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A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care, 3e - Aveyard - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care, 3e - Aveyard - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

“From start to finish, this book gives a clear overview of the skills required to be successful at thinking critically both in academic work and within clinical practice.”Ruth Trout, Senior Lecturer in Acute Care, Programme and BSc Dissertation Lead, MSc Dissertation Supervisor, Buckinghamshire New University, UK “This third edition of this book continues where the first and second editions excelled - in providing the foundations of critical thinking for students of health and social care.” Dr David M Rea, School of Health and Social Care, Swansea University, UKEver been told to be ‘more critical’ in your essay writing? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice?Returning in its third edition, this bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it’s done using examples and simple language. Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover:How to think more critically about readily available informationHow to find the ‘best available’ evidence and be more critical of itHow to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentationsHow to adopt critical thinking in practiceHow critical thinking can play a key part in the development of health and social care servicesRefreshed with up-to-date theory and contemporary ideas throughout, this fully revised third edition includes:Further examples to illustrate important pointsAdditional activities to help deepen learningNew sections on writing with a critical voice from notetaking to a final draftAdvice about thinking and writing critically when using online resources and social mediaFurther developments to the key tool ‘Six questions for critical thinking’ which will assist you in developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for this edition in response to student evaluationThis book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike. Dr Helen Aveyard is a Principal Lecturer in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwifery at Oxford Brookes University, UK. Dr Marion Waite is a Principal Lecturer in Nursing and Education in the Oxford School of Nursing and Midwiferyat Oxford Brookes University, UK.

DKK 278.00
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A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care - Pam Sharp - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

A Beginner's Guide to Critical Thinking and Writing in Health and Social Care - Pam Sharp - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Ever struggled to write a critical essay? Ever wondered what critical thinking actually is and how you can apply it in your academic work and practice? This bestselling guide takes you through every stage of becoming a critical thinker, from approaching your subject to writing your essays or dissertation in health and social care. Each chapter tackles a different aspect of critical thinking and shows you how it''s done using examples and simple language. Beginning with an overview of the importance of critical thinking, the book goes on to cover: - How to think critically about different types of information as potential evidence, including books, journals, articles, websites, and, new to this edition, social media - How to demonstrate critical thinking in written work and presentations - How to adopt critical thinking in practice Updated with more references to online resources and critical appraisal tools, this fully revised second edition includes: - The key tool ''Six questions for critical thinking'' which will assist you in developing your skills for academic work and practice - updated for this edition in response to student evaluation - An expanded worked example of critical analysis - New exploration of the connection between theory and practice This book is an essential purchase for students and qualified healthcare staff alike and was highly commended in the BMA Medical Book Awards 2012. "This is an amazing book that I recommend to all levels of students as there is something in it for all. It is written in an easy to understand and friendly style that is accessible to anyone has an interest in critical thinking whether they are studying or not. I love this book and the sound of the penny dropping for my learners!" Liz Rockingham, Adult Field Lead / Teaching Fellow, University of Surrey, UK "In my estimation this is the definitive beginner‘s guide to critical thinking and writing in health and social care. After reading this book any student should understand why and how critical thinking underpins professional practice and the highest endeavours in academic work and research." Dr Ruth Davies, Associate Professor Child and Family Health, Swansea University, UK "I did not intend to read this book cover to cover but it was such a pleasure I did. The book by Aveyard, Sharp and Woolliams achieves exactly what it sets out to do and is a comprehensive and highly readable guide." Ailsa Espie, Senior Lecturer, Division of Nursing, Queen Margaret University, UK "Health and social care professionals navigate through extensive quantities of information in the course of their work. The ability to think clearly and critically is fundamental for appraising and implementing evidence and knowledge in practice. This book is an excellent place to start learning these vital skills and I recommend it to my students and to you." Dr Martin Webber, Anniversary Reader in Social Work, University of York, UK "I would recommend this book to any health care student, not just nurses, that require help in starting out how to write critically in essays, presentations, literature reviews and dissertations." Jade Day, Student Nurse at Anglia Ruskin University, UK

