Classroom Practice

This fully revised edition of Christine Macintyre’s invaluable companion explains the difficulties faced by children with dyspraxia in growing up...

This fully revised edition of Christine Macintyre’s invaluable companion explains the difficulties faced by children with dyspraxia in growing up...

Using a wealth of examples, the authors offer guidance to reception teachers on preparing their four year olds for the start of their formal education under the National Curriculum...

This text shows that it is possible for schools to provide inclusive education for children with social/emotional difficulties without jeopardising the well-being or progression of the children or compromising the academic standing of the school...

This book describes the attempts that have been made to achieve an educational policy relevant to those most disadvantaged in our society; examines the different ways in which sociologists have conceptualized the related problems; and evaluates the success of the policy. He suggests that we are in n..

This book reviews the educational experience of the 1960s and 1970s and to suggest ways of approaching major contemporary themes such as equality, accountability and standards. The author underlines a nineteenth and twentieth-century sociological tradition in analysing education and covers a range o..

Gary Thomas provides a guide for the new teams now working in the classroom. Identifying key areas of concern such as poor communication, he uses guidelines to improve the stresses and tensions which can arise...

First Published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company...

Assists academic staff to develop their effectiveness as teachers and improve their students' learning by giving practical guidelines and suggestions for teaching and a series of activities...

It can be hard to get children to talk about their feelings. This book reveals the power of role-play in creating a safe space for students to explore emotions through performance and sharing ideas, whilst meeting curriculum outcomes...

Reveals the power of role-play in creating a safe space for students to explore emotions and build resilience through performance, discussion and the sharing of ideas. This book provides opportunities for teachers to involve their pupils in: performing; writing; directing; drawing; designing; and b..

This book offers a revealing analysis of the realities of contemporary schools and schooling in the digital age, drawing on arguments and debates from various academic literatures such as policy studies, sociology of education, social studies of technology, media and communication studies...