Sage publications ltd jun 2023 (12 risultati)

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------'What makes thisbook so impressive is that on every page it is clear that the author is someonewho really understands schools and school leadership; someone who has livedand breathed it and, indeed, is still doing so. As we progress through chapterson wellbeing, inclusion, finance and leading teams as well as on managingchange and working in challenging circumstances, the reader is given honest,no-nonsense perspectives on the lessons Brian has learned over his 19 yearsas a head teacher.' - Steve Munby'It s school leadership in the raw and the real, portrayed through the reflections of a bold writer who has seen it all, got the tee shirt and is still in the game.' - JL Dutaut, Schools Week--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------School leadership is a challenging and rewarding job that requires determination, flexibility and a careful understanding of the people you work with.Drawing from nearly two decades of headship and combining thoughtful professional guidance with insight drawn from real-life incidents, current headteacher Brian Walton offers a candid and engaging exploration of how to face the challenges of leadership head on and succeed without sacrificing your principles or your wellbeing. Discover what authentic leadership really means Avoid the perils of leadersh\*t and how it can divert you from important work Understand how to find your support network Engage with the practical aspects of whole school policy on inclusion and behaviour Consider how to deal with the unexpected and how to lead in times of crisisBrian Waltonis an award-winning headteacher and popular education blogger with extensive whole school leadership experience across four schools and a decade of experience supporting schools in challenging circumstances. 152 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Whose stories do we tell in primary history Are we really teaching history This new book from Mr T helps supports you to:\*Bring new stories and voices into your history curriculum\*Focus on teaching history\*Support children to develop a knowledge rich understanding of a period, event or person\*Plan properly sequenced lessons for trackable skills development\*Work through four steps to build units of work: Context, Vocabulary, Chronology, Enquiry\*Teach lessons that speak to children's community and place to better engage them in learning 168 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In order to successfully complete a research project on social issues, as part of your education or social science degree, you will need a confident understanding of often challenging and nuanced topics.This book provides an overview of how to approach researching issues relating to key social justice issues including: race, sex and gender, disability and mental health. It will help you to understand important concepts, how to avoid hidden biases and how to use appropriate terminology in each area.It combines this thematic approach with accessible guidance on the research process, from initial design and formulating your research question, through to data collection and analysis.Helena Gillespieis Professor of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at the University of East Anglia. 216 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This best-selling guide to undertaking your Early Years research project takes you on a practical step-by-step journey. Breaking down each section into accessible and digestible topics, and accompanied by a multitude of practical examples, case studies, research summaries and key points, the author brings this process to life. The updated and revised edition includes: All chapters have been updated with new content on working in an online environment Completely revised Chapter 10, packed with new content New activities and case studies throughout From learning how to structure and organise your project, through to the final presentation and written report of your findings, this is the essential guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students throughout their early childhood or early years courses. 256 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Through the use of eight original metaphors for understanding what may happen in interviews and what may guide the interviewee (more than telling the truth or revealing experiences), the reader is encouraged to do interviews in clever ways. This text enables you to question the interpretive nature and theoretical underpinnings of the interview method, and of the knowledge which is conveyed through it.The updated second edition includes new content on: How to avoid traps in interviews How to use interviewees with experience and insight How to work creatively with generative material The value of repeat interviewing over time The importance of supplementing interviews with other methods Possibilities of interview-based research accompanied by examplesThis text is essential reading for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students of qualitative methods, and researchers looking to more clearly conceptualize their interviewing practice and explore its theoretical basis.Mats Alvessonis professor at University of Bath and is also affiliated with Lund University, Stockholm School of Economics and Bayes Business School. 162 pp. Englisch.…

