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Talk for Writing, developed by Pie Corbett and supported by Julia Strong, is a proven approach to teaching writing that is engaging and motivating for students and teachers alike.Building on best practice, this practical guide takes you step by step through how to establish quality written communication across the secondary curriculum. It can be used as a handbook by a literacy coordinator to lead the approach as well as being a source of practical ideas for each subject area. Every teacher can help students internalize the pattern of language of their subject through focused talk activities related to exemplar text. This enables students to independently generate the sentence patterns and structures that are key to effective communication in any subject.Julia Strong puts the experience of the learner at the centre. By establishing some consistent approaches across the curriculum, the learner can see how what they learn in one area can be transferred to support learning in another. The approach progressively builds up students'' linguistic competence involving them in co-constructing the next steps they need to take to make progress.This practical resource offers:• Wide range of examples from all subject areas with a particular focus on science• Online Learning Centre with training session with teachers showing Talk for Writing in action suitable to use on training days to help introduce and embed the approach• Over 80 customisable handouts downloadable from the Online Learning Centre• Customisable PowerPoint slides to train all staff in the approachThoroughly grounded in the principles of formative assessment, Talk for Writing if systematically applied across the curriculum really can turn secondary students into powerful communicators. Try it, it works!''Silent classrooms do not lend themselves to progress, the Foreword to this important new book reminds us. What follows is an exceptionally well-informed and practical guide to how high quality talk can lead to high quality writing. I strongly recommend it for all teachers across all subjects''.Geoff Barton, Headteacher of King Edward VI School, Suffolk, UK, author and speaker

Pie Corbett’s ground-breaking Talk for Writing approach has been successfully used by thousands of schools to teach writing creatively in an engaging way that motivates children.Now Pie and Julia take this multi-sensory approach to Early Years settings introducing a simple way to inspire young children’s language development through storytelling.Children learn language through memorable, meaningful repetition. The Talk for Writing approach enables children to internalise the language of story so that they can imitate it, innovate on it and create their own effective stories independently. Talk for Writing in the Early Years will show you how to put rhyme and story at the heart of your work with children and parents so that young learners language development and creativity flourishes.This multimedia resource shows you how to:• Select a story or rhyme the children will enjoy and tell it engagingly, encouraging the children to join in•Use a story map so they can picture what happens •Use actions to reinforce meaning and emphasise key language patterns•Help children build a bank of tales, developing their linguistic repertoire The 2 OLCs contain:1 Footage of Pie Corbett conferences with EY teachers showing Talk for Writing in action2 Clips of nursery children engaged in the Talk for Writing approach3 Advice on how to use the OLC and handouts to train all staff in the approach4 Interviews with parents and nursery school teachers on the impact of Talk for Writing5 21 stories with story maps

Are you a coach or trainer looking to work more with the body? Do you want to work safely and help your clients make deeper change? Do you know that the body matters for facilitation, but are not sure practically how to develop this aspect of your work? This book will provide you with the theory and real-world tools for excellence in embodied facilitation. It contains over 50 simple exercises for both you and your clients, and offers a clear pragmatic framework for deepening your experience and developing your skills. Through core techniques such as awareness raising exercises, centring and embodied listening, you will learn how to help clients with a range of common coaching topics such as: . Leadership . Confidence . Finding purpose . Stress management . Communication skills Mark Walsh's straight-talking approach offers a framework for understanding the field, in addition to techniques you can use with clients immediately. From processing trauma to centring yourself in times of stress, it is a no-nonsense resource for any coach, facilitator or teacher wanting to work more through the body. The body is a huge part of who we are, yet it is often ignored. This book will show you how to include it safely, skilfully and powerfully. Mark Walsh is a world leader in embodied facilitation. He founded the Embodied Facilitator Course and Embodied Yoga Principles, hosts The Embodiment Podcast, led the record-breaking Embodiment Conference and manages the business training company Integration Training. He holds a black belt in aikido, an honours degree in psychology, and a 50m swimming badge. He offends pirates with his swearing and impresses dads globally with his jokes.

This bestselling resource has been fully updated, putting formative assessment at the heart of the Talk for Writing process and showing how to help children love writing across the curriculum.By helping children speak the language of non-fiction in a fun engaging way before they attempt to write, the Talk for Writing approach builds children''s confidence and linguistic ability enabling them to craft their own writing.In the new edition, this practical resource offers: • Fully worked, tried and tested examples of how to apply Talk for Writing to each non-fiction text type • A wide range of fun activities helping children internalise how to express and link text effectively• A process that co-constructs learning so that children learn how to structure text and create toolkits of key ingredients• Guidance for teachers in England on how to apply the approach across the primary curriculum• An OLC including new footage of Pie Corbett demonstrating Talk for Writing and new footage of classes engaged in the  approach • Advice on how to use the DVD and handouts to train all staff in the approach • Evidence of impact from cold to hot tasksDesigned for busy teachers, Talk for Writing across the Curriculum, second edition, will help transform children''s writing and attainment across the curriculum."This book celebrates the importance of talk in becoming and growing as a writer: talk to share ideas; talk to analyse text; talk to co-construct writing; and to talk to evaluate writing.  Throughout the book constantly underlines the importance of talk for learning and the many creative and rich ways talk can be used to help young writers internalise the rhythms and patterns of text.  Full of practical ideas and activities, the teaching combines being creative and being critical in a wholly integrated way.  An invaluable resource for primary school teachers!"Debra Myhill, Professor of Education at the University of Exeter, UK"The teaching of reading has always taken priority in policy and practice in literacy. Pie Corbett and Julia Strong have produced a very welcome counterweight to that dominance in their Talk for Writing Across the Curriculum. It is so refreshing to see suggestions for teaching to bring elements of language together, especially when done in such an entertaining and engaging way as this. This new edition makes a ''classic'' even better."David Wray, Emeritus Professor, University of Warwick, UK"This latest update of Pie and Julia''s best-selling book reflects changes in the curriculum, strengthening the T4W approach, using cold and hot tasks, showing new worked examples of how to apply T4W to each non-fiction type and placing formative assessment at the heart of the process.  It is exciting to see how all the best ideas and findings in education are converging, evidenced in this latest ''up to the minute'' excellent publication."Shirley Clarke, Formative Assessment Expert 

