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Educational strategies & policy
Rethinking Readiness in Early Childhood Education: Implications for Po...
Iorio, Jeanne Marie, Parnell, Will
Hardcover. This book challenges traditional conceptions of readiness in early childhood education by sharing concrete examples of practice, policy and histories that rethink readiness. This book seeks to reimagine possible new educational worlds for young children. Editor(s): Borch, Karl. Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood. Num Pages: 232 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 444.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137485113
- ISBN
- 9781137485113
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€ 154.48€ 125.99
€ 154.48
€ 125.99
Hardback. Stoller challenges the long-held view that knowing is a causal and linear act, arguing instead that the process of knowing is interdependent, transactional, and grounded in creative action. Series: The Cultural and Social Foundations of Education. Num Pages: 111 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNKC; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 307.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 111
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137484277
- ISBN
- 9781137484277
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€ 53.10€ 46.52
€ 53.10
€ 46.52
Hardcover. Politics, Disability, and Education Reform in the South explores how race, gender, disability, and politics all came together to impact the career of one State Superintendent of Education in South Carolina who fought to improve educational conditions for African-Americans, women, and millworkers' children in South Carolina. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFG; JNF; JNH; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 217 x 19. Weight in Grams: 454.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137484055
- ISBN
- 9781137484055
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€ 53.10€ 47.25
€ 53.10
€ 47.25
Hardcover. Making Sense of School Choice explains why school choice fails to deliver on its promise to meet the needs of culturally diverse populations, even in one of the world's most marketized education systems. Windle offers fresh insights into the transnational processes involved in producing educational inequalities. Num Pages: 240 pages, 3 tables. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 148 x 224 x 319. Weight in Grams: 382.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137483522
- ISBN
- 9781137483522
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Condition: New
€ 66.95
€ 66.95
Hardback. Owens provides a historical analysis of the ideological movements and reform efforts leading to the Common Core State Standards, beginning with conservative criticism of public schools in the 1930s and culminating in a convergence of the political right and left in efforts to systemically reform education based on free market principles. Num Pages: 296 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJ; 3JM; JNF; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 505.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137482679
- ISBN
- 9781137482679
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€ 106.20€ 89.19
€ 106.20
€ 89.19
The Transnationally Partnered University: Insights from Research and S...
Koehn, Peter H., Obamba, Milton O.
Hardcover. Analyzing the growing importance of the transnational higher education landscape and the role of African universities, Koehn and Obamba show how transnational partnerships among universities can inform policy, strengthen synergies between knowledge producers and knowledge users, and advance sustainable-development practice. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 291 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; JNFR; JNKP; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 216 x 19. Weight in Grams: 472.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137481740
- ISBN
- 9781137481740
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€ 53.10€ 47.47
€ 53.10
€ 47.47
Community Resilience, Universities and Engaged Research for Today's Wo...
. Ed(S): Madsen, Wendy; Costigan, Lynette; Mc...
Hardback. The increasing development of partnerships between universities and communities allows the research of academics to become engaged with those around them. This book highlights several case studies from a range of disciplines, such as psychology, social work and education to explore how these mutually beneficial relationships function. Editor(s): Madsen, Wendy; Costigan, Lynette; McNicol, Sarah; Turner, Roland. Num Pages: 111 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 11. Weight in Grams: 294.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 111
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137481047
- ISBN
- 9781137481047
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€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Hardback. Num Pages: 345 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM; JPQB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148. Weight in Grams: 596.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2017
- Number of pages
- 345
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137480194
- ISBN
- 9781137480194
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€ 129.75
€ 129.75
hardcover. This book enriches empirical and theoretical understandings of how school choice and school segregation are generated by the construction and negotiation of ethnic divisions by placing emphasis on feelings of belonging and we-ness as important structuring forces that guide and restrict students' school choices. Num Pages: 108 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFJ; JFFN; JNFR; JNLC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 10. Weight in Grams: 291.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2015th Edition
- Number of pages
- 108
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137480064
- ISBN
- 9781137480064
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€ 65.17€ 55.88
€ 65.17
€ 55.88
Hardcover. Using policy analysis and case study approaches, Private Universities in Latin America examines the significant amounts of research and innovation being made available from private universities in Latin America. Editor(s): Gregorutti, Gustavo; Delgado, Jorge Enrique. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 328 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 32 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1KL; JNF; JNK; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 146 x 25. Weight in Grams: 510.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137479372
