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Lecturers - request an e-inspection copy of this text or contact your local SAGE representative to discuss your course needs.This second edition of Diana Ridley's bestselling book provides a step-by-step guide to conducting a literature search and literature review, using cases and examples throughout to demonstrate best practice. Ridley outlines practical strategies for conducting a systematic search of the available literature, reading and note taking and writing up your literature review as part of an undergraduate research project, Masters dissertation or PhD thesis.New to this edition are: Examples drawn from a wide range of disciplines A new chapter on conducting systematic reviews Increased guidance on evaluating the quality of online sources and online literature Enhanced guidance in dealing with copyright and permissions issues. Visit the Companion Website for The Literature ReviewThis book also comes with a companion website containing a wide range of examples of successful literature reviews from various academic disciplines.SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, quizzes and videos on study success!

Do you find research challenging to read? Do you struggle to get to grips with a research paper?Understanding, critiquing and using research is a key requirement of students studying nursing and healthcare. This book will equip you with the skills you need to understand research and use it in your practice and academic assignments.The approach used in this book is unique: each chapter focuses on a published researchpaper - one you might be asked to read for a seminar or include in your academic work. In clear, straightforward language, the authors take you through each paper step by step, using it as a basis for exploring the underpinning research method or design, and how it has been reported.Key features: Each chapter focuses on a different research method by working through a relevant research paper Identifies the main skills you need for your course: understandingresearch methods and critiquing articles Written specifically for nursing and healthcare students by experienced nursing and health care lecturers Develops your confidence in understanding research by helping you to apply your knowledge to real research papers.

"e; I expect that this book will equip and inspire students to engage first-hand with the texts of these creative and influential educational writers."e;-David Aldridge, Programme Lead: Professional Education, Oxford Brookes University If you're training to teach or studying education a clear understanding of major educational theories and the thinkers behind them is essential in order to appreciate how different practices impact on learning.This textbook gives you a clear overview of the most influential twentieth and twenty-first century thinkers on education, including established names (including Vygotsky, Bruner, Dewey), more recent writers (such as Freire, Kolb, Claxton) and many other important theorists whose writings have helped shaped our views on teaching and learning.Each chapter includes: Practical examples showing how theories can be used to inform classroom teaching Critiques of each theorist exploring opposing viewpoints and the strengths and weaknesses of different ideas Reflective tasks inviting you to apply what you've read to your own educational experiences Did you know about the exciting new companion title?Take students to the next level in learning theories - take a look at companion title Understanding and Using Challenging Educational Theories

Student-led in its design and development, the book incorporates digital marketing as central to what marketers do, and combines quality examples, assessment and online resources to support the teaching and learning of introductory marketing in a digital age. The author integrates digital and social media marketing throughout the chapters and through student involvement in the development of it, the text has been made to be approachable and to appeal to students, with infographics, numerous images, and an engaging writing style. It facilitates the ';flipped' approach to classroom teaching and is supported by a number of features and activities in every chapter, encouraging students to undertake course reading, class participation and revision. It includes case studies from global companies such as Nutella, Google, L'Oreal, Netflix, Airbnb, BirchBox, Uber, FitBit, Visit California and Coca-Cola. It also takes a social view of marketing, featuring cases tied to the UN's PRME initiative to aid students in becoming sustainably-minded individuals. The book is complemented by online instructor resources, including chapter-specific PowerPoint slides, an instructor manual, flipped classroom activities, as well as open access multiple choice questions (with solutions), videos, case studies, weblinks, a glossary and SAGE journal articles for students. To find out more and for a quick sneak peek, watch our video on the book's story.

Can baboons read? That is the thought-provoking question that opens this wonderfully accessible book for trainee and practising primary school teachers to fully understand the process of reading comprehension. Comprehension is an essential component of learning to read and a successful teacher of reading will have a portfolio of different strategies and approaches that take in to account that children learn to read in different ways. This book supports the development of student and practising teachers' subject knowledge by providing detailed guidance in to the reading comprehension process, along with practical strategies and lesson ideas for use in the classroom. Drawing from educational and psychological research, coverage includes: School-based activities in every chapter An in-depth focus on the inference making process The role of vocabulary and syntax in comprehension Cognitive and meta-cognitive processes including the use of memory Advice on developing effective classroom talk with different groups of children Using different text genres and selecting textsWhy not preview the first chapter? Read Chapter 1: Locating Reading It's a great starting point for discussion and debate on 'what is reading'.

