Product Description: During the 1980s, Britain’s educational system was restructured and redirected. Of the many changes which were made, perhaps the most far-reaching have affected the education of teachers themselves.The contributors to this book have all been centrally involved in the reforming process of teacher education, as providers, assessors, or practitioners, and it is as such that they reflect upon the significant features of the changes in teacher education, while assessing the fulfilment of the initial promise...read more

In stark contrast to undergraduates, new PhD students often find no framework for study, few deadlines and little peer support.Working for a Doctorate:* Addresses the problems of the research process, such as finance and time-management* Offers practical guidance and specialist advice to both students and their supervisors* Is written by a team of experts who have had a long and successful experience of tutoring PhD students* Contains case studies of current and ex-PhD students* Explores issues such as gender, culture and the fundamental nature of the PhD.The book will be a vital guide and companion to anyone studying, supervising or contemplating a doctoral degree in the humanities or social sciences.

Product Description: This book, which draws together contributions from specialists in child, adolescent and family psychiatry, child psychotherapy, social work, community psychiatric nursing, educational therapy, special needs coordination in teaching, and general practice, provides a valuable resource for those professionals in contact with young people suffering from depression...read more

Product Description: Examining the causes and types of stress among teachers of children with special educational needs, this volume has practical ideas on how teachers can cope with and alleviate the problem. Also included are chapters on school organisation showing how support can be provided for staff...read more

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Product Description: Counsellors frequently work with people who are under stress or who are distressed - but counselling them can itself be a highly stressful activity. This supportive book examines the sources of stress for counsellors and the practical strategies that they can use to overcome it...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: The authors explore the reasons for a child's failure from a range of disciplines. Topics covered include social influences as well as emotional, physical and psychological factors. Almost all of us underfunction at one time or another, in our health, at home, in school, in our work or in all these and other areas as well...read more

Product Description: This work provides a number of perspectives on special education, by recognized experts in the various fields, following the passing of the Education Reform Act. None of the contributors foresees a rosy future for special education in the light of the National Curriculum...read more