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Illustrates the practical benefits of social theory. This book offers an accessible, non-patronizing solution to the problem, demonstrating that social theory need not be remote and obscure, but if used in imaginative ways, it can be indispensable in challenging our common sense perceptions and understandings.

A practical introduction to the main social research techniques used to gather evidence on the health needs of local communities. It follows the process of producing evidence about health needs, from the initial planning of research to writing up and trying to influence policy and practice.

This major text takes the reader on an intellectual journey starting with the story of modern science and the impact that this has had on social scientific practice, and going on to outline and critically review the major approaches to social scientific inquiry, ranging from positivism to postmodernism.

This major work, by one of the key figures in cultural studies, critically examines the theory, history and practice of culture. It is a comprehensive review of the main debates in cultural studies that is grounded in an historical account of the modern relations between culture and government.

Working with Spoken Discourse provides a comprehensive account of the expanding multidisciplinary field of discourse analysis. It discusses current approaches, concepts and debates in the field of spoken discourse and provides a grounding in the practical techniques of discourse analysis and how to apply them to real data.

Providing the reader with a comprehensive historical and contemporary analysis of critical criminology throughout Europe, this text argues that critical criminological theories can be re-assessed and re-applied in the light of trends within the fields of criminology and criminal justice.

Introduces the history and ideas of existential phenomenology and existential psychotherapy, and shows how therapeutic phenomena familiar to all therapists and counsellors can be understood from an existential viewpoint. This book also demonstrates how the existential approach opens up access to issues such as the difficulty of choice.

Realistic Evaluation shows how programme evaluation needs to be, and can be, bettered. It presents a profound yet highly readable critique of current evaluation practice, and introduces a `manifesto' and `handbook' for a fresh approach.

Media Research Techniques, Second Edition is designed to provide introductory techniques that allow students to engage immediately in their own research projects, and in learning by doing, they come to know a variety of ways in which communication research is conducted, in both theory and practice.

This collection of whimsical glimpses at staff development will provide a moment to laugh and add a little levity--and poignancy--to your workday.

Presents case studies and examples from practitioners and examines the four major dimensions of advancing real learning: active learning, collaborative learning, learner-driven learning, learning about learning.

Realist evaluation is an exciting new mehtodology used to investigate what works, for whom and in what contexts. Shows how it applies to todays's practice in social work, health and other human services.

This book offer a new and rigorous approach to observational sociology that is grounded in ethnomethodology and conversation analysis.

Organizational Innovations provides a clear understanding of organizational innovation for students and academics teaching in this area. The authors draw together the relevant A-Z of key frameworks and concepts from a range of perspectives in organization theory, consumption, management information systems, geography and management of technology.

Introducing a comprehensive therapeutic approach, this work combines theories of the mind, emotions, behaviour and bodily experience. Following the typical pattern of working with a client, it describes the key features of Transactional Analysis (TA) and its basic building blocks - ego states, transactions, games, and scripts.

This book examines how a framework of punishment that suited the values of the civilized world came to be set in place from around 1800 to the late 20th century. John Pratt draws on research about prison architecture, clothing, diet, hygienic arrangements and changes in penal language to establish this.

This book provides a review of basic terminology and offers guidelines to the untrained researcher for carrying out `nuts-and-bolts' quality improvement research. Fourteen case studies involving actual health care situations help to demonstrate how such a research project can be implemented.

`A unique and indispensible work that serves both as a basic introduction to the disarmament scene and a reference book for experts' - Disarmament TimesThe revised and updated edition of Arms Control: The New Guide to Negotiations and Agreements contains the most authoritative and comprehensive survey ever published of the documents related to arms control.

Suitable for teachers of upper Primary/lower Secondary pupils and as a resource for using with gifted children of 9 to 12 years, this book presents a child-centered perspective that offers an easy-to-follow model for teaching research methodology to children aged 10 and upwards.

Difference, prejudice and discrimination are issues which all counsellors and psychotherapists need to address as part of their development. This book helps therapists understand the experience of discrimination, as well as explore their own - often unconscious - attitudes to others, based on gender, sexuality, race, culture or mental health.

