Presenting a range of psychological theories, this book shows how psychology can be used to effectively deliver educational objectives and enhance children's learning. It considers the role that schools can play in the social development of children through: teaching and managing individual pupils; teaching and managing groups of pupils; and more.

Helping to enhance the practice of teaching, learning, and research in higher education, this text offers a combination of critical perspective and practical advice. Suitable for individuals who are interested in learning how to enhance their practice through the analysis of critique, it promotes an understanding of one's own developing practices.

This volume brings together a range of articles from books and reports that inform an understanding of secondary schools in today's education climate. Through these, student teachers and practising teachers are introduced to the big issues and ideas currently being debated in this field.

Presents a selection of key passages from the sacred scriptures, the Guru Granth Sahib and the Dasam Granth, translated into modern English by leading experts. The detailed introduction and notes to the translations aid readers' comprehension of the hymns' form and content, making it an ideal introduction to Sikh literature.

Introduces readers to different aspects of the editor's craft, providing a concise history of editing and describing editing style as it applies to various genres of moviemaking, including many types of narrative and documentary films. This title covers particular demands of wide-screen filmmaking, cinema verite, and the avant-garde.

Sets out a framework for rethinking the three key areas of schooling that are most affected by technology's impact on education: knowledge as curriculum; learning and pedagogy; and, literacy across the curriculum. It analyses teaching and learning with materials such as CD-ROMs, websites, the Internet, and computer programming applications.

Surveys the life, works and critical reputation of one of the significant British writers of the 20th-century: Ted Hughes. This guide discusses his poetry, stories, plays, translations, essays and letters. It provides a comprehensive account of Hughes' critical reception, separated into the major themes that have interested readers and critics.