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Organization & management of education
Paperback. This edited collection examines the current challenges faced by the Children's Court and identifies area for reform. It explores the welfare and justice approaches to resolving care and protection and youth offending cases. Editor(s): Sheehan, Rosemary; Borowski, Allan. Series: Children's Well-Being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 226 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKV; JMB; JNK; LND. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 355.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 226
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400794702
- ISBN
- 9789400794702
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Condition: New
€ 193.25
€ 193.25
Paperback. Educators now believe that 'argumentation' (which includes debate and persuasion) in learning activities can develop students' critical thinking and reasoning skills. This volume covers theory, best practice and research in argumentation in the classroom. Editor(s): Khine, Myint Swe. Num Pages: 292 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNC; JNKH; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 468.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 292
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400793217
- ISBN
- 9789400793217
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Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Paperback. With perceptive analysis of the way universities relate to socially excluded communities, this volume assesses the extent to which the 'Academy' can deliver on its promise to build bridges with communities noted for their absence from tertiary education. Editor(s): Benneworth, Paul. Num Pages: 364 pages. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 557.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792746
- ISBN
- 9789400792746
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Condition: New
€ 128.12
€ 128.12
The Reorientation of Higher Education. Challenging the East-West Dicho...
. Ed(S): Adamson, Bob; Nixon, Jon; Su, Feng
Paperback. This book presents accounts of the repositioning of higher education institutions across a range of contexts in the East and West. It argues that global governance, institutional organisation and academic practice are complementary elements within the process. Editor(s): Adamson, Bob; Nixon, Jon; Su, Feng. Series: CERC Studies in Comparative Education. Num Pages: 324 pages, 11 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 168 x 17. Weight in Grams: 551.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400792227
- ISBN
- 9789400792227
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Condition: New
€ 128.20
€ 128.20
Paperback. In recent decades, government priorities have shifted away from fiscal support of higher education. This book, drawing on 1992 and 2007 surveys of academics, portrays the reactions of academics here as well as in Europe to these new policies and practices. Series: The Changing Academy - The Changing Academic Profession in International Comparative Perspective. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 468.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791954
- ISBN
- 9789400791954
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Condition: New
€ 127.84
€ 127.84
Paperback. Based on a study of one secondary school located in a disadvantaged community in Australia, this book provides a different perspective on what it means to 'play the game' of schooling. The voices teachers, parents and students are all included. Num Pages: 136 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNMT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 8. Weight in Grams: 238.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 136
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791756
- ISBN
- 9789400791756
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Condition: New
€ 127.76
€ 127.76
Paperback. Based on in-depth empirical studies in school and university classrooms, this book presents rich insights into the complexities and dynamics of students' environmental learning and points the way to future pedagogical practice, policy and research. Num Pages: 158 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNMT; JNT; RNU. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 261.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 158
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400791480
- ISBN
- 9789400791480
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Paperback. New insight on higher education is presented in this volume, derived from the study of universities in Austria, Finland, France, Germany, the UK and the USA. Learning frameworks, management and provisions are among the elements discusses. Editor(s): Knust, Michaela; Hanft, Anke. Num Pages: 387 pages, 30 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK; JNM; JNP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 593.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 387
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790698
- ISBN
- 9789400790698
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Condition: New
€ 195.06
€ 195.06
Paperback. Academic institutions are value-driven, decisions have an ethical component with implications for students, faculty, the institution, and the broader community. This book explores the issues that are faced every day by those managing seats of learning. Editor(s): Englehardt, Elaine E.; Pritchard, Michael S.; Romesburg, Kerry D.; Schrag, Brian. Num Pages: 221 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNA; JNK; JNM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 12. Weight in Grams: 349.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400790629
- ISBN
- 9789400790629
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Condition: New
€ 149.87
€ 149.87
Paperback. The growing strategic importance of collaboration and networking as a tool of school improvement is hampered by an absence of theoretical and practical texts. This volume aims to plug the gap in the literature with an analysis of specific case studies. Num Pages: 191 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 10. Weight in Grams: 302.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 191
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400789821
- ISBN
- 9789400789821
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Condition: New
€ 127.78
€ 127.78
Hardcover. Creative Arts in Education and Culture Editor(s): Leong, Samuel; Leung, Bo Wah. Series: Landscapes: The Arts, Aesthetics and Education. Num Pages: 263 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: AV; JNKC; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400777286
- ISBN
- 9789400777286
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Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Hardback. Mathematics Curriculum in School Education Editor(s): Li, Yeping; Lappan, Glenda. Series: Advances in Mathematics Education. Num Pages: 674 pages, 83 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1172.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 674
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400775596
- ISBN
- 9789400775596
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Condition: New
€ 132.17
€ 132.17
paperback. The Structure of Scientific Examination Questions Series: SpringerBriefs in Education. Num Pages: 93 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: CFB; JNKD; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 156 x 233 x 3. Weight in Grams: 176.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2014th Edition
- Number of pages
- 93
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400774872
- ISBN
- 9789400774872
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 75.27
€ 75.27
Hardback. Financial Crimes and Existential Philosophy Series: Ethical Economy. Num Pages: 225 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; JNK; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 177 x 19. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 225
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400773257
- ISBN
- 9789400773257
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.27
€ 67.27
Hardback. Rasch Analysis in the Human Sciences Num Pages: 482 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBC; JNC; JNKD; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 242 x 158 x 31. Weight in Grams: 878.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400768567
- ISBN
- 9789400768567
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.17
€ 197.17
Valuing Assessment in Science Education: Pedagogy, Curriculum, Policy
. Ed(S): Corrigan, Deborah; Gunstone, Richard...
