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Educational strategies & policy
Paperback. Shows how the very organization of the locally controlled, administratively limited school system makes reform difficult. This title argues that the choices of educational consumers have always overwhelmed top-down efforts at school reform. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JHB; JNA; JNF; JPQB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 204 x 19. Weight in Grams: 388.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 312
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674063860
- ISBN
- 9780674063860
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 44.85
€ 44.85
Hardback. Liberal arts colleges represent a tiny portion of the higher education market, yet produce a stunning percentage of America's leaders. But the demand for career-related education has pressured them to become vocational, distorting their mission and core values. This title is a wake-up call for everyone who values liberal arts education. Num Pages: 304 pages, 23 tables. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 146 x 24. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674049727
- ISBN
- 9780674049727
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 38.84
€ 46.99
€ 38.84
Hardback. Kids Don't Want to Fail uses empirical evidence to refute the widely accepted hypothesis that the black-white achievement gap in secondary schools is due to a cultural resistance to schooling in the black community. The author finds that inadequate elementary school preparation--not negative attitude--accounts for black students' underperformance. Num Pages: 336 pages, 53 graphs, 7 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFFJ; JFSL3; JNFR; JNKS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 165 x 25. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674057722
- ISBN
- 9780674057722
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 42.80
€ 50.99
€ 42.80
Hardback. This volume will address the most current perspectives and issues related to general and special education inclusion and will be written by leaders in the field with particular expertise in this area. This volume will be an excellent resource for special educators, administrators, mental health clinicians, school counsellors, and psychologists. Editor(s): Bakken, Jeffrey P.; Obiakor, Festus E. Series: Advances in Special Education. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNFN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 238 x 18. Weight in Grams: 446.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781786355423
- ISBN
- 9781786355423
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 105.55
€ 105.55
Paperback. Editor(s): Brock, Colin. Series Editor(s): Brock, Colin. Series: Education Around the World. Num Pages: 392 pages. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JNA; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 159 x 235 x 35. Weight in Grams: 588.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474270601
- ISBN
- 9781474270601
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.13
€ 53.13
Paperback. In the post World War II period, student movements rebelled against the archaic university. This book shows how the university, particularly the public university, is moving away from "the people," in all their diversity. As more resources are put towards STEM education, humanities and interdisciplinary programs are being cut and shuttered. Series: American Studies Now: Critical Histories of the Present. Num Pages: 152 pages, no illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNB; JNF; JNMN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 210 x 140. .
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520293007
- ISBN
- 9780520293007
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Condition: New
€ 29.67
€ 29.67
Hardback. As colleges and universities extend academic programs abroad, develop internationally mixed research teams and create international curricular initiatives, it is essential to ensure that access to a high quality education remains a key component of the research and policy agenda transnationally. Series Editor(s): Yeakey, Carol Camp. Series: Advances in Education in Diverse Communities: Research, Policy and Praxis. Num Pages: 300 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152. .
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 300
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785602917
- ISBN
- 9781785602917
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.70
€ 127.70
Hardcover. Volume 4 in this series investigates ways that staff can work effectively with Teaching Assistants and other support staff when implementing inclusive educational practices in schools. Consideration is given to the perspectives of a variety of stakeholders. Editor(s): Chambers, Dianne. Series: International Perspectives on Inclusive Education. Num Pages: 312 pages. BIC Classification: JNFN; JNKN; JNSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 159 x 30. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Publisher
- Emerald Group Publishing Limited
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781784416126
- ISBN
- 9781784416126
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 133.32
€ 133.32
Paperback. Accessible, engaging, and hard hitting, STEM the Tide is a clarion call to policymakers, administrators, educators, and everyone else concerned about students' participation in the STEM fields and America's competitive global position. Num Pages: 264 pages, 1, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 229 x 22. Weight in Grams: 382.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421416953
- ISBN
- 9781421416953
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Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 29.46
€ 34.99
€ 29.46
Paperback. Theoretical Models of Literacy Development highlights the latest theoretical advances in reading, writing, and multiliteracy development. New models are discussed to account for the rapidly changing literacy scene, inclusive of the interdisciplinary nature of literacy and content area learning. Series: Literacy Research, Practice and Evaluation. Num Pages: 280 pages, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JNFD. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 18. Weight in Grams: 417.
- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing Limited
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781783508211
- ISBN
- 9781783508211
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Condition: New
€ 117.65
€ 117.65
Hardback. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16 bw illus. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM; JNP. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 561.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781474273640
- ISBN
- 9781474273640
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.68
€ 134.68
Paperback. Series: Anthropology of Policy. Num Pages: 232 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JF; JHB; JHMC; JNF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 153 x 230 x 20. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804798426
- ISBN
- 9780804798426
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 28.79
€ 31.99
€ 28.79
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKS; JKSN; JNF; JNKP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- Reprint
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231160957
- ISBN
- 9780231160957
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 39.99€ 32.54
€ 39.99
€ 32.54
Hardback. Perna, Gary Rhoades, Roman Ruiz, Lauren Schudde, Sheila Slaughter, Daryl G. Smith Editor(s): Bastedo, Michael N.; Altbach, Philip G.; Gumport, Patricia J. Num Pages: 560 pages, 12 graphs. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; JNAM; JNF; JNM. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 39. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- fourth edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421419893
- ISBN
- 9781421419893
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.56€ 62.70
€ 68.56
€ 62.70
Hardback. How can schools meet the needs of an increasingly diverse population of newcomers? Do bilingual programs help children transition into American life, or do they keep them in a linguistic ghetto? This title explores what national identity means in an age of globalization, transnationalism, and dual citizenship. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: JNFR; JNKS; JNSV; JPQB; LNTD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 621.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674046528
- ISBN
- 9780674046528
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Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.78
€ 52.99
€ 44.78
Hardback. Editor(s): Jones, Phil (Leeds Metropolitan University, UK Institute of Education, University of London, UK Institute of Education, University of London, UK Institute of Education, University of London, UK). Series: New Childhoods. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: JNFN; JNS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472568373
- ISBN
- 9781472568373
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 114.12
€ 114.12
Paperback. Addresses the importance of going beyond equal opportunities. In this book, the contributors provide a compelling argument for promoting equality in secondary schools. It covers issues such as: social class; 'race'; gender; sexual orientation; disability and special educational needs with reference to all subjects taught at secondary school level. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKC; JNLC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 19. Weight in Grams: 512.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441194183
- ISBN
- 9781441194183
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 45.54
€ 46.99
€ 45.54
Hardback. Examines the relationship HIV/AIDS has with education in different international contexts, from Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, the USA, UK, and the Caribbean. This title draws on the international research in numerous countries, including Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, Europe, the USA and the Caribbean. Editor(s): Biggs, Nalini Asha. Series: Education as a Humanitarian Response. Num Pages: 208 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JNFR. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 164 x 16. Weight in Grams: 448.
- Publisher
- Continuum Publishing Corporation
- Number of pages
- 208
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781441168955
- ISBN
- 9781441168955
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 316.73
€ 316.73
Hardback. The authors emphasize the need to rethink policies governing financial aid, remediation, and institutional funding to promote degree completion. Editor(s): Kelly, Andrew P.; Schneider, Mark. Num Pages: 344 pages, 8, 8 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF; JNM; JPP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 584.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421406220
- ISBN
- 9781421406220
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 44.34
€ 52.99
€ 44.34
Paperback. Introduces the debate surrounding teaching and learning in urban settings in contemporary Britain, and the impact this has on education. This book considers the way we approach teaching and learning in the urban context and examines the debates concerning developments in wider social, cultural, political and economic contexts. Series: Contemporary Issues in Education Studies. Num Pages: 176 pages. BIC Classification: JNF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 13. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 176
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847060242
- ISBN
- 9781847060242
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 41.51
€ 42.99
€ 41.51