"This book is an excellent grounding in both quantitative and qualitative psychological research methods, which provides an excellent ''one-stop shop'' for any student beginning their learning journey.”—Mark Griffiths, Distinguished Professor of Behavioural Addiction, Nottingham Trent University“This new edition will be warmly welcomed by anxious psychology students!”—Susanna Kola-Palmer, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Huddersfield  “Authoritative and yet written with the clarity and liveliness that are Hayes’ hallmark, she employs great depth of knowledge and wide experience, both harnessed to make this potentially dry and daunting subject accessible and even fun to read about.” —Peter Stratton, Emeritus Professor, University of Leeds, UKA must-have for any student undertaking psychological research, this new edition has been comprehensively updated, while maintaining the simple, friendly language and use of everyday examples that have already helped generations of students to successfully understand what research methods are and how one might actually go about using them.The book is divided into data-gathering and analytical sections, and covers the main methods used in psychology for each of these purposes. With detailed explanations of underlying principles, as well as exercises, activities, worked examples of statistical tests, and self-assessment questions, Hayes shows you what you are doing, when you should do it, and why you are doing it.New to this edition:•Discussion on ethics at the end of each chapter on data-gathering•Assessment of netnography and online research•Additional examination of legal developments such as GDPR•New chapter on multivariate analysis An accessible and thorough introductory text for all students of research methods in psychology.Nicky Hayes is a Fellow of the British Psychological Society, a Chartered Psychologist and an Honorary Life Member of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology. She has written widely and is particularly respected for her ability to apply psychology to everyday life, working with businesses and the public sector as well in education.

This book is written by a successful survivor! This clear and supportive text provides a detailed synthesis of, and rationale for, the key issues involved in a PhD and is highly recommended for anyone contemplating embarking on a PhD programme - it should be read from start to finish before starting the journey and consulted at regular intervals throughout the journey using the lists of dos and don’ts as checklists at strategic milestones along the way.Professor Eleri Jones, Professor Emerita, Cardiff Metropolitan UniversityDr Iornem presents the topic of a PhD journey in the same way as he undertook the journey itself: with enthusiasm and joy. Any student wanting to tackle this daunting task should use this book as a guide and as a motivator. Dr Iornem recognizes the hurdles and the fears which face a research student and addresses them with realism, pragmatism and humour, based on his own personal experiences.Dr John Koenigsberger, PhD supervisor: Cardiff Metropolitan University; University of Wales, Trinity St. DavidsFrom development of the research proposal to preparing for the viva voce and post-doctoral career options, this handy survival guide provides an invaluable source of advice and inside knowledge on the entire PhD process. All stages are explained in simple terms, and potential pitfalls are clearly highlighted, along with how to avoid them. This accessible, informative and engaging book is highly recommended as essential reading to anyone considering undertaking a PhD. Dr Hillary J. Shaw, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Urban Research on Austerity, De Montfort UniversityThe doctorate is an emotional and academic journey, filled with dilemmas and obstacles that are normal for every student. Offering a new perspective to help navigate and adjust to a new environment and culture of learning, this book seeks to answer questions like:•What if my research is not up to a PhD standard?•What makes a thesis original?•What if I cannot finish the course before the stipulated 3-year period?•What kind of training do I need before commencing a PhD?Drawn from the author’s own experience, alongside the stories of other students and graduates, the book illustrates possible solutions to the academic and emotional challenges faced by today’s PhD student.Key features:1.Reflections from contemporary PhD students and graduates.2.Comprehensive table of contents including research, proposal writing, avoiding plagiarism, publishing, and preparing for the viva voce.3.Accessible and practical approach to the common problems faced by today’s doctoral students.4.Conversational style for an easy-to-read experience, particularly useful for international students whose first language is not English.5.Simplified coverage of the research journey in a logical step-by-step format from pre-application to the final Thesis Defence. Essential reading for students and supervisors, A Social Science Student’s Guide to Surviving Your PhD will also be of use to international students seeking to gain further insight into the application process and the demands of research degrees in the UK.Dr Kohol Shadrach Iornem is a senior lecturer at the International Foundation Group, London, UK, where he teaches Business Management, Organisational Behaviour and Study Skills. He is also the Director of Programmes at London Graduate School.