DKK 316.00
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Applied Systems Thinking for Health Systems Research: A Methodological Handbook - De Savigny - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Applied Systems Thinking for Health Systems Research: A Methodological Handbook - De Savigny - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Patient safety in health systems has become more and more important as a theme in health research, and so it is not surprising to see a growing interest in applying systems thinking to healthcare. However there is a difficulty – health systems are very complex and constantly adapting to respond to core drivers and fit needs. How do you apply systems thinking in this situation, and what methods are available? National health authorities, international donors and research practitioners need to know the “how-to” of conducting health systems research from a systems thinking perspective. This book will fill this gap and provide a range of tools that give clear guidance of ways to carry out systems thinking in health, with real-world examples. These methodologies include:• System dynamics and causal loops• Network analysis• Outcome mapping• Soft systems methodologyAnd many more.Written by an international team of experts in health research, this handbook will be essential reading for those working in or researching public health, health policy, health systems, global health, service improvement and innovation in practice.. “With this new book, health researchers have a detailed guide for applying system thinking tools in day-to-day operations to identify and solve issues related to health policy and systems.” Ghaffar Abdul, Executive Director of the Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research, Switzerland “This book is the first to present practical options for applying systems thinking to understand complexity in health systems. The editors compile an essential collection of practical tools for understanding complex problems and framing research questions, as well as for determining and managing related solutions.” Ligia Paina, PhD, Assistant Professor, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, USA “This keenly-awaited book offers a lucid and comprehensive discussion on how to research complex health systems. The book provides invaluable help in navigating this complexity and applying rigorous as well as pragmatic approaches to capturing dynamic interactions between system elements and causal loops.” Dina Balabanova, PhD, Associate Professor, Health Systems/Policy, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, UK “This book is timely to help equip individuals or researchers with practical tools that are expected to empower the field and facilitate greater and more relevant evidence production for better policy making in health.” George Gotsadze, Director, Curatio International Foundation “This methodological handbook includes variety of essential tools and provides excellent guidance for health system researchers and managers when investigating and resolving complex health systems problems.” Fadi El-Jardali, Professor of Health Policy and Systems, American University of Beirut, Lebanon

DKK 338.00
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Thinking about Play: Developing a Reflective Approach - Janet Moyles - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Thinking about Play: Developing a Reflective Approach - Janet Moyles - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

"Thinking about Play... cleverly brings together research-based chapters from experienced Early Years practitioners and academics who provide knowledge the field desperately needs to ensure young children can engage in play - laying their own meaningful foundations for their later education." Tricia David, Emeritus Professor of Education, Canterbury Christ Church University, UK "This book provides an excellect collection of chapters which encourages early years practitioners to really get to grips with their own perceptions about, understanding of and beliefs in relation to play in early education settings. In so doing, they will also be well-supported in getting to grips with decisions to change and develop their playful practices for the benefit and pleasure both of children and of themselves. Janet Moyles has brought together a good number of well-respected writers in the field in a highly accessible and informative book. Professor Pat Broadhead, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK This edited collection brings together play and reflective practice and supports practitioners in reflecting more deeply on the play provision they make for young children. This involves analysing and evaluating what makes quality play and learning experiences by considering how current research might impact on practice. Key features: - - Introduces the concept of ''playful pedagogies'' and explains how it relates to practice - - Each chapter starts with an abstract so that readers can dip into issues of particular interest and concern - - Includes questions and follow-up ideas that can be used for CPD experiences and training This important book supports early years students and practitioners in developing their own thinking, ideologies and pedagogies. Contributors : Deborah Albon, Pat Beckley, Avril Brock, Stephanie Collins, Jane George, Jane Gibbs, Justine Howard, Pam Jarvis, Karen McInnes, Kevin Kelman, Linda Lauchlan, Paulette Luff, Estelle Martin, Theodora Papatheodorou, Marie Sprawling, Lynsey Thomas, Pauline Trudell, Rebecca Webster, Bryonie Williams, Maulfry Worthington

DKK 316.00
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Critical Skills for Academic Assignments: A Student Toolkit 1e - Gary Jones - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Critical Skills for Academic Assignments: A Student Toolkit 1e - Gary Jones - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Based on the authors two decades of experience in lecturing and teaching academic skills within a higher-education setting, the work is a response to the challenges facing today’s students in understanding the principles of critical thinking and applying it to their University studies. Critical Thinking for Academic Assignments is an invaluable tool for any student wanting to understand what is meant by critical thinking and how to apply these skills to the different stages of the assessment process. Unlike most textbooks within this area on the market, it focuses solely upon practical advice rather than adopting a philosophical, more abstract, understanding of critical thinking. This practical approach to the topic allows students to move from lower to higher-level thinking skills. Written in an engaging and concise style, the work is a guide designed to be accessible to students from across multiple disciplines who want key pieces of information that can be easily translated to their studies. The book is interactive and engaging, raising the student’s involvement with the subject area through practical activities and examples. Its easy-to-use structure and approach take’s the student on a logical journey starting at the beginning of the assessment process through to engaging with feedback and critical thinking for the job market. At the same time the five-part structure with subchapters allow students to quickly ‘dip in’ and ‘dip out’ of any part of the book to meet their own individual learning needs. While the main focus is on assessment, the text also highlights the importance of these skills for employability

