McGraw Hill - Education Catalogue 2022

Education Catalogue 2022

Study Skills

Welcome to our brochure of Education titles from Open University Press.

Open University Press, a part of McGraw Hill, is a long standing and reputable social science publisher specialising in the subjects of education, health and social welfare, research skills, counselling, psychotherapy, coaching and psychology Open University Press publishes original works by many foremost scholars and internationally recognised experts.

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Our wide-ranging and diverse publishing programme includes resources for study and professional development at every level, from early years through primary and secondary schooling to further education and university. Open University Press titles focus on current issues and challenges, research findings and their application, ideas for teaching, and other topics You’re certain to find a resource that will enrich your professional role!

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Education and Education Policy

Characteristics of Effective Early Learning 2e

Helen Moylett (Ed)

Print ISBN: 9780335248544 Ebook ISBN: 9780335248551

Published February 2022

This new and updated edition of Characteristics of Effective Early Learning focuses on how children learn which is just as important as what they learn. The book helps practitioners understand their key role in supporting children’s selfregulation skills and learning power through playing and exploring, active learning and thinking creatively and critically It includes new chapters on affirmative parenting practices and the crucial role of adult communication partners in supporting children’s learning.

Written by leaders in the field, based on research and rich in practical examples and case studies, this is an essential read for early years students and practitioners. The book will support those who want to find out more about how to encourage children in becoming self-regulated, playful, active learners who think deeply and creatively about their own learning and the world around them

“Whatever kind of early years setting you work in, this book is sure to inform, inspire and enthuse you and your staff.”

Sue Cowley, Early Years Teacher, Author, Presenter and Trainer

What's New?

New chapters on affirmative parenting practices and the crucial role of adult communication partners in supporting children’s learning

Outlines how to approach observation, assessment and planning appropriately and suggests how to continue the characteristics of effective learning into work with older children and staff teams

Primary

Understanding Primary Education as a Whole: Socio-Cultural Perspectives for Leaders

Integrating Children's Literature in the Classroom: Insights for the Primary and Early Years Educator

This book explores the foundations of modern primary education and the role that society and culture has had in shaping it Dismantling assumptions about what education has been or ‘should’ be, Understanding Primary Education as a Whole is an essential resource for leaders and those studying primary education who want to understand the changing nature of their schools, classrooms and children.

This book looks at a wide range of children’s literature from picture books to classics to poetry. A diverse array of books is recommended for teachers to use in a broad variety of contexts to enhance learning across the curriculum, featuring beloved authors such as Michael Morpurgo, Tove Jansson and Kenneth Grahame, as well as introducing some who may be new to teachers

Print : 9780335250691

Ebook: 9780335250707

Print : 9780335250806

Ebook: 9780335250813

Becoming a Teacher: Issues in Secondary Education 6e

Gibbons

Available February 2022

For student teachers, Becoming a Teaching provides both theoretical and practical material to create an engaging experience of initial teacher training. The new edition provides up to date policy knowledge and supports students as they begin their teaching roles. It balances theory with practical case studies, ensuring that all chapters comprehensively reflect the new realities of teaching in our global and technological context.

Becoming a Teacher draws extensively on contemporary research and empirical evidence to support critical reflection about learning and teaching. Encouraging the reader to reflect on their own knowledge and beliefs, it explores some of the complex social and cultural dimensions that influence professional learning and practice.

The substantial updates to this sixth edition means that Becoming a Teacher continues to provide invaluable support, guidance and insight for all those training to be secondary teachers and a rich resource for students undertaking undergraduate or postgraduate education studies programmes.

What's New?

Digital pedagogy techniques are integrated into every chapter

Explores the impact of teacher identity on professional development

Higher Education

Special Educational Needs

Deconstructing Special Education and Constructing Inclusion 3e

Gary Thomas, Andrew Loxley

Print ISBN: 9780335248711 Ebook ISBN: 9780335248728

Published January 2022

This revised edition of a popular text offers students an updated and comprehensive overview across special education. It critically examines the intellectual foundations of special education and considers the consequences of their influence for professional and popular thinking about learning difficulties

The chapters place inclusion within a social and political context to highlight how concepts have been influences by theory and ideology across the years.

“Essential reading for anyone studying or working in either special or inclusive education… Few could build the case as well as Thomas and Loxley.”

Melanie Nind, Professor of Education, University of Southampton, UK

"Finishing your first reading of their book makes you realise that you must return to it, such is the richness of the analysis and reach of its detail This is a tour de force, a line in the sand for all successive work in the field of inclusive education."

Roger Slee, Diamond Jubilee Professor of Disability Studies, University of Leeds, UK

What's New?

The book offers guidance to students on specific issues such as reading and behavioural difficulties with theoretically grounded information

With a fresh chapter discussing current research, intersectionality and increased marketisation within education this book reflects the new landscape and legislation of special education

Special Educational Needs

Inclusive Education for Learners with Multisensory Impairment: Best Practices and Research Priorities

At a glance

Includes the latest research studies

Supporting learners with Multisensory Impairment (MSI) (Deafblindness) requires a range of strategies and this book offers a synthesis of best practice with the latest theory and research. At a time when we are urgently calling for inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all, there are significant gaps in research on educating children and young people with MSI and complex needs.

