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Security Strategies Power Disparity and Identity The Baltic Sea Region

Security Strategies Power Disparity and Identity The Baltic Sea Region

What is power and how is it effective? This volume responds to these questions in terms of regional international relations with a particular focus on the Baltic Sea region an area still charged with a residue of Cold War conflict and power disparity in a setting of new cooperative ventures. Each contributor examines the region from a different angle and discusses how its actors coped with the new situation facing them after 1991. The volume looks at how governments have defined their new circumstances how they have dealt with the opportunity to shift to a new mode of coexistence and collaboration and how they have tackled the challenge of peacefully converting their region to a security community. The book breaks with tradition by adopting a new thematic approach based on regional issues and functions rather than a country-by-country discourse. It will be of critical value to readers interested in security studies and European politics. | Security Strategies Power Disparity and Identity The Baltic Sea Region

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Freedom of Navigation and the Law of the Sea Warships States and the Use of Force

Freedom of Navigation and the Law of the Sea Warships States and the Use of Force

There has been a recent increase in clashes between warships asserting rights to navigate and states asserting sovereignty over coastal waters. This book argues for a set of rules which respect the rights of coastal states to protect their sovereignty and of warships to navigate lawfully whilst also outlining the limits of each. The book addresses the issue of the clash between warships and states by considering the general principles applying to use of force in the law of the sea and the law of national self-defence. It focuses on the right of coastal states to use force to prevent passage of warships which threaten their sovereignty with particular reference to the specific maritime zones as well as by warships to ensure passage or to defend themselves. The book also assesses the extent to which the law of armed conflict may be applicable to these issues. The conclusion draws together a set of rules which take account of both contemporary and historical events and seeks to balance the competing interests at stake. Providing a concise overview of the enduring issue of freedom of navigation this book will appeal to anyone studying international law the law of the sea security studies and international relations. It will also be of interest to naval coast guard and military officers as well as government legal advisors. | Freedom of Navigation and the Law of the Sea Warships States and the Use of Force

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Using Economic Incentives to Regulate Toxic Substances

Using Economic Incentives to Regulate Toxic Substances

Using case studies the authors evaluate the potential attractiveness of incentive-based policies for the regulation of four specific toxic substances: chlorinated solvents formaldehyde cadmium and brominated flame retardants. Originally published in 1992 the authors provide a compelling demonstration of the role of case studies in determining the appropriate regulatory approach for the specific toxic substances. This is a valuable title for students concerned with environmental issues and policy making. | Using Economic Incentives to Regulate Toxic Substances

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Policymaking for Critical Infrastructure A Case Study on Strategic Interventions in Public Safety Telecommunications

Policymaking for Critical Infrastructure A Case Study on Strategic Interventions in Public Safety Telecommunications

Originally published in 2005. By weaving together three distinct fields - public policy technology studies and management of critical infrastructure - this volume shows how public policy can help to improve the management of large technical systems. A much-needed analytical framework based on approaches drawn from established work in science and technology studies is applied to a case study of the development of a new public safety service for mobile telephones. This example of emerging growth and change in critical infrastructure allows Gordon Gow to identify current problem areas and to refine a more general set of strategies aimed at improving public policy processes in the management of technology. The work also discusses a range of contemporary issues in telecom policy and regulation such as public consultation technical standards network unbundling and interconnection. This insightful work provides observations and recommendations for policy makers regulators industry and consumer groups alike furthering the improved coordination of efforts across these domains of interest. | Policymaking for Critical Infrastructure A Case Study on Strategic Interventions in Public Safety Telecommunications

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What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

