This text provides an analysis of the efforts to establish systems of self- managing schools around the world. The core of this book is the description of the transformation of the education system in the state of Victoria, Australia.

This book clears away the logjam of bad science and frees up the stream of much needed innovation. This book aims to banish arguments based on false claims and poor understanding of cognitive science, reclaim the middle ground of teaching and lay the foundations for a 21st century education worthy of the name.

Through examination of the lived experience of instrumental teachers this study highlights the need to revise existing notions of the professional musician to acknowledge contemporary careers in music.

This book provides in-depth coverage of children's literature with integrated reading methods in a concise, accessible format.

Based on four decades of experience of higher education and written in a jargon-free manner with authority and clarity, the 5th Edition of the Lecturer's Toolkit remains a wide-ranging and practical resource for lecturers.

Nikos Skalkottas is perhaps the last great 'undiscovered' composer of the twentieth century. In the 1920s he was a promising young violinist and composer in Berlin, and a student of Schoenberg, who included him among his most gifted pupils. This book provides a comprehensive study of this fascinating composer.

An introduction to the responsibilities and requirements of working as a teacher in comprehensive education. The objectives of the work are to: relate teacher competencies to professionalism; bring the teacher face to face with professional realities; and set expectations in context.

The Next Generation of Solution Focused Practice shows how practitioners help create change by 'stretching the world' of their clients.