DKK 193.00
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Understanding Childrens Mathematical Graphics: Beginnings in Play - Maulfry Worthington - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Understanding Childrens Mathematical Graphics: Beginnings in Play - Maulfry Worthington - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

This book challenges traditional beliefs and practices of teaching ''written'' mathematics in early childhood. It gives theoretical underpinnings and offers exciting insights and context to children''s early mathematical thinking and in particular into children''s mathematical graphics, showing how this supports their understanding of the abstract symbolic language of mathematics. Drawing on a wide range of examples, it illustrates and explains how children explore and communicate their mathematical thinking through their mathematical graphics, and how this begins in play. The book looks at the power of children''s own marks, symbols and other graphical representations to convey meanings, exploring how they support complex thinking. The authors explore the relationship between children''s play and meaning making. Rather than viewing mathematics as a separate subject or as a set of basic ''skills'' to be transmitted, they demonstrate that in supportive learning cultures children develop their own mathematical thinking to solve problems. Key features include: - - Numerous new examples and case studies of children from birth to 6 years,highlighting the complexity and richness of children''s thinking - - Explanation of pedagogical issues - showing how they can support rich play and mathematics - - Draws on the authors'' latest research This book is valuable reading for students, teachers, primary mathematics coordinators'' and all early years'' professionals working in the Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage One.

DKK 307.00
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Person Centred Practice for Professionals - Jeanette Thompson - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Person Centred Practice for Professionals - Jeanette Thompson - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

This valuable text offers a range of practical, person centred and evidence based approaches to tackling challenges faced by professionals working with people with learning disabilities. It helps the reader to analyze issues relating to person centred practice and citizenship and considers the implications of this key government initiative for health and social care professionals. The authors aim to support professionals in working through this changing agenda, whilst identifying the interface between their own professional practice and person centred approaches to working with people who have a learning disability. The book includes well referenced practical approaches to the subject area, alongside creative and innovative thinking. In addition, the book also: - - Explores the historical context of learning disability services and how this has contributed to the development of person centred services - - Introduces a range of practical person centred thinking tools that can be readily used within professional practice - - Contains a model to inform the delivery and integration of person centred practice within professional practice - - Considers the contribution of a range of different professional roles to the person centred and self directed support approach - - Evaluates the relevance of person centred thinking and planning to people from different cultural backgrounds and those undergoing the transition from adolescence to adulthood Person Centred Practice for Professionals is key reading for students, academics and professionals working or training to work with people with learning disabilities.

DKK 320.00
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Health Psychology - Jane Ogden - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Health Psychology - Jane Ogden - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Health Psychology is essential reading for all students and researchers of health psychology. Organized into four sections, the 7th edition is structured with a clear emphasis on theory and evidence throughout. With renewed focus on thinking critically about health psychology, Ogden’s revised edition maintains its accessible style and broad coverage. Each chapter features rich examples to empower students to expand their understanding of this dynamic psychological sub-discipline. Health Psychology comes with an Online Learning Centre created to support course delivery. This site boasts: • Multiple choice questions for knowledge checks• Suggested essay questions to supplement in-class or homework activities• PowerPoint presentations to aid with structuring your module Within the book you will also find a range of pedagogic features designed to engage students including: • “For Discussion” boxes• End of Chapter questions• “Thinking Critically” sections in each chapter• Suggestions for Further ReadingThese features will encourage debate and critical thinking in turn contributing to deeper understanding and improved course outcomes.Updated to include sections on LGBTQ+ health and to reflect the most recent research studies and their implications for practice, Ogden’s new edition takes a rigorous approach that highlights the role that psychology plays in all aspects of physical health. Jane Ogden is a Professor of Health Psychology at the University of Surrey, UK and has been researching and writing about eating behaviour and weight management for nearly 30 years. Her research interests include obesity management, aspects of women’s health and communication in healthcare.

DKK 422.00
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Influencing Early Childhood Education: Key Figures, Philosophies and Ideas - Linda Pound - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Influencing Early Childhood Education: Key Figures, Philosophies and Ideas - Linda Pound - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Thinking about early childhood education will offer an academic and critical approach to the wealth of theories that underpin elements of current practice in early childhood care and education. It will focus on analyzing the rise and interconnectedness of theories of learning and development. It will range from key nineteenth century movements to progressive ideas of the twentieth century, encompassing psychoanalytic theories, deconstructing theories and constructivism and behaviourism.

