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Two Way Aboriginal Schoolingby Stephen Harris
Aboriginal Studies Press 1990; US$ 17.50Since the late 1970s, many Aboriginal communities have been moving towards control of their children?s education. Different models of bicultural or ?two way? schooling are emerging, in which Aboriginal language and culture are taught as legitimate ends in themselves, not merely as a means to more effective learning of English. Stephen Harris explores the theoretical concept of bicultural schooling and its practical implication sin the classroom. more...
Systematic Instruction Of Functional Skills for Students And Adults with Disabilitiesby Keith Storey
Charles C Thomas 2011; US$ 34.95This text is a clear and current description of the instructional strategies that can be immediately applied across age groups and disability labels. An evidence-based instructional methodology is provided, which has proved to be effective in teaching skills to students and adults with disabilities. Signature topics include: (1) a community-referenced functional curriculum; (2) how to assess and analyze skills; (3) teaching skills; (4) functional academics; (5) teaching employment skills; (6) functional skills in community; (7) functional skills in residential settings; (8) teaching social skills; (9) self-determination and self-advocacy skills; and (10) self-management skills. Each chapter includes Key Point Questions, Windows to the World... more...
Principles and Practice of Assessment in the Lifelong Learning Sectorby Ann Gravells
Learning Matters 2009; US$ 23.95A core text for learners taking the CTLLS or NVQ in Learning and Development and assessors working towards the associate teaching role in the LLS. more...
The Adult Learnerby Malcolm S. Ph.D. Knowles; Richard A. Ph.D. Swanson; Elwood F. Ed.D. III Holton
Taylor & Francis 2011; US$ 49.95"A great update of a classic. Should be required reading for anyone involved with adult learning in schools, businesses and communities." Sam Stern, Professor & Dean, School of Education, Oregon State University, USA How do you tailor education to the learning needs of adults? Do they learn differently from children? How does their life experience inform their learning processes? These were the questions at the heart of Malcolm Knowles' pioneering theory of andragogy which transformed education theory in the 1970s. The resulting principles of a self-directed, experiential, problem-centred approach to learning have been hugely infl uential and are still the basis of the learning practices we use today. Understanding these principles... more...
Targets for Tomorrow's Schoolsby Nigel Gann
RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 53.95From September 1998 governing bodies were required to set school targets for developing curriculum, personal environment etc. This comprehensive guide offers an explanation of how we can measure schools and evaluate performance. more...
Combating Educational Disadvantageby Theo Cox; Ronald Davie
RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 57.50International contributors focus on the challenges to the educational system posed by children and young people who experience a variety of social and economic disadvantages. more...
Understanding Adult Education and Trainingby Griff Foley
Allen & Unwin 1999; US$ 32.72A broad overview of the field of adult education for educators and workplace trainers. It introduces key issues, debates and theories in a way which is relevant to practice. Its aim is to deepen readers' understanding of adult learning and education so they can be better practitioners. more...
Bilingualism in the Primary Schoolby Richard Mills; Jean Mills
Routledge 1993; US$ 53.95Richly based on case study material, this book helps primary teachers to understand the experience of bilingual children and shows it as a benefit rather than a hindrance in the classroom. more...
Religion, Business and Wealth in Modern Britainby David Jeremy
Routledge 1998; US$ 208.00This book explores the connections between religion and capitalism in the context of modern Britain, offering a survey of historical controversies within religion and business and a chronology of significant events since the 1770s. more...
Teaching and Learning in Further Educationby Prue Huddleston; Lorna Unwin
Routledge 1997; US$ 37.50This book provides a practical guide to teaching and learning within the context of the changing FE environment. It suggests strategies for teaching and recording achievement and exploring ways in which students learn. It also has case studies. more...