It is widely recognized that the provision of an inclusive education is critical to maintaining high standards of learning and teaching for all students in higher education - a fact that is backed up by recent introduction of legislation and best practice guidelines around the world.
This book is written for all practitioners in higher education today - many of whom may not have previous experience of working with disabled students, but now wish to develop a better understanding of the issues involved and of how they can improve their own practice.
"Inclusive Learning in Higher...

With the publication of research findings being related directly to funding, there is growing pressure on staff in higher and further education to carry out research. This text offers researchers practical hints and advice as well as support/guidance in planning, carrying out, writing up and publishing research findings. Topics covered include: information handling; time and self-management, writing, dealing with others, publishing and profile.

Resource-based learning has emerged as a response to the changing expectations of students. This text provides strategies for its implementation, development evaluation and discusses the implications for resource centres.

This handbook seeks to provide practical, realistic suggestions about how quality can be measured, maintained and improved in institutions. It is addressed to a cross-section of staff who make up colleges and universities, not just those responsible for quality audit.

School improvement is one of the major issues facing schools, brought about by government pressure - schools now have to prove that they are effective learning organizations. To achieve this, management competences must evolve at the same time as staff development and training. This text provides useful tips covering all aspects of school management and individual effectiveness.

This manual provides practical advice and tips on dealing with aspects of the primary teacher's role, from classroom organization to professional development.

Highly motivated students will always succeed but there are others who need to become motivated to increase their chance of success. This work brings together the experience of educators, trainers and students searching for ways of increasing student motivation. Links between motivation and training, learning and assessment processes are examined through case studies set in a broad range of subject discipline contexts.

The recent government Green Paper proposes that children with special educational needs (SEN) should be more fully integrated into mainstream schools by the year 2001.

This updated text takes account of the changes that have occurred through technological advances, and has sections to cover ICT in the classroom. It is suitable for both new and experienced teachers in primary, further and higher education.

Many conferences and training events are organised by individuals who have little experience of doing so. Some have had the task thrust upon them without being offered adequate training, and have little idea of the time, experience and care needed to plan and manage events effectively. Each conference is different, and each can present a new problem to the unprepared, even to the most experienced conference organiser.
This book provides immediate, accessible advice on how to run an effective event, featuring a wealth of practical tips, guidelines, case studies, action checklists, and...