DKK 344.00
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Brief Strategic Coaching: The Problem Resolution Process that Inspired B rief and Solution-focused Thinking - Andrew Armatas - Bog - Open University

Brief Strategic Coaching: The Problem Resolution Process that Inspired B rief and Solution-focused Thinking - Andrew Armatas - Bog - Open University

Brief Strategic Coaching offers coaches a different process for rapid problem resolution and change. The book guides readers to identify problematic attempts at solutions, to get unstuck and reach their goals by breaking free from the vicious cycle of “the more I try to solve a problem, the worse it gets”. Instead, the new solution is often radically different to the original one and brief strategic coaching supports successful implementation of these new actions.Coaches can use this book to: - Integrate brief strategic coaching with their current methods of working- Understand and assess current solution attempts by coachees- Support coachees to escape the cycle of problem maintenance- Adjust problem perceptions and develop new solution strategies with the coacheeThis book offers a fresh and practical take on a classic idea, making it an essential addition to the bookshelves of coaches and management leaders globally. "I wish I’d had my hands on this before - my leader clients certainly would have benefited! A highly valuable addition to the coach’s toolkit." Liz Hall, Editor of Coaching at Work magazine, Author of Mindful Coaching and Coach Your Team "Engaging and practical, this book is an invaluable guide for coaches and practitioners who work with clients wishing to break free from ineffective problem-solving strategies." Dr Christiana Iordanou, Lecturer in Psychology, University of Kent; Co-author of Values and Ethics in Coaching "I highly recommend this book to everyone who is interested in learning to apply the strategic approaches of Milton Erickson in coaching." Bernhard Trenkle, President ISH International Society of Hypnosis Member BOD of Milton Erickson Foundation, Phoenix Andrew Armatas is an Australian-born executive coach and psychologist with background experience in brief approaches to change and corporate mental health. A founding member of the International Society for Coaching Psychology, his expertise lies in mental training skills, suggestive techniques and brief strategic principles in corporate and coaching contexts.

DKK 250.00
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Early Explorations in Science - Jane Johnston - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Early Explorations in Science - Jane Johnston - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Reviewers’ comments on the first edition: “Jane Johnston communicates a sense of effervescent enthusiasm for teaching and science, and her treatment is comprehensive.”TES “The ideas and recommendations, based on considerable classroom experience, make this book a valuable aid to students and reflective early years practitioners.”Primary Science Review “At last! A serious attempt to explore the scientific potential of infant and pre-school children… The author explains how scientific skills can be developed at an early stage, stimulating the natural inquisitive streak in children. This book…will start you thinking about science in a much more positive light.”Child Education This accessible and practical book supports good scientific practice in the early years. It helps practitioners to be creative providers, and shows them how to develop awe and wonder of the world in the children they teach. The book highlights the importance of a motivating learning environment and skilled interaction with well-trained adults. In addition, fundamental issues are explored such as the range, nature and philosophical underpinning of early years experiences and the development of emergent scientific skills, understandings and attitudes. New features for this edition include: - An extended age range encompassing early learning from 0 – 8 - Updated material for the Foundation Stage Curriculum for 3 – 5-year-olds and the National Curriculum 2000 for 5 – 8-year-olds - A new chapter focusing on conceptual understanding and thinking skills in the early years - An emphasis on the importance of informal learning and play in early development The book introduces and discusses new research and thinking in early years and science education throughout, making it relevant for current practice. This is an indispensable resource for all trainee and practising primary school teachers and early years practitioners.

DKK 311.00
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Education and Theory: Strangers in Paradigms - Gary Thomas - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Education and Theory: Strangers in Paradigms - Gary Thomas - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

''... a masterpiece ... long overdue'' Professor Judy Sebba, University of Sussex and member of 2008 RAE panel for Education "This is an exceptional book - and one that should be essential reading for anyone seriously thinking about educational practice - for two reasons. First, it is one of the few books on thinking about education which is written with the wit and humour which makes compulsive reading. Second, the approach to theory (or thinking systematically, philosophically and evidentially) is through the author''s own attempt to understand what appears to many as a mystery. In this personal journey, the author provides a comprehensive and critical review of different theoretical positions." Professor Richard Pring, University of Oxford - - What is the role of theory in education? - - Does the pursuit of theory in education always lead to improvements in practice? - - What is the alternative to theory? Theory holds a central place in educational inquiry: tutors urge students to embed their work in it; funding bodies demand that research proposals be located in. But in an important new analysis, Gary Thomas suggests that the pursuit of theory in education is the pursuit of a chimera. This compelling book examines what theory means for both student and researcher and questions whether the confidence in educational theory is justified. It begins by looking at what theory is, and what use it has in education and examines some theoretically significant influences on educational thought and practice in the twentieth century. Challenging the idea that the practice of education should be based on theory, the author offers alternative, simpler frameworks for conducting inquiry, without the constraints of existing theory, contending that it is time for a discussion about how values, evidence and ideas can more straightforwardly guide educational practice. Education and Theory is stimulating reading for academics, researchers, teachers and students of education.