What knowledge will make you most effective as a teacher? New teachers are often bombarded with information about the concepts they should understand and the topics they should master. This indispensable book will help you navigate the research on curriculum cognitive science student data and more providing clarity and key takeaways for those looking to grow their teaching expertise. What Do New Teachers Need to Know? explores the fundamentals of teacher expertise and draws upon contemporary research to offer the knowledge that will be most useful the methods to retain that knowledge and the ways expert teachers use it to solve problems. Written by an educator with extensive experience and understanding each chapter answers a key question about teacher knowledge including: • Does anyone agree on what makes great teaching? • How should I use evidence in my planning? • Why isn’t subject knowledge enough? • What should I know about my students? • How do experts make and break habits? • How can teachers think creatively whilst automating good habits? • What do we need to know about the curriculum? • How should Cognitive Load Theory affect our pedagogical decisions? Packed with case studies and interviews with new and training teachers alongside key takeaways for the classroom this book is essential reading for early career teachers those undertaking initial teacher training and current teachers looking to develop their expertise. | What Do New Teachers Need to Know? A Roadmap to Expertise

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Institutions Policy and Outputs for Acidification The Case of Hungary

Institutions Policy and Outputs for Acidification The Case of Hungary

Published in 1998 this is an analysis of the impact in Hungary of environmental policy following the Convention of Long Range Trans-boundary Air Pollution (CLRTAP) of the Economic Commission of Europe. The book focuses on central research issues but also analyzes environmental institutions and policy in Hungary more generally. It treats related themes such as the emerging role of the new autonomous local governments the impact of privatization on acidification and environmental issues in Hungary and offers coverage of the influence of NGO's in democratic Hungary. | Institutions Policy and Outputs for Acidification The Case of Hungary

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Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds Practical Ideas to Promote Children’s Wellbeing in the Early Years

Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds Practical Ideas to Promote Children’s Wellbeing in the Early Years

This essential resource is designed to help busy early years practitioners to support the mental health of young children through outdoor play. Promoting social and emotional wellbeing in childhood has never been more important and outdoor play is a crucial tool to build resilience develop healthy relationships and boost self-esteem. Using relatable case studies that demonstrate achievable change the book is full of practical advice and strategies for exploring nature in both natural and man-made landscapes and includes guidance on how to co-create inviting play spheres with children. Each chapter provides: Adaptable and cost-effective activities designed to help children feel more confident and connected to the world around them. Case studies and reflective opportunities to prompt practitioners to consider and develop their own practice. An accessible and engaging format with links to theorists risk assessment and individual schemas. Outdoor play allows young children to explore who they are and what they can do. It supports them as they learn to think critically take risks and form a true sense of belonging with their peers and with the wider community. This is an indispensable resource for practising and trainee early years practitioners Reception teachers and childminders as they facilitate outdoor play in their early years setting. | Outdoor Play for Healthy Little Minds Practical Ideas to Promote Children’s Wellbeing in the Early Years

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The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years

The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years

The Little Book of Reflective Practice is bursting with big ideas which will encourage you to be curious reflective and courageous in your professional learning journey. It introduces the key reflective theories alongside case studies from educators to show how these can be applied to improve practice. The journey from being to thriving is set out in several chapters each providing different themes which will encourage you to capture your reflections record your learning and development and apply theories of reflection to your professional practice. Full of practical guidance activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking the chapters cover: getting started how to write reflectively creating spaces to be reflective using reflective practice to set targets for your learning and professional development Spaces for capturing your reflective thoughts and reflective activities are provided througout alongside sections where you may wish to stop and engage in deeper thinking. This book will be invaluable reading for early years practitioners tutors and early years students on level 3 courses and Foundation Degrees. | The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years

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Becoming a Digital Parent A Practical Guide to Help Families Navigate Technology

