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International Human Resource Management
by Anne-Wil Harzing B. Sebastian Reiche Helene TenzerWritten by leading experts in the field, this bestselling textbook has guided over 25,000 students across 130 countries through their International Human Resource Management studies. Retaining its critical edge, academic rigour and breadth of coverage, the sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to include cutting-edge content on the Covid-19 pandemic, digitalization and artificial intelligence (AI), as well as a broad range of new case studies and practical examples from organizations around the globe. Suitable for upper-level undergraduate and postgraduate students of International Human Resource Management. Lecturers can visit the companion website to access a range of online resources designed to support teaching, including a teaching guide, PowerPoints, videos with critical thinking questions and answers, and selected content from the SAGE Business Cases platform. B. Sebastian Reiche is Professor of People Management at IESE Business School in Barcelona. Anne-Wil Harzing is Professor of International Management at Middlesex University, London, Visiting Professor at Tilburg University, and Fellow of the Academy of International Business. Helene Tenzer is Assistant Professor of International Management at LMU Munich School of Management.
Developing Knowledge and Skills for Child and Family Social Work (Transforming Social Work Practice Series)
by Barry FearnleyThis book will provide you with the initial developing knowledge and skills needed to practice ethically and effectively with children and families. It will take you on a journey, introducing you to all the relevant theory, legislation and skills for practice, using case studies, activities and research summaries to help you navigate the complexities and challenges along the way. Since launching in 2003, Transforming Social Work Practice has become the market-leading series for social work students. These books use activities and case studies to build critical thinking and reflection skills and will help social work students to develop good practice through learning. This best-selling student series is: · Affordable · Written to the Professional Capabilities Framework · Mapped to the social work curriculum · Practical with clear links between theory and practice
Qualitative Research Methods for Nurses
by Karen Staniland Robert DingwallCovering the entire research process – from understanding theory to writing up your project – this book provides you with an easy-to-follow introduction to qualitative methods in nursing and healthcare. It offers straightforward guidance on key issues such as ethics and equips you with practical tools for approaching steps like searching and reviewing the literature. It also: Provides a clear historical overview of nursing and healthcare research, helping you deepen your understanding of the field Shows you how to use literature to inform your choice of a research topic and research question Helps you develop a critical approach to your own thinking and practice. Grounded in numerous real-world examples that offer insight into best practice and how to overcome potential pitfalls, this book helps you develop your research skills and use qualitative methods with confidence. Visit https://study.sagepub.com/dingwallandstaniland to watch author-hosted video introductions to each chapter, exclusive videos from the SAGE Research Methods collection and a variety of research-focused YouTube videos to support your learning.
Your Booksmart, School-savvy, Stress-busting Primary Teacher Training Companion
by Elizabeth MaloneThe perfect guide to accompany your teacher training journey. Book smart Discover bright ideas for approaching your course and succeeding in your study. School savvy Explore how you can thrive in your school placement and start developing your classroom teaching skills. Stress-busting Learn how to look after your mental health and wellbeing while training to teach.
Being 10% Braver (Corwin Ltd)
by Vivienne Porritt Keziah FeatherstoneThrough the real-life stories of women leaders in education, drawn from across the #WomenEd community, this book offers guidance and inspiration on how to rise above challenging situations and find personal and professional growth. It′s time to: -Tackle imposter syndrome -Know your worth -Ask for what you need -Call out unacceptable behavior -Put yourself first when necessary -Raise your voice until it′s heard It′s time to own your journey and your story - it′s time to become 10% braver.
Your Secondary School Direct Toolkit
by John Keenan Andy HindTeaching in secondary schools requires a professional mindset, a range of skills and the confidence to face challenging situations. This highly practical and accessible book for all secondary School Direct trainees will give you the building blocks of knowledge and skill that all teachers need. It offers space to question what happens in school and advice about how to make sense of it. With examples from students who have done it all ahead of you, you will be guided through key issues faced while training to be a teacher: wellbeing, managing classroom behaviour, handling the workload, lesson planning, adapting your teaching and assessing learning, and more. Key features include: Reflections to help you think deeper about aspects of your practice Action boxes with practical advice on how to further develop your teaching Advice on further study John Keenan is Senior Lecturer in Secondary Education at Newman University. Andy Hind is Head of Secondary Teacher Education at the University of Warwick.
We Need to Talk about Parents: A Teachers’ Guide to Working With Families
by Jenni Gates Cathie FreemanWorking and communicating with parents is a fundamental part of being a teacher, and there are many interpersonal situations that you will be required to respond to in the classroom including difficulties at home, loss, abuse and special educational needs. In this smart and practical book, you will be provided with a framework for successful personal development to aid you in managing difficult communications with parents and the personal and professional challenges that come with modern teaching. Key topics include: · How to understand and develop compassion · How to manage different types of emotional challenges · Exploring different contexts where you will be communicating with families · Your role in developing communities · Working with families who have special needs and disability Cathie Freeman is a senior psychological wellbeing practitioner. Jenni Gates is an integrative counselling therapist.
