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Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates
young children's amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and
technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it
demonstrates how scientific, designing and making activities are
natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing
to all aspects of their learning. By identifying the scientific and
design-related concepts, skills and activities being developed, the
book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic
observations of young children and plan for how they can help move
them forward in their learning. This second edition has been
thoroughly updated and features: Six new chapters providing
practical advice and examples for enhancing scientific and
technological learning through thematic approaches a new chapter
focusing on the outdoor learning environment and how this can
support science and technology new case studies of successful early
years practice, alongside examples of practical planning for
learning, and advice on documenting children's learning stories,
guidance on the role of talk, narrative, documentation and planning
in relation to early years science and technology Based on the
latest research and the first hand experience, this practical and
accessible book is essential reading for early years and primary
students on undergraduate and Masters level courses.
This third edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 has
been fully updated to provide a synthesis of research and best
practice in teaching and learning that focuses on successful ways
to engage and motivate young scientists. Responding to the new
curriculum, particularly 'Working Scientifically', this edition now
includes: New sections on whole-school assessment, mentoring,
transitions and a topics-based approach. Reference to the 'big
ideas' of biology, chemistry and physics with chapters clearly
related to this new subject structure. Updated tables of
progression in each topic area and reference to cross-curricular
contexts. New self-assessment questions for teachers, the option
for higher-level thinking and further reading. An updated chapter
on subject leadership with an increasing emphasis on monitoring
progress. Bringing together research undertaken from a range of
activities in the field, this book forms a comprehensive and clear
guide, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the
curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching. A
practical guide ideal for students, trainees, mentors and other
practising teachers, the book provides information on appropriate
science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2.
The study of human reproduction has focused on reproductive
'success' and on the struggle to achieve this, rather than on the
much more common experience of 'failure', or reproductive loss.
Drawing on the latest research from The UK and Europe, The United
States, Australia and Africa, this volume examines the experience
of reproductive loss in its widest sense to include termination of
pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, perinatal and infant death, as
well as - more broadly - the loss of desired normative experiences
such as that associated with infertility, assisted reproduction and
the medicalisation of 'high risk' pregnancy and birth. Exploring
the commonalities, as well as issues of difference and diversity,
Understanding Reproductive Loss presents international work from a
variety of multi-disciplinary perspectives and will appeal to
sociologists, anthropologists and other social scientists with
interests in medicine, health, the body, death studies and gender.
The study of human reproduction has focused on reproductive
'success' and on the struggle to achieve this, rather than on the
much more common experience of 'failure', or reproductive loss.
Drawing on the latest research from The UK and Europe, The United
States, Australia and Africa, this volume examines the experience
of reproductive loss in its widest sense to include termination of
pregnancy, miscarriage, stillbirth, perinatal and infant death, as
well as - more broadly - the loss of desired normative experiences
such as that associated with infertility, assisted reproduction and
the medicalisation of 'high risk' pregnancy and birth. Exploring
the commonalities, as well as issues of difference and diversity,
Understanding Reproductive Loss presents international work from a
variety of multi-disciplinary perspectives and will appeal to
sociologists, anthropologists and other social scientists with
interests in medicine, health, the body, death studies and gender.
This third edition of the bestselling textbook Science 5-11 has
been fully updated to provide a synthesis of research and best
practice in teaching and learning that focuses on successful ways
to engage and motivate young scientists. Responding to the new
curriculum, particularly 'Working Scientifically', this edition now
includes: New sections on whole-school assessment, mentoring,
transitions and a topics-based approach. Reference to the 'big
ideas' of biology, chemistry and physics with chapters clearly
related to this new subject structure. Updated tables of
progression in each topic area and reference to cross-curricular
contexts. New self-assessment questions for teachers, the option
for higher-level thinking and further reading. An updated chapter
on subject leadership with an increasing emphasis on monitoring
progress. Bringing together research undertaken from a range of
activities in the field, this book forms a comprehensive and clear
guide, outlining the subject knowledge that a teacher needs, the
curriculum requirements and the best ways to go about teaching. A
practical guide ideal for students, trainees, mentors and other
practising teachers, the book provides information on appropriate
science topics for Key Stage 1 and 2.
