Critical Publishing imprint: 85 books
Positive Social Work
The Essential Toolkit for NQSWs
Language: English
Release Date: March 6, 2017
Leaving university and entering the world of social work can be quite a daunting experience, though also exciting and challenging. Positive Social Work helps you as a NQSW to understand your role within the context of a constantly developing social work service. Now updated with the Knowledge and...
by Andrew J Hobson
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: February 16, 2016
This book is essential reading if you are considering making an application for secondary initial teacher education or preparing to begin your programme. It introduces you to a range of perspectives on teaching and teacher education and guides you through the application process to ensure you choose...
The LearningWheel
A model of digital pedagogy
Language: English
Release Date: December 7, 2016
Given the influence of digital technologies on the world at large education and educators are yet again being forced to consider their educational practices. Not all educators have been socialised professionally to use technologies and therefore knowledge gaps exist. This book adds to emerging...
Studying for Your Early Years Degree
Skills and knowledge for becoming an effective early years practitioner
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2017
This text provides a one stop shop of accessible and relevant information for all early years students to help them succeed in their degree, increase their employability skills and develop as ethical and critically reflective practitioners. Part one gives guidance for students about learning in HE...
by Lynn Machin, Fiona Hall, Duncan Hindmarch
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: March 30, 2016
Written with level 3 readers firmly in mind, this book offers concise, accessible, one-stop coverage of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training, including the Learning and Development units. It takes account of new policies and legislation, emerging technologies and the current post-compulsory...
Becoming an Outstanding Personal Tutor
Supporting Learners through Personal Tutoring and Coaching
Language: English
Release Date: October 21, 2015
How confident do you feel in your personal tutoring role? In the face of ever-increasing and demanding learner issues, do you feel equipped to provide the essential support to meet their needs? This timely book provides you with essential help in an area which has often been given little attention...
by Lynn Machin, Duncan Hindmarch, Sandra Murray
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
Language: English
Release Date: September 21, 2015
A complete, all-in-one guide to the new Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, suitable for use with any awarding organisation. It offers an easy-to-understand structure, incorporates key information on reflective practice and study skills, and provides full coverage of all the mandatory units....
Learning to be a Primary Teacher
Core Knowledge and Understanding
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2016
Learning to be a primary teacher is a bit like becoming a superhero!
It’s not impossible, but it takes hard work and dedication to become that heroic individual, looked up to by the whole class, who is able to simultaneously be fun, creative, responsive to a range of different needs and who...
by Barry Hymer, Karen Lockney, Tony Ewens
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2018
This bespoke ebook compilation is focused on important themes and issues in primary education, including assessment, planning, behaviour management, and inclusion. It has been produced in order to address workload concerns and to offer additional but focused support by presenting a collection of helpful...
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Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 15, 2014
There has been a recent growth in the use of social media tools in social work education. This edited text presents a series of chapters which discuss social media activities and how they can contribute to student learning, and social work practice. The contributors, all innovators in the use of social...
Self-neglect
A Practical Approach to Risks and Strengths Assessment
Language: English
Release Date: March 1, 2018
Self-neglect covers a wide range of behaviours, from neglecting to care for one's personal hygiene and health to one's surroundings; this can include behaviours such as hoarding of objects and/or animals. As presentation of self-neglect cases vary greatly, assessment and support planning should be...
Learning Technology
A Handbook for FE Teachers and Assessors
Language: English
Release Date: September 10, 2018
This is an accessible, practical and up to date book specifically targeted at further education (FE) and post-16 teachers, whatever your academic or vocational specialism. Important changes in policy, landscape and digital technology itself mean that digital capability is key for learners, no matter...
by Dr. Valerie Gant, Dr. Steve J Hothersall
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2018
Language: English
Release Date: June 6, 2018
Care-giving transcends race, gender and age and most people will be a care giver or receiver (often both) at some point in their lives. This book explores the extent of caregiving in the UK and discusses its impact on individuals, groups and communities, as well as health and social care professionals.
The...
Critiquing Personality Disorder
A Social Perspective
Language: English
Release Date: April 24, 2017
In order to work effectively with people with personality disorders it is important that Mental Health Social Workers (MHSWs) have a clear understanding of trauma and its impact on the person. It is also important that they have good relational skills and the support of the team and organisation....