More and more coaches are becoming credentialed and regularly engage in training and supervision to gain feedback and learn from their peers. Coaches (and the organisations that hire them) recognise the value of continuous professional development and reflective practice to give them a competitive edge. Yet very few leverage their own clients as a source of information in their professional development, despite the fact that clients spend more time observing and experiencing them in practice than all other observers combined. This book will help you make the most of this untapped resource. Applicable to executive coaches worldwide, as well as their educators and supervisors, this book will:.Highlight effective executive coaching behaviours in relation to two major outcomes of coaching: the strength of the coach-client relationship and the generation of new insights for the client.Present a structured process to educate your clients about the benefits of soliciting their feedback.Offer a protocol to seamlessly ask for client feedback during a coaching session.Demonstrate how to use client feedback to inform reflective practice, whether alone or in educational or supervision settings With a deep evidence-base from the author's research in 25 countries, involving over 130 clients of executive coaching, this is compelling and pragmatic reading to support the use of client feedback in practice. "Engaging with this book will prove to be developmental."-Tatiana Bachkirova, Professor of Coaching Psychology and Co-Director of the International Centre for Coaching and Mentoring Studies at Oxford Brookes University, UK "A must-have book if one wants to succeed in the highly competitive environment of executive coaching."-Wai K, ICF Master Certified Coach and Managing Partner, JMC Coach Mastery Academy, Malaysia "A welcome insight on how the coach's feedback can be used in a structured manner."-Carola Hieker, Co-Founder and Managing Director of HIL Coaching and Honorary Professor of Transformation Leadership at University College London, UK "A novel and invaluable contribution to the executive coaching literature."-Alan Sieler, Director, Newfield Institute and Ontological Coaching Institute, Australia "Fresh and well-researched."-Teresa J Pool, ACTP Director, UT Dallas Executive Coaching Certificate Program, USA Hélène Seiler is an international executive coaching practitioner, supervisor and educator with over 30 years of experience in leadership development and talent management. Hélène has worked and lived in North-America, Western Europe and South-East Asia.

Moving On to Key Stage 1 has been highly influential in developing innovative, developmentally appropriate KS1 practice in schools across the country. This new edition offers teachers further powerful and persuasive arguments for continuing play-based learning into Year 1 and 2. This new edition contains:•Brand new research identifying the current concerns of teachers in KS1 and setting these in the context of the current ‘school readiness’ agenda•An updated chapter on how children learn most naturally age 5-7 years and how to capitalise on this •A revised chapter on play, which draws on teacher views about its benefits for KS1 children and the barriers they face in incorporating it into their practice•A new chapter offering messages from headteachers advocating a play-based approach, and providing examples of how it has raised standards•A fresh consideration of how to balance adult-led and child-led learning and the role of the teacher in supporting both The author has a deep understanding of the challenges facing teachers in developing this fusion of pedagogies, and this book offers every reader principled and inspiring ways of meeting these challenges with success.  Julie Fisher is an independent Early Years Adviser and Visiting Professor of Early Childhood Education at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has been Headteacher of two schools, a University lecturer and a Local Authority Lead Adviser for Early Years.

Provides social work students with the tools to develop ethical decision-making and problem-solving skills for the changing world of welfare practice. This work demonstrates how social work principles and values can be used to transform practice into an active, effective, inclusive and empowering process for both professionals and their clients.

What does teaching excellence within Further and Higher Education look like? This book takes the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) as its starting point. Each chapter identifies one specific aspect of the TEF and, with the help of case studies, guides the reader through innovative teaching strategies and how to overcome challenges that range from digital learning to feedback and assessment. Extensive practical suggestions are offered for the reader to use in their own teaching, all underpinned by a sound theoretical base. Responsive to current debate, topics addressed include:. Widening Participation. Internationalisation. Gaming and simulation. Student employabilityThe entire volume is cross-referenced to both the TEF and the National Student Survey (NSS), meaning readers can easily contextualise what they have read. With higher investment in teaching and learning, and the changing demands and expectations of students, this timely and practical book will help you successfully navigate your teaching career within Higher Education.Peter Wolstencroft is a Programme Leader for Postgraduate Courses at Liverpool John Moores University. His work and research has a focus on the student experience and improving teaching and learning.Leanne de Main is Associate Dean (Academic) at De Montfort University, having held previous roles at other Universities in Academic Development and Quality. Her research centres on widening participation and inclusive curricula with a key focus on access to Higher Education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.Paul Cashian is Institutional lead for Assessment for the Coventry University Group having previously been Associate Dean in the University's Faculty of Business and Law. He is Principal Fellow of the HEA and has a wide experience of leading innovative change programmes seeking to enhance the student experience.

"Going to University is an exciting time but it can also feel scary and overwhelming. This excellent guide helps demystify some of the technicalities, so students can easily navigate the system... Recommended reading for anyone keen to make the most of this brilliant life opportunity."Lynda Brady, Pro Vice Chancellor (Student Experience), Edge Hill University, UK."... It is clear the authors have considered the transition to university life from a range of perspectives, not just an academic one, which is particularly helpful for the challenges students face entering higher education."Christie Pritchard, Student Learning Manager, University of Plymouth, UK."This book is a must read... There is something in it for everyone who wants to start university, just started or is already there."Nils Lenoch, Copenhagen Business Academy, Denmark."In this book Catherine O'Connor with Liz Thomas' shares an honest and direct message about life as you begin University and leave as a graduate... from this book you can learn all the tips and tricks on how to manoeuvre University life for the first time."Fiona Nashie, University of Westminster, UK."The past year or so has been a challenging time for students and teachers alike. Many of the skills needed to survive university life have gone unused for a multitude of students around the world. I believe that this book will be very useful for students who could not attend their first year on campus... The author highlights all the essential skills that will be required to achieve a satisfying experience at university. It has been very useful to me personally in dealing with any anxiety, or apprehension, regarding starting higher education due to the extended time away from social interactions with various people that are crucial for personal, and professional development."Sherdil Asif, Student, University of Westminster, UK.Surviving your First Year at University is the ideal companion for new and existing students who want to get the most out of their university experience. Whether you are worried about money, mental health, time management or organising your course load this handy book is packed with advice on how to make the most of your degree. O'Connor and Thomas share their wisdom on topics including:.Understanding and navigating the university system.Coping with social and cultural change .Overcoming the challenges of living away from home.Creating opportunities for personal growth.Using your degree as a platform for your career aspirations.Special tips for International students.Maintaining physical and mental well-being The book describes in detail how a university works and what to expect in day-to-day life there. There are practical tips on coping with academic demands, examinations, money management, lifestyle and self-care.This text is an invaluable toolkit for all students who want to succeed at university.Catherine O'Connor is an Education Consultant and Author, with 25 years' experience in the university sector at Trinity College Dublin and Dublin City University, Ireland. She is a regular contributor to the media and a subject expert on transition to higher education, career development and the future of work.Liz Thomas is a researcher and consultant in the field of higher education with over twenty years' experience. Her research focuses on getting into university, experience and success in higher education, and progression to the labour market or further study.

