As method takes center stage in educational and social scientific research, and self-study becomes a key tool for research, training and practice, and professional development in education, "Just Who Do We Think Are?" provides an invaluable resource for anyone undertaking this form of practitioner research. Drawing on diverse and specific examples of self-study, described here by the practitioners themselves, the book formulates a methodological framework for self-study in education.
This collection brings together a diverse and international range of self-studies carried out in teacher education, each of which has a different perspective to offer on issues of method and methodology, including memory work, fictional practice, life histories, collaborative autobiography, auto-ethnography, phenomenology, and image-based approaches. Such ethical issues likely to arise from self-study as informed consent, self-disclosure, and crises of representation are also explored with depth and clarity.

As 'method' takes centre stage in educational and social scientific research, and self-study becomes a key tool for research, training and practice and professional development in education, Just Who Do We Think We Are? provides an invaluable resource for anyone undertaking this form of practitioner research. Drawing upon diverse and specific examples of self-study, described here by the practitioners themselves, the book formulates a methodological framework for self-study in education. This collection brings together a diverse and international range of self studies carried out in teacher education, each of which has a different perspective to offer on issues of method and methodology, including memory work, fictional practice, life histories, collaborative autobiography, auto-ethnography, phenomenology and image-based approaches. Such ethical issues likely to arise from self study as informed consent, self-disclosure and crises of representation are also explored with depth and clarity. Ruth Prescesky, Acadia University Will Penny, McGill University Faith Butler, College of the Bahamas Anna Rumin, Bishop's University Jo Visser, McGill University Kathleen O'Reilly Scanl

Her ideal lover is reliable, silent, and always leaves her satisfied...

Elle Sheffield wasn't always Elle Sheffield, life coach. Elle Sheffield used to be Elle Shields, with a painful high school past, a traumatic family secret, and a go-nowhere tech support career. Now she's re-created herself and found her true calling: guiding women to overcome their obstacles and fulfill their dreams. And speaking of fulfillment, Elle gets hers from her trusty, battery-operated companion. We'll call him Mr. Goodbunny.

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Strategic Reading is a three-level series designed to develop reading, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills. The Teacher's Manual provides an overview of the series and an explanation of the structure of each unit. It includes teaching tips, a complete answer key for each unit, and unit quizzes and answers. The Teacher's Manual also offers cultural notes and optional activities where appropriate.

Strategic Reading is a three-level series designed to develop reading, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills. The Teacher's Manual provides an overview of the series and an explanation of the structure of each unit. It includes teaching tips, a complete answer key for each unit, and unit quizzes and answers. The Teacher's Manual also offers cultural notes and optional activities where appropriate.

Strategic Reading is a three-level series designed to develop reading, vocabulary-building, and critical-thinking skills. The Teacher's Manual provides clear step-by-step notes on how to use the Student's Book in class. It includes an overview of the series, a model lesson plan, and detailed vocabulary and teaching suggestions for each unit. The Teacher's Manual offers optional warm-up and extension activities as well as many ideas for additional classroom activities. Also included are culture notes, unit quizzes, and suggested answers for all exercises and quizzes.