Print : 9780335249671

Ebook: 9780335249688

Research, Evidence and Educational Improvement: A Guide Through a Divided Field

COMING SOON

Evolving Dialogues in Multiculturalism and Multicultural Education

This book is about research- and evidenceinformed educational improvement It synthesises and reframes the distinct schools of thought within the Educational Effectiveness and Improvement (EEI) fields for a renewed research and professional education agenda At the book’s heart is a problem: that educational improvement is often short-lived and rarely achieved at scale.

This edited collection continues the call for evolving multicultural dialogues within education and the wider social sciences Dialogue and education are essential tools that can help tackle some of the biggest cultural problems we are facing, including postCoronavirus education realities. The contributors of this edited book are from across the globe.

Print : 9780335249398

Ebook: 9780335249404

Print : 9780335250578

Ebook: 9780335250585

Professional Development

Professional Development

Harnessing Professional Development for Educators: A Global Toolkit

Classroom Talk in Practice: Teachers’ Experiences of Oracy in Action

Ethical Dilemmas in Education: Considering Learning Contexts in Practice

This book celebrates the benefits of continuing professional development (CPD) for your growth as an educator. The authors weave together an international selection of case studies to offer CPD which transcends educational trends. Thematic chapters put your professional identity at the heart of the book and encourage you to take control of your career development, allowing you to show leadership whatever your role

Print : 9780335251407

Ebook: 9780335251414

Purposeful classroom talk is increasingly recognised as fundamental for improving critical thinking skills and helping students to build confident analyses of ideas Based on firsthand observations and interviews, this book offers an authentic picture of schools’ responses to improving the quality of both learning to talk and learning through talk.

This book demonstrates how a careful balance must be struck between the needs of participants, increasing regulatory guidelines and the academic freedom of the educational researcher The authors discuss an array of issues arising in the field of educational research, including: ethical dilemmas in action, issues of agency and privacy, and researcher reflexivity.

Print : 9780335250035

Ebook: 9780335250042

Print : 9780335251322

Ebook: 9780335251339

Coaching for Educators: How to Transform CPD in Your School

Duncan Partridge

Print ISBN: 9780335251582 Ebook ISBN: 9780335251599

Available October 2022

“A brilliantly personable journey into coaching ”

Karen Wespieser, MBE; Chief Operating Officer, Teacher Tapp, UK

“This book provides a compelling case for the power of coaching as an effective form of professional development.”

Cat Scutt, Director of Education and Research, Chartered College of Teaching, UK

Offering practical insights into CPD for all professionals, education practitioners and postgraduate students looking to expand their learning, this book is for anyone seeking to gain insight into best practice and develop their leadership skills. Coaching for Educators will provide you with the tools to develop a culture which empowers teachers and leaders to get better every day.

Duncan Partridge is a qualified coach and MD of Educe Mentoring & Coaching

Prior to this, Duncan held school headship positions in Argentina, Italy and the UK, as well as Director of Education roles at the English-Speaking Union and the Skills Builder Partnership Duncan has an MA in International Education and Leadership.

At a Glance

Provides up to date research summaries on the impact of coaching in educational settings and can be adapted to the needs of each and every school

Shares practical suggestions and strategic guidance around inclusive practice and professional wellbeing and uses case studies and practical examples to illustrate successful coaching based CPD

Professional Development

Classroom Teaching in the 21st Century: Directions, Principles and Strategies

At a glance

An essential companion for teachers

This book provides theoretical foundations and highly practical strategies for classrooms tackling modern challenges, drawing in part on the ideas and experiences of practising teachers The authors highlight how crucial education is for equipping future generations with the skills for individual, societal and planetary wellbeing, while still considering the pressures of ‘teaching to the test’.

Understanding Youth Mental Health: Perspectives from Theory and Practice

At a glance

Written by worldleading experts

The book centres on the experiences of young people as service users, drawing attention to the distinctive challenges being faced in the 21st century and emphasising the importance of supporting young people’s well-being and improving mental health literacy Ideal for those embarking on careers or study in this field, the book provides key learnings from theory and practice which can be deployed and developed within your own service provision.

Print : 9780335250271

Ebook: 9780335250288

Print : 9780335250530

Ebook: 9780335250547

Study Skills

Study Skills

A Student's Guide to Online Learning: Finding Success in Digital Study

At

This book teaches students how to develop those skills through a range of advice and practical exercises There are sections on how to communicate in synchronous and asynchronous situations including tutorials and forums, how to develop an academic online persona and employability skills so that students can make the most of their online learning to develop their career.

Print : 9780335251629

Ebook: 9780335251636

The new edition is structured so that users can find the section that will help the specific stage of their work. With practical guidance through the application process, research, viva and post-viva, this book supports PhD students of all disciplines across their journey and beyond, including parttime, those returning to study and those who are practice-based

For supervisors, this book is a manual with clear theoretical underpinnings that help to clearly guide students through the proposal stage. For students, it is a handbook that brings potential PhD candidates up to speed and offers guidance on the necessary skills required to write a proposal alongside how to deal with the challenges faced during this stage.

Print : 9780335249510

Ebook: 9780335249527

Print : 9780335251568

Ebook: 9780335251575

How to Get a PhD: A Handbook for Students and Their Supervisors

The Art of Writing a PhD Proposal: A flying start for students and their supervisors in the transition from MA to PhD