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  • Two Way Aboriginal Schoolingby Stephen Harris

    Aboriginal Studies Press 1990; US$ 17.50

    Since 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...

  • Building Online Learning Communitiesby Rena M. Palloff; Keith Pratt

    John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2007; US$ 40.00

    Building Online Learning Communities further explores the development of virtual classroom environments that foster a sense of community and empower students to take charge of their learning to successfully achieve learning outcomes. This is the second edition of the groundbreaking book by Rena Palloff and Keith Pratt and has been completely updated and expanded to include the most current information on effective online course development and delivery. A practical, hands-on guide, this resource is filled with illustrative case studies, vignettes, and examples from a wide variety of successful online courses. The authors offer proven strategies for handling challenges that include: Engaging students in the formation of an online learning... more...

  • Systematic Instruction Of Functional Skills for Students And Adults with Disabilitiesby Keith Storey

    Charles C Thomas 2011; US$ 34.95

    This 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$ 23.95

    A 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...

  • Combating Educational Disadvantageby Theo Cox; Ronald Davie

    RoutledgeFalmer 1999; US$ 57.50

    International 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$ 32.72

    A 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$ 53.95

    Richly 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$ 208.00

    This 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...

  • Overcoming Learning and Behaviour Difficultiesby Kevin Jones; Tony Charlton

    Routledge 1996; US$ 57.50

    All teachers will be familiar with the problems of effectively managing a class of children with varying abilities. This book considers issues such as empowerment and sources for learning and behaviour difficulties. more...