Diversity and Marginalisation in Childhood: A Guide for Inclusive Thinking 0-11
by Paula HamiltonThis core text offers you an accessible foundation to the topics of diversity, inclusion and marginalisation. Not only will you develop an understanding of how marginalisation happens, you will be encouraged to question and challenge policy and practice through case studies, reflective questions and activities. The book analyses issues encountered by marginalised groups and the impact these may have on the lives of those concerned, together with how you, as a practitioner, can help to empower these individuals and groups. With key chapters bringing attention to less cited marginalised groups such as transgender children, children with mental health conditions and looked after children, the author critically analyses the difficulties and challenges of inclusive ideology in practice, the role of mass media in reinforcing prejudice and examines theoretical frameworks and concepts related to marginalisation, inclusion and diversity.
Grounded Theory for Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide
by Cathy UrquhartStraightforward and accessible, this pragmatic guide takes you step-by-step through doing grounded theory research. With hands-on advice focussed around designing real projects, it demonstrates best practice for integrating theory building and methods. Its extensive examples and case studies are drawn from across the social sciences, presenting students with a range of options for both applying and using grounded theory. Clear and easy to follow, this second edition: Traces the evolution of grounded theory method and provides a clear introduction to the nuanced history of grounded theory Showcases important concepts like theory building, helping you to reflect on the wider context of your research and the contribution it makes to existing literature Offers practical advice for how to do grounded theory research, alleviating common student concerns every step of the way This new edition features two new chapters: one covering theory, and one on Theoretical Sampling. Several chapters have also undergone updates: Chapter 5 includes a wider range of perspectives including feminist and post-colonial perspectives, Chapter 9 features new, contemporary examples on how to write up your study, and Chapters 2 and 10 include new developments in the field of Grounded Theory. Supported by videos from the author sharing expert advice, this book helps you build the confidence to explore and successfully complete your own grounded theory research.
Practicing Therapy as Social Construction
by Pedro Martins Sheila McNamee Emerson F RaseraThis book is a comprehensive introduction to social constructionist ideas and their application within the psychological therapies. Whether you are a trainee or qualified therapist, this book will support you to think about therapy as a socially constructed and relational process, and to develop as a more culturally, socially and politically aware practitioner. It advocates for ‘therapist activists’ who understand the interplay between the micro and the macro in therapeutic contexts and debunks the idea of the ‘isolated client’ to examine how broader societal conditions create problems for the individual. Chapters are designed to engage, offering a variety of features to support learning, including: - Introductory and concluding chapter summaries - Textboxes summarising content & spotlighting key information - Case studies and vignettes throughout - Reflective questions & thought-provoking exercises - Recommended Further Reading. This book has wide applicability, with author affiliations across both North and South America - the University of New Hampshire in the US and the Federal University of Uberlandia in Brazil.
Autism: A Student′s Guide
by Trevor CotterillYour critical, evidence-informed and scholarly examination of some of the key issues and debates surrounding Autism. As a student you need to have a strong grounding in Autism, but also engage in the key debates that are happening now. This book will not only not only provide you with a robust foundation but will offer you strategies to use your critical thinking by outlining and engaging with crucial discussions. Each chapter focuses upon an area related to Autism, including ethical and social arguments, transitions, international perspectives and strategies when working with autistic children, people and adults. Key features include: · Case studies of individual and collective experiences of individuals who are living with Autism and those associated with them · Exercises that encourage you to engage with key debates and research · Pauses for reflection to help you assess your own understanding · Key research that will provide you with a better critical knowledge Trevor Cotterill is Programme Leader of the BA (Hons) SEND at the University of Derby.
Spatial Statistical Methods for Geography
by Peter A. RogersonThis accessible new textbook offers a straightforward introduction to doing spatial statistics. Grounded in real world examples, it shows you how to extend traditional statistical methods for use with spatial data. The book assumes basic mathematical and statistics knowledge but also provides a handy refresher guide, so that you can develop your understanding and progress confidently. It also: · Equips you with the tools to both interpret and apply spatial statistical methods · Engages with the unique considerations that apply when working with geographic data · Helps you build your knowledge of key spatial statistical techniques, such as methods of geographic cluster detection.