Becoming a Digital Parent A Practical Guide to Help Families Navigate Technology

Becoming a Digital Parent is a practical readable guide that will help all parents have confidence to successfully navigate technology with their children. It accessibly presents evidence-based guidance to offer an overview of the digital landscape empowering parents to embrace opportunities whilst keeping children responsible and safe online. Covering a range of topics including developmental stages screen time bed time gaming digital identities and helpful parenting apps and resources Carrie Rogers-Whitehead explores the challenges and opportunities involved in parenting in the digital age. With advice for parents of babies through to teenagers each chapter includes an explanation of the latest research interviews with parents and experts and helpful case studies gathered by the author during her extensive experience of working directly with parents and children. This book will show parents how to communicate better with their children create a family technology plan put in place intervention strategies when things happen and take advantage of the benefits technology can afford us. Becoming a Digital Parent is ideal for all parents looking to effectively navigate the technological world and the range of professionals who work with them. | Becoming a Digital Parent A Practical Guide to Help Families Navigate Technology

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Parenting Kids With OCD A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child With OCD

Parenting Kids With OCD A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child With OCD

Parenting Kids With OCD provides parents with a comprehensive understanding of obsessive-compulsive disorder its symptoms types and presentation in children and teens. The treatment of OCD is explained and guidelines on how to both find appropriate help and best support one's child are provided. Family accommodation is the rule not the exception when it comes to childhood OCD; yet higher accommodating is associated with a worsening of the child's symptoms and greater levels of familial stress. Parents who have awareness of how they can positively or negatively impact their child's OCD can benefit their child's outcome. Case examples are included to illustrate the child's experience with OCD and what effective treatment looks like. OCD worsens when there is increased stress for the child; therefore stress management is an essential component for improvement. Parents will learn how to manage stress in themselves and encourage effective stress management for their children. | Parenting Kids With OCD A Guide to Understanding and Supporting Your Child With OCD

GBP 12.99
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Teamwork Plain and Simple: 5 Key Ingredients to Team Success in Schools

Teamwork Plain and Simple: 5 Key Ingredients to Team Success in Schools

What are the necessary ingredients which make a team of staff in schools successful? How can teamwork in schools be improved? In what ways does effective teamwork in schools result in more efficiency more enjoyment and more success? Teamwork Plain and Simple provides the answers to these questions offering a fresh perspective on how teachers and school leaders can implement effective teamwork in schools. Rooted in three decades of teaching and school leadership experience and drawing on his ground-breaking research through this essential text Dr Michael Harpham identifies the five key ingredients that support effective teamwork in schools and offers over 40 situation-driven strategies to help you lead and develop your team. The chapters cover: Expectations of working and progressing as a team Team communication and interaction Team behaviours and building relationships Organisational infrastructure and team functionality Capacity and growing your team Including a user-friendly audit to evaluate the efficacy of your team as well as useful tips and practical case studies this guide is a crucial read for any teacher or school leader who wishes to improve their organisation’s teamwork. | Teamwork Plain and Simple: 5 Key Ingredients to Team Success in Schools

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The Silent Selkie A Storybook to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma

The Silent Selkie A Storybook to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma

The Silent Selkie describes a character who is unable to communicate in words and whose only way of communicating is through the weather which leads to disastrous consequences not only for the Selkie but also for everyone around her. But behind her golden scales the Selkie hides a secret wound that even she is unaware of and it is only when the Selkie’s skin becomes uncovered by the force of the sea that she remembers the terrible story of what caused her hurt long ago. Only then can the Selkie come to terms with her wound and begin a journey of healing that will bring her face-to-face with what she has needed all along. Beautifully illustrated and sensitively written The Silent Selkie deals with the effects of trauma on a young person – including hypersensitivity and emotional reactivity. The story uses the metaphor of trauma as a ‘hidden wound’ which in reality is an emotional or psychological pain that needs both acknowledgement and expression within the context of a safe supportive environment in which to begin to heal. This colourful storybook: Helps adults provide a safe environment for children to use non-verbal expression to communicate experiences that may be difficult to talk about. Uses creative metaphors and symbols to offer children a supportive way to communicate whilst maintaining a safe distance from the source of their emotional pain. Inspires and empowers children to begin their journey of healing. The Silent Selkie encourages young people who may have adverse childhood experiences or trauma to develop greater understanding of how this can affect them and is ideal reading for those working with vulnerable children and young people seeking to use the expressive arts to develop greater emotional literacy in children with a background of trauma. For effective use this book should be purchased alongside the guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set Supporting Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma 978-0-367-63944-0 | The Silent Selkie A Storybook to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experienced Trauma

