Keith Morrison Libros

A Guide to Teaching Practice is the major standard text for all students on initial teacher training courses in the UK.Authoritative yet accessible, it covers the important basic skills and issues that students need to consider during their practice, such as planning, classroom organization, behaviour management and assessment. The book's focus on the quality of teaching and learning and consideration of the latest regulations and guidelines ensures that it fits comfortably within TTA and OfSTED frameworks.In addition, comprehensively revised and fully updated, this fifth edition features brand new chapters on the foundation stage, legal issues, learning and teaching and using ICT in the classroom, as well as new material on numeracy, literacy, children's rights, progress files and gifted and talented children.This book is the most respected and widely used textbook for initial teacher training courses and will be an essential resource for any student teacher.

This fully updated sixth edition of the international bestseller Research Methods in Education covers the whole range of methods currently employed by educational research at all stages. It is divided into five main parts: the context of educational research; planning educational research; styles of educational research; strategies for data collection and researching; and data analysis. The book also contains references to a comprehensive dedicated website of accompanying materials. The sixth edition includes new material on: complexity theory, ethics, sampling and sensitive educational research experimental research, questionnaire design and administration with practical guidance qualitative and quantitative data analysis, with practical examples internet based research. Research Methods in Education is essential reading for the professional researcher and continues to be the standard text for students and lecturers in educational research. To access the dedicated website of accompanying materials, please visit: www.routledge.com/textbooks/978041536....

The book explores the intersection of management and change within the educational sector, highlighting their shared challenges with the business world. It emphasizes the need for educational institutions to adapt to external pressures and stakeholder demands, utilizing management practices from business to facilitate effective change. The author presents theories and practices that address the complexities of change, focusing on social, cultural, and economic contexts, as well as leadership and interpersonal dynamics. Ultimately, it advocates for a human-centered approach to empower individuals and organizations in the change process.

Focusing on the intersection of philosophy, sociology, and psychology, this book serves as a practical guide for understanding causation in educational research. It features worked examples from both qualitative and quantitative approaches, making it suitable for both novice and experienced researchers. The content is designed to engage readers in educational research, social science students, and academics, providing a comprehensive analysis of critical issues in the field.

Focusing on the implementation of cross-curricular themes in education, this book offers practical guidance for primary and secondary school teachers. It outlines aims for cross-curricular work, strategies for curriculum development and management, and effective teaching and learning styles. Additionally, it addresses assessment, evaluation, and record-keeping, making it a comprehensive resource for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices in line with the National Curriculum.

Providing an overview of key issues in the theory and practice of replication studies in education, this text is designed to identify and discuss the benefits and challenges facing replication studies in education. It's a clear and practical guide on how to approach, plan, design, conduct, analyze, report and evaluate a replication study.

Drawing on up-to-date scholarship from across the world, Taming Randomized Controlled Trials in Education critically addresses the increased use of RCTs in education, exploring their benefits, limits and cautions, and ultimately questioning the prominence given to them.