New publicationsSchool Counseling and School Social Work Homework Planner
John Wiley & Sons,
June 2002
Children are often faced with personal problems that hinder their ability to succeed in school. This book provides exercises that school social workers, guidance counsellors, and other mental health professionals can assign to their student clients as a way of extending therapy outside school. Homework assignments cover a variety of issues including family harmony, anger management, study and organisational skills, and self-esteem building. A quick-reference format groups assignments by behavioural problem, such as Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), adjustment to divorce, learning difficulties, physical challenges, social skills and teen pregnancy. A CD-ROM contains all the exercises in a word-processing format for customisation to suit students’ unique needs. (Adapted from publisher's description) KLA Subject HeadingsCrisis managementStudent adjustment Child development Homework Behaviour management Learning problems Educational Policy and Social Reproduction
Routledge,
February 2003
Sixty years ago, secondary education for all was established across Britain. This book assesses British education policies since then, and includes a review of key recent policy initiatives. The old system of academic selection has given way to policies concerned with choice and competition, which has had significant effect on students and their families – throughout the schooling process and beyond. This book explores the extent to which education is a force for change in a class-divided society, placing notions of class, power and control at the centre of the issue. The resource is aimed at students, teachers, policy analysts and policy makers. Topics covered include challenging inequality, framing equality through the Education Act, social mobility and education and pedagogic discourse. (Adapted from publisher's description)
KLA Subject HeadingsEducation policyEducation aims and objectives Social classes Social justice Socially disadvantaged Lost in the Funhouse: How Parents and Schools Can Work Together
Josey Bass,
November 2003
When a child or adolescent is having trouble in school, parents and teachers often become adversaries, each blaming the other for their problems. This book offers a guide both for parents who want to know how they can help their children succeed in public or private school, and for educators who are keen to find ways to improve their relationship with parents. The author has experience in the topic of human relations within schools, and aims to assist in bridging the divide between parents and teachers so that they can work together in the best interests of children. This book offers a brief overview of child development and psychology so that parents can understand where and how they can make a difference. (Available from DA Information)
KLA Subject HeadingsTeacher-student relationshipsParent and child Schools Child development Behaviour management Sociology of Educating
Continuum International Publishing,
July 2003
The fourth edition of this book includes significant changes which take into account the educational issues that have arisen in recent years. The text covers a range of topics including home-based teaching, educational research, and grading and examining. This edition places emphasis on educating outside and beyond the school. Every chapter ends with 'signposts' which encourage readers to pursue ideas and themes raised in the text. References and suggestions for further reading have been included. Sociology of Educating is written for student teachers as well as for experienced teachers and educationalists wishing to reinforce their earlier studies. (Adapted from publisher's description)
KLA Subject HeadingsAssessmentEducation research Educational sociology Teacher-student relationships Parent and child Teaching and learning Underachievement in Schools
Routledge,
March 2003
This book examines different levels of student achievement. The author highlights ways in which schools and policy makers might improve achievement through changes in policy and practice. Topics covered include defining underachievement, social background and achievement, school structures and achievement, and schools raising attainment. Underachievement in Schools is aimed at those involved with school policy as well as at teachers and those training to teach. (Adapted from publisher's description) KLA Subject HeadingsEducational sociologyAssessment Students Learning ability Learning problems Child development Courage, Passion and Vision: A Guide to Leading Systemic School Improvement
Rowman Education (formerly Scarecrow Press),
February 2003
This book describes the significant challenges of leading whole-system improvement in school districts, and offers practical, theoretical, and philosophical perspectives. Through essays that supplement the perspectives, three education coordinators and two education leaders share their views on the courage, passion, and vision needed to lead district-wide change. Authors discuss the characteristics it takes to be an effective change-leader, detailing methodology and a set of tools for producing and sustaining systemic school improvement. Written for aspiring and practising coordinators, school board members, and policymakers. (Adapted from publisher's description) KLA Subject HeadingsEducation policyEducation aims and objectives School leadership Leadership School principals |