Cybercognition explores the ideas of technology addiction, brain training and much more, and will provide readers with a guide to understanding concepts related to the online world.
Written with Jean McNiff’s trademark enthusiasm and accessibility, this book – complete with a practical workbook – gives readers all they need to be able to do action research in their own context with confidence.
Introducing the theory and practice of conversation, discourse and document analysis, this book proves how useful these methods are in addressing key questions in the social sciences.
Taking a multidisciplinary approach, this book explores what it means to be a 21st century child. Enduring topics as well as new concepts of childhood are unpicked to see how they influence practice, policy and education in an ever changing environment.
McGuire's student-friendly introduction to the field of HRD provides a good balance of theory and practice.
This easy to follow guide reveals a tried and tested strategy for decoding social science journal articles, using a specially developed reading code.
This book supports practitioners to understand science in the early years curriculum (i.e. understanding the world) and how best to nurture key scientific skills in order to form a firm base for learning for young children aged 3-7.
Supports new and experienced lecturers on how pedagogical research and theory can be used to develop and enhance their academic practice.
A student-focused, research-informed, relevant book for anyone interested in food and drink tourism
This textbook helps nursing students understand why sociology is relevant and important to them, and how they can actually use it as nurses to understand real situations and improve care.
This book is a guide for trainee and beginning teachers on how to use talk in the classroom. It explores the theory behind the teaching of language and communication skills and includes lots of practical advice on how to translate this into the classroom.
Whether you’re undertaking an employability module on your course, or need advice on developing transferable employability skills throughout your degree, this handy guide provides the theory and practical help you need to get your foot on the career ladder on graduation.