Curriculum planning and development

This is the first book devoted to the study of the thought of Albert Schweitzer as it relates to educational theory and practice.

This edited book not only makes a much-needed contribution to research in arts education but also provides a strong grounding of evidential support for Singapore arts education, in contrast to the current state of affairs in arts education in many parts of the world where severe cuts in funding, lackluster support for the arts and imperialist agendas are pervasive.

Everything you need to know to run an organized and flourishing classroom, even if it is your first year teaching!

This book provides a broad introduction to the critical work of leading Australian educator Garth Boomer, widely recognised as a significant figure in English teaching.

This book offers an important contribution to the field of curriculum studies and higher education by examining the impacts of colonialism and neoliberalism in the South African education system and addressing ways to decolonise curriculum and teaching.

Liberal education aspires to excellence through the cultivation of free human beings who excel in thought, word, and deed.

This book is intended as a theoretical and practical resource for both new and experienced teachers of a second language.

This book examines the history of formative assessment in the US and explores its potential for changing the landscape of teaching and learning to meet the needs of twenty-first century learners.

This book addresses the issue of de-spiritualization in education through an interdisciplinary lens.

Focusing on the future development of basic education in China, and on overcoming related issues, this book identifies key breakthroughs, priorities and important fields of basic education reform.

Teaching Boys Who Struggle in School: Strategies That Turn Underachievers into Successful Learners responds to growing concerns about a crisis in boys' academic achievement.

The restructuring of teaching is a global issue, the result of a transnational movement of policy.

Discussions and Democracy: Motivation, Growth, and the New Social Studies Classroom is written in a vernacular that will springboard and support teachers' understandings of implementing discussion-based approaches in their classrooms.

Theological education is a vital aspect of Christian mission.

Although there has been considerable interest and concern surrounding the implementation of the Common Core State Standards, there is almost no information regarding best practices for getting at-risk students to attempt the rigor embraced by the Standards.

This book presents a survey of approaches to dealing with 'rival histories' in the classroom, arguing that approaching this problem requires great sensitivity to differing national, educational and narrative contexts.

This new edition of Sue Cowley's bestselling book serves as a practical, up-to-date guide for early career teachers learning to navigate their first two years in the classroom.

Designing, creating, and leading new degree programs can be an arduous and unpredictable task for any college or university faculty member.

This book examines the connections between policy, school experiences, and everyday activities of children growing up in the global city of Melbourne, Australia.

'This book will be of interest to educational practitioners, and many other professionals concerned with the education and development of the young' - ESCalate`A very well-respected book [and a] Curriculum classic.

This book reports on a five-year longitudinal study of the policy relating to the introduction of Liberal Studies, which was developed as an interdisciplinary curriculum in the New Senior Secondary (NSS) academic structure in post-colonial Hong Kong.

This work offers a comprehensive account of the development of English as a school subject.

This book advances knowledge about the implementation of peace and non-violence strategies in education that counter violence.

Learning and Teaching in the Early Years provides a comprehensive, practical introduction to early childhood teaching in Australia.

Despite being the most common learning disability, dyslexia is widely misunderstood.

This volume explores questions about hope, optimism and the possibilities of the 'new' as expressed in educational thinking on the nature and problem of adolescence.

This book draws on real-world case studies to highlight key challenges and support the crafting of relevant and contextual responses.

Science Education: A Global Perspective is 'global' both in content and authorship.

Do you want to cultivate independent learners through an integrated curriculum?

This book explores the impact of the Lesson Books of the National Board of Education in Ireland in the nineteenth century.

This book offers pedagogic and governance foundations and guidelines for systemic education.

This book consolidates contemporary thinking and research efforts in teaching and learning about the nature of science in science education.

Reading instruction is the most legislated area of education and the most frequently referenced metric for measuring educational progress.

There is an urgent focus on education around the world, and this book is pushing directly into this territory.

Exploring the ways undergraduate theatre programs can play a significant role in accomplishing the aims and learning outcomes of a contemporary liberal education, Kindelan argues that theatre's signature pedagogy helps all undergraduates become actively engaged in developing critical and value-focused skills.

Originally published in 1995.

This book provides international perspectives on the use of digital technologies in primary, lower secondary and upper secondary school mathematics.

Provides vocational educators with knowledge to prepare students for current workplace conditions.

Originally published in 1987.

Knowledge comes from thinking with, from and through things, not just about them.

As EY practitioners, we know that child-centred practice is what matters.

This edited volume features a collection of essays on the COVID-19 pandemic and associated crises and its implications for science education research and practice from a socio-political perspective.

El presente libro es el resultado de un proyecto de investigacion disenado y ejecutado por los investigadores de la Red de Programas de Psicologia de la Orinoquia, quienes se plantearon documentar los principales aspectos del desarrollo historico de los programas de Psicologia (relacionados con las funciones de docencia, investigacion y proyeccion social) en el departamento del Meta.