Conceptualizations of Childhood, Pedagogy and Educational Research in the Postmodern
This monograph investigates the new sociology of childhood and new directions in pedagogy and research that have been conceptualised as a result of the recent debate between modernism and postmodernism within the social sciences.
This compilation of papers addresses education-related matters, with a particular focus on the purpose of education, results from a child-centred perspective, and discrimination in national and gender characteristics of education.
“Sharks and Sprats”
Sokolowska offers a snapshot of recent migration from Poland to Ireland with a special focus on transnational migratory practices, examining how young people negotiate their identities during their second culture acquisition.
Educational Trends
This textbook of articles and essays assists educational professionals with education and cultural awareness. Designed as a supplemental reading aid for university coursework, it is for teachers, administrators, students, and university personnel.
Questions about the roles teachers’ religious beliefs play in their professional activities have been largely excluded from academic conversations in TESOL. However, Baurain shows here that faith and professional practices can, and do, interact and interrelate in various ways.
Sophistes
Heidegger saw Plato as the founder of a Western metaphysics to be overcome. Yet Heidegger’s own interpretation of Plato is controversial, and its impact on the study of Platonic philosophy itself has been neglected. This volume offers a critical re-evaluation.
A critical analysis of the impact of the Fast Track Land Reform in Zimbabwe is offered here, looking at how politicisation led to the violation of human rights. The book also looks at the enduring impact this has left on the victims, mostly children.
Learning and Personality
How does an introverted student succeed in a classroom built for extroverts? This book documents how socially active methods can harm students who learn best through reflection, revealing a glaring conflict within education and a mass misunderstanding of introversion.
This book offers VET teachers a set of practical, tested tools to develop students’ transversal competences. The units cover teamwork, communication, and conflict resolution, providing In-TRAY type activities with downloadable elements for direct use in the classroom.
This book surveys the history of the Burroughs Corporation, from its days as an early mainframe vendor to its merger with Univac to form Unisys. Burroughs developed one of the most innovative computer architectures, whose advanced designs survive today as a counterpoint to IBM.
Teaching Students with Disabilities
Written by leaders in the field, this book presents the most current best practices for teaching students with disabilities. It covers fundamental and innovative pedagogies, making it an excellent resource for special educators, administrators, counselors, and psychologists.
From Education to Life
This book argues that education is more than attending school or acquiring skills. Its greatest challenge and purpose come from life itself. Education is a lifelong process of preparing us to live a more fulfilled life. A beneficial and engaging read for all educators.
This book examines 21st-century education, focusing on how today’s challenges can become opportunities for renewal. It explores the role of education in modern society, highlights prospects for future schools, and presents practical examples for teachers and educators.
This book celebrates the diversity of universities but recognises the challenges faced by new students. It offers research, case studies, and practical advice from international experts on student transition, retention, and the first-year experience.
This book explores the under-researched topic of Social, Emotional and Behaviour Difficulties (SEBD) in the Cypriot education system. Based on original research, it documents educators’ views on good practice to help professionals accommodate pupils’ needs.
Focus on CLIL
This book analyses the changes that take place in a CLIL classroom in secondary education, where a foreign language is used as a medium of instruction. It will raise teachers’ awareness of these changes and help them understand the CLIL process.
Game-Based Learning
This book is an invitation to delve into Game-Based Learning, an effective tool to teach and train in the 21st century. These chapters illustrate the advancements, challenges, and opportunities in the field, with practical guidelines and suggestions.
Learning Citizenship by Practicing Democracy
This volume brings together international perspectives on learning citizenship by practicing democracy. It explores learning democracy in educational institutions, communities, and participatory budgeting, sharing a commitment to deepen democracy worldwide.
Imagination in Educational Theory and Practice
This book connects educators and researchers to argue for the centrality of imagination in 21st-century education. They concur that imagination is essential to realizing human potential and confronting the most urgent problems facing our world.
This book discusses cross-curricularity in language teaching from pre-school to university. It explores integrating media, art, and culture into language classes, offering practical solutions grounded in theory for teachers and scholars.