Taschenbuch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This new textbook focuses on how data and analytics can be used to help inform organisational decision-making across the business by complementing human judgement.Taking a highly practical approach, it covers major use cases for analytics across different business areas, including marketing analytics, HR analytics, operational analytics and financial analytics. This concise and readable book grounds discussion in the fundamentals of data, analytics and data visualisation, and in an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with working with data.Key features include: Analytics in Practice vignettes show how data and analytics have been applied in real organisations Video interviews with industry professionals bring examples to life A running case study and accompanying dataset allow you to apply what you have learntSuitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying business analytics.Mary Ellen Gordonis Senior Professional Teaching Fellow/Senior Lecturer in the School of Information Systems at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. 220 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------'What makes thisbook so impressive is that on every page it is clear that the author is someonewho really understands schools and school leadership; someone who has livedand breathed it and, indeed, is still doing so. As we progress through chapterson wellbeing, inclusion, finance and leading teams as well as on managingchange and working in challenging circumstances, the reader is given honest,no-nonsense perspectives on the lessons Brian has learned over his 19 yearsas a head teacher.' - Steve Munby'It s school leadership in the raw and the real, portrayed through the reflections of a bold writer who has seen it all, got the tee shirt and is still in the game.' - JL Dutaut, Schools Week--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------School leadership is a challenging and rewarding job that requires determination, flexibility and a careful understanding of the people you work with.Drawing from nearly two decades of headship and combining thoughtful professional guidance with insight drawn from real-life incidents, current headteacher Brian Walton offers a candid and engaging exploration of how to face the challenges of leadership head on and succeed without sacrificing your principles or your wellbeing. Discover what authentic leadership really means Avoid the perils of leadersh\*t and how it can divert you from important work Understand how to find your support network Engage with the practical aspects of whole school policy on inclusion and behaviour Consider how to deal with the unexpected and how to lead in times of crisisBrian Waltonis an award-winning headteacher and popular education blogger with extensive whole school leadership experience across four schools and a decade of experience supporting schools in challenging circumstances. 152 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Whose stories do we tell in primary history Are we really teaching history This new book from Mr T helps supports you to:\*Bring new stories and voices into your history curriculum\*Focus on teaching history\*Support children to develop a knowledge rich understanding of a period, event or person\*Plan properly sequenced lessons for trackable skills development\*Work through four steps to build units of work: Context, Vocabulary, Chronology, Enquiry\*Teach lessons that speak to children's community and place to better engage them in learning 168 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -In order to successfully complete a research project on social issues, as part of your education or social science degree, you will need a confident understanding of often challenging and nuanced topics.This book provides an overview of how to approach researching issues relating to key social justice issues including: race, sex and gender, disability and mental health. It will help you to understand important concepts, how to avoid hidden biases and how to use appropriate terminology in each area.It combines this thematic approach with accessible guidance on the research process, from initial design and formulating your research question, through to data collection and analysis.Helena Gillespieis Professor of Learning and Teaching in Higher Education at the University of East Anglia. 216 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -Through the use of eight original metaphors for understanding what may happen in interviews and what may guide the interviewee (more than telling the truth or revealing experiences), the reader is encouraged to do interviews in clever ways. This text enables you to question the interpretive nature and theoretical underpinnings of the interview method, and of the knowledge which is conveyed through it.The updated second edition includes new content on: How to avoid traps in interviews How to use interviewees with experience and insight How to work creatively with generative material The value of repeat interviewing over time The importance of supplementing interviews with other methods Possibilities of interview-based research accompanied by examplesThis text is essential reading for upper undergraduate and postgraduate students of qualitative methods, and researchers looking to more clearly conceptualize their interviewing practice and explore its theoretical basis.Mats Alvessonis professor at University of Bath and is also affiliated with Lund University, Stockholm School of Economics and Bayes Business School. 162 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -The SAGE Handbook of Human-Machine Communication has been designed to serve as the touchstone text for researchers and scholars engaging in new research in this fast-developing field. Chapters provide a comprehensive grounding of the history, methods, debates and theories that contribute to the study of human-machine communication. Further to this, the Handbook provides a point of departure for theorizing interactions between people and technologies that are functioning in the role of communicators, and for considering the theoretical and methodological implications of machines performing traditionally human roles. This makes the Handbook the first of its kind, and a valuable resource for students and scholars across areas such as communication, media and information studies, and computer science, as well as for practitioners, engineers and researchers interested in the foundational elements of this emerging field.Part 1: Histories and TrajectoriesPart 2: Approaches and MethodsPart 3: Concepts and ContextsPart 4: Technologies and Applications 640 pp. Englisch.…

Buch. Condizione: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -This new textbook focuses on how data and analytics can be used to help inform organisational decision-making across the business by complementing human judgement.Taking a highly practical approach, it covers major use cases for analytics across different business areas, including marketing analytics, HR analytics, operational analytics and financial analytics. This concise and readable book grounds discussion in the fundamentals of data, analytics and data visualisation, and in an understanding of the legal and ethical responsibilities that come with working with data.Key features include: Analytics in Practice vignettes show how data and analytics have been applied in real organisations Video interviews with industry professionals bring examples to life A running case study and accompanying dataset allow you to apply what you have learntSuitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying business analytics.Mary Ellen Gordonis Senior Professional Teaching Fellow/Senior Lecturer in the School of Information Systems at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand. 240 pp. Englisch.…