GBP 13.99
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The Complete Family Guide to Dementia Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself

The Complete Family Guide to Dementia Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself

If you are facing the unique challenges of caring for a parent with dementia you are not alone. What do you do when your loved one so plainly needs assistance but is confused angry or resistant to your help? Where can you find the vital information you need when you need it? Journalist Thomas Harrison and leading geriatric psychiatrist Brent Forester show that you don’t have to be a medical expert to be a good care provider in this authoritative guide. They explain the basics of dementia and offer effective strategies for coping with the medical emotional and financial toll. With the right skills you can navigate changing family roles communicate better with your parent keep him or her safe and manage difficult behaviors. Learn how to "care smarter not harder"-and help your loved one maintain the best possible quality of life. Winner (Second Place)-American Journal of NursingBook of the Year Award Consumer Health Category Winner (Third Place)-Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Family & Relationships Category | The Complete Family Guide to Dementia Everything You Need to Know to Help Your Parent and Yourself

GBP 14.99
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Thinking to Some Purpose

Thinking to Some Purpose

I am convinced of the urgent need for a democratic people to think clearly without the distortions due to unconscious bias and unrecognized ignorance. Our failures in thinking are in part due to faults which we could to some extent overcome were we to see clearly how these faults arise. It is the aim of this book to make a small effort in this direction. Susan Stebbing from the Preface Despite huge advances in education knowledge and communication it can often seem we are neither well-trained nor well practised in the art of clear thinking. Our powers of reasoning and argument are less confident that they should be we frequently ignore evidence and we are all too often swayed by rhetoric rather than reason. But what can you do to think and argue better? First published in 1939 but unavailable for many years Susan Stebbing's Thinking to Some Purpose is a classic first-aid manual of how to think clearly and remains astonishingly fresh and insightful. Written against a background of the rise of dictatorships and the collapse of democracy in Europe it is packed with useful tips and insights. Stebbing offers shrewd advice on how to think critically and clearly how to spot illogical statements and slipshod thinking and how to rely on reason rather than emotion. At a time when we are again faced with serious threats to democracy and freedom of thought Stebbing’s advice remains as urgent and important as ever. This Routledge edition of Thinking to Some Purpose includes a new Foreword by Nigel Warburton and a helpful Introduction by Peter West who places Susan Stebbing’s classic book in historical and philosophical context.

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The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School

The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School

Following on from the huge success of Boys Don’t Try? this essential new book answers nine key questions about how teachers and schools can best tackle boys’ academic underperformance. For decades schools have grappled with the most significant barriers to male academic success: a lack of motivation to succeed poor attitudes to learning lower literacy levels and a reluctance to read for pleasure or write at length. In this compelling book Mark Roberts provides clear answers about how teachers can tackle ‘The Boy Question’. Each chapter answers a frequently asked question about how best to teach boys outlining the issue and demonstrating what can be done about it. Informed by a wealth of research and the author’s personal experience of successfully teaching boys this book offers an abundance of practical advice for the busy classroom teacher. It will shine a light on what makes boys tick and how we can design effective curriculums to ensure they can best acquire powerful knowledge. With practical advice and examples to help address anti-social attitudes and stem the cycle of boys’ underachievement this is essential reading for all teachers and school leaders. | The Boy Question How To Teach Boys To Succeed In School

GBP 16.99
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Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools Building Knowledge to Bring About Improvement

Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools Building Knowledge to Bring About Improvement