Lecturers, request your electronic inspection copy here.'Gary's book, never more than a metre away, has been my indispensable research companion. With its easy layout, my well-worn copy, stripy with florescent marker and pencilled notes, has been my go-to, on-hand supervisor throughout my degree; taking the distance out of distance learning. Replace daunting and impossible with clarity and entertainment. I wouldn't be where I am today without it; it has been my gateway to achievement' - Ellie Davies Moore, distance learner in Multi-Sensory Impairment at the University of Birmingham With more advice on concluding, writing up and presenting research, using social media and digital methods, and understanding what supervisors want and how to work with them, the third edition of this bestselling title continues to lead the way as an essential guide for anyone undertaking a research project in the applied social sciences.Setting out a clear and detailed road map, Gary Thomas guides the reader through the different stages of a research project, explaining key steps and processes at each level in refreshingly jargon-free terms.It covers:- How to choose your research question- Project management and study skills- Effective literature reviews- Methodology, theory and research design frames- Ethics and access- Data collection tools- Effective data analysis- Discussing findings, concluding and writing upPacked with engaging anecdotal evidence and practical advice and supported by an interactive website featuring worksheets, videos, SAGE Journal articles and more, this new edition is a user-friendly, one-stop-shop for guidance on research principles.

Foster Trust, Accountability and Engagement in Your TeamsCreating strong, cohesive teams is an art, and How Teams Work: A Playbook for Distributing Leadership is the essential guide for school leaders looking to master this craft. This interactive playbook doesn¿t just advise but actively equips leaders with the tools they need to foster trust, accountability, and engagement in their teams.School leaders today face a critical mandate: to empower, engage, and work in concert with their teams to foster a positive and productive school environment. How Teams Work doesn¿t offer mere platitudes-it offers practical strategies and tools, with concept maps, learning intentions, team challenges, reflection prompts and more. Information is organized into six modules exploring: The foundational role leaders play in team dynamics Strategies to bring together and mobilize effective leadership teams Methods to forge and maintain team unity and collaboration How to build and maintain trust and respect within teams Practical tools for maximizing team productivity and decision-making Guidelines on reflective leadership to assess and improve team performanceHow Teams Work isn¿t only a resource; it¿s a roadmap to sustainable success, illuminating the path to nurturing leadership at every level. In an age where the turnover of educators is high and the need for sustained, collective school improvement efforts is urgent, leveraging the power of teams isn¿t just advantageous-it¿s essential.

A 2024 Google Ed Leaders Book Club PickTime Saving AI Tools that Make Learning More EngagingBusy educators need tools that support their planning and provide them with more time with students. While Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution, it can only help if we're willing to learn how to use it in ways that improve upon what we already do well. The Artificial Intelligence Playbook: Time Saving Tools that Make Learning More Engaging is here to empower teachers to explore AI's potential and discover practical ways to implement it to enhance their planning and instruction. Two chapters and 6 "Educator Functions" guide teachers step-by-step through how to purposely use AI to: Compose Writing Prompts and Avoid Plagiarism Manage Content Foster Student Engagement Meet Students' Instructional Needs Assess Student Learning Continue Lifelong LearningThough AI has the potential to reduce workload for educators, it will never replace teachers. Your connection with students is irreplaceable-and greatly impacts their learning.  Consider AI a valuable tool that provides you with more time to build and sustain those vital relationships with students and that can assist them in learning at the very same time.

Engage your school communities in collaboratively solving your biggest problemsSchools are complex places where problems come in all shapes and sizes, and where decisions impact students' lives. Leading groups in solving these problems sometimes can be a daunting task. Collaborative Problem Solving outlines a process to help veteran and new leaders alike to create thoughtful, organized, and collaborative solutions for the simple to the most difficult problems they face.Rooted in theory, this comprehensive guide presents a seven-step process that addresses all types of problems. Each chapter outlines the tasks and procedures required to successfully navigate each step, while providing helpful analogies and illustrations, alongside common foibles and fumbles leaders should avoid. Additional features include: An explanation of participatory problem-solving Prerequisites for successful collaboration and rules for collaborative leaders "Task Cue Cards" that offer facilitation lesson plans to approach each step in the process A "Problem Solver's Toolbox" that covers meeting designs, roles, communication strategies, and more An annotated guide for further reading, providing a wealth of additional information and resourcesPractical and relevant, this book is a user-friendly manual for school leaders seeking to employ a problem-solving process that works so that they and their teams can feel confident their efforts will result in a successful resolution.

See beyond content standards to the broader context of life-changing skills.The standards-based learning and grading movement of the past twenty years has ushered in a critical shift in assessment that demands clarity in both what is being measured and how well students are learning. Seeing the value in this evolution, a wave of schools has invested enormous effort to institutionalize the policy and practices of the movement. In doing so, many focused their initial efforts squarely on grading and fell short of the more important work-classroom assessment. There are important lessons in these missteps and failures.This groundbreaking, "next generation" approach to classroom assessment challenges educators to reflect on the connections between growth, mastery, and student self-efficacy and to prioritize the transferable skills of metacognition and self-regulation in assessments. A powerful call-to-action, this guide includes:  A conceptual framework that guides the questions and order of assessment reform An approach to assessment, grading, and reporting that prioritizes student growth over a standard definition of success for everyone  Strategies to develop metacognition and catalyze motivation in students Orientation to each chapter with learning intentions with success criteria  Vivid case stories and prompts to power deep reflectionUnderscoring the importance of learning environments that work for the full range of learning profiles, this book calls for a revolution in the narrative around assessment and grading, emphasizing the ultimate goal of nurturing students who are metacognitive, expert learners, motivated by the joy of learning.

