There is a pressing need for new teachers to understand the wider context of language development and to know how best to support children in learning to talk. This accessible text introduces trainee teachers to the numerous contexts of language development and supports readers to understand the many ways in which children acquire language skills.

Considers solution-focused approaches to behaviour management exploring how a teacher can be a facilitator of positive behaviour.

Provides trainee teachers with a clear understanding of how to embed inspiring teaching across the subjects that make up the new Primary Curriculum.

An evidence-based text that will help support students to appraise and then integrate research into both their daily practice decisions and their assignments and assessments

This concise and practical guide explores the use of template analysis as a method for conducting research for your business and management Masters dissertation.

'A book for every teacher's bookshelf. This book gives a comprehensive overview of the tools and apps that can be used to help turn a mediocre teaching session into an outstanding one.' - Cheryl Hine, Leeds City College

Broad in its coverage and examining the wide range of uses of visual images, this second edition helps the reader overcome some of the practical challenges they face when conducting visually orientated research.

With guidance especially pertinent to those specifically doing interviews with children as part of their research - including coverage of ethics, using participatory methods in formal settings, and choosing an interview style - this book provides both the theory and practical advice to ensure success

This book introduces policy and shows how it has changed and evolved over time, how it reflects changes in society, and how it is applied to everyday practice.