Prompted by the ongoing debate among science educators over ‘nature of science’, and its importance in school and university curricula, this book is a clarion call for a broad re-conceptualizing of nature of science in science education. The authors draw on the ‘family resemblance’ approach popularized by Wittgenstein, defining science as a cognitive-epistemic and social-institutional system whose heterogeneous characteristics and influences should be more thoroughly reflected in science education. They seek wherever possible to clarify their developing thesis with visual tools that illustrate how their ideas can be practically applied in science education.

The International Handbook on Learning, Teaching and Leading in Faith Based Schools is international in scope. It is addressed to policy makers, academics, education professionals and members of the wider community.

This book analyses and elaborates on learning processes within work environments and explores professional learning. It presents research indicating general characteristics of the work environment that support learning, as well as barriers to workplace learning. Themes of professional development, lifelong learning and business organisation emerge through the chapters and contributions explore theoretical and empirical analyses on the boundary between working and learning in various contexts and with various methodological approaches.

Proficiency Masterclass SB Old edition (AUDIO ONLY)

Proficiency Masterclass has a well-established reputation as a successful training programme for the CPE exam. Now revised and extended, this new edition of Proficiency Masterclass includes all the information and guidance students need to prepare confidently for the revised CPE exam.
Containing material and artwork, this title features realistic exam-style tasks and tips and hints. It includes a speaking section that provides structured preparation for Paper
Detailed grammar and vocabulary input and practice appropriate to this level is provided. It also includes Overview sections, Vocabulary and Progress Tests.

Given the increased accountability at the college and university level, one of the most promising ways for faculty at institutions of higher education to improve their teaching is to capitalize upon their skills as researchers.