"A courageous book for courageous therapists. This book will become a treasured companion in the search for a radically ethical practice."Donna Orange, Simon Silverman Phenomenology Center, Duquesne University, USA"[In Taylor’s hands] Trauma, a problem that in a post-pandemic world affects everyone, patients and therapists alike, becomes an opportunity to become better human beings, more able to connect with each other."Margherita Spagnuolo Lobb, Psy.D., Istituto di Gestalt HCC, Italy“A thought-provoking and scholarly study illustrated with stories, real-life examples and invitations to practices.”Kim S Golding, CBE, Clinical Psychologist and Author, UKHow can therapists work with individuals affected by trauma to develop therapeutic relationships? This book explores how trauma is embedded in our fragmented world; the relational space in the therapy session; and finally, the Gestalt premise that the complex and interconnected network of relationships is greater than the sum of its parts. Moving beyond individualism, the book examines how trauma is an outcome of profound disconnection and how healing requires reconnection in equally multiple layers. Deepening Trauma Practice:•Takes a broad overview of collective and intergenerational trauma•Examines how echoes of collective trauma shape the work in the consulting room•Redefines what we understand as relational therapy•Considers the self-hood of the therapist, and takes a fresh look at the ethics of self-care as a key intervention•Argues for an ecological perspective on healingUsing clinical vignettes and reflection points alongside theoretical discussion, the major themes of the book are woven together through the metaphor of the Trickster. As a companion volume to Miriam Taylor’s first book Trauma Therapy and Clinical Practice, this book is an invaluable and unique contribution for therapists and those working in the field of trauma. Miriam Taylor is a British Gestalt psychotherapist, supervisor and international trainer. With nearly 30 years’ experience of working with trauma, her work is supported by her embodied relationship with the natural world. She is on the Leadership Team of Relational Change in the UK. 

Supporting learners with Multisensory Impairment (MSI) (Deafblindness) requires a range of strategies and this book offers a synthesis of best practice with the latest theory and research. At a time when we are urgently calling for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, there are significant gaps in research on educating children and young people with MSI and complex needsTo address this gap, this book brings together theoretical literature, the latest research studies, and a combination of best practices and effective educational strategies for learners with MSI and complex needs. Leda Kamenopoulou ensures the central focus is on learners with the most complex needs, for whom inclusion in education can be very challenging to achieve without bespoke strategies, flexibility and creativity.This book:.Provides a multitude of resources for those teaching learners with MSI and complex needs.Expands the understanding of inclusive education and advocates for a focus on the 'quality of provision'.Features illustrative case studies, tools, and bespoke activities .Raises awareness and contributes to the current knowledge base around an under-explored disability.Presents evidence and practice-based strategies for including learners with MSI in any educational settingThis is a much-needed resource for student teachers, professionals, post-graduate researchers and academics in the field of MSI, sensory and complex needs, and all those interested in making inclusive and equitable quality education a reality for all. Leda Kamenopoulou is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychology and Human Development, IOE, UCL's Faculty of Education and Society, UK. Her teaching, research and publications focus on Multisensory Impairment (Deafblindness), inclusive education within different contexts, and preparing teaching professionals for meeting the needs of all learners.

This book is full of practical strategies outlining collaborative approaches to supporting positive behaviours.Cath Kitchen, BSc, MSc, NPQH, NLE, CEO of The Skylark PartnershipReading it would make any mainstream teacher a better professional. I felt cleansed by it.Phil Beadle, Teacher and AuthorDrawing on her substantial experience of working in Pupil Referral Units and Alternative Provision, Sarah Dove provides a helpful and wide-ranging overview of the factors - personal and organisational - that can affect pupils'' behaviour.Steve Waters Founder and Director: Teach Well AllianceBehaving Together provides teachers with frameworks and processes to help them identify, understand and support the issues children bring to the classroom. Using a clear five step formula, the book explores the perspectives of children, to guide teachers as they support them within the school environment.The book explores the nature of emotional health and well-being and the real implications of  this on the way children are seen to act within the school. Rather than punishing unwanted behaviour, the book begins with the assumption that behaviour is our innate form of communication, that should be supported rather than controlled. It recognises the network of relationships within a school’s community and provides helpful resources to support a child’s inclusion in school life, including: •Case studies highlighting the potential complexities of children’s lives•Perspectives on a range of educational contexts, including Pupil Referral Units and schools outside the mainstream•Clear definitions explaining common technical or medical jargon •Reflection points to develop teaching practice and confidenceBehaving Together is a key reflective tool for teachers and those interested in the pastoral care of children.  Sarah Dove is an experienced educator and industry leader with over eighteen years of teaching experience. Her specialist experience in Pupil Referral Units, in-patient psychiatric services, care homes and hospital schools has enabled her to support mainstream schools and local authorities to support children and reduce exclusions.

