The essential primary English subject knowledge text covering all the knowledge you need to teach primary English.Â

A focused guide for trainee and beginning teachers on Adaptive Teaching offering ′how to′ guidance and support for placements and the first years of teaching.

This essential textbook is written to support and guide trainee teachers to understand Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in Primary settings. This book includes:Up to date information on policy and legislationCoverage of the four key areas of needthe role and responsibilities of the teacherworking with support staffand strategies for ensuring an engaging and inclusive learning environmentDirectly linked to the areas of the Core Content Framework, the Early Career Framework and the Te...

This text presents a comprehensive introduction to developing conventional, mainstream theories derived from qualitative inquiry. It shares multiple examples of theories from different disciplines and includes end-of-chapter activities for exercising the skills necessary to develop an original theory.

Positive Psychology offers comprehensive coverage of the science and application of positive emotions and human strengths. The Fifth Edition explores fresh examples and reflections on current events, recent and emerging scholarship, and a new focus on the diverse aspects of our society and the many strengths rooted in our multi-faceted cultures.

Covers the essential knowledge required to understand and develop skills in relation to professional judgement and decision making processes in social work practice

A comprehensive introduction to both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies in Psychology, the book guides readers through every step of the research process and engages with research ethics in Psychology.

In this fully updated sixth edition of this much-loved textbook, students will be introduced to different ways of looking at education, supported by links to classic and contemporary research. Built around the essential themes of psychology, history, policy and sociology, this new edition explores a range of contemporary topics found on Education studies courses, including:UK education policy since 2020, including policy responses to the COVID-19 pandemicDecolonising the curriculum and social...

Designed as a pragmatic guide for new teachers and those training to teach, this book is a one-stop-shop for understanding assessment in primary and secondary schools, supported by a range of policy examples drawn from the UK, Ireland and wider international contexts.

A critical exploration of historical power structures and forces of oppression that shaped the field of psychology, and a compelling call to move towards the decolonisation of the discipline in today’s university.