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The Voice of the Child - A Handbook for Professionals (Hardcover): Ronald Davie, Graham Upton, Ved Varma The Voice of the Child - A Handbook for Professionals (Hardcover)
Ronald Davie, Graham Upton, Ved Varma
R4,224 Discovery Miles 42 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This collection provides a guide to the legal requirements surrounding children's rights. The book discusses the practicalities and problems of listening to the child in educational, social and health settings.

Measuring Abundance - Methods for the Estimation of Population Size and Species Richness (Hardcover): Graham Upton Measuring Abundance - Methods for the Estimation of Population Size and Species Richness (Hardcover)
Graham Upton
R2,056 Discovery Miles 20 560 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Measuring the abundance of individuals and the diversity of species are core components of most ecological research projects and conservation monitoring. This book brings together in one place, for the first time, the methods used to estimate the abundance of individuals in nature. The statistical basis of each method is detailed along with practical considerations for survey design and data collection. Methods are illustrated using data ranging from Alaskan shrubs to Yellowstone grizzly bears, not forgetting Costa Rican ants and Prince Edward Island lobsters. Where necessary, example code for use with the open source software R is supplied. When appropriate, reference is made to other widely used programs. After opening with a brief synopsis of relevant statistical methods, the first section deals with the abundance of stationary items such as trees, shrubs, coral, etc. Following a discussion of the use of quadrats and transects in the contexts of forestry sampling and the assessment of plant cover, there are chapters addressing line-intercept sampling, the use of nearest-neighbour distances, and variable sized plots. The second section deals with individuals that move, such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, etc. Approaches discussed include double-observer sampling, removal sampling, capture-recapture methods and distance sampling. The final section deals with the measurement of species richness; species diversity; species-abundance distributions; and other aspects of diversity such as evenness, similarity, turnover and rarity. This is an essential reference for anyone involved in advanced undergraduate or postgraduate ecological research and teaching, or those planning and carrying out data analysis as part of conservation survey and monitoring programmes.

Special Education in Britain after Warnock (Paperback): John Visser, Graham Upton Special Education in Britain after Warnock (Paperback)
John Visser, Graham Upton
R1,076 Discovery Miles 10 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1988. With the Education Reform Act 1988 firmly in place and impacting upon the education of children and young people with Special Educational Needs, this book examines the issues that arose from its implementation. It aims to promote debate as well as providing a record of the achievements in practice, policy and provision in Britain since the Warnock Committee reported. The challenges which remain or have been created since the introduction of the Education Act 1981 are also discussed.

Staff Training and Special Educational Needs (Paperback): Graham Upton Staff Training and Special Educational Needs (Paperback)
Graham Upton
R1,069 Discovery Miles 10 690 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1991. This work is about training and special education needs in the international arena. The book was commissioned as a result of the 1990 International Special Education Conference in Cardiff. The contributors, from the USA, Canada, Africa and the United Kingdom, have focused on innovative approaches to staff training. The identification of a contribution as innovatory has been done on the basis of either the description of an alternative method of planning or delivery, a focus of a frequently ignored client group or in relation to the existence of specific problems which affect the provision of training.

Special Education in Britain after Warnock (Hardcover): John Visser, Graham Upton Special Education in Britain after Warnock (Hardcover)
John Visser, Graham Upton
R2,805 Discovery Miles 28 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1988. With the Education Reform Act 1988 firmly in place and impacting upon the education of children and young people with Special Educational Needs, this book examines the issues that arose from its implementation. It aims to promote debate as well as providing a record of the achievements in practice, policy and provision in Britain since the Warnock Committee reported. The challenges which remain or have been created since the introduction of the Education Act 1981 are also discussed.

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties - Theory to Practice (Hardcover): Paul Cooper, Colin J. Smith, Graham Upton Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties - Theory to Practice (Hardcover)
Paul Cooper, Colin J. Smith, Graham Upton
R3,877 Discovery Miles 38 770 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Teachers in mainstream schools are increasingly confronted with children with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties, for whose performance and effect on the rest of the class they are held accountable. Often exclusion seems to be the only option. This book shows that it is not. It provides a concise, clearly written guide to the major approaches which can be used to deal with emotional and behavioural difficulties - their possibilities and their pitfalls. It will be invaluable reading for special needs coordinators, individual teachers reflecting on the issue in their own classrooms and heads wishing to establish whole school approaches to the problem.

The Voice Of The Child - A Handbook For Professionals (Paperback): Graham Upton, Ved Varma The Voice Of The Child - A Handbook For Professionals (Paperback)
Graham Upton, Ved Varma; Edited by Ron Davie
R1,404 Discovery Miles 14 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection provides a guide to the legal requirements surrounding children's rights. The book discusses the practicalities and problems of listening to the child in educational, social and health settings.