- ISBN
- 9781137479372
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€ 53.10€ 47.45
€ 53.10
€ 47.45
Hardback. This volume explores the manifold relations between nation and childhood. Millei and Imre bring together an interdisciplinary group of scholars to address pressing questions about the regulation of childhood through national agendas, ideals of childhood and their role in national projects, and accounts of children's life as national subjects. Editor(s): Millei, Zsuzsa; Imre, Robert. Series: Critical Cultural Studies of Childhood. Num Pages: 265 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JNF; JP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 170 x 223 x 22. Weight in Grams: 486.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 265
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137477828
- ISBN
- 9781137477828
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€ 67.67
€ 67.67
Hardcover. Curriculum Studies in India examines Indian scholars in dialogue regarding their intellectual life histories and subjective investments in their field. Editor(s): Pinar, William F. Series: International and Development Education. Num Pages: 273 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1FKA; JNF; JNKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 157 x 22. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137477170
- ISBN
- 9781137477170
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Condition: New
€ 106.20€ 89.12
€ 106.20
€ 89.12
Hardcover. Drawing on discussions of the "Creative Economy," the "Network Economy," and the "Green Economy," Rethinking US Education Policy critiques educational policies authored by the Obama administration and considers the need for a new educational policy framework that is better adapted to an era of accelerating innovation. Num Pages: 201 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 145 x 223 x 17. Weight in Grams: 366.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137475558
- ISBN
- 9781137475558
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Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 46.85
€ 53.10
€ 46.85
Hardcover. International Teaching and Learning at Universities investigates both the positive and the more problematic aspects of the internationalization of education. Editor(s): Slethaug, Gordon E.; Vinther, Jane. Num Pages: 199 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNFR; JNK; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 395.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137475138
- ISBN
- 9781137475138
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Condition: New
€ 66.78
€ 66.78
Hardcover. The Bologna Process has significantly shaped recent higher education policies across Europe but the impact of the social dimension has been neglected. This book provides an overview of the major Bologna reforms and through a cross-country comparative study discusses whether this social aspect can ever successfully be incorporated into policy. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; JNF; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 19. Weight in Grams: 416.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137473134
- ISBN
- 9781137473134
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Condition: New
€ 67.39
€ 67.39
Hardback. Num Pages: 87 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1MBF; JNFR; JNKD; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 210 x 148 x 11. Weight in Grams: 247.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 87
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137472861
- ISBN
- 9781137472861
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Condition: New
€ 67.43
€ 67.43
Hardcover. Kohan offers a transformative, revolutionary, and more radical alternative theory and practice of philosophy for children. He critiques the current state of philosophy for children and demonstrates alternative ways of thinking and practicing philosophy in childhood education. Num Pages: 143 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNA; JNF; JNKS; JNLB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 154 x 16. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Pivot
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137469168
- ISBN
- 9781137469168
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Condition: New
€ 53.10€ 46.75
€ 53.10
€ 46.75
Hardback. Black Participatory Research offers an assessment of how shared racial self-identity, self-valuation, and experiences of oppression and difference shape the co-production of knowledge in increasingly popular participatory social science research methods. Editor(s): Drame, Elizabeth R.; Irby, Decoteau J. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1KBB; JFSL3; JHBC; JNFR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 14. Weight in Grams: 405.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137468987
- ISBN
- 9781137468987
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Condition: New
€ 162.04
€ 162.04
Multiculturalism and Conflict Reconciliation in the Asia-Pacific
. Ed(S): Shimizu, Kosuke; Bradley, William
Paperback. This book is open access under a CC BY license. This edited collection focuses on theories, language and migration in relation to multiculturalism in Japan and the Asia-Pacific.It investigates current conflicts that have arisen due to immigration and policies related to education, politics, language, work, citizenship and identity. Editor(s): Shimizu, Kosuke; Bradley, William. Num Pages: 237 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CJ; JFSL; JNFR; JPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 144 x 215 x 14. Weight in Grams: 304.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 237
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137464620
- ISBN
- 9781137464620
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Condition: New
€ 30.74
€ 30.74
The Economics of Schooling in a Divided Society: The Case for Shared E...
Borooah, Vani K., Knox, Colin
Hardcover. Num Pages: 208 pages, 16 figures, 25 black & white tables. BIC Classification: JFF; JNF; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 225 x 145 x 18. Weight in Grams: 366.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137461865
- ISBN
- 9781137461865
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.45
€ 128.45