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Higher Education presents significant challenges for disabled
faculty. This book highlights the structural barriers that create
challenges for faculty and demonstrates ways in which we can
improve on current practice. Staff face a competitive environment
which is increasingly characterised by long working hours and the
use of standardised metrics to monitor and evaluate performance.
The author underlines this issue as well as covering a range of
subjects including the stigma associated with disability, workplace
discrimination, the decision to disclose a disability, and access
to workplace accommodations. The book: •Amplifies the
voices and experiences of disabled faculty •Examines the
representation of disability and how this affects both disabled and
non-disabled audiences •Provides a range of personal accounts of
visible and invisible disabilities by those working in Higher
Education •Argues for changes to current practice through advice,
support and guidance for those impacted by disability •Features a
chapter which addresses the structural and operational issues that
systematically disadvantage disabled academics The book aims to
inform and advise those interested in disability within Higher
Education. It is of relevance, not only to those who identify as
disabled, but also to senior management, policy makers and students
of disability studies or education. “Gayle Brewer's
Disability in Higher Education is a clear, concise, accessible yet
detailed exploration of the realities of disability in the
Academy.” Nancy Hansen, Professor, Director Disability Studies,
University of Manitoba, Canada “I am proud to endorse Dr
Brewer’s much-anticipated work on Disability in Higher Education.
This book exposes the barriers, stigma and discrimination that
disabled academics face daily, overtly and covertly, in a
profession we are passionate about”. Dr Hamied Haroon, Chair,
National Association of Disabled Staff Networks (NADSN) Gayle
Brewer is a Senior Lecturer in Psychology at the University of
Liverpool, UK. Her research interests focus on personality and
romantic relationships, and she also conducts research addressing
education and the student experience.
Educators and education policy has increasingly acknowledged the
value of creativity and creative approaches to education in
particular. This book highlights a range of innovative teaching
techniques successfully employed by teachers from a range of
disciplines and education levels in order to share knowledge
regarding creative education.
This edited textbook brings together broad and cutting-edge
coverage of the core areas in media psychology for undergraduate,
introductory-level students. Covering persuasion and influence,
interaction with the media, and representation, the authors draw on
specific campaigns and studies to introduce readers to key issues
in this fascinating field.
Traditionally, one role of Higher Education has been to supply the
labour market with appropriately educated and skilled graduates.
However, the market has become increasingly competitive and there
are concerns that the growing number of highly qualified graduates
is not met by an increased demand for these skill levels.
Consequently, there is a growing need for students to become aware
of relevant labour market developments and take ownership of their
future career. The book outlines one study investigating the extent
to which undergraduate students are aware of the skills sought by
graduate employers and use the available career service facilities.
The research also addresses whether career planning and awareness
are influenced by the year of study or the type of degree
(generalised or specialised). The work helps to determine whether
students prepared for the graduate labour market. The book is of
particular relevance to those with an interest in career planning
and employability.
Recent research has highlighted the importance of female physical
attractiveness, particularly with regards to romantic relationships
and sexual behaviour. However, researchers have often failed to
distinguish between self-rated attractiveness and other objective
measures such as body mass index. The book outlines four studies,
investigating the extent to which women can accurately assess their
own physical attractiveness or the attractiveness of a potential
rival; the manner in which female attractiveness influences the
selection of a sexual strategy; and how male or female perceptions
of a person's personality are influenced by her attractiveness. The
work helps to distinguish between the contribution of objective and
subjective physical attractiveness to sexual behaviour and the
perception of an individual. The book is of particular relevance to
those with an interest in physical attractiveness, body image,
person perception or female sexual behaviour.
This accessible introductory text addresses the core knowledge
domain of biological psychology, with focused coverage of the
central concepts, research and debates in this key area. Biological
Psychology outlines the importance and purpose of the biological
approach and contextualises it with other perspectives in
psychology, emphasizing the interaction between biology and the
environment. Learning features including case studies, review
questions and assignments are provided to aid students'
understanding and promote a critical approach. Extended critical
thinking and skill-builder activities develop the reader's
higher-level academic skills.
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