Putting Research into Practice in Primary Teaching and Learning (Hardcover): Suzi Clipson-Boyles, Graham Upton Putting Research into Practice in Primary Teaching and Learning (Hardcover)
Suzi Clipson-Boyles, Graham Upton
R3,457 Discovery Miles 34 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor and Francis, an informa company.

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties - Theory to Practice (Paperback, New): Paul Cooper, Colin J. Smith, Graham Upton Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties - Theory to Practice (Paperback, New)
Paul Cooper, Colin J. Smith, Graham Upton
R1,549 Discovery Miles 15 490 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Teachers in mainstream schools are increasingly confronted with children with severe emotional and behavioural difficulties. This text provides a concise guide to the major approaches which can be used to deal with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The authors discuss counselling, behavioural approaches, family therapy and class management based on analysis of social interaction. The final chapters look at the development of whole school policies through an extended case study and at the relevance of recent research in school effectiveness to the tackling of emotional and behavioural difficulties. The work should be useful reading for special needs co-ordinators, individual teachers reflecting on the issue in their own classrooms and heads wishing to establish whole school approaches to the problem.

Special Educational Needs (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Ronald Gulliford, Graham Upton Special Educational Needs (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Ronald Gulliford, Graham Upton
R5,551 Discovery Miles 55 510 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In recent years there has been a major shift in thinking about the nature and treatment of special educational needs. The principal benefit of this change has been an increased awareness of "educational" needs and a focus on improving the quality of educational provision, in both ordinary and special schools, for much larger numbers of children.
The benefits which have accrued from this change have been enormous and there can be no doubt that the quality of special educational provision has been enhanced. The intention of "Special" "Educational Needs" is not to argue against the new conceptualization but to suggest that a generic approach can be made more effective if it is informed by awareness of the specific problems associated with particular impairments which some children may experience and the ways in which those problems may be most effectively responded to.
The aims of this book then, are to review contemporary understanding of the frequency, nature and sources of special education needs; to consider the various conditions which give rise to learning difficulties; to provide authoritative accounts of the special methods and resources that may be required by pupils with particular difficulties; and to examine general and specific needs in relation to assessment, curriculum planning, and the organization of educational provision, parent involvement, support and advisory services.

Special Educational Needs (Paperback, 2nd edition): Ronald Gulliford, Graham Upton Special Educational Needs (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Ronald Gulliford, Graham Upton
R1,212 Discovery Miles 12 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The nature of provision for special educational needs has changed dramatically over the years following the Warnock Report and the 1981 Education Act, with an increased awareness of educational needs and a focus on improving the quality of provision for much larger numbers of children. This book attempts to underpin current practice by providing information about the impairments and disabilities which may contribute to the development of handicap and may limit educational progress. Against a context of a generic understanding of special education, the book stresses the entitlement for all children to a broad and balanced curriculum, and explores ways in which the National Curriculum can be adapted to meet the needs of children with various handicapping conditions. The central chapters focus on particular areas of special educational needs, each chapter being written by a specialist who explores in detail how conditions can be recognised, what specialist skills and resources are needed, and the implications for provision, teacher support, curricular access, assessment and classroom management.

Putting Research into Practice in Primary Teaching and Learning (Paperback): Suzi Clipson-Boyles, Graham Upton Putting Research into Practice in Primary Teaching and Learning (Paperback)
Suzi Clipson-Boyles, Graham Upton
R906 R794 Discovery Miles 7 940 Save R112 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Good educational research should make a difference to teaching and learning. The aim of this book is to close the gap between research and practice and explore interpretations of relevant research in ways that can make a useful and practical impact in primary classrooms. The author explores the practical implications of a research focus for each area of the primary curriculum, including RE, Drama and ICT, along with special needs and promoting positive behaviour; and provides photocopiable resources as a direct example of a research-based activity for use in the classroom.

Staff Training and Special Educational Needs (Hardcover): Graham Upton Staff Training and Special Educational Needs (Hardcover)
Graham Upton
R3,317 Discovery Miles 33 170 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

First published in 1991. This work is about training and special education needs in the international arena. The book was commissioned as a result of the 1990 International Special Education Conference in Cardiff. The contributors, from the USA, Canada, Africa and the United Kingdom, have focused on innovative approaches to staff training. The identification of a contribution as innovatory has been done on the basis of either the description of an alternative method of planning or delivery, a focus of a frequently ignored client group or in relation to the existence of specific problems which affect the provision of training.