Passing Calculations Tests in Nursing: Advice, Guidance and Over 500 Online Questions for Extra Revision and Practice (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
by Susan Starkings Larry KrauseFeel confident in your nursing calculations skills! This easy-to-use textbook provides you with everything you need to know to improve your calculations skills and pass your exams first time. Whether you’re preparing for your final year calculations exam, or for a numeracy test to get onto your chosen nursing degree, this book will help you through it all, breaking down the often challenging mathematics into clear and simple guidelines. There are hundreds of questions to practice with and a collection of scenario-based activities that show you how calculations skills are used in day-to-day nursing practice. It also includes... over 360 practice questions in the book and an extra 500+ questions free to use online an interactive website offering further support, self-testing, and mobile study a diagnostic chapter to help you identify areas you need to work on all new activities, scenarios and case studies reflecting up to date nursing situations
Identifying, Assessing and Supporting Learners with Dyscalculia (Corwin Ltd)
by Kathleen Kelly***** Online Resources are open access. No code is required ***** It is vital to understand the challenges and provide the right support for learners with dyscalculia and specific learning difficulties in mathematics. The book provides: • an overview of current research explaining the nature and causation of dyscalculia • guidance on the identification of dyscalculia • examples of how to carry out informal and formal assessments • an explanation of the principles of multisensory mathematics teaching • an outline of a structured programme (for learners aged 5-14), together with examples of lesson planning and activities. Designed for teachers specialising in the assessment and teaching of learners with dyscalculia, and those undertaking courses leading to Approved Teacher Dyscalculia (ATD) and Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA), the book is useful to any professional looking for an understanding of this area of specific difficulty.
Child Development: Understanding A Cultural Perspective
by Martin J. PackerEvery child is born into a community, a society with a culture, in which they will live, grow and develop. Cultures lead to differences in children’s development, but equally important, culture is an essential component of every child’s psychological development. Taking a chronological approach, from prenatal development to adolescence, your knowledge of developmental psychology will grow with the child. To help you in your studies · Social, cognitive, emotional and physical aspects of development are interwoven to help you connect the material · You can read case studies from across the globe to enable you to compare cultures · Key research studies are highlighted to help you get to grips with the theory · You’ll be encouraged to ‘Stop and think’ and engage your critical skills You can also access revision tools online. In this new edition we′ve reduced the number of chapters so it covers only what you need to know and we′ve added a glossary to help with understanding. This textbook is essential reading for undergraduate students taking an introductory course in child development or developmental psychology.
What Do We Know and What Should We Do About the Irish Border? (What Do We Know and What Should We Do About:)
by Katy HaywardThe Irish border is a manifestation of the relationship between Britain and Ireland. When that relationship has been tense, we have seen the worst effects at the Irish border in the form of violence, controls and barriers. When the relationship has been good, the Irish border has become - to all intents and purposes - open, invisible and criss-crossed with connections. Throughout its short existence, the symbolism of the border has remained just as important as its practical impact. With the UK’s exit from the European Union, the challenge of managing the Irish border as a source and a symbol of British-Irish difference became an international concern. The solution found in the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement gives the Irish border a globally unique status. A century after partition, and as we enter the post-Brexit era, this book considers what we should know and do about this highly complex and ever-contested boundary line.
Principles of Acute Care Nursing
by Sarah McGloin Alice SkullTaking a structured approach that maps to the ‘ABCDE’ method of patient assessment, the book provides a one-stop-shop for nursing students that shows how to plan care for the acutely ill adult. The use of case studies and activities bring the book to life with clear and simple explanations of the relevant anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology helping to build a deeper understanding of acute illness and disrupted homeostasis. Key features: Adopts a patient-centred approach that considers the full context of care, the patient’s own view and psycho-social needs Blends the underlying science of health and illness with practical application Contains activities, case studies, illustrations and figures to support a wide range of learning styles
Professional Skills for Psychology
by Judith RobertsProfessional Skills for Psychology covers key professional, ethical and career development issues. Whether you′re a student or a professional, this book provides you with a thorough grounding in how to develop a successful career in psychology. Written by the module leader of ‘Professional Skills in Psychology’ at Bangor University, and with a strong focus on practical skills, each chapter includes case studies with a range of scenarios, allowing you to consolidate the key points covered. From leadership to working in teams, and from equality and diversity to practitioner resilience, this book is essential reading for anyone considering a career in practitioner psychology, or for practitioners seeking to nurture their skills. Judith Roberts is a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience of working in Health and Social Care.
Research Projects for Business & Management Students
by Siah Hwee AngThis second edition of Research Projects for Business and Management Students provides students undertaking extended research with a foundation upon which to build their practice. The author sets out each stage of a research project systematically to allow you to follow along and build an understanding of the processes involved in carrying out in depth pieces of research, as well as the functions of commonly used research methods. Conversation boxes throughout will also help situate your learning by providing examples of commonly asked questions, challenges that may occur while you carry out your research and guidance on how to answer them. Professor Siah Hwee Ang is Professor of International Business and Strategy, inaugural Chair in Business in Asia and Director of the NZ’s Southeast Asia Centre of Asia-Pacific Excellence at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.