Every child has a right to make sense of math, and to use math to make sense of their worlds. Despite their gifts, students with disabilities are often viewed from a deficit standpoint in mathematics classrooms. These students are often conceptualized as needing to be fixed or remediated. Rethinking Disability and Mathematics argues that mathematics should be a transformative space for these students, a place where they can discover their power and potential and be appreciated for their many strengths. Author Rachel Lambert introduces Universal Design for Learning for Math (UDL Math), a way to design math classrooms that empowers disabled and neurodiverse students to engage in mathematics in ways that lead to meaningful and joyful math learning. The book showcases how UDL Math can open up mathematics classrooms so that they provide access to meaningful understanding and an identity as a math learner to a wider range of students. Weaved throughout the book are the voices of neurodiverse learners telling their own stories of math learning. Through stories of real teachers recognizing the barriers in their own math classrooms and redesigning to increase access, the book: Reframes students with disabilities from a deficit to an asset perspective, paving the way for trusting their mathematical thinking Offers equitable math instruction for all learners, including those with disabilities, neurodiverse students, and/or multilingual learners Applies UDL to the math classroom, providing practical tips and techniques to support students¿ cognitive, affective, and strategic development Immerses readers in math classrooms where all students are engaged in meaningful mathematics, from special education day classes to inclusive general education classrooms, from grades K-8.  Integrates research on mathematical learning including critical math content such as developing number sense and place value, fluency with math facts and operations, and understanding fractions and algebraic thinking. Explores critical issues such as writing IEP goals in mathThis book is designed for all math educators, both those trained as general education teachers and those trained as special education teachers. The UDL Math approach is adapted to work for all learners because everyone varies in how they perceive the world and in how they approach mathematical problem solving. When we rethink mathematics to include multiple ways of being a math learner, we make math accessible and engaging for a wider group of learners.

Unleash your inner teaching superheroIncorporating the principles of neuroscience not only transforms the practices that take place in the classroom, but also empowers teachers, equipping them with the tools they need to feel and be successful in their work.Written in a lighthearted, easy-to-read format, author C. Bobbi Hansen showcases the potential of brain-informed practices to empower teachers and learners alike. By centering instructional practices on research from the field of educational neuroscience, Teaching With Superpowers identifies ten "superpowers" that teachers can activate to optimize how their students' brains take in, process, and store information. Inside you'll find: How to optimize teaching and learning by understanding the science of how students learn 10 unique "superpowers" that will enhance your students' learning, including fueling attention and engagement, promoting culturally responsive teaching, boosting long-term memory, and championing neurodiversity Numerous classroom examples and resources applicable to any content area or grade levelFor all educators who are passionate about helping their students succeed and maximizing their teaching potential, this is your essential guide.

With one hand on the slippery torch, Aileen steeled herself. A moment later, she pulled the rough wooden door open. 'Hell-' Her words died in her mouth and what came out was a terrifying scream. Who is the most criminal of them all?Aileen Mackinnon is still reeling from the murders that gripped her inn few months ago. But when a light flickers in the middle of nowhere, she sets out to help the lost people. When she finds a dangling corpse instead, Aileen is horrified. What was the former innkeeper doing at that cottage?The police rule the death a suicide, but DI Callan Cameron has some unanswered questions.As Aileen and Callan dip their toes into the inky darkness of vicious streets, they step into a world of greed, deceit and murder.When uncovering every answer is like taunting death, can they figure out whodunnit?If books by Jullian Scott, Paul Austin Ardoin, Agatha Christie, JD Robb, DK Hood and Fiona Grace keep you up all night, When Eyes Don't Lie is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!

The dead man on her doorstep: a premonition or an angel?A car burns just around the bend from Dachaigh. Is it a plot to destroy the inn or exterminate every trace of the body within? For Detective Inspector Callan Cameron, it's a brilliant example of a murder with the victim as hidden in the shadows as the suspects. Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon vows to crack this case. Was the man a fraudster or a damaged soul looking for salvation?Smoke and mirrors lead them down a path to jail, fraud and fatal car crashes.Is this the end of Aileen and Callan or a promise of something new? If books by Paul Austin Ardoin, Janet Evanovich and Jullian Scott keep you up all night, When Old Fires Ignite is the perfect puzzling mystery for you!

Cold tingles zinged through Callan. The rain, coupled with the breeze, had nothing to do with it.This couldn't be.'That's... that's not him, Dr Brown.'Two murders, forty years apart. Are they connected?Andrew Mackay is found sitting beside a corpse with a bloody stick in hand. Across town, the dig to unearth a body from the bog leads to the discovery of another missing person.Amateur sleuth Aileen Mackinnon believes in Andrew's innocence. She's determined to catch the real killer, even as her own life self-destructs.Searching for his best friend's body is turning out to be a mammoth task Detective Inspector Callan Cameron didn't expect, professionally or emotionally. Now investigating another murder and worrying about his girlfriend's safety, Callan is swamped.When every move is like a step away from the truth, the only way forward is to collaborate. Who can they trust? Who is lying? And who kills when the red mist descends?