"A practical and empowering guide. The integration of old and new material from therapeutic, systemic, and organisational thinking provides a distinctive and deep foundation for an exceptionally broad account of the key tasks and major methods of supervision."-Derek Leslie Milne, Fellow of The British Psychological Society, UK"An excellent book that provides timely and important information - highly recommended for supervisors across all helping professions."-Tony Rousmaniere, Clinical Faculty, University of Washington, USA"No bookshelf on supervision or coaching is complete without this core book, which is insightful, challenging and bang up-to-date. With new, important material, a wise book just got wiser." -Eve Turner, Chair, Association of Professional Executive Coaching Supervision (APECS)This globally bestselling book provides a comprehensive guide to clinical supervision practice for helping professionals from various disciplines. As there has been a strong growth in research on supervision practice over the last 10 years, this new edition has been thoroughly updated to include insights from contemporary research and literature, providing supervisors with an accessible and well-informed grounding for their work. Highlights of this new edition include:.Deeper consideration of the challenges of working as helping professionals in current times.Updated guidance for supervisors and supervisees on best practice and making the most of supervision.An updated chapter on the Seven-eyed model.A revised chapter on running supervisor training programmes, including guidance for training supervisors in using the Seven-eyed model.A new chapter on development of supervision across professions, including invited contributions from practitioners from 11 different disciplines.A new chapter offering a comprehensive review of research on supervision, focusing on application to practice

"In this era of bountiful visual, qualitative and informationalised knowledge of the social world a conscientious guide to social research is ever more valuable...this is a knowledgeably written, highly engaging and genuinely interesting book."Dr Pamela Odih BSoc.Sc. PhD. Senior Lecturer Goldsmiths University of London, UK"A timely focus on intersectionality, decoloniality, as well as digital, participatory, collaborative methods and the relationship between knowledge, power and action, are all compelling new additions"Anastasia Christou, Associate Professor of Sociology, Middlesex University, UK"This is the best kind of companion for social researchers: a clear, concise, and practical overview of the foundations of the field...grounded in critical reflection about ethics and power, and skilfully assembled to both support and inspire."Dr Oliver Escobar, Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, UK"The longevity of May and Perry's 'Social Research' is richly deserved...combining a sophisticated approach to the unity of theory, method, and context, with clarity and approachability."Malcolm Williams, Professor and Co-Director of the Q-Step Centre, Cardiff University, UK "Equally valuable for the newcomer and the experienced researcher, the book is elegantly structured and beautifully written, as is always the case with May and Perry's work."Davydd J. Greenwood, Goldwin Smith Professor of Anthropology Emeritus, Cornell University, USA Corresponding Member, Spanish Royal Academy of Moral and Political SciencesFully revised and updated, Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process 5th edition bridges the gap between theory and methods in social research and clearly illuminates these essential components for understanding the dynamics of social relations. The book is divided into three parts. Part One examines the issues and perspectives in social research, Part Two discusses the methods and Part Three is devoted to reflections on the process of research. Updates to this edition include:. Two new chapters on working across boundaries and digital research, reflecting critical developments that are shaping the landscape of social research. Broadening consideration of issues including intersectionality and de-colonial research methods, along with the relationship between knowledge, power, and action. Revised 'Discuss, Discover, Do' sections with expanded suggestions for follow-on activities. Carefully integrated reflections and lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic throughout to draw attention to critical issuesThe authors aim to support and inspire, with a clear and accessible writing style that enables students to identify the key issues in social research and how to successfully navigate them. Social Research 5e is the ideal companion to social research for students across the social sciences and for academics and practitioners wishing to remain well-informed on key developments in the field.Beth Perry is Professor of Urban Knowledge and Governance, and Director of the Urban Institute at the University of Sheffield, UK.Tim May is a Professorial Fellow at the University of Sheffield, UK and an Honorary Distinguished Professor at the University of Cardiff, UK.

"This book claims to be 'like no other' and that is so true. The editors and authors each add quality guidance around distributed leadership to readers, providing evidence-based examples, useful websites and key reading material to support and supplement the ideas being presented."Bridie Kent, Professor in Leadership in Nursing, University of Plymouth, UK "This book, thankfully, isn't about self-defined heroic organizational leaders or power-hungry political leaders - it tells the stories of the people doing leadership every day in their work to make healthcare happen."Scott Taylor, Business School Director of Admissions, University of Birmingham, UK This innovative book brings together experts from health sciences, nursing, business and management backgrounds to provide a broad analysis of the growing field of distributed leadership. The book offers health professionals practical guidance on applying distributed leadership, resulting in more effective forms of collaborative clinical teamwork and lasting improvements in care. The text: .Offers a comprehensive collection of perspectives, featuring chapters by expert clinical, nursing and management studies contributors.Synthesizes and explores recent developments in the leadership and distributed leadership research literature.Supports research and theory with examples of cases of effective distributed leadership in clinical practice, service quality, patient safety, leadership development, general nursing, midwifery education, oncology services, intellectual disability, evidence-based practice and organizational change and development.Provides an international focus, to encourage reflection on learning from experiences across Europe and beyondDistributed Leadership in Nursing and Healthcare is essential reading for health professionals, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers working in the field of leadership. Edited by:Elizabeth A. Curtis, Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin, IrelandMartin Beirne, Emeritus Professor of Management and Organisational Behaviour at the University of Glasgow, UKJohn G. Cullen, Associate Professor, Maynooth University, IrelandRuth Northway, Professor of Learning Disability Nursing, University of South Wales, UKSiobhán M. Corrigan, Assistant Professor, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