Sex in Cyberspace offers a bold and provocative, yet sensitively
written, account of an under-investigated area of sociological
enquiry. While there is a considerable amount of research
documenting the experiences of sex workers, very little data exists
on their male clientele. The first empirically-based volume on the
experiences of men who pay for sex, this work presents a
significant new source of data. The book is based upon an extensive
study of on-line forums in which both the purchasers of sexual
services and the workers themselves can exchange information and
views - information which is otherwise extremely difficult to
obtain. Sarah Earle and Keith Sharp argue that such sites represent
a significant change in the social organization of sex work and
those who seek and use the services of sex workers. Shedding new
light on men's sexual identity, Sex in Cyberspace makes a major
contribution to the study of sexuality.
Sex in Cyberspace offers a bold and provocative, yet sensitively
written, account of an under-investigated area of sociological
enquiry. While there is a considerable amount of research
documenting the experiences of sex workers, very little data exists
on their male clientele. The first empirically-based volume on the
experiences of men who pay for sex, this work presents a
significant new source of data. The book is based upon an extensive
study of on-line forums in which both the purchasers of sexual
services and the workers themselves can exchange information and
views - information which is otherwise extremely difficult to
obtain. Sarah Earle and Keith Sharp argue that such sites represent
a significant change in the social organization of sex work and
those who seek and use the services of sex workers. Shedding new
light on men's sexual identity, Sex in Cyberspace makes a major
contribution to the study of sexuality.
The second edition of A Reader in Promoting Public Health brings
together a selection of readings that explore and challenge current
thinking in the field of multidisciplinary public health. This
thoroughly updated and revised new edition addresses contemporary
issues that are high on the agenda of public health, and enables
the reader to understand and negotiate this broad and dynamic field
of study. The book is organised into five sections, each with an
accessible and student-friendly introduction that pulls together
the key themes and issues: - Back to the future? Reflections on
multidisciplinary public health takes stock of the scope and
ambition of contemporary public health; - Research for
evidence-based practice explores research methods, tools and
techniques for developing effective public health practice; -
Promoting health through public policy examines policy challenges,
responses and key debates at national, international and global
level : - Promoting public health at a local level explores public
health and health promotion in a participatory and community
context; - Public health for the 21st century: whose voices? whose
values? examines debates which expose alternative futures,
priorities and boundaries for public health work. This second
edition includes new material on health inequalities, health
protection, social marketing and health promotion, as well as
highlighting the practical requirements of public health work
through 'grass roots' accounts of practice. It will be essential
reading for all students of public health and health promotion, as
well as for health and social care professionals.
Sociology for Nurses has become a leading textbook and an
invaluable companion for students wishing to get to grips with how
sociology can positively transform professional nursing practice.
This thoroughly revised new edition maintains its commitment to
providing jargon-free explanations of sociological theories and
evidence to show how studying sociology can be useful in all
branches of nursing. Readers will develop a clear understanding of
what sociology is and why it is essential to practice, gain deeper
awareness of social issues such as gender, ethnicity, class and the
life course, and become more familiar with the social contexts of
health policy and nursing as a profession. With updates in every
chapter, the third edition includes a new chapter on research
methods, a reorganized collection of chapters on health policy,
extended coverage of long-term illness and disability, as well as
contemporary case studies on topical healthcare issues such as
dementia, the ‘obesity epidemic’ and recent attempts to
integrate health and social care. In addition, the book provides
clearly defined learning aims, a useful glossary of sociological
concepts, structured activities and questions for discussion, and
annotated suggestions for further reading. The editors and
contributing authors to the book have a wealth of experience
teaching sociology to nurses at diploma and degree pre-registration
and post-registration levels. Their book will continue to spark
interest and debate among all student nurses, particularly those
approaching sociology for the first time. Please visit the
accompanying website at:
http://www.politybooks.com/sociologyfornurses.
Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates
young children's amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and
technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it
demonstrates how scientific designing and making activities are
natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing
to all aspects of their learning. By identifying the scientific and
technological concepts, skills and activities being developed, the
book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic
observations of young children and plan for how they can help move
them forward in their learning. This third edition has been
thoroughly updated and features: fresh insights into young
children's learning from neuroscience and 'new-materialist'
perspectives; a UK-wide perspective on Early Years curricula and
how they support the inclusion of science and technology as an
entitlement for young children; new case studies of successful,
evidence-based Early Years practice, alongside new examples of
practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting
children's learning stories; an updated chapter on assessing and
documenting children's learning, drawing upon findings from the
Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project at Bath Spa
University. Based on the latest research and first-hand experience,
this practical and accessible book is essential reading for Early
Years and Primary students on undergraduate, PGCE and Masters-level
courses.
Essential reading to support principled assessment decisions in the
classroom Assessment has become an increasingly complex area for
primary schools in recent years, with schools and academy trusts
trying to create their own ways of assessing without levels.