DKK 335.00
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Positive Psychology: Theory, Research and Applications - Aneta D. Tunariu - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Positive Psychology: Theory, Research and Applications - Aneta D. Tunariu - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

The second edition of Positive Psychology features ground-breaking evidence and thinking on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation and more. Discover how to increase happiness levels, what obstacles to flourishing affect our day-to-day lives and how to apply positive psychology to diverse professional disciplines. The authors map the key positive psychology interventions available and discuss their merits with an emphasis on practice and evaluation. Ilona Boniwell and Aneta Tunariu skilfully combine a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up-to-date research. Written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner, this new edition includes: • Chapter summaries to help you check your understanding and speed up your revision • Experiments boxes to highlight research methodologies and contextualize the latest psychological findings • Personal development exercises to enhance your skills in wellbeing • Review questions to test your knowledge • Suggested resources to make your study time more efficient • Time out boxes to highlight key concepts and thinkers • Think about it boxes to develop your critical thinking skills • Measurement tools to introduce you to current thinking and debates • Mock essay questions to help you practise for your exam • Further reflection topics to delve deeper • Links to media materials within as well as beyond the typical academic literature • End of chapter quizzes to help you check your understanding Positive Psychology is essential reading for students taking modules in positive psychology and wellbeing; will be of interest to students of applied, coaching and sports psychology; and can help develop practising psychologists, coaches, counsellors and researchers interested in this burgeoning field of mental wellbeing and human happiness. "A highly recommended resource for teaching and studying positive psychology. Up-to-date, incorporating both the history and the latest developments in this field. Very clearly laid out, with key topics and concepts explained well along with practical learning activities for the use in classroom and/or for students’ individual learning." Vanessa King, MAPP (UPenn), Board Member Action for Happiness

DKK 354.00
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Parents and Professionals in Early Childhood Settings - Glenda Macnaughton - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Parents and Professionals in Early Childhood Settings - Glenda Macnaughton - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Parents and Professionals in Early Childhood Settings addresses the complex and sometimes controversial issues that emerge from the care and education of young children. Staff and parents in early childhood settings can find ample advice about how to promote good communication, but much of that advice has no grounding in their daily lives. Instead, it prescribes an established set menu of communication tools, such as newsletters, notebooks and message boards that rarely respond to what staff and families say about relationships between them. Drawing on the authors'' research with hundreds of parents, staff and students, the book explores relationships between staff and families through a series of ''issue stories''. Each story features the voices and perspectives of ''real'' staff and families and captures their various understandings, desires and feelings about a complex, difficult and/or controversial issue. The authors support each ''issue story'' with snippets from relevant international research, ''Fairness Alerts'' that highlight unfair thinking habits and show how to challenge them, and some ''points to ponder'' and ''points to discuss'' that encourage readers to extend their thinking about the issue/s in the story. Parents and Professionals in Early Childhood Settings is written for the diverse people in the international field of early childhood education and care. They include staff, students, academics, trainers, curriculum advisors, policy officers and managers, together with the parents and other carers of young children.

DKK 338.00
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Meaning Making in Secondary Science Classrooms - Eduardo Mortimer - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Meaning Making in Secondary Science Classrooms - Eduardo Mortimer - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

This book focuses on the talk of science classrooms and in particular on the ways in which the different kinds of interactions between teachers and students contribute to meaning making and learning. Central to the text is a new analytical framework for characterising the key features of the talk of school science classrooms. This framework is based on sociocultural principles and links the work of theorists such as Vygotsky and Bakhtin to the day-to-day interactions of contemporary science classrooms. *presents a framework, based on sociocultural theory, for analysing the language of teaching and learning interactions in science classrooms*provides detailed examples and illustrations of insights gained from applying the framework to real science lessons in Brazil and the UK.*demonstrates how these ways of thinking about classroom talk can be drawn upon to inform the professional development of science teachers.*offers an innovative research methodology, based on sociocultural theory, for analysing classroom talk.*expands upon the ways in which sociocultural theory has been systematically applied to analysing classroom contexts.This book offers a powerful set of tools for thinking and talking about the day-to-day practices of contemporary science classrooms. It contains messages of fundamental importance and insight for all of those who are interested in reflecting on the interactions of science teaching and learning, whether in the context of teaching, higher degree study, or research.

