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“What a provocative and refreshing stance on evidence-informed education! Evidence-informed education may currently be a divided field, but this must-read book offers hope that a reunion of existing approaches may be possible for a ‘productive tension’ where researchers, school leaders and tea…

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“This book showcases the breadth and value of online pedagogy for applied linguistics. The chapters offer informative, practical and inspirational insights into teaching and learning used at the Open University, and how these approaches extend to the wider Higher Education context. A genuinely eng…

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“[E]ssential reading for anyone learning to be a teacher… This book will continue to be a core text on our ITE programmes.”Rachele Newman. Director of Initial Teacher Education, University of Southampton, UK“A comprehensive ‘must have’ for every new teacher entering the profession: a wid…

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“This book offers a broad and helpful definition of inclusive education – one which centres upon high quality, relevant and evidenced teaching and support.”Graeme Douglas, Professor of Disability and Special Educational Needs, University of Birmingham, UK“This book is a must-have for every t…

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"This thought provoking and highly informative book is a perfect handbook for teachers and school leaders interested in improving the quality of talk in their classrooms."Amy Gaunt and Alice Stott, Directors at Voice 21 and authors of Transform Teaching and Learning through Talk: the Oracy Imperativ…

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“Ethical Dilemmas in Educational Research is a valuable resource for both researchers and supervisors. Having myself sat on a university ethics committee, I appreciate not only the considerations needed when approving applications but also the controversy around what could be viewed as undue restr…

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How can professional development in schools be designed to meet the specific needs of every individual? What approach to teacher improvement has been proven to have more impact than traditional training models? Which form of professional learning has the greatest impact on workplace wellbeing? Coach…

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This book celebrates the benefits of continuing professional development (CPD) for your growth as an educator. The authors weave together an international selection of case studies to offer CPD which transcends educational trends. Thematic chapters put your professional identity at the heart of the …

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Teachers can have a profound influence on children’s reading behaviour and attitudes to literature. Whether it’s to broaden children’s knowledge and understanding, or encourage reading for pleasure, reading in the classroom is becoming an increasing priority.This book looks at a wide range of …

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This book explores the foundations of modern primary education and the role that society and culture has had in shaping it. Dismantling assumptions about what education has been or ‘should’ be, Tony Birch outlines what the core principles are that underpin high quality education to provide a hol…

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