Trainee teachers find it hard to understand key principles in
assessment when practice in each of their school experiences is so
varied. This 'essentials' text supports trainee and beginning
teachers to understand the current context and consider essential
principles for good practice in primary assessment. The book: -
features explanations of key terminology - includes practical
examples from classrooms and schools - supports teacher assessment
literacy - explores the assessment system as a whole - covers
formative and summative assessment, pupil progress, data and
moderation.
Teaching Science and Technology in the Early Years (3-7) celebrates
young children's amazing capabilities as scientists, designers and
technologists. Research-based yet practical and accessible, it
demonstrates how scientific designing and making activities are
natural to young children, and have the potential for contributing
to all aspects of their learning. By identifying the scientific and
technological concepts, skills and activities being developed, the
book enables the reader to make more focused diagnostic
observations of young children and plan for how they can help move
them forward in their learning. This third edition has been
thoroughly updated and features: fresh insights into young
children's learning from neuroscience and 'new-materialist'
perspectives; a UK-wide perspective on Early Years curricula and
how they support the inclusion of science and technology as an
entitlement for young children; new case studies of successful,
evidence-based Early Years practice, alongside new examples of
practical planning for learning, and advice on documenting
children's learning stories; an updated chapter on assessing and
documenting children's learning, drawing upon findings from the
Teacher Assessment in Primary Science (TAPS) project at Bath Spa
University. Based on the latest research and first-hand experience,
this practical and accessible book is essential reading for Early
Years and Primary students on undergraduate, PGCE and Masters-level
courses.
Essential reading to support principled assessment decisions in the
classroom Assessment has become an increasingly complex area for
primary schools in recent years, with schools and academy trusts
trying to create their own ways of assessing without levels.
Trainee teachers find it hard to understand key principles in
assessment when practice in each of their school experiences is so
varied. This 'essentials' text supports trainee and beginning
teachers to understand the current context and consider essential
principles for good practice in primary assessment. The book: -
features explanations of key terminology - includes practical
examples from classrooms and schools - supports teacher assessment
literacy - explores the assessment system as a whole - covers
formative and summative assessment, pupil progress, data and
moderation.
For centuries, the Chroniclers have been the keepers of knowledge,
history, and tradition. Living and working in the various Havens
around the world, the Chroniclers are protected by the Guardians,
warriors sworn to shield them from harm. Kess Grayson is a
Chronicler, like her mother before her, but she knows there is more
to her than just curating dry and dusty books and learning facts
and figures. She feels it. Crossing the social divide between her
kind and the Guardians may get her into trouble but Kess knows it's
important that she does it anyway. And she is right to, because old
and soulless forces are massing to bring down the Havens, there may
be traitors in their midst, and her own unique and impossible
bloodline could be the key to uniting everyone on the side of light
and saving countless lives.
Policy and Practice in Promoting Public Health offers an up-to-date
analysis of the key policy and practice issues involved in
promoting public health - from local and community levels, to
international settings. The book equips readers with a sound
understanding of the policy process, and has a critical edge that
encourages readers to reflect on how those involved in
multidisciplinary public health can use and influence policy in
order to inform practice. Key issues discussed in the book include:
" the impact of globalization on health " developments of public
health since New Labour, and the political tensions arising from
the modernization of the NHS " changes in theoretical, conceptual
and ideological perspectives on multidisciplinary public health,
and the shift towards reducing health inequalities " the role of
health workers, local authority workers, the voluntary sector,
individuals, and families in public health practice " participatory
and community approaches to promoting public health " the ethical
dilemmas associated with working at community and local levels.
Each section of the book concludes with a case study, which pulls
together the key themes and issues raised in earlier chapters, and
links theoretical, policy and practical perspectives. Policy and
Practice in Promoting Public Health will be a core resource for
those studying public health and health promotion across a wide
range of health and social care disciplines and for professionals
and training organisations involved in promoting public health.
This book draws together a range of both classic and newly
commissioned pieces on the multidisciplinary study of death and
dying. Organized into five parts, the book begins with a general
exploration of the meaning of death, before moving on to consider
caring at the end-of-life. Further readings explore the moral and
ethical dilemmas in the context of death and dying. The fourth part
of the book examines the issue of grief and ritual after death,
while the final part considers some of the issues that arise when
researching in the field of death and dying. By drawing together
information, reflection and experience this authoritative text will
broaden your understanding of the subject area. The book will be a
core text for students in nursing, medicine, social work,
counselling and health and social care. It will also be essential
reading for all professionals and carers who come into contact with
death and bereavement. Death and Dying: A Reader is the Set Book
for the Open University course Death and Dying (K260).
