This text provides a general outline of the dominant schools of thought on cognitive development, with a focus on Piaget. His views are outlined and a... Læs mere
A practical guide to implementing and sustaining a developmental approach to writing in the early years. It covers such topics as planning a writing curriculum, spelling, handwriting, assessment, bilingual writers, gender, parents and creating a writing policy.
This text describes the organizational and labour market contexts in which careers occur. It evaluates the techniques available for managing careers, including mentoring, personal development plans, developmental work assignments, networking and succession planning.
This text presents relevant research and theory to enhance management practice in education. It intends to articulate good practice on the basis of evidence in educational... Læs mere
This study of 12 nurseries in Italy, Spain and the UK, examines how they are organized, who works in them and which children attend them. It explores what staff think about the work they are doing and traces how these views are put into action, and how they affect the children.
Management Control and Organizational Behaviour provides an introduction to the understanding of human behaviour in work and organizations, by considering the key issue of management control.
Written by representatives in the field of early childhood from eight European countries, the contributors to this book analyze the history, philosophy and politics of the forms of provision for young children in their own countries.
Based on experience in schools, this analysis of continuing professional development in schools acts as a guide for teachers and for those entering the profession. It includes case studies which explore good practice at all stages of the teacher's career.
Written for co-ordinators and for those who are intending to take on the subject leadership, this book addresses the issues of policy development, implementation and evaluation in primary English. The authors provide guidance on the central tasks of subject co-ordination.
`This is one of those books that someone could pick up and read and could open the door to recognition of a condition that has so far been undetected.
Introduces the reader to historical, political, social and cultural influences that contribute to curriculum assessment development.