Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching

′It is a highly readable and accessible book which follows a rather unusual format in that it reveals a multilayered structure, moving through policy, the learning context, and finally, the professional practice of teaching. In doing so, it challenges us to ask questions of our own beliefs and values, the dominant discourses and policy frameworks in which we work, and locates these discussions in an increasingly globalised world...In summary, this book is one which I would exhort teachers, and indeed teacher educators to read. It is grounded in a strong reality of contemporary education practice, while at the same time presents the academic and intellectual challenge that is helpful, indeed necessary, for those teachers engaged in continuing professional development′ -
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′Gives a balanced, credible overview of the issues, well grounded in reality. A clear strength is that it also provides some highly pertinent and very important messages that permeate through the various sections and chapters. This book will make readers think and lead them to question their own views, professional practices and beliefs.

′This book will be on our recommended reading lists, not only for our ITET courses, but also for our BA Childhood Studies students, and even for our MA/MEd students. It is a book that can be used in a variety of ways and at various levels of engagement, depending on the audience, their needs and level of experience′ - Tony Elliott, Senior Lecturer,College of Education and Lifelong Learning, Bangor University, Wales

another great text, very useful and student feedback good. -- Dr Liane Purnell * drupal *
This collection is broad ranging and yet detailed enough to provide students with an informative and challenging set of readings. -- Dr Mary Richardson * drupal *
This is a very good text for students beginning their Masters level studies in Education. I have recommended Contemporary Issues in Learning and Teaching as a core text for our MEd students.
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I like the level of detailed discussion on areas such as critically reading of educational policy; School and schooling; Inclusion and pedagogy and see these as key chapters. This is a very accessible read for students new to masters level work -- Dr Stephen Day * drupal *
A useful text for first year Foundation Degree students in learning support, who want to begin to read more deeply -- Miss Caroline Meredith * drupal *
A great ′all rounder′ covering many of the most often used topics on the BEd course. -- Miss Erika Cunningham * drupal *
This book deals with a number ofm issues which we as teachers face in 21st century education. It is not as accessible as some of the other other recommended texts for the upcoming academic year, however it will challenge the values and beliefs of our students and make them think far more critically about the ways in which they facilitate learning in children. The ′thinking points′ throughout this book are a very useful way of getting students to reflect and think carefully about who they are as a teacher. -- Mr Andy Stopher * drupal *
This is an excellent text, written by estsablished and well respected prectitioners and authors. A must for all Masters level Education courses in Scotland. -- Mr Hugh Smith * drupal *
This is an excellent book, which will offer my students a range of perspectives and approaches to various issues around teaching and learning. The layout is excellent, easy to follow, and it breaks down policy, learning and practice in manageable and effective categoroes to engage students. This book has been included on the recommended reading list and it is a very welcome addition. -- Mr Paul Tarpey * drupal *
This book provides balanced and thought provoking perspectives on a range of major contemporary educational issues. It does not focus too strongly on micro issues which would case it to date very quickly but focusses on areas that are likely to remain issues over longer periods of time. The use of case studies and thinking points throughout, encourage the critical engagement of the reader and should help to develop new teachers who can face and challenge the changing landscape of educaction. -- Mr Peter Raymond * drupal *
This key text is so refreshing because it does not follow the more traditional ′education studies′ format, but instead examines key contemporary issues and thus serves to support beginning teachers as they learn to grapple with the diverse challenges of 21st century teaching. -- Mr Steve Watts * drupal *
An interesting text that shines a light on some current issues for the teacher. -- Mr Tom Noble * drupal *
This book explores a range of perspectives on current educational practice.The sections on policy and professionalism are very poinant for the FE sector at this present time. -- Mrs Adele Sewell * drupal *
An interesting collection of topics discussing issues currently relevant in education. -- Mrs Ann Jones * drupal *
I am not quite sure what I expected from the title of the book but the topics covered within the book are not it! The subject areas are wide ranging but I feel are better suited for those already in teaching and wanting to improve their practice through research rather than the UMS and PGCE students that I teach. However I will be using some of the ideas within my lectures and as supplementary reading. -- Mrs HELEN CORKE * drupal *
Clearly organised sections enable the reader to access information easily. Thinking points are very useful for encouraging deeper thinking, guiding the reader to apply theory to practical experiences and to question their own views and practice. -- Mrs Hilary Morgan * drupal *
This is an interesting book that will support students to think about the theory related to policy, learning and practice and how this can be linked to their own practice. Supportive of reflective work practice in general as well as linking to many other areas that would be discussed throughout many child care courses. It is good to see reference to the whole of the Uk, -- Mrs Janet Harvell * drupal *
A very useful book in terms of an evaluation of nurture groups and inclusion -- Mrs Jenny Thompson * drupal *
I really liked the content and approaches within this book - however, some students found it too abstract for post compulsory sector application. I would suggest it to some students at dissertation stage if it was relevant to their topic. -- Mrs Kate Duffy * drupal *
A very useful text, especially chapters 6, 11 & 13, for the school-based educators on our Action Research and Work-Based Learning modules, although less pertinent for those who work in the post-compulsory sector. -- Mrs Kate Toch * drupal *
This text is split into aspects of a students journey and provides useful guidance and support. Useful case studies are identified and key reflection and discussion points are embedded within each chapter. The future of education, the last chapter gives food for thought… -- Mrs Michelle Rogers * drupal *
This text is split into aspects of a students journey and provides useful guidance and support. Useful case studies are identified and key reflection and discussion points are embedded within each chapter. The future of education, the last chapter gives food for thought… -- Mrs Michelle Rogers * drupal *
This text is split into aspects of a students journey and provides useful guidance and support. Useful case studies are identified and key reflection and discussion points are embedded within each chapter. The future of education, the last chapter gives food for thought… -- Mrs Michelle Rogers * drupal *
I was a little disappointed by the selective nature of the content. It will be a useful supplementary reader for our course but does not cover as much of the unit material as I had hoped. -- Mrs Pam Banks * drupal *
This book is ideal for our contemporary issues module in which students carry out a study of an issue pertinent to their own role in the classroom. The book is well laid out and I particularly like the inclusion of thinking point boxes, case studies and key questions for reflection, very applicable to the applied nature of our work based learning course. -- Ms Alison Riley * drupal *
Lovely selection of ideas. My students will find some enormously useful However our course becomes less theory based all the time, as hours are stolen and I find they read less -- Ms Jay Deeble * drupal *
A useful support text for students at all levels of our education course -- Ms Jill Wallis * drupal *
A clearly set out text, which enables the students to identify key issues and develop their understanding -- Ms Karen Perry * drupal *
The book focusing on mainly school learning and teaching so not relevant for nurses -- Ms Louise Lawson * drupal *