Hardback. This book examines the relationships between assessment, measurement and evaluation. It also explores assessment philosophies and practices in relation to the science curriculum and scientific literacy. Editor(s): Corrigan, Deborah; Gunstone, Richard; Jones, Alister. Num Pages: 384 pages, 34 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNKD; JNU; PD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 167 x 26. Weight in Grams: 710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400766679
- ISBN
- 9789400766679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 184.76
€ 184.76
Hardback. This book shows that young children are developing complex mathematical knowledge and abstract reasoning much earlier than previously thought. It highlights the importance of providing more challenging 21st century mathematics learning for young students. Editor(s): English, Lyn D.; Mulligan, Joanne. Series: Advances in Mathematics Education. Num Pages: 337 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKC; JNLA; JNU. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 672.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 337
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400764392
- ISBN
- 9789400764392
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.07
€ 129.07
Hardcover. This book explores transnational influences on local values and practices in Nordic educational systems, offering country cases that show how national discourses and regulation influence values, culture and practice, in competition with traditional values. Editor(s): Moos, Lejf. Series: Studies in Educational Leadership. Num Pages: 248 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 529.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400762251
- ISBN
- 9789400762251
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.24
€ 128.24
Hardcover. This edited collection examines the current challenges faced by the Children's Court and identifies area for reform. It explores the welfare and justice approaches to resolving care and protection and youth offending cases. Editor(s): Borowski, Allan; Sheehan, Rosemary. Series: Children's Well-being: Indicators and Research. Num Pages: 216 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; JKV; JMB; JNK; LND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 478.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 228
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400759275
- ISBN
- 9789400759275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.34
€ 194.34
Hardcover. Systemic variations between states imply a more complex academic culture than the common view of increasing demands, rising competition, and shrinking state funding. This comparative study tracks scholars' job satisfaction levels in diverse national contexts. Editor(s): Bentley, Peter James; Coates, Hamish; Dobson, Ian R.; Goedegebuure, Leo; Meek, V. Lynn (University of New England, Armidale, Australia). Series: The Changing Academy - The Changing Academic Profession in International Comparative Perspective. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNKH; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 163 x 243 x 21. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400754331
- ISBN
- 9789400754331
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.57
€ 128.57
Teacher Professional Development for Improving Quality of Teaching
Creemers, Bert; Kyriakides, Leonidas; Antonio...
Hardback. This critical review of research on teacher training and professional development illustrates the limitations of the main approaches to teacher development and advocates a dynamic view of policy and practice in teacher training and professional development. Num Pages: 280 pages, 16 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JNKH; JNT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 573.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400752061
- ISBN
- 9789400752061
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.91
€ 205.91
Hardback. Based on an empirical study that linked higher education leadership to an aspect of midlife known as generativity, this book discusses the nature, antecedents, and support of generativity in the career paths of female higher education leaders in midlife. Series: Studies in Educational Leadership. Num Pages: 210 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNK; JNM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 498.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Number of pages
- 210
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400750180
- ISBN
- 9789400750180
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.15
€ 128.15
Hardcover. With perceptive analysis of the way universities relate to socially excluded communities, this volume assesses the extent to which the 'Academy' can deliver on its promise to build bridges with communities noted for their absence from tertiary education. Editor(s): Benneworth, Paul. Num Pages: 352 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNKP; JNMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400748743
- ISBN
- 9789400748743
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.25
€ 129.25
hardcover. This unique collation of material on data-driven decisions made in schools includes contributions from several countries to provide an informed perspective on effective policy and practice, and includes analysis of the interplay between the two. Editor(s): Schildkamp, Kim; Lai, Mei Kuin; Earl, Lorna M. Series: Studies in Educational Leadership. Num Pages: 216 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: JNF; JNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 241 x 163 x 19. Weight in Grams: 480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer Netherlands
- Edition
- 2013th Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789400748156
- ISBN
- 9789400748156
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 226.94
€ 226.94