New education laws call for new testing, accountablity and reports cards at the state, district and school levels. Despite the enormous reach of these new developments, few people actually understand them. This book makes these laws and their implications clear.

Stanislavski's 'system' has dominated actor-training in the West since his writings were first translated.

An Introduction to Queer Literature Studies: Reading Queerly is the first introduction to queer theory written for students of literature. Tracking the emergence of queer theory out of gay and lesbian studies, this book pays unique attention to how queer scholars have read some of the most well-known works in the English language.

Written in accordance with the Teacher Training Association and DfES guidelines, this edition covers the Labour Government's plans for teachers, and examines all the modules that need to be studied in teacher training programmes.