This book examines what is meant by 'mastery of mathematics' and reviews what we can learn from Asian maths teaching methods. It helps readers to see how areas of mathematics fit together and how they can support children to build their own understanding of the subject.

This is a key text that enables students to appreciate and understand the central role of observation in understanding, planning for and educating early years children.

Set against the backdrop of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, this book explores issues raised by mental capacity within adult safeguarding to highlight and aid professionals appreciate how mental capacity intersects with risk and vulnerability. Case studies, reflection points and exercise are used to develop understanding and support critical engagement with practice.

This practical and popular guide to children's common errors and misconceptions in primary mathematics is an essential tool for teachers and trainees. It supports planning for and tackling potential errors by enhancing understanding of the difficulties encountered in mathematical development.

A critical analysis of the practical application of law and policy relating to social work with children and families.

This is a student guide to effective and ethically sound observation in social work practice.

This book links sociological concepts, debates and theories relating to key areas such as poverty, social exclusion, education, social class and social justice to develop understanding of how sociological perspectives will impact upon social work placements and practice.

All trainee teacher's need to know about the theory and practice of teaching primary science.

This is the essential teaching theory and practice text for primary Mathematics that takes a focused look at the practical aspects of teaching.

Provides students with the tools and knowledge to address the concepts of diversity, oppression, power and powerless, and empower them to practice in ethically appropriate ways for contemporary social work practice.