Data Analysis - A Gentle Introduction for Future Data Scientists: Graham Upton, Dan Brawn Data Analysis - A Gentle Introduction for Future Data Scientists
Graham Upton, Dan Brawn
R786 Discovery Miles 7 860 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Data analysis has been a hot topic for a number of years, and many future data scientists have backgrounds that are relatively light in mathematics. This slim volume provides a very approachable guide to the techniques of the subject, designed with such people in mind. Formulae are kept to a minimum, but the book's scope is broad, introducing the basic ideas of probability and statistics and more advanced techniques such as generalised linear models, classification using logistic regression, and support-vector machines. An essential feature of the book is that it does not tie to any particular software. The methods introduced in this book could also be implemented using any other statistical software and applying any major statistical package. Academically, the book amounts to a first course, practical for those at the undergraduate level, either as part of a mathematics/statistics degree or as a data-oriented option for a non-mathematics degree. The book appeals to would-be data scientists who may be formula shy. However, it could also be a relevant purchase for statisticians and mathematicians, for whom data science is a new departure, overall appealing to any computer-literate reader with data to analyse.

Data Analysis - A Gentle Introduction for Future Data Scientists: Graham Upton, Dan Brawn Data Analysis - A Gentle Introduction for Future Data Scientists
Graham Upton, Dan Brawn
R2,113 Discovery Miles 21 130 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Data analysis has been a hot topic for a number of years, and many future data scientists have backgrounds that are relatively light in mathematics. This slim volume provides a very approachable guide to the techniques of the subject, designed with such people in mind. Formulae are kept to a minimum, but the book's scope is broad, introducing the basic ideas of probability and statistics and more advanced techniques such as generalised linear models, classification using logistic regression, and support-vector machines. An essential feature of the book is that it does not tie to any particular software. The methods introduced in this book could also be implemented using any other statistical software and applying any major statistical package. Academically, the book amounts to a first course, practical for those at the undergraduate level, either as part of a mathematics/statistics degree or as a data-oriented option for a non-mathematics degree. The book appeals to would-be data scientists who may be formula shy. However, it could also be a relevant purchase for statisticians and mathematicians, for whom data science is a new departure, overall appealing to any computer-literate reader with data to analyse.

Measuring Abundance - Methods for the Estimation of Population Size and Species Richness (Paperback): Graham Upton Measuring Abundance - Methods for the Estimation of Population Size and Species Richness (Paperback)
Graham Upton
R1,202 Discovery Miles 12 020 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Measuring the abundance of individuals and the diversity of species are core components of most ecological research projects and conservation monitoring. This book brings together in one place, for the first time, the methods used to estimate the abundance of individuals in nature. The statistical basis of each method is detailed along with practical considerations for survey design and data collection. Methods are illustrated using data ranging from Alaskan shrubs to Yellowstone grizzly bears, not forgetting Costa Rican ants and Prince Edward Island lobsters. Where necessary, example code for use with the open source software R is supplied. When appropriate, reference is made to other widely used programs. After opening with a brief synopsis of relevant statistical methods, the first section deals with the abundance of stationary items such as trees, shrubs, coral, etc. Following a discussion of the use of quadrats and transects in the contexts of forestry sampling and the assessment of plant cover, there are chapters addressing line-intercept sampling, the use of nearest-neighbour distances, and variable sized plots. The second section deals with individuals that move, such as birds, mammals, reptiles, fish, etc. Approaches discussed include double-observer sampling, removal sampling, capture-recapture methods and distance sampling. The final section deals with the measurement of species richness; species diversity; species-abundance distributions; and other aspects of diversity such as evenness, similarity, turnover and rarity. This is an essential reference for anyone involved in advanced undergraduate or postgraduate ecological research and teaching, or those planning and carrying out data analysis as part of conservation survey and monitoring programmes.

A Dictionary of Statistics 3e (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition): Graham Upton, Ian Cook A Dictionary of Statistics 3e (Paperback, 3rd Revised edition)
Graham Upton, Ian Cook
R308 R285 Discovery Miles 2 850 Save R23 (7%) Ships in 6 - 10 working days

This wide-ranging, jargon-free dictionary contains over 2,300 entries on all aspects of statistics, including terms used in computing, mathematics, and probability. It also includes biographical information on over 200 key figures in the field and coverage of statistical journals and societies. While embracing the whole multi-disciplinary spectrum of this complex subject, information is presented in a clear and practical manner. This edition features recommended web links for many entries, accessible via the Dictionary of Statistics website, which provide valuable extra information. This edition features expanded coverage of applied statistics. Entries are generously illustrated with 130 useful figures and diagrams, and include worked examples where applicable. Appendices include a historical calendar of important statistical events, lists of statistical and mathematical notation, and statistical tables. It is an invaluable dictionary for statistics students and professionals from a wide range of disciplines, including economics, politics, market research, medicine, psychology, pharmaceuticals, and mathematics, and provides a clear introduction to the subject for the general reader.

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