Learning Matters

Reducere. Our society urgently needs education that motivates, challenges, engages, and affirms all students. No matter their previous successes or failures,...

This volume provides a detailed account of the practical use of Assessment for Learning (AfL) in primary language classrooms. It gives an in-depth ...

DescriptionTeacher wellbeing, or a lack of it, is a major concern for the teaching profession. Research shows that there is a recruitment and reten...

This book addresses the multilingual reality of study abroad across a variety of national contexts and target languages. The chapters examine multi...

This book presents the latest research on the role of strategy use and development in second and foreign language teaching and learning. It will eq...

DescriptionIn order to teach writing effectively, teachers must be able to model writing effectively to children. The Primary National Curriculum s...

This book highlights multilingual literacy practices inside classrooms as well as the importance of multilingual literacy outside of educational co...

All the subject knowledge students need to teach primary science. Secure subject knowledge and understanding is the foundation of confident, creati...

This study of language issues in the context of migration provides interdisciplinary insights into language as learned, used and lived by refugees ...

Reducere. How can school learning be expanded to matter more in learners' lives? How can school leaders shape an institution to stay true to its core commitm...

If you are applying to Oxford or Cambridge Universities, you may be required to take one of the Oxbridge-specific admission tests. This text provid...

Feel confident and fully prepared on your nursing placements with this invaluable guide to one of the most important aspects of your nursing course...

This book presents the current state of knowledge in the vibrant and diverse field of vocabulary studies, summarising the latest empirical studies ...

This book brings together theoretical and empirical approaches to second language (L2) fluency and provides a state-of-the-art overview of current ...

This book is the first in-depth examination of the application of theories of space to issues of second language learning. The author outlines a ne...

An extensive knowledge of the primary Science curriculum is not enough for trainee teachers, they need to know how to teach Science in the primary ...

A practical guide for teachers in this sector on how to develop their digital literacy skills.

Reducere. DescriptionAlmost every day, one of Amy Julia's children says something or asks something that prompts her to think more carefully: "What 'lasting'...

DescriptionReflective practice enables nursing students to make sense of, and learn from, the experiences they have each day and if nurtured proper...

This book brings together many insights about the influences of one language upon another in language learning. Its accessible discussions explore ...

DescriptionIf you're learning about research for the first time, or grappling with an essay or final year project, this is the nursing research boo...

This book explores discourses of foreign language education in Ireland. It adopts a critical approach to SLA, examining the complex interplay betwe...

A core text aimed at degree and foundation degree students of Early Years and Early Childhood courses.

All social work students must undertake Practice Placements in the second and final years of their programme and the placement is a crucial area of...

DescriptionPathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing has been carefully designed to provide an integrated introduction to both the biology of dis...

DescriptionThis book explores sociology and psychology relevant to nursing and explains why it is so important to understand these disciplines in o...

DescriptionPathophysiology and Pharmacology in Nursing has been carefully designed to provide an integrated introduction to both the biology of dis...

DescriptionDo your students feel unsure about what exactly constitutes evidence? Would you like them to feel more confident in evaluating evidence ...

Critical thinking can appear formal and academic, far removed from everyday life where decisions have to be taken quickly in less than ideal condit...

It might seem as if globalization is making the whole world speak English. But spend time in any major city and you are likely to encounter a cornu...

DescriptionWith the number of people living with long term conditions set to increase, ensuring nurses are equipped with the knowledge and skills r...

This book presents a study of literacy practices and language use of students of Japanese outside of the classroom, both in class-related and volun...

DescriptionSocial workers, whatever their specialism, practise with people at the margins of society. It is therefore essential that all social wor...

DescriptionThe new edition of this well regarded book introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class c...

DescriptionThe new edition of this well regarded book introduces the underpinning theory and concepts required for the development of first class c...

This book critically analyzes early school foreign language teaching policy and practice across six geographical contexts. Criticizing the worldwid...

This book provides practical ideas for how children, young people and parents can feel welcomed and affirmed in their multilingual identities and a...

This book provides practical ideas for how children, young people and parents can feel welcomed and affirmed in their multilingual identities and a...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

'Hatton's book is a welcome antidote to stagnation and moribund thinking in contemporary professional practice and readers will gain much from enga...

DescriptionThis book begins by exploring what is meant by SEND in primary schools and goes on to cover everything trainees and teachers need to kno...

This textbook offers an introductory overview of eight hotly-debated topics in second language acquisition research. It offers a glimpse of how SLA...

Japan's oldest surviving narrative, the eighth-century Kojiki, chronicles the mythical origins of its islands and their ruling dynasty through a di...

This book offers a practical introduction to the areas of leadership, management and supervision for line managers, supervisors and senior practiti...

As practising social workers, your students will need to be able to make sound judgments in complex contexts and when they are under pressure. This...

This book provides a contemporary and critical examination of the theoretical and pedagogical impact of Michael Byram's pioneering work on intercul...

This book provides a contemporary and critical examination of the theoretical and pedagogical impact of Michael Byram's pioneering work on intercul...

This text provides an accessible, up to date and comprehensive introduction to police ethics and values for all those undertaking degrees and found...

This book takes a critical perspective of research on assessing speaking in second and foreign languages. Chapters focus on the complexity brought ...

Due to its theoretical and educational significance within the language learning process, the study of L2 motivation has been an important area of ...

This handbook presents the Early Years Foundation Stage (updated in 2021) as a handy reference copy for early years practitioners whether in traini...

The National Curriculum Programmes of Study for ALL curriculum subjects for Key Stages 1, -3 and the complete Teachers' Standards in full.Publisher...

This book takes a critical perspective of research on assessing speaking in second and foreign languages. Chapters focus on the complexity brought ...

Now in it's fourth edition and thoroughly updated to ensure all content is mapped to the new 2018 NMC standards, this book is a practical and reada...

Through the application of self-determination theory (SDT) to research and practice, this book deepens our understanding of how autonomous language...

Through the application of self-determination theory (SDT) to research and practice, this book deepens our understanding of how autonomous language...

Publisher: MIT Press LtdAuthor(s): Jennifer M.B. FugateIllustration(s): 50 black and white photosNumber of pages: 304Publication date: 2022Dimensio...

This book contextualizes open education in foreign language (FL) learning and teaching; fills a gap in the research by exploring aspects of open se...

This revised edition of Michael Byram's classic 1997 book updates the text in the light of both recent research and critiques and commentaries on t...

This book traces and summarizes the author's theoretical insights and empirical findings in the field of foreign language education. The volume exp...

DescriptionIn this accessible introduction to Vygotskian sociocultural theory, narratives illuminate key concepts of the theory. These key concepts...

DescriptionThis book presents the background to the current shift in language education towards action-oriented/action-based teaching, and provides...

This book shares powerful wisdom and practical strategies to help language teachers, learners, teacher educators and others communicate peace, cont...

A practical guide containing 50 different quality improvement and quality assurance approaches to help improve practice. - Helps staff to improve t...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

DescriptionA former Wisconsin high school science teacher makes the case that how and why we teach science matters, especially now that its legitim...

Publisher: Cengage Learning, IncAuthor(s): Joseph (Monmouth University) PattenNumber of pages: 416Publication date: 2020Dimensions: 205 x 253 x 18C...

This book addresses questions surrounding online second language (L2) communicative activities and formal language learning. It provides empirical ...

DescriptionThis book presents the first ever comprehensive overview of national laws recognising sign languages, the impacts they have and the advo...