This text is topical internationally in studying the role, functions and effectiveness of the university/college supervisor in the over-seeing and training of the beginner teacher for the classroom. This is particularly significant for those countries introducing teacher-mentor schemes which automatically reduce the job of the HEI supervisor. This book starts to make some headway by defining the role of the external supervisor more clearly. Using case studies of actual supervisors, this text identifies the different roles of the supervisor and co-operating teacher in preparing the student.

Illustrates how, contrary to popular belief, child centred teaching can be positive, supportive and guiding. The author shows how child-centred teachers can successfully combine the best elements from traditional and modern practices.

This text illustrates how, contrary to popular belief, child-centred teaching can be structured, supportive and guiding. The author aims to show how child-centred teachers successfully combine the best elemetns from both traditional and progressive methods of teaching.

Examining, in the widest sense, the changes in political philosophy that have occurred in Western capitalist states since the early 1980s, this book focuses on the introduction of neo-liberal principles in the combined area of social and education policy.

This text discusses the meaning of education through an examination of life paths, identities and significant learning experiences. Looking at education over three generations, the book demonstrates how the synthesis of social

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