By concentrating on the nature of terminology used in research, this book helps students better understand, and learn how to use, the specialist vocabulary of educational and social science research.

As proven SAGE authors, Janice and Graham Dexter's distinct approach to blending theory and practice will make this book an essential read for developing practitioners getting to grips with the coaching field.

This innovative new text provides a sophisticated theoretical and practical understanding of research design in the social sciences.

An essential guide to successful teaching practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector

A comprehensive student introduction to counselling and psychotherapy

This book demonstrates how to estimate and interpret fixed-effects models in a variety of different modeling contexts.

Integrates the views of dynamical systems concepts with a behavioral view of development. This book emphasizes learning as the major process for change in development and the integration of environmental influences with genetic and historical factors.

Describing contemporary integrative Gestalt counselling and psychotherapy, this book addresses 30 key issues which helps both trainee and practising counsellors examine and improve crucial areas of their work.

A companion guide to Positive Behavior Support at the Tertiary Level: Red Zone Strategies (Riffel, 2011), focused on tier two small group interventions. Topics include establishing procedures and routines, working in small groups and conducting individualized interventions in the classroom, managing transitions, and following up to measure effectiveness.