Books published by SAGE Publications Inc

Demonstrates how to develop a standards-based curriculum, deliver and assess instruction with research-based best practices, and implement capacity-building processes that support a school's daily operation.

A unique book on how violent crimes are profiled.

This updated edition presents ten strategies for solving a wide range of mathematics problems, plus new sample problems.

Written by leadership expert Elaine L. Wilmore, this ideal resource helps aspiring and practicing superintendents attain proficiency in the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards.

Improve students' test-taking success by teaching effective time management strategies, organizational skills, note-taking techniques, ways to handle test anxiety, and methods for taking essay and objective tests.

Assuming no prior knowledge, this book is geared toward social science readers. It illustrates concepts using well known international, comparative, and national examples of spatial regression analysis. Each example is presented alongside relevant data and code, which is also available on a Web site maintained by the authors.

Suitable for teachers in primary and secondary schools, this guide shows teachers how to integrate assessment into their teaching - something that teachers are increasingly being required to do. The book includes lots of activities and training materials, ideal for continuing professional development sessions in schools.

Ideal for those students or researchers who don't have the time or money to invest in expensive specialised software packages (NVivo, ATLAS.ti etc) that typically cost GBP250 or more per licence.

Looks at different ways of engaging with young people and the issues associated with this such as power relations, gender relations and social class. Makes the book come alive for students through the use of case studies that link theory to practice, and encourages reflection - a key part of youth work training.

This is a really joyful book which will help practitioners and those on the Early Years Foundation Stage to develop their knowledge, skills and practice in communication, language and literacy for babies and young children.

An invaluable guide for the many international students that come to study in the UK. It will help them deal with the academic and social challeges that will face them.

Facilitates student engagement through active learning and provides easy-to-use matrices linking McREL, NCTE, and NCSS standards to activities in history, economics, literature, and the arts.

This guide to the top ten languages of ELL students offers educators communication resources like picture dictionaries, parent letters, and common phrases in native languages.

Invites students to explore the possibilities of performance for creating, knowing, and staking claims to the world. This book surveys, explains, and illustrates classic, modern, and postmodern theories that answer the questions, What is performance? Why do people perform? And how does performance constitute our social and political worlds?

An overview of the sources, structure and dynamics of contemporary conflict phenomena, ranging from ethnic and other inter-group conflict to international terrorism and inter-state violence. Jeong helps students acquire the intellectual skills needed for analyzing many different conflict situations themselves.

Extremely well written, grounded and contemporary introduction to representation.

Help all learners transition successfully from beginning to intermediate literacy levels with these classroom-tested instructional strategies and specialized assessment tools for word study, reading, and writing.

Provides an overview of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), combined with a guide to best practice. This work covers: an explanation of CPD and developments; practical tips on how to lead and manage CPD for a range of staff in schools; and identifying training needs, designing and implementing programmes and evaluating their impact.

Based on wide ranging research, this book sets out to revive the creative alternative to the rigid and impoverished learning experienced by too many primary school children. It traces the origins and history of the child-centred tradition; also sets out its fundamental beliefs and values; and, explores its place in education.

Answers two major questions that provide the underlying rationale for the book: What is a paradox, and why is paradoxical reasoning critical for understanding culture in a globalizing world? This book defines paradox as the simultaneous existence of two or more inconsistent and sometimes contradictory elements.

Examines seven critical areas that can develop average or struggling readers into thoughtful, high-achieving A+ readers who can comprehend, analyze, and summarize different kinds of texts.

Counsellors and mental health workers often encounter situations where clients' medical or psychiatric conditions - and their treatment - affect the assessment of, or work with, clients. This comprehensive overview highlights key concerns and offers practical advice for judging when a situation may be beyond the worker's skills.

Maps out the requirements of a project in psychology. This book guides students through various aspects of a psychology project from conception of an idea, to writing up the final draft. It uses examples and provides insights into applying theory to practice and knowledge, skills and ability to carry out and write up their thesis project.

This book is a guide to special and inclusive education and provides a comprehensive overview of this complex field. Author Stephen Rayner examines context, policy, and practice, and shows how to successfully navigate the managerial challenges involved, while contributing to the way forward through leadership in a diverse field.

Internationally renowned author Tony Bush examines leadership development throughout the world and draws out lessons on how leaders can maximize their effectiveness.

Is the pace of life accelerating? If so, what are the cultural, social, personal and economic consequences? This book examines how speed emerged as a cultural issue during industrial modernity.

What makes people commit crime? This book demonstrates how a psychosocial approach can illuminate the causes of particular crimes, challenging readers to re-think the similarities and differences between themselves and those involved in crime. It is suitable for upper level undergraduates, postgraduates and teachers of criminology.

This book from an international trainer and consultant is 10% research and theory and 90% practical tools and strategies for classrooms. This book is packed with use-today resources for teachers to get all students fully engagd in literacy learning.

Helps you develop the skills and techniques you need for studying throughout your nursing training. This book supports you to face everyday challenges like essay writing, doing assignments, and taking exams, with confidence.

Using core principles of educational psychology, this teacher-friendly guide features instructional strategies, assessment tools, and interactive training exercises that support student growth, development, and achievement.