Education : Adult & Continuing Education

This is the second of two themed volumes addressing “Current Issues and Trends in Special Education”. Volume 20 covers research, technology, and teacher preparation whilst volume 19 covered identification, assessment and instruction. The field of special education constantly changes as a result of legislation, new instructional formats and current research investigations. It can be difficult for general and special educators, school counselors and psychologists, administrators and practicing clinicians to keep up with these changes and be current in all areas relating to special education. The special education literature knowledge base should reflect these changes; however, there is no current resource that effectively and comprehensively does this. The purpose of Current Issues and Trends in Special Education is to fill this void, providing chapters written by active researchers and practitioners in their respective areas. more...

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Young argues the need to rethink post-16 education to shift focus onto vocational education, school-work issues and lifelong learning. more...

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Designing and Assessing Courses and Curricula reflects the most current knowledge and practice in course and curriculum design and connects this knowledge with the critical task of assessing learning outcomes at both course and curricular levels. This thoroughly revised and expanded third edition of the best-selling book positions course design as a tool for educational change and contains a wealth of new material including new chapters, case examples, and resources. more...

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Offers a framework for teachers wishing to explore 'science in the media' in secondary schools or colleges. This book suggests how teachers across various subject areas can collaborate to promote among young people an aptitude and ability to engage thoughtfully with science in media. It provides ideas and insights for secondary science teachers. more...

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This book is an essential resource for all those in Early Years settings; providing invaluable information about addressing the wide range of aspects involved in developing effective provision for able learners' - Nursery World. 'This book is essential reading for all those involved in Early Years. It proves that good provision for Gifted and Talented is good provision for all children.' - Johanna M Raffan, Founder Director, NACE. Do you want to know more about how you can influence and impact gifted young children's beliefs about their ability? This book explores the way staff impact learner beliefs about ability and suggests ways that staff can support young children as they develop. The book contains practical ideas for: -giving feedback and praise -structuring activities to help shape and recognise high ability -creating a challenging learning environment -developing citizens of the future. Aimed at children who are gifted and talented, the book is applicable to staff seeking to shape and influence learning for all children in early years settings. more...

Price: $34.00