DKK 348.00
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Tom Kitwood on Dementia: A Reader and Critical Commentary - Clive Baldwin - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Tom Kitwood on Dementia: A Reader and Critical Commentary - Clive Baldwin - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

"The book will be valuable for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers and lecturers involved in the field of dementia care and the health-care sciences. Furthermore, it provides a useful resource for clinicians who wish to explore their understanding of ''personhood'', person-centred care and the nature of Kitwood''s critical appraisal of how ''care'' should be constructed and delivered." Ageing and Society "Baldwin and Capstick have produced an honest appraisal that is undeniably a reader and critical commentary, and have not shirked from any responsibilities. ... This paperback would serve two distinct strands of readership equally well - those coming afresh to dementia care, or practitioners steeped in the concepts, who are looking to reanalyse and consider future developments. As such, it is difficult to underestimate its value." Nursing in Practice - - How does Kitwood’s work contribute to our understanding of ‘the dementing process’ and the essentials of quality care? - - How was Kitwood’s thinking about dementia influenced by the wider context of his work in theology, psychology and biochemistry? - - What is the relevance today of key themes and issues in Kitwood’s work? Tom Kitwood was one of the most influential writers on dementia of the last 20 years. Key concepts and approaches from his work on person-centred care and well-being in dementia have gained international recognition and shaped much current thinking about practice development. The complexities of Kitwood’s work and the development of his thinking over time have, however, received less attention. This Reader brings together twenty original publications by Kitwood which span the entire period of his writing on dementia, and the different audiences for whom he wrote. Almost ten years after Kitwood’s death, it is now timely to review his contribution to the field of dementia studies in the light of more recent developments and from a critical and interdisciplinary perspective. The introduction to this Reader summarises and problematises some of the key characteristics of Kitwood’s writing. Each of the four themed sections begins with a commentary offering a balanced consideration of the strengths of Kitwood’s work, but also of its limitations and oversights. The Reader also includes a biography and annotated bibliography. Tom Kitwood on Dementia: A Reader and Critical Commentary is key reading for students of social work or mental health nursing, with an interest in dementia care. Professionals working with people with dementia will also find it invaluable. Additional Contributors: Habib Chaudhury, Deborah O’Connor, Alison Phinney, Barbara Purves, Ruth Bartlett.

DKK 311.00
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Education Studies: Issues and Critical Perspectives - Emmanuel Mufti - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Education Studies: Issues and Critical Perspectives - Emmanuel Mufti - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

This major text for Education Studies students provides a critical account of key issues in education today. The text features: - A critical analysis of key issues in Education Studies to encourage students’ thinking about education in the broadest terms - Themed sections with introductions to link the issues discussed in each chapter - Use of specific examples of educational diversity to illustrate how concerns such as ethnicity, gender and class operate in educational institutions - - An examination of educational issues as they relate to other phases of educational provision, such as home schooling and universities Education Studies: Issues and Critical Perspectives is an essential text for Education Studies students. It is also of value to students on QTS courses and students and professionals in areas such as sociology, childhood studies, community studies and education policy.

DKK 335.00
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Brief Counselling: A Practical Integrative Approach - Windy Dryden - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Brief Counselling: A Practical Integrative Approach - Windy Dryden - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Praise for the previous edition: “…an excellent resource for all trainee and beginning counsellors irrespective of theoretical orientation. I regard it as a core text for Professional and Clinical Practice components of counsellor education and training courses.” Ian Horton, formerly Principal Lecturer, University of East London Praise for the current edition: "This book is a must. It informs the beginner and experienced counsellor howto undertake brief counselling, step by step, from orienting the client tocounselling, to termination of counselling." Professor Stephen Palmer, City University, London and Director for the Centre for Stress Management. Almost two thirds of counsellors and psychotherapists work with clients in up to twenty sessions each: this book reflects that reality and the challenges involved. The bestselling first edition of this book, by two of the UK''s leading counsellor trainers and academics, was praised by trainers and tutors for its accessibility, comprehensiveness and practicality. It was also a leading contribution to the movement towards time-conscious counselling and to an understanding of the therapeutic alliance across time. The second edition has been thoroughly updated to include significant recent professional developments and new thinking in the counselling field. Additions include more detailed discussion of: - Assessment - Contracting - Very brief counselling - Clinical reasoning - Clients'' modalities - Technical repertoire - Depression and realism - - Supervision of brief counselling In the rapidly maturing profession of counselling, this book''s sensitivity to time as a precious resource, clients'' perceptions, evidence-based guidelines and integration of some of the best thinking from several counselling models make it an ideal core text for beginners and reflective practitioners. Thoughtful and busy practitioners in primary care, employee counselling, educational, voluntary and private practice settings will find many immediately helpful ideas and examples in this classic text.