This book draws together a range of both classic and newly
commissioned pieces on the multidisciplinary study of death and
dying. Organized into five parts, the book begins with a general
exploration of the meaning of death, before moving on to consider
caring at the end-of-life. Further readings explore the moral and
ethical dilemmas in the context of death and dying. The fourth part
of the book examines the issue of grief and ritual after death,
while the final part considers some of the issues that arise when
researching in the field of death and dying. By drawing together
information, reflection and experience this authoritative text will
broaden your understanding of the subject area. The book will be a
core text for students in nursing, medicine, social work,
counselling and health and social care. It will also be essential
reading for all professionals and carers who come into contact with
death and bereavement. Death and Dying: A Reader is the Set Book
for the Open University course Death and Dying (K260).
Policy and Practice in Promoting Public Health offers an up-to-date
analysis of the key policy and practice issues involved in
promoting public health - from local and community levels, to
international settings. The book equips readers with a sound
understanding of the policy process, and has a critical edge that
encourages readers to reflect on how those involved in
multidisciplinary public health can use and influence policy in
order to inform practice. Key issues discussed in the book include:
" the impact of globalization on health " developments of public
health since New Labour, and the political tensions arising from
the modernization of the NHS " changes in theoretical, conceptual
and ideological perspectives on multidisciplinary public health,
and the shift towards reducing health inequalities " the role of
health workers, local authority workers, the voluntary sector,
individuals, and families in public health practice " participatory
and community approaches to promoting public health " the ethical
dilemmas associated with working at community and local levels.
Each section of the book concludes with a case study, which pulls
together the key themes and issues raised in earlier chapters, and
links theoretical, policy and practical perspectives. Policy and
Practice in Promoting Public Health will be a core resource for
those studying public health and health promotion across a wide
range of health and social care disciplines and for professionals
and training organisations involved in promoting public health.
What, exactly, is promoting public health activity? How should we
promote public health? Whose values are most important? Which
theories can help inform health promoting practice? Theory and
Research in Promoting Public Health is an important text that
addresses these questions, exploring the key concepts, debates and
issues involved in multi-disciplinary public health. The book
considers the complex and diverse nature of public health and helps
readers critically appraise the theories, research and policies
that inform multidisciplinary public health practice. This timely
and comprehensive book: " considers the wide range of settings,
people and methods that are involved in public health activities "
introduces key theoretical perspectives " shows how research and
knowledge directly inform public health interventions " provides an
analysis of how research can be used in the planning and evaluation
of public health initiatives. " encourages critical awareness and
reflection. Theory and Research in Promoting Public Health will be
a core text for those studying public health and health promotion
across a wide range of health and social care disciplines. It will
also be an invaluable resource for professionals and training
organisations involved in promoting public health.
This anthology offers a unique collection of personal accounts of
death, dying and bereavement. It examines representations of death,
dying and bereavement in fiction, poetry, the media and the
Internet, as well as exploring visual representations of death and
dying. Included are: - visual representations of the changing
meaning of death within societies - examples of the ways in which
the Web is being used to give and receive support when people are
dying or when they have been bereaved - the moral, ethical and
emotional issues involved in caring for people at the end-of-life -
lay and professional personal accounts of miscarriage and the death
of family members including children, siblings and parents; suicide
and assisted suicide, the role of humour after someone dies,
intimacy at the end-of-life and the impact of autopsy - reflections
from survivors and people who have been bereaved following
traumatic and mass death and disaster. This highly distinctive book
will be key reading for professionals, students and those involved
in the care of dying and bereaved people.
What, exactly, is promoting public health activity? How should we
promote public health? Whose values are most important? Which
theories can help inform health promoting practice? Theory and
Research in Promoting Public Health is an important text that
addresses these questions, exploring the key concepts, debates and
issues involved in multi-disciplinary public health. The book
considers the complex and diverse nature of public health and helps
readers critically appraise the theories, research and policies
that inform multidisciplinary public health practice. This timely
and comprehensive book: " considers the wide range of settings,
people and methods that are involved in public health activities "
introduces key theoretical perspectives " shows how research and
knowledge directly inform public health interventions " provides an
analysis of how research can be used in the planning and evaluation
of public health initiatives. " encourages critical awareness and
reflection. Theory and Research in Promoting Public Health will be
a core text for those studying public health and health promotion
across a wide range of health and social care disciplines. It will
also be an invaluable resource for professionals and training
organisations involved in promoting public health.
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