Drawn from the authors experience as practitioner and educator this insightful text provides healthcare students across Nursing and Allied Health disciplines with clear and effective learning support, offering a strong foundation to help the student apply themselves effectively in their initial studies and build upon in future practice.Designed to enhance the learning experience, this book will help students understand the core principles, theories, skills and knowledge needed to succeed within education. The book also:.Presents guidance in a clear and succinct style that is easily understood, making the work useful and accessible as a ready reference tool for users..Provides comprehensive learning skills coverage in one location, covering a wide range of topics relevant to multiple healthcare courses, both pre-registration and postgraduate programmes, concerning Nursing and Allied Health. .Features multiple enhancements to aid the users learning experience including references to wider reading, learning models and cycles, boxes and tables..Delivers a supportive 'aide memoir' to qualified practitioners requiring a refresher in study skills or about to undertake further or post-registration studies to enhance and supplement their careers..Will allow and ease the transition into the workplace with confidence, preparing the student to meet the needs for continued learning and appraisal of relevant evidence and thinking to enhance practice.This book is certainly an ideal companion for any healthcare student as they initially commence and then progress through their course of study. Essential academic topics are explored within key themes and easy to read chapters. If you ever have the question 'what is meant by?' this book will certainly help in providing the answer and making sense of it.Mike Donnellon - Senior Lecture in Operating Department PracticeI am Phil Ashwell and many years ago was a student of Mr Moutrey. Ever since graduating we have always kept in contact or even worked together. We have the utmost respect for each other's attributes. Mr Moutrey has written this book for the students he teaches. He has written it with desire and passion, exactly the same way he teaches - always engaging. I have no problem endorsing this book and I will be adopting it into my own students reading list as I think it is simple to read, direct and very precise about academic skills. I believe there is a large market for this type of literature as nothing has come out in recent years which is easy to follow and stay engaged with. I fully support and endorse this book.Phil Ashwell MA (Ed) BSc (Hons) FHEA PgCert CODP HCPC

It is no longer acceptable to have a static company culture. In order to stay competitive in volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous business environments, company culture needs to evolve in a focused and strategic manner. Despite the number of change management models that exist, implementation is often poor. The solution? An effective coaching programme, whereby leaders and staff are coached at all levels to mitigate against failure.This practical guide offers advice on how to coach, lead or influence cultural transformations in large organisations. Through behavioural psychology theory, company examples and personal anecdotes from the author, the reader will learn the business imperative for change, potential failure points and why coaching is critical. This book will demonstrate:.Established change management and cultural transformation models.The impact of regional and existing company cultures on the success of change programmes.Examples of inspirational leadership and alternative approaches.How to overcome resistance to change at an individual and company-wide level For all coaches and managers who want to support sustainable change, this is essential reading with insights that can immediately be put into practice."John has cracked the code of successful cultural transformation. His book is a primer that lays out the most business effective roadmap to guide sustainable change."-James B. Porter, Jr., Former Vice President, E. I. DuPont and Company"Punctuated with autobiographical vignettes, this is a genuinely accessible pedagogical resource."-Tom Vine, Associate Professor, Suffolk Business School "Timeless, undeniably practical, refreshingly realistic, and 100% on point. Every leader and coach embarking on a culture change or transformation programme should read this first and keep it close to hand throughout the journey!" -Sehaam Cyrene PCC, Founder, Better Conversations & AssociatesJohn Cockburn-Evans splits his time between coaching and consulting across many countries, as well as mentoring start-up businesses. He has held senior leadership roles in manufacturing and engineering for large global companies such as BASF, Total & DuPont. John has also lectured on change management for MBA courses and acts as a Business Ambassador and Branch Chairman for the Institute of Directors.

This book presents an exciting and novel approach to explore the concept of the 'ideal student'. Written in the context of higher education, the concept aims to promote a more transparent conversation about the explicit, implicit and idealistic expectations of university students. It would address concerns that implicit rules or unspoken practices can result in diverse but patterned student experiences, widening social inequalities.The concept of the ideal student can provide students, especially those less familiar or confident with higher education, with a better and clearer understanding of what is valued, expected and rewarded at university. With increasing student diversity, there is an urgent need for greater openness and awareness of the different expectations and ideals of students. The key questions explored include:.How is the ideal student imagined and envisioned?.To what extent are these constructions realistic and achievable? .Are certain students more likely to aspire, identify or embody these ideal characteristics? .Are there any features of the ideal student that are widely shared and recognised? .How do people from different social backgrounds construct their ideal student? .How can staff support students to develop desirable characteristics for university?A number of issues are unpacked as the book discusses the nuances of what it means to be a university student. The Ideal Student is written for a general audience and will be of particular interest to those working or studying in higher education, especially staff, students and senior leaders."This clearly written and engaging book will be of interest to HE practitioners, students and researchers who want to support more inclusive learning environments."Professor Louise Archer, Karl Mannheim Professor of Sociology of Education, UCL Institute of Education, UK"This is a rigorously informed and illuminating reconsideration of the notion of the Ideal Type of student in higher education."Professor Gill Crozier DPhil, FRSA, University of Roehampton, UK"Based on solid empirical work, combining qualitative and quantitative data, the book offers an insight into the perception of whom and what the ideal student is."Professor Lars Ulriksen, Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen, Denmark"In their well-written and clearly structured volume Wong and Chiu summarise valuable data-driven research that sheds light on the important question of what characterises the ideal student."Stefan T. Siegel & Tobias Böttger, University of Augsburg, GermanyBilly Wong is an Associate Professor in Widening Participation at the Institute of Education, University of Reading.Tiffany Chiu is Senior Teaching Fellow in Educational Development at the Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship and Programme Director for the PG Cert in University Learning and Teaching at Imperial College London. She is a Senior Fellow of the HEA.