Spatial Statistical Methods for Geography
by Peter A. RogersonThis accessible new textbook offers a straightforward introduction to doing spatial statistics. Grounded in real world examples, it shows you how to extend traditional statistical methods for use with spatial data. The book assumes basic mathematical and statistics knowledge but also provides a handy refresher guide, so that you can develop your understanding and progress confidently. It also: · Equips you with the tools to both interpret and apply spatial statistical methods · Engages with the unique considerations that apply when working with geographic data · Helps you build your knowledge of key spatial statistical techniques, such as methods of geographic cluster detection.
Developing Public Health Interventions: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Ruth Jepson John McAteer Andrew James Williams Larry Doi Audrey BueloA highly practical guide to public health intervention development. This book has been developed to assist anyone involved with effective health promotion project design. It cuts through the complex theories and technical frameworks to provide a 6 step formula for creating effective and sustainable interventions. Key features Adopts a pragmatic approach that addresses barriers and challenges to project delivery Utilises the Six Steps in Quality Intervention Development framework - a unique model designed specifically to improve intervention planning Combines the theory and concepts behind intervention development with practical methods of delivery on the ground Includes detailed case studies that provide examples of how the six steps can be used for successful intervention design As the health needs of an increasingly globalised world continue to evolve and shift, effective planning and intervention work will only become more important. Written by leading researchers and experts who draw on a wealth of experience in the field, this book will be essential reading for any student, practitioner or policy maker requiring an understanding of practical intervention design.
An Introduction to Penology: Punishment, Prisons and Probation
by Lawrence Burke Helena goslingAn Introduction to Penology is a concise, informative, scholarly guide that will speak to a variety of audiences interested in how the notion of punishment plays out in community and custodial settings with people who have broken the law. With a particular focus on prisons and probation, the book provides an opportunity for readers to critically engage with the concept of punishment (in theory and practice) and consider different ways in which we, as a society, can respond to lawbreaking. The text will allow students to pursue a more in-depth study of two of the main criminal justice institutions through the lens of their organisational structures, cultures, service delivery and responses to the needs of minority and vulnerable groups. Throughout the text, students will be encouraged to critically engage with longstanding penological debates taking into consideration the theory, policy and practice of punishment, and will explore ways in which we can rethink penology on an individual and social level and begin to make a case for social justice rather than criminal justice. This innovative and contemporary text is a must read for students studying criminology, criminal justice, penology and those interested in pursuing a career in either the prison or probation services. Lol Burke is Professor in Criminal Justice and Dr Helena Gosling is a Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University.
Playful Mathematics: For children 3 to 7
by Helen J. WilliamsNursery World Professional Book of the Year 2022 Children are naturally mathematical in their play. They play with mathematics. Early years’ practitioners often struggle to make mathematics relevant and engaging for their young learners. In their play, children are naturally mathematical yet practitioners are often unsure about how to build on this or how this observed play ‘fits’ in with the mathematics they teach. This Nursery World Award Winning Book: *Empowers early years teachers to see the learning in this play and to remain committed to play based practice *Outlines recent research on how children best learn mathematics *Supports early years practitioners to know why preparation works better than planning and why ′thinking space′ matters more than you think
Green Teaching: Nature Pedagogies for Climate Change & Sustainability
by Claire WardenJust being outside doesn’t always guarantee a connection to the natural world. An awareness of the environment needs to be embedded within the curriculum, and with climate change and sustainability being such important and urgent issues, this book is a timely and much needed resource for early years and primary educators. Introducing nature pedagogy - an approach that seeks to respect and support the rights of children and the planet together. Nature pedagogy encourages all educators to embrace eco-logical choices and to use nature as the location, resource and context for learning. The author draws on international research and case studies to offer a way forward, to embed green teaching and a nature-based pedagogy in practice and transform teaching with young children.
Principles and Practices of Assessment: A guide for assessors in the FE and skills sector (Further Education and Skills)
by Ann GravellsThis is a core text for anyone training to be (or working as) an assessor in the further education and skills sector. Whether you are a new or an experienced assessor, this book will guide you through the relevant principles and practices to enable you to become an assessor; improve your job role; and/or work towards a relevant assessment qualification. The book takes you through all the information you need to know, opening up the topic for learning in a really accessible way. Interactive activities are included throughout, and real examples of assessment in practice are included. The book also includes examples of completed assessment documents. It is a comprehensive text, covering: • principles of assessment • planning for assessment • types and methods of assessment • assessment practice • giving feedback • recording progress and achievement • quality assurance • evaluation The updated 4th edition includes new content on: the assessor coach role end-point assessment the role of technology in assessment and quality assurance online assessment theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation