment Mixed Procedures Chapter 7: Computer Programs for Supporting Qualitative Content Analysis The Merits of Computer Assistance in Text Analysis QCAmap Software for Qualitative Content Analysis Part II: The 8 Step Qualitative Content Analysis Research Process Chapter 8 Step 1: Forming the Research Question From Themes to Questions How to Formulate a Research Question Example for Step 1: Forming the Research Question Chapter 9 Step 2: Establishing the Theoretical Background of the Study Different Levels of Theory Background Example for Step 2: Establishing the Theoretical Background of the Study Chapter 10 Step 3: Designing the Study Basic Designs for Qualitative (and Quantitative) Research Example for Step 3: Designing the Study Ethical Aspects of a Qualitative Content Analysis Study Chapter 11 Step 4: Gathering Textual Material, Sampling The Quality of the Sample: Establishing a Sampling Strategy Recommendations for Sample Size Describing the Text Corpus for Qualitative Content Analysis Transcription Rules Example for Step 4 (Textual Material) Chapter 12 Step 5: Choosing and Constructing Adequate Methods Summarizing: Procedure and Example Inductive Category Formation: Procedure and Example Explicating (Context Analysis): Procedure and Example Structuring (Deductive Category Assignment): Procedure and Example Mixed Procedures: Theme Analysis, Type Analysis, Parallel Procedures Chapter 13 Step 6: Conducting the Study and Presenting the Results Description of Results Presenting Studies with Summarizing Content Analysis Presenting Inductive Category Formation Presenting Deductive Category Assignment Answering the Research Question Chapter 14 Step 7: Discussing Quality Criteria Classical Quality Criteria Specific Content-analytical Quality Criteria Software Example: Three Levels of Intercoder Agreement Chapter 15 Step 8: Reflecting on Research Implications Theoretical Implications Practical Implications Part III: Indications and Limitations of Qualitative Content Analysis Similar Conceptions of a Qualitative Content Analysis Criticism and Misunderstandings Strengths and Weaknesses of Qualitative Content Analysis Further Developments

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Book SynopsisWorking with even small amounts of qualitative data can be intimidating. Students may not know where to start, how much detail to involve, what themes really tell you, and why they matter in the larger context of the research. Focused on building confidence and decreasing anxiety from information overload by helping students build a manageable system that works for digging into and making sense of their individual data, this Little Quick Fix answers questions like: - What is a theme? - How do I start looking for themes? - How do I turn my transcriptions into themes? - How do I turn my codes into themes? - How do I turn my categories into themes? - How will I know if my themes are any good? - How will I know if my themes are meaningful? Students need help over hurdles at every stage of their research project. They want simple, powerful, accessible tools that deliver results fast. They need to meet interim assessment deadlines and prove that they have successfully passed through multiple stages of their project, or need to master a stage of understanding in a learning cascade before they can proceed to the next week in their methods module. Their supervisors are increasingly unable to help, but will still be assessing results. Students need more than YouTube. Titles in the Little Quick Fix series offer: · Visual, design-led learning · Clear, structured, useful pedagogy · A hand-holding, step-by-step approach for students who are less able, or less academically prepared by school so far · Effective self-directed learning with DIY progress tracking · A stand-in for the busy/unavailable supervisor Table of ContentsWhat is a theme? How do I start looking for themes? What do I do with my transcripts? What’s a code? How do start to code? How do I turn my codes into categories? How do I turn my categories into themes? How will I know if my themes are meaningful?

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