If there is one thing that school leaders need to get right it is school culture. When they do children learn more and colleagues have a stronger sense of purpose - they are more motivated and ultimately more fulfilled. Creating a strong culture and a positive climate requires an understanding of the complexity of school life and this begins by building knowledge. This book supports leaders to do just that. Drawing on ideas from different domains this insightful book reveals the role of concepts such as autonomy and trust in school improvement. Each chapter sets out the specific knowledge and expertise required by school leaders for great cultural leadership and offers practical examples and case studies to show how they can be applied in different school contexts. Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools is an essential lens through which to examine the common problems faced by school leaders. It is invaluable reading for all those wanting to become more expert in school leadership and to better solve the everyday problems that arise from leading a school. | Creating a Strong Culture and Positive Climate in Schools Building Knowledge to Bring About Improvement

GBP 16.99
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Cool to be Kind How to Negotiate the World of Friendships and Relationships

Cool to be Kind How to Negotiate the World of Friendships and Relationships

For effective use this book should be purchased alongside the professional guidebook. Both books can be purchased together as a set Negotiating the World of Friendships and Relationships: A ‘Cool to be Kind’ Storybook and Practical Resource [9780367537807] This illustrated storybook introduces Coco Otto Ollie and Ling as they negotiate the sometimes tricky world of friendships and relationships observing the unkindness of some and using their superpower – kindness – to change the lives of others. Explore with them what it means to be unkind why that choice is sometimes made and how usually there is another choice – to be kind. This storybook will: Help facilitate discussions with children about values morals and empathy Support children to see that kindness can be a cool choice to make Help you to introduce children to the notion that kindness and unkindness are choices This storybook is available to purchase as part of a two-component set Negotiating the World of Friendships and Relationships: A ‘Cool to be Kind’ Storybook and Practical Resource. It can be used by teachers and support staff to teach and promote kindness to children at primary age and beyond. | Cool to be Kind How to Negotiate the World of Friendships and Relationships

GBP 11.99
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Recognising and Responding to Animal Emotion in a Shared World

Recognising and Responding to Animal Emotion in a Shared World

How is it that depending on the setting the same cat can be perceived as a homeless annoyance a potential research subject or a thinking and feeling family member? The answer is bound up in our perception of non-human animals’ capacity to experience emotions and this book draws on contemporary evidence-based research observations interviews and anecdotal case scenarios to explore the growing knowledge base around animal emotion. Acknowledging that animals can experience feelings directly affects the way that they are perceived and treated in many settings and the author explores the implications when humans apply – or ignore – this knowledge selectively between species and within species. This information is presented within the unique context of a proposed hierarchy of perceived non-human animals' emotional abilities (often based on human interpretation of the animal’s emotional capacity) with examples of how this manifests at an emotional spiritual and moral level. Implications for specific groups living with caring for or working with non-human animals are examined making the book of particular interest to those working studying or researching in the veterinary professions; animal ethics law and welfare; and zoology biology and animal science. This book will also be fascinating reading for anyone interested in simply learning more about the animals with whom we share this planet. For some readers it will validate the reciprocal emotional bond they feel for living creatures. For others it will raise questions about the moral treatment of sentient non-human beings breaking down the human protective barrier of cognitive dissonance and activating a cycle of change. | Recognising and Responding to Animal Emotion in a Shared World

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Little Brains Matter A Practical Guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood

Little Brains Matter A Practical Guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood

This accessible guide introduces neuroscience demystifying terminology and language and increasing the knowledge skills and importantly confidence of anyone interested in brain development in early childhood. Practical and reflective chapters highlight the multi-faceted role of adults as ‘brain builders’ and encourage the reader to consider how the environment play and interactions are crucially interlinked. The book considers cutting-edge science and introduces this in an accessible way to look at a range of ways that adults can support children exploring: how poverty adversity and social emotional and mental health all influence the developing child the science behind play and why it is so important for young children how we can take ideas from different disciplines such as psychology and anthropology and interweave these with the overarching research of neuroscience why adult interaction (both practitioner and parent/carer) with children is crucial for the developing brain the importance of reflective practice to encourage readers to consider their actions and develop their understanding of important topics raised in the book. With a wealth of case studies and reflective practices weaving throughout readers will be encouraged and empowered to pause and consider their own practice. Little Brains Matter will be essential reading for anyone interested in early childhood development. | Little Brains Matter A Practical Guide to Brain Development and Neuroscience in Early Childhood