DKK 363.00
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Rethinking Learning in Early Childhood Education - Nicola Yelland - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Rethinking Learning in Early Childhood Education - Nicola Yelland - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

"I think a real strength of the book is the use of the case studies to ground the points made and to offer in-depth insights into practice." Jackie Marsh, University of Sheffield, UK This exciting book considers the nature of young children''s lives and how this can, and should, inform early childhood education in practical ways. It examines: - - - What is it like for young children to learn in the 21st century? - - How can we link this to new and innovative ways of providing relevant and engaging learning contexts for young children? - - What it means to be multiliterate in the 21st century The book explores how learning and engagement with ideas can be extended through the use of new technologies, describing how information and communications technologies enable young people to extend the boundaries of their learning and social interactions. These experiences have important implications for formal learning environments and the nature of the curriculum, including bold new approaches to teaching and learning which offer opportunities for children to investigate in new ways. This book provides examples of the ways in which early childhood teachers have extended opportunities for new types of learning for children by creating contexts in which they are able to explore and represent their ideas and thinking in multimodal formats using new technologies. This book represents a research-based discussion for rethinking learning in the 21st century and includes various case studies and scenarios to enable students and practising teachers to try out new ideas. Finally, it considers new ways of thinking about children''s learning by creating a multiliteracies portrait, pedagogies and pathways profile that enables teachers to build on their strengths to plan for effective learning outcomes. Rethinking Learning in Early Childhood Education is key reading for students on Early Years courses or Primary Education pre-service teacher education programmes.

DKK 311.00
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Study Skills for Business and Management Students - Barbara Allan - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Study Skills for Business and Management Students - Barbara Allan - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

This practical handbook is an essential course companion for business and management students at degree level. It contains case studies, exercises, tips and self-assessment tools that will help students with their personal and professional development. The book covers key areas, such as: - - Learning and teaching methods - - Study strategies - - Time management - - Research methods - - Assessment activities - - Exam techniques - - Job searching And it also emphasizes the skills that are key for business and management courses, which include: - - Academic writing - - Critical and reflective thinking - - Effective communication - - Interpersonal skills - - Project management - - Research skills - - Team working Study Skills for Business and Management Students has been carefully structured to be used throughout a degree course in order to hone the skills necessary to get a good degree and begin a successful career. An accompanying website www.openup.co.uk/businesssuccess has more information on related careers with up-to-date web links.

DKK 228.00
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PUPIL AS SCIENTIST - Rosalind Driver - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

PUPIL AS SCIENTIST - Rosalind Driver - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

The Pupil as Scientist intends to give teachers and student teachers a better understanding of the thinking of young adolescent pupils in science lessons and to indicate the difficulties such pupils have in understanding the more abstract or formal ideas with which they are presented. It is practical in its orientation as the issues discussed are illustrated with examples drawn from dialogue and observations made in science classes.One of Rosalind Driver''s main themes is that science teachers must recognise more fully and act upon the preconceptions and alternative frameworks which pupils bring to their study of science.Despite is practical orientation, the book addresses some fundamental questions arguing for a reappraisal of science teaching in secondary schools in the light of developments in cognitive psychology and philosophy of science.This is an accessible, authoritative and very helpful book for all concerned with the teaching of science in the secondary years.

DKK 329.00
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An Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods, 4/e - Barbra Teater - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

An Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods, 4/e - Barbra Teater - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

