"In this fully updated fifth edition of this much-loved textbook, students will be introduced to different ways of looking at education, supported by links to classic and contemporary research. Built around the essential themes of psychology, history, policy and sociology that underpin Education Studies courses, key updates include: · New ‘Applying Critical Evaluation’ tasks to help develop your analytical skills · Ana ..."
First in Line The Incredible Life of Leonard Stick by Hilda Morrow, SteveBartlett Paperback, 250 Pages, Published 2015 by Breakwater Books Ltd. ISBN-13: 978-1-77103-030-4, ISBN: 1-77103-030-5
"First in Line: The Incredible Life of Leonard Stick documents the life of Leonard Stick, a distinguished war veteran, lawman and federal politician who was the 'first' in many historically significant events throughout his lifetime. Stick was the first man to enlist with the Newfoundland Regiment, regional No. 1, when it was reconstructed at the outbreak of WWI. He was also a member of the First Five Hundred, also known at the Blue Putt ..."
"Doing a small-scale research project is a compulsory element of an Education Studies degree. This book will guide and support students through their research, offering practical advice on designing, planning and completing the research , collecting and analysing data and on writing up. It outlines the philosophical approaches underpinning research together with the key concepts and current debates in education research. Chapters c ..."
Grit and the Courage Stories of Success in an Unforgiving Land [ Newfoundland and Labrador ] by Dr SteveBartlett Paperback, 150 Pages, Published 2008 by Creative Book Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-897174-29-6, ISBN: 1-897174-29-2
"A rare few have risen to these challenges and created thriving enterprises, though. 'The Courage and the Grit' will tell the stories of these determined and often stubborn people and provide insight into what makes them tick."
"'The authors have provided an important resource for student study in education. Importantly, it reinforces the necessity of a multi-disciplinary approach to the understanding of contested educational process and practices in a contemporary context' - Dave Trotman, ESCalate Introduction to Education Studies is established as the key text for undergraduate students of education studies as well as for practitioners embarking on a highe ..."
"`This is a really useful book. It is full of helpful ideas and examples and discusses the importance of research for teachers. While addressing both the why and the how of practitioner research in school settings the authors have kept closely in touch with the practical concerns of busy professionals' - Professor Anne Edwards, School of Education, University of Birmingham This is a book about how to do your research. It's aimed at teac ..."
Education Studies(1st Edition) Essential Issues by SteveBartlett, Diana M. Burton Paperback, 276 Pages, Published 2003 by Sage Publications Ltd Abridged ISBN-13: 978-0-7619-4050-0, ISBN: 0-7619-4050-2
"`The essays are thematically well organized and lucidly presented. In terms of design, contents and presentation, this is undoubtedly an excellent textbook' - Journal of Educational Planning and Administration `Education Studies: Essential Issues' is a book similar in style to the editor's first volume 'Introduction to Education Studies', both books introducing a variety of broad educational issues while analyzing certain areas in grea ..."
"Education Studies is a broad, multi-disciplinary and rapidly growing field. Now fully updated, Introduction to Education Studies has proven itself to be the key text for novices in the field for over a decade, leading readers through the field's key strands, concepts and applications without assuming any prior knowledge. Bartlett and Burton provide first-time students with all the tools that they need to approach Education Studies and ..."