This book introduces executive coaches to developmental psychology and stage leadership development as a measure of coaching effectiveness. It explains how they can transform themselves and their clients by applying a holistic system stage shift with 8 drivers of transformational change.The stages within adult development/vertical learning is one of the fastest growing trends in leadership development today yet there is no "go-to" book that provides a simple outline of the stages of development in terms of executive capabilities and role levels. There is also very little available on the drivers and dynamics of later stage development and how these can be leveraged through the course of executive coaching... until now.Executive coaching remains a growing field with little in the way of proven pathways to measurable outcomes. The "Figure-8 Holistic Energy Operating System Stage Shift"is inspirational. It is a highly innovative and integrative approach to stage development that liberates the mind, spirit and heart to realise our unlimited human potential.

Based on the authors two decades of experience in lecturing and teaching academic skills within a higher-education setting, the work is a response to the challenges facing today's students in understanding the principles of critical thinking and applying it to their University studies. Critical Thinking for Academic Assignments is an invaluable tool for any student wanting to understand what is meant by critical thinking and how to apply these skills to the different stages of the assessment process. Unlike most textbooks within this area on the market, it focuses solely upon practical advice rather than adopting a philosophical, more abstract, understanding of critical thinking. This practical approach to the topic allows students to move from lower to higher-level thinking skills. Written in an engaging and concise style, the work is a guide designed to be accessible to students from across multiple disciplines who want key pieces of information that can be easily translated to their studies. The book is interactive and engaging, raising the student's involvement with the subject area through practical activities and examples. Its easy-to-use structure and approach take's the student on a logical journey starting at the beginning of the assessment process through to engaging with feedback and critical thinking for the job market. At the same time the five-part structure with subchapters allow students to quickly 'dip in' and 'dip out' of any part of the book to meet their own individual learning needs. While the main focus is on assessment, the text also highlights the importance of these skills for employability

Fundamentally, coaching is about enabling someone to feel heard and to access new insights into their own life. But how can you facilitate someone else's thinking when you don't know what they already know? It is almost impossible to remember models and questions whilst giving your companion your full attention at the same time. Coaching simply means that you can listen and notice more, getting quickly to the heart of the conversation. Whether you are brand new to coaching, are a trained coach who has lost confidence, or have many years' experience coaching at a senior level, this deeply practical book will teach you how to:. Do less so that your companion can do more. Understand why saying what you see is more useful than listening to any particular story. Put boundaries around a conversation, making it more effective for your companion and easier for you. Tailor how you sit and how you speak to allow a collaborative environment. End any conversation in partnershipTailored to help the practising coach, this deeply practical book is nonetheless useful for anyone who has conversations with people."Claire stimulated a desire to know more about how to use existing skills in new and simplified ways. An altogether great book."Clive Avril, Executive Coach and Mentor (ACC)"This is the kind of book that, after reading, you will want to have nearby for easy reference and reminders. I suspect that the well-worn pages will be a symbol of the book's lasting contribution to coaching - and to transformational conversations. A clear, concise summation of coaching that will benefit the new and the seasoned coach alike." J. Val Hastings, MCC and President of Coaching4TodaysLeaders and Coaching4Clergy"This book is written for anyone with an interest in coaching who is looking to improve their coaching style in the workplace. It is ideal for people who are working to complete their studies and gain accreditation from any of the coaching bodies... This is now one of my all time favourite coaching books... I found something new in every chapter of the book." Claire Caine, EMCC Book Club Review"Simplifying Coaching is great at bringing you back to basics and reflecting on trying to resist the urge to 'actively help', rather than allowing the client to do the thinking. In a small book, it covers a lot of ground, and I would recommend reading the whole book and then dipping into it periodically for practical advice on particular topics. It is a brilliant and simple book that every coach should read." Sally Twisleton, EMCC Book Club ReviewClaire Pedrick has been coaching for over 30 years. A coach, mentor coach and coaching supervisor, she trains managers, leaders and experienced coaches across multiple sectors to reap the benefits of working more simply. Claire is the Founding Partner of 3D Coaching. Claire received an award from Henley Business School for Outstanding Contribution to Coaching 2022

The Career Equation® allows coaches and talent professionals to offer their clients and staff the clarity to enable them to take meaningful action. Whether it is to commit fully to the work they are doing, to make a lateral move within their existing firm, or to try something completely new, the Equation addresses the self-knowledge and self-management needed for them to own their careers. We all have unique talents and skills and the Equation can help people find their place in the world of work. The reader will learn how to: .Make use of The Career Equation®.Create a career design.Prepare their clients for a career conversation.Help their clients overcome mental barriers This book will change the way coaches, mentors, career advisors and performance professionals support their clients to achieve maximum satisfaction from their work."The Career Equation is exceptionally swift and effective, simple to learn, share and use with talent at all stages of their career."James Sparrow, Chief Executive Officer EMEA at Savills"The Career Equation is must-read text for parents, personal tutors, HR managers, team leaders, careers advisers and coaches. An easy guide for importance career conversations in our ever-changing environment."Dr Helen Smith, Faculty Head of Coaching and Mentoring for Business and Law, Department of People and Performance"This book is a great resource for career professionals, offering tools and ideas that get to the heart of what we mean by career success."John Lees, Author of How to Get A Job You Love"This book helps to discover the simple and effective model that has enabled me to have valuable career conversations, and more importantly, see the positive results when individuals are making the choices aligned to their strengths and passions."Aneta Jajkowksa, People & Organisation Partner / Your Career Plan Accredited Coach Erica Sosna is a career consultant expert, a TEDx Speaker, founder of Career Matters and bestselling author of Your Life Plan. Erica's work has transformed the career direction and aspirations of professionals all over the world. Her company, Career Matters, accredits professional coaches in her Career Equation method. Find out more at www.ericasosna.com

