Education : Adult & Continuing Education

This resource will be very valuable for professionals planning in-service training to assist settings to develop as Autistic Spectrum Disorder-friendly environments the training would also help all settings become truly inclusive and friendly for all children and young people' - Special Children. A growing number of pupils with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are educated in mainstream settings. To support them effectively and maximise their learning potential, it is essential that all school staff fully understand their needs. This complete training package can be delivered during staff meetings and on INSET days, to ensure autism-friendly practice throughout the school. This toolkit demonstrates the value of using self-evaluation tools to improve services and includes: -guidance on how best to deliver INSET -activities and case studies to facilitate discussion -discussions of issues for consideration in relation to School Access Plans and the Disability Equality Duty -advice on useful resources, literature and web sites. Teachers, SENCOs and management staff in primary and secondary schools will find this an essential training resource. more...

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Being aware of thesis and dissertation pitfalls can help the graduate student make efficient use of resources available to him or her and bring precision to research and writing of that important project. The authors present 61 cases cast as an envisioned conversation between a student and a professor whom the student consults about a problem.||The cases are presented within ten chapters that proceed through a sequence of typical stages in the production of a thesis or dissertation. Chapter titles include Choosing and Defining a Research Topic, Searching the Professional Literature, Developing a Proposal, Getting Help, Devising Data-Collection Procedures, Organizing the Collected Information, Interpreting the Results, Writing the Report, Defending the Finished Product, and Publishing the Study. more...

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Interweaves the stories of pre-service teaching with the process of action research. This text focuses specifically on the needs of pre-service teachers. more...

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Offers essential answers to students and parents as they go from high school to college. Each year, millions of high school students, parents, and guidance counselors address the issue of college. Choosing a college, taking the required entrance exams, qualifying for admission, paying tuition--these are some of the thornier aspects of the college experience. Parents and students alike are faced with myriad questions as they prepare to make this momentous decision. 201 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Getting into College is a fail-safe guide to successfully navigating the road from high school to college. The book walks the reader through every step of the college journey and provides information on:.; College entrance exams.; Selecting the right school.; Distance learning.; Balancing work and school.; Scholarships and financial aid.; Entrance interviews and more. more...

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Beyond Doctorates Downunder is the third book in the highly successful Doctorates Downunder trilogy published by ACER Press. The first, Doctorates Downunder (2006), helps candidates complete their doctorates and the second, Supervising Doctorates Downunder (2007), assists supervisors with their vital role of supporting candidates during research training. Beyond Doctorates Downunder is designed to assist doctoral graduates use their doctorates in their lives and careers and serves as a comprehensive guide to maximising the benefits of completing a doctorate and communicating its research. more...

Price: $49.95