NEW COVID RESOURCES ADDED:  A Parent¿s Toolkit to Strengths-Based Learning in Math is now available on the book¿s companion website to support families engaged in math learning at home. This toolkit provides a variety of home-based activities and games for families to engage in together.Your game plan for unlocking mathematics by focusing on students¿ strengths.What if instead of focusing on what students haven¿t mastered, we identify their mathematical strengths and build on students¿ points of power? Beth McCord Kobett and Karen S. Karp highlight five key teaching turnarounds are presented: identify teaching strengths, leverage students¿ strengths, design instruction from a strengths-based perspective, help students identify their points of power, and promote strengths in the school community. Each chapter provides opportunities to reflect and transfer practice while also sharing·         Downloadable resources, activities, and tools·         Examples of student work within Grades K¿6·         Real teachers¿ notes and reflections for discussion

All students face struggle, and they should¿it is how they learn and grow. The teacher¿s job is not to remove struggle, but rather to value and harness it, helping students develop good habits of productive struggle. But what¿s missing for many educators is an action plan for how to achieve this, especially when it comes to math. This book guides teachers through six specific actions¿including valuing, fostering, building, planning, supporting, and reflecting on struggle¿to create a game plan for overcoming obstacles by sharing·         Actionable steps, activities, and tools for implementation·         Instructional tasks representative of each grade level·         Real-world examples showcasing classroom photos and student work

New strategies for feedback that supports a culture of learning.The skill set required for observing why students are learning and how teachers influence that is a difficult one to master¿yet it¿s essential for driving school change and growth. With this companion to the best-selling Feedback to Feed Forward, observers in any role¿leaders, coaches, and teachers themselves¿will improve their ability to identify desired outcomes, recognize learning in action, collect relevant evidence, and develop supportive, and effective feedback. Features include:·         Nineteen strategies for learner-centered, learning-focused observations·         Authentic classroom examples·         Observer think-alouds·         Stories from the field with "Give-It-a-Try" tools and "Stop and Think" questions Follow-up steps specific to each role

High School Mathematics Lessons to Explore, Understand, and Respond to Social InjusticeEmpower students to be the change¿ join the teaching mathematics for social justice movement!This book explains how to teach mathematics for self- and community-empowerment. It walks teachers step-by-step through the process of using mathematics¿across all high school content domains¿as a tool to explore issues of social injustice including: environmental injustice; wealth inequality; food insecurity; and gender, LGBTQ, and racial discrimination. This book features ·            Content cross-referenced by mathematical concept and social issue·            Downloadable instructional materials ·            User-friendly and logical interior design ·            Guidance for designing and implementing social justice lessons driven by your own students¿ unique passions and challenges

Literacy stations should be more than just busy work.Simply Stations: Listening and Speaking shows how to ensure that kids are purposefully and effectively practicing comprehension, deeper thinking, vocabulary, and communication skills every day.Here¿s everything you need to plan, teach, and refresh the Listening and Speaking station year-round, including¿ Step-by-step instructions for launching and maintaining the station; Whole-group lesson plans, based on key literacy standards, to introduce and support partner work; Printable teacher and student tools; On-the-spot assessment ideas and troubleshooting tips; Lists of grade-level specific materials; and Countless real-classroom photos so you see the possibilities first-hand.

Learn from Kids, Peers, and the World to Transform Professional Learning One-size-fits-all professional development is no longer effective. PD is evolving into professional learning (PL) by moving away from a factory model approach and tailoring experiences to unique learner needs. The authors present strategies for accomplishing successful PL through A framework where both students and teachers are active agents of learning   Cycles of inquiry to empower students to become the owners of learning Techniques to make thinking visible for teachers and students  Cutting edge coverage of applying technology to professional learning including use of social media, gamification, and digital badges.

Take a deep dive into the five practices for faciliting productive mathematical discussonsEnhance your fluency in the five practices¿anticipating, monitoring, selecting, sequencing, and connecting¿to bring powerful discussions of mathematical concepts to life in your high school classroom. This book unpacks the five practices for deeper understanding and empowers you to use each practice effectively.·         Video excerpts vividly illustrate the five practices in action in real high school classrooms ·         Key questions help you set learning goals, identify high-level tasks, and jumpstart discussion·         Prompts guide you to be prepared for and overcome common challengesIncludes planning templates, sample lesson plans, completed monitoring tools, and mathematical tasks.

Develop equity, excellence, and wellbeing across the whole system!Our world needs a transformation to survive. We need a moral imperative and a system transformation to survive for the better. The Devil is in the Details shows how we can re-think the education system and its three levels of leadership¿local, middle, and top¿so that each level can contribute to dramatic transformation whether individually or collectively. The focus is on examining details to ensure correct actions are taken, rather than assuming large pronouncements will drive change. Readers will find: Detailed cases and analyses of successful systems Ideas for how leaders at all levels can take steps to begin Actions and strategies for addressing equity, excellence and wellbeing

This text provides a solid introduction to concepts such as statistical control, mediation, moderation, and path modeling necessary to students taking intermediate and advanced statistics courses across the social sciences.