“This book is a reassuring, thorough and essential guide to the world of social work theories and methods…This 4th Edition deserves to find a place on every social work reading list and bookshelf.” Professor Richard Ingram, University of Dundee, Scotland, UK “Based on the belief that all social workers have a responsibility both ethically and professionally to draw upon theories that are grounded in social work values, the fourth edition of this book offers readers the opportunity to consider anew those theories.” Sarah Vicary, Professor of Social Work and Mental Health, School of Health Wellbeing and Social Care, The Open University, UK “An essential read for anyone in the field of social work… This book is a testament to the profound impact that well-grounded theoretical knowledge can have on real-world social work. Highly recommended for its clarity, depth, and relevance.” Paul McCafferty, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Queen’s University Belfast, NIThis text is a comprehensive guide to the most commonly used theories and methods in social work practice. The introductory chapter covers the similarities and differences between a theory and a method, as well as an overview of psychosocial theories and concepts. Each subsequent chapter explores in detail how to implement a specific theory or method, their strengths and limitations, key research, ethical and cultural considerations, and the integration of the theory or method with anti-oppressive practice. Each chapter includes case examples, critical thinking questions, and suggested further resources. Key features of this new edition include: - Illustrative case studies - Exercises and case examples - Critical thinking questions - Further readings/resources - Revised content, including a chapter on relationship-based social work An Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods is a practical and essential guide for all social work students, practitioners, and practice educators who are working with students in field placements. Barbra Teater is Professor of Social Work at the College of Staten Island and is Executive Officer of the PhD Program in Social Welfare at The Graduate Center, City University of New York, USA.

DKK 348.00
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Studying Education: An Introduction to the Key Disciplines in Education Studies - Barry Dufour - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Studying Education: An Introduction to the Key Disciplines in Education Studies - Barry Dufour - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

This book is a comprehensive, student-friendly text, introducing you to the main education disciplines in one handy volume. In a lively and accessible manner, it examines the academic disciplines that underpin our understanding of education and the contexts within which learning takes place. The book covers the seven main subject disciplines that contribute to education as a broad field of study - history of education, politics of education, philosophy of education, economics of education, sociology of education, psychology of education and comparative education. Key features include: - Seven extended chapters all written by specialist and experienced academics in their field - A brief overview and history at the beginning of each chapter, followed by a selection of key themes and topics within the discipline - Boxed summaries of key theorists and researchers throughout each chapter - Tasks for the reader, along with extensive referencing and suggestions for further reading and research Studying Education is essential reading for students on Education Studies or PGCE courses, as well as all of those interested in or involved with education or schooling. Contributors: Rebecca Allen, Clyde Chitty, Will Curtis, Barry Dufour, Diahann Gallard, Angie S. Garden, Debbie Le Play, Richard Waller "This book provides an authoritative, ‘state of the art’ introduction to the key disciplines of education studies. A valuable and highly readable addition to the education studies literature." Clive Harber, Professor of International Education, University of Birmingham, UK "This book offers an overview of the disciplines that have been dominant in education. The disciplines the editors have chosen to include in this book thus illustrate a range of diverse approaches to the study of education. The book is written in an accessible style for undergraduate students embarking on inquiry into the nature of education studies and the disciplines that may be important. Overall throughout the book the students are encouraged to avoid fragmentation and to develop an educational thinking beyond disciplinary perspectives without losing the relativity of education to these disciplines and their contribution to the development of the 21st educational thinking." Ioanna Palaiologou, The University of Hull

DKK 311.00
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Understanding Behaviour 14+ - Karen Flanagan - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Understanding Behaviour 14+ - Karen Flanagan - Bog - Open University Press - Plusbog.dk

Dealing with challenging behaviour is normally the number one concern of trainee teachers and even more so for those who are training to work with pupils age 14+ whether within a secondary school context or post-compulsory college context. The aim of this book is to help the reader approach behavioural problems through meaningful self evaluation and reflection. This will equip the practitioner with the skills required to implement change within problematic relationships and environments and to explore a range of possible reasons as to ''why students behave in the way they do''. It challenges existing paradigms in order to break down barriers; substituting and encouraging professional responsibility for promoting positive relationships rather than the passive acceptance of unwanted behaviours, or a reliance on a culture of ''blame''. The idea is to move away from thinking about difficult or ''bad'' students towards thinking about difficult relationships or environments. This process of change already allows the practitioner to reflect in a far more constructive and objective manner. This process of reflection and evaluation also allows the practitioner to acknowledge their own feelings in this process. Whilst there are strategies that can help in a reactive sense to situations and behaviours as they occurs such as body language and proxemics there are no ''quick fixes'' to deal with what are extremely complicated and complex relationships and situations. This is where a solution-focused approach can be helpful as it is brief and effective. It can be brief because it is future-focused and because it works with the strengths of those who come by making the best use of their resources, and it can bring about lasting change because it aims to build solutions rather than solve problems i.e. identifying small baby steps towards a bigger end goal. Thus this approach, whilst initially daunting, allows the practitioner to be freed of the shackles of ''labels'' that are neither helpful nor constructive and instead becomes a powerful tool for transforming negative learning environments.

DKK 292.00
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