Addresses contemporary issues surrounding play and pedagogy including: the application of critical and socio-cultural analyses to play in early childhood; renewed interest in the aesthetic, creative and affective dimensions of play in early childhood education; and, diversity, identity and social justice within early childhood settings.

This volume offers a critical view of approaches to the treatment of different religions in contemporary education, in order to devise approaches to teaching and learning and to formulate policies and procedures that are fair and just to all.

This new edition contains major updates in the field of learning technologies in university teaching. It provides a sound theoretical basis for designing and using learning technologies and suggests new approaches to managing learning.

Extending higher education to people from diverse backgrounds and widening participation is a current international priority. This study, based on empirical data, is the first of its kind examining why people choose not to enter higher education