Traditionally, organizations and researchers have focused on learning that occurs through formal training and development programs. However, the realities of today's workplace suggest that it is difficult, if not impossible, for organizations to rely mainly on formal programs for developing human capital. This volume offers a broad-based treatment of autonomous learning to advance our understanding of learner-driven approaches and how organizations can support them.

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Taking an interdisciplinary approach, this seventh edition explores the ethical challenges of leadership, helping the reader make ethical decisions, lead with integrity and create an ethical culture.

Topically organized and written in a conversational tone, Infancy: The Development of the Whole Child unites cutting-edge theories and research to illustrate the development of the whole child from birth to age three.

Written by a highly respected author team, this is a new textbook on play-based learning in primary education for students on primary initial teacher education courses.

The author describes the practical details of instructional coaching and provides all the tools needed to easily implement job-embedded instructional intervention.

Using Goleman's five components of emotional intelligence as a basis, this book shows teachers how to both develop and enhance their own emotional intelligence for use in the classroom.

This book gives a broad, easy-to-read overview of the cultural, social and political ideas that have shaped our education system and how we think about the concept of Education. This new edition has been updated with new chapters, a new case study feature and coverage of hot topics trending today.

There is now a great need for people within education (both students and teachers) to engage critically with research and it is supported by the Department for Education, Ofsted and the teaching community. This books shows how to read journal articles critically, how to assess the robustness of research claims and the relevance of the results.

This handbook will give aspiring and practising SENCOs, teachers and Headteachers an in-depth knowledge and understanding of effective policy, provision and practice to meet the diverse needs of children with special educational needs and disabilities.