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Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism

Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism

Parent’s Quick Start Guide to Autism provides parents and caregivers with an immediate overview of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and steps they can take to support and encourage their child. Each chapter is packed with detailed and helpful information covering what to do at home and at school how to avoid common mistakes and how (and when) to seek professional help. Summary and resource sections at the end of each chapter give quick guidance to busy readers. Topics include occupational therapy applied behavior analysis (ABA) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) interventions and more. Offering straightforward easy to understand and evidence-based information this book is a go-to resource for caregivers parenting a child with autism. | Parent's Quick Start Guide to Autism

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How to Become a Counselling Psychologist

How to Become a Counselling Psychologist

Counselling psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in people’s lives. Their aim is to address a range of psychological and emotional issues helping people to live more skilful effective and meaningful lives. But how do you qualify and what is being a counselling psychologist really like? How to Become a Counselling Psychologist is the first book to provide a clear practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as a counselling psychologist. Written by an experienced practitioner and incorporating testimonials from trainees trainers and qualified counselling psychologists it explains every step of the journey including advice on a suitable degree course making the most of a training placement how to prepare for the job interview and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification. Written for anyone from current students to those interested in a change of career How to Become a Counselling Psychologist is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in this rich and varied branch of psychology.

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Practical Guide to IT Problem Management

Practical Guide to IT Problem Management

Some IT organisations seem to expend all their energy firefighting – dealing with incidents as they arise and fixing or patching over the breakage. In organisations like this restarting computers is seen as a standard method to resolve many issues. Perhaps the best way to identify whether an organisation understands problem management is to ask what they do after they have restarted the computer. If restarting the computer fixes the issue it is very tempting to say that the incident is over and the job is done. Problem management recognises that things do not improve if such an approach is taken. Such organisations are essentially spending their time running to stay in the same place. Written to help IT organisations move forward Practical Guide to IT Problem Management presents a combination of methodologies including understanding timelines and failure modes drill down 5 whys and divide and conquer. The book also presents an exploration of complexity theory and how automation can assist in the desire to shift left both the complexity of the problem and who can resolve it. The book emphasises that establishing the root cause of a problem is not the end of the process as the resolution options need to be evaluated and then prioritised alongside other improvements. It also explores the role of problem boards and checklists as well as the relationship between problem management and Lean thinking. This practical guide provides both a framework for tackling problems and a toolbox from which to select the right methodology once the type of problem being faced has been identified. In addition to reactive methods it presents proactive activities designed to reduce the incidence of problems or to reduce their impact and complexity should they arise. Solving problems is often a combination of common sense and methodologies which may either be learnt the hard way or may be taught. This practical guide shows how to use problem solving tools and to understand how and when to apply them while upskilling IT staff and improving IT problem solving processes.

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How to Become an Educational Psychologist

How to Become an Educational Psychologist

Educational psychologists can play a fundamental and inspiring role in people’s lives. A vibrant and expanding profession educational psychology is becoming more influential in the lives of children and in its influence in government policy. But how do you qualify and what is being an educational psychologist really like? How to Become an Educational Psychologist is the first book to provide a clear practical guide to the pathway to qualifying as an educational psychologist. Written by two educational psychologists with a wealth of experience in both education and training and incorporating testimonials from trainees trainers and qualified educational psychologists it explains every step of the journey including advice on a suitable degree course making the most of a training placement how to prepare for the job interview and the challenges of making the transition from training to qualification. Written for anyone from current students to those interested in a change of career How to Become an Educational Psychologist is the perfect companion for anyone interested in this varied rewarding and popular profession.

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