In this book, bell hooks, one of America's leading black intellectuals, shares her philosophy of the classroom, offering ideas about teaching that fundamentally rethink democratic participation. Hooks advocates the process of teaching students to think critically and raises many concerns central to the field of critical pedag... read more

Written primarily for doctoral students in education and related fields, the purpose of this book is to assist practitioner-scholars in crafting and conducting a qualitative dissertation by using practical issues to help them understand what it means to do a dissertation and what it means to do qualitative research. Rather th... read more

The Third Edition of this bestseller now contains: - A new Reader's Guide prepared by the editors to help students navigate through the chapters, locating the different methodologies, methods, techniques, issues, and theories relevant to their work. - A newly added, abbreviated Glossary of terms offering students a ready res... read more

How to Research is about the practice and experience of doing research in the social sciences as well as in related subjects such as education, business studies and health and social care. It is aimed at those, particularly the less experienced, who are involved in small-scale research projects at college or at work. The book... read more

"Socrates in the Boardroom" argues that world-class scholars, not administrators, make the best leaders of research universities. Amanda Goodall cuts through the rhetoric and misinformation swirling around this contentious issue - such as the assertion that academics simply don't have the managerial expertise needed to head t... read more

"This book is for teachers who have good days and bad and whose bad days bring the suffering that comes only from something one loves. It is for teachers who refuse to harden their hearts, because they love learners, learning, and the teaching life." - Parker J. Palmer [from the Introduction]. For many years, Parker Palmer ha... read more

Have you ever wondered...how to cope with a very bright child when you've got 25 other children in the class; what to do now you're in charge of the gifted programme; how to help the teacher understand your gifted child. This book is written for everyone who lives or works with a gifted child - classroom teachers, GATE coordi... read more

The book is primarily designed for students studying education for the first time and is essential reading for those wishing to understand fully the relationship between education and society in Aotearoa New Zealand. A new interest group will be the Early Childhood sector. The second edition covers three broad areas: An int... read more

'Coaching is a way of managing, a way of treating people, a way of thinking, and a way of being. Coaching has matured into an invaluable profession fit for our times and this fourth edition of the most widely read coaching book takes it to the next frontier' - John Whitmore. Good coaching is a skill that requires a depth of u... read more

Developing the ability to think is a major part of education, which helps students become independent learners and participate fully in a learning environment. This book sets out the theory and outlines a model for implementing the teaching of thinking at whole-school, group and individual levels in inclusive settings. The mo... read more

In recent decades the developed world has experienced a "Learning Revolution," which has given an increasing emphasis to the teaching of thinking. This book provides a broad introduction to Rueven Feuerstein's theory of Mediated Learning Experience, and to the various tools he has developed for the enhancement of thinking and learning.

This book is made up of fifteen stories, written by young New Zealanders as they look back on their individual journeys from school to tertiary education. They come from rural and urban schools located mostly in economically disadvantaged communities, and many are the first in their family to embark on university studies.

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Math rocks! At least it does in the gifted hands of Sean Connolly, who blends middle school math with fantasy to create an exciting adventure in problem-solving.
These word problems are perilous, do-or-die scenarios of blood-sucking vampires (How many months would it take a single vampire to completely take over a town ... read more

This new edition of the market-leading textbook in English Education has been significantly updated to reflect the new Australian Curriculum. These updates include a new part one, focussing on assessment, phonics and comprehension; and the implementation and integration of the national curriculum within the text. The comprehe... read more

This collection of papers describes a special way of seeing and caring for infants. It is of value to all people concerned with infant care, including parents, infant carers, educators, physicians, therapists, those who implement day care programs, as well as those who advise or consult with parents. The collection begins ... read more

Through descriptions and illustrations, shows the basic process by which babies are naturally able to move well without assistance. Dr. Pikler's approach focuses on natural healthy development and values the quality of the movement rather than the age at which the movement is acquired. These charming line drawings of infan... read more

Being with Babies is a great resource for both beginning and experienced caregivers. Each chapter includes information on the developmental stages of babies and describes issues that caregivers face every day. The book offers scenarios that illustrate these challenges, then suggests solutions caregivers can use to address... read more

Underpinned by substantive research on meeting the developmental and attachment needs of infants, this book offers constructive advice on how to encourage curiosity, confidence and emotional security in young children. Based on a philosophy of respect and sensitive observation of infants, it is appropriate for use in Sure... read more

Early Childhood Studies: A Social Science Perspective explores key issues in early childhood studies from a variety of social science disciplines, including psychology, sociology, social policy and education. Each chapter considers a different social science discipline, identifying, analysing and critically assessing how tha... read more