This textbook brings together all aspects of play in one place. Covering a wide range of types of play, play pioneers and their theories, play environments, and how play relates to young children's learning and development, the chapters also draw out tensions and challenges for those working with young children.

This book introduces early years practitioners to some contemporary theorists and explores their work alongside more well-known thinkers.

Not quite sure how to raise your standards from undergrad level to post-grad level? This book suggests strategies and methods for making sure you meet the standards expected of postgraduate study.

This handbook examines policy and practice from around the world with respect to broadly conceived notions of inclusion and diversity within education.

The book covers research, theory and practical application of developing higher level readers within the primary classroom.

Bringing together two core areas of the curriculum, play and literacy, this book offers an innovative approach to examining literacy and language development within the context of children's play.

This book guides trainees through each step of their journey and helps them build the knowledge, confidence and skills to succeed.

High quality leadership coaching is one of the most effective methods of professional development for leaders. Coach It Further highlights the important aspects of leadership that leaders and coaches can work on together.

In today’s society the presence of safety risks and hazards like wildfires, pandemics, industrial activities and an increasing population combined with a more demanding environment demand a lot of the Dutch emergency response organizations or safety regions. Safety regions comprise the regional fire service and the regional medical service and stand in relationship with a large array of stakeholders like law enforcement, public administrations and the Dutch Department of Defense. The region...

Written for both preservice and in-service school counselors and those who support them, this essential guide prepares readers to take an active role in creating equitable conditions for success for all students.