This book outlines how coaches and leaders use Agile frameworks and coaching psychology to create behavioural change and to lay the foundations of success. Using the latest coaching approaches from executive, team, and systemic team coaching, the book shows how coaches can use Agile frameworks at the level of mindset and behaviours.The book demonstrates well-known frameworks such as Scrum, DSDM, and Lean Startup to support change and success. Readers will learn about the Six Lenses of Systemic Team Coaching including the individual mindset, interpersonal skills, team working and collaboration skills, and awareness of the external business environment, to create true business agility.Becoming Agile is an indispensable resource for professional coaches who work with organisations that want to become Agile, as well as business leaders looking for a meaningful way to reap the benefits promised by agility. "This book is perfect for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and indeed anyone new to the world of agile leadership."David Taylor, Founder, Naked Leader"Here we have a pragmatic and readily applicable approach to integrating both concept and practice across these two evolving domains."David Clutterbuck, Special Ambassador, European Mentoring and Coaching Council"This book is a great resource for coaches who want to continue developing skills that will support leaders, teams, and organizations in building business agility."Ahmed Sidky, Ph.D., President of the International Consortium for Agile (ICAgile) Laura Re Turner is an accredited coach, trainer, and facilitator who works with leaders and teams to develop an Agile mindset, behaviours, and the skills to thrive through change. Before becoming a coach, Laura delivered enterprise software projects as a project and programme manager, technology consultant, and software developer. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Future Focus Coaching.

Nurses! Test Yourself in Anatomy and Physiology, 2nd Edition, has been fully revised and updated, with new and expanded features, to remain the essential self-test resource for nurses studying basic anatomy and physiology and preparing for exams. This book includes over 500 questions, each with fully explained answers. These include:.50 A&P illustrations and puzzle grids.Over 200 glossary terms.Multiple choice questions.True or false questions.Labelling exercises.Match the terms.Fill in the blank questionsEach main body system has its own chapter, so you can get in depth practice for your exams. Body systems covered include: .Integumentary system.Musculoskeletal system.Nervous system .Endocrine system .Cardiovascular system.Respiratory system.Digestive system.Urinary system.Immune and lymphatic system.Male & female reproductive systemSelf-testing is an effective activity in improving active learning. This book will help nursing students with their learning and recall in a subject they often report to find difficult. Covering all the main topics relevant to nursing and including varied exercises, this book will prove be an effective aid alongside standard textbooks for any student studying anatomy and physiology. Dr Jim Jolly Lecturer School of Healthcare University of Leeds.This book is an excellent resource for students and their teachers as it complements all core anatomy and physiology text books and curricula no matter how the content is sequenced. The book covers all of the main systems in the body along with the fundamentals underpinning students' understanding of core concepts in physiology. The use of a self-assessment approach stimulates students to actively engage with the material while they self-correct and learn. The book is a gift to all nursing students revising for examinations that assess the anatomy and physiology component of their programme. I highly recommend this book. Dr. Margarita Corry, Registered Nurse Teacher and Academic, School of Nursing & Midwifery, Trinity College Dublin. Katherine Rogers is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Nursing and Midwifery at Queen's University Belfast, UK.Bill Scott is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Biomedicine at Letterkenny Institute of Technology, Ireland.

Using Qualitative Methods to Answer Your Research Question provides an accessible and detailed guide to using qualitative methods in social science research. This book places your research question at the centre of your choice of methodology and helps you to identify the strongest qualitative approach to maximize your success.The book provides detailed guidance on:.Types of research questions best suited to investigation using qualitative approaches.Selecting a research question and applying the appropriate methodology.Relating the aims of a research question to the nature of the methodology chosen.The main approaches to the collection and analysis of qualitative data.Using qualitative methods in your research.The different levels of detail required of undergraduate and postgraduate writingThis book is ideal for all students carrying out a research dissertation or planning the research for their thesis."Oliver's book is an interesting and engaging personal introduction to qualitative research and would be a useful text for first time researchers on undergraduate courses or as a pre-course suggested reading for those starting postgraduate research programmes."Alaster Scott Douglas, Reader in Education and Professional Practice, University of Roehampton, London, UK "Accessible, clear and with the needs of the researcher in mind, this book ensures the fundamentals of qualitative research are explored through enthusiasm for the subject matter, an appreciation of the conceptual and philosophical underpinnings, as well as the practicalities of planning and conducting research."Dr. Yunis Alam, Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Bradford, UKPaul Oliver is a former Principal Lecturer in the School of Education and Professional Development, at the University of Huddersfield, UK. He was course leader for the Doctor of Education programme, and also taught widely on the master's programme in education.

This practical guide argues that both mentor coaching and supervision be mandated by the professional coaching bodies as part of coaches' continuous professional development. Mentor coaching is not just for those coaches seeking a credential: it is for lifelong professional development for every coach, at every level of the profession.You are the best coaching tool there is. Tools need to be oiled, sharpened, repaired and protected to keep them in tip top condition. That's what mentor coaching and supervision do - they keep coaches sharp and fit for purpose.The reader will learn how to develop as a coach using mentor coaching, as well as how to develop as a mentor coach, to support other coaches to develop. Clare Norman explains what mentor coaching is, why it is so important and the competencies for mentor coaching.How coaches show up in the room is more important than how much we know about the theory behind coaching. Clare Norman's concise book is important reading for all practising coaches, as well as coaches and mentor coaches in training.