Science education has changed radically in recent years, both as a result of debates within the subject and because of curriculum legislation. Jerry Wellington discusses the major issues in science education today - such questions as the balance of content and process in the curriculum, the role of practical work and the nature of science as a subject. He uses this discussion to support a very practical resource for teachers in training and their mentors. The book covers every aspect of science teaching, including: planning; differentiation and special needs; assessment; practical work;...
Science education has changed radically in recent years, both as a result of debates within the subject and because of curriculum legislation. Jerry W...
An introduction to the issues and practicalities of using multimedia in classrooms - both primary and secondary - and across a range of subject areas. The book draws on material from a range of case studies and focuses on areas of concern for teachers and researchers. It takes a look at IT in the school, discussing and examining issues such as: IT and the National Curiculum; foreign language teaching; differing curricular needs; opportunities and constraints of groupwork; talking books and primary reading; and ways which multimedia supports media.
An introduction to the issues and practicalities of using multimedia in classrooms - both primary and secondary - and across a range of subject areas....
Based on interviews with over 150 young people in education and training, this volume reflects on their perspectives on the issues and challenges that education and training have to offer. The book also develops a comprehensive and inclusive response to policy and provides suggestions for improvements, particularly in the field of vocational education.
Based on interviews with over 150 young people in education and training, this volume reflects on their perspectives on the issues and challenges that...
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This text offers proven practical advice to help Early Career Researchers (ECRs) kick-start a successful academic career. The book features advice on choosing research topics, making best use of a research supervisor/mentor, developing your research writing, and much more.
This text offers proven practical advice to help Early Career Researchers (ECRs) kick-start a successful academic career. The book features advice on ...
What is educational research? What are its current approaches, methods and methodologies? How should existing literature be reviewed and evaluated critically? What are the key philosophical debates in and on educational research? How should research in education be conducted and how should it be presented? And what is the value of such research?
With this extensively revised edition of a much-admired and engaging guide, Jerry Wellington provides clear and constructive answers to these questions, complete with detailed advice on methods such as interviewing, surveys, documentary...
What is educational research? What are its current approaches, methods and methodologies? How should existing literature be reviewed and evaluated ...
Taking Control of Writing Your Thesis offers a clear account of the how, what, why and who of working together to produce, finish and submit a successful thesis. Guccione is a Thesis Coach and Thesis Mentoring Programme Designer and is currently researching the barriers to thesis completion; Wellington has supervised and examined numerous dissertations at MA and doctoral level.
They draw on these experiences throughout. They show that planning, writing, and support for thesis writers is a collaborative venture but also one which students can take ownership of and manage....
Taking Control of Writing Your Thesis offers a clear account of the how, what, why and who of working together to produce, finish and submit...
Taking Control of Writing Your Thesis offers a clear account of the how, what, why and who of working together to produce, finish and submit a successful thesis. Wellington has supervised and examined numerous dissertations at MA and doctoral level; Guccione is a Thesis Coach and Thesis Mentoring Programme designer and is currently researching the barriers to thesis completion.
The authors draw on their extensive experiences of supervising and coaching research students throughout, and include many examples from this to illustrate common themes and issues associated with...
Taking Control of Writing Your Thesis offers a clear account of the how, what, why and who of working together to produce, finish and submit...
This handy guide for new and practising lecturers and researchers takes a rare insider's look at the activities of writing and publishing. Turning the spotlight inwards, it examines how and why professionals communicate with each other through writing and publishing. Written with great verve and pace, the author succeeds in providing sensible advice bolstered by many illustrative examples, case studies and anecdotes. For the academic needing insight into the serious business of getting published, this book will provide answers to many of their frequent questions: * Why do they write...
This handy guide for new and practising lecturers and researchers takes a rare insider's look at the activities of writing and publishing. Turning the...
Now fully updated in its fourth edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in science education. Aiming to encourage and assist professionals with the process of reflection in the science classroom, the new edition re-examines the latest advances in the field and changes to curriculum, and explores use of mobile technology and coding, and its impact on ICT in science education.
With extra tasks integrated throughout the book and a brand new...
Now fully updated in its fourth edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teac...
Now fully updated in its fourth edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teaching and a comprehensive introduction to contemporary issues in science education. Aiming to encourage and assist professionals with the process of reflection in the science classroom, the new edition re-examines the latest advances in the field and changes to curriculum, and explores use of mobile technology and coding, and its impact on ICT in science education.
With extra tasks integrated throughout the book and a brand new...
Now fully updated in its fourth edition, Science Learning, Science Teaching offers an accessible, practical guide to creative classroom teac...
