- Table View
- List View
Supporting Pedagogy and Practice in Early Years Settings
by Mary Whalley Shirley AllenTo achieve EYPS, candidates must `understand the Early Years Foundation stage (EYFS), and how to put it into practice. This text supports those on all EYPS pathways to extend their knowledge and understanding of effective pedagogy within the context of the EYFS. It begins by looking at effective practice in the EYFS and how research has informed recent initiatives. It goes on to cover children's learning and development, safe and stimulating environments and the role of the adult. The text considers how EYPs can support others in their practice to improve the delivery of learning throughout their setting.
Social Work and Human Development (PDF)
by Karin CrawfordIt is necessary for social work students to understand fully how people develop and how the different stages of life, from birth to older adulthood, require them to use different skills and approaches. Covering all stages of the life course, this essential guide looks at the ways in which people develop before birth, as babies and children, through to adolescence and on to young, middle and older adulthood. With this knowledge embedded, social workers are able to establish and maintain effective partnerships with both service users and other professionals.
Social Work and Human Development
by Karin CrawfordIt is necessary for social work students to understand fully how people develop and how the different stages of life, from birth to older adulthood, require them to use different skills and approaches. Covering all stages of the life course, this essential guide looks at the ways in which people develop before birth, as babies and children, through to adolescence and on to young, middle and older adulthood. With this knowledge embedded, social workers are able to establish and maintain effective partnerships with both service users and other professionals.
Social Work, Social Policy and Older People (PDF)
by Robert JohnsIt is essential for social work students to know about social policy, to know why studying social policy is important in the social work degree, and to understand how social policy, when implemented, has a real impact on the everyday life of vulnerable people. This book provides plenty of examples of this impact, tracing the development of welfare provision for older people right through the twentieth century, leading up to an analysis of contemporary developments, which students will need to know about in order to practice effectively.
Social Work, Social Policy and Older People
by Robert JohnsIt is essential for social work students to know about social policy, to know why studying social policy is important in the social work degree, and to understand how social policy, when implemented, has a real impact on the everyday life of vulnerable people. This book provides plenty of examples of this impact, tracing the development of welfare provision for older people right through the twentieth century, leading up to an analysis of contemporary developments, which students will need to know about in order to practice effectively.
Social Work Practice With Adults (PDF)
by Galpin Diane Bates NatalieBased on the experiences of social work practitioners, this book provides a detailed account of contemporary practice issues that can influence social work with adults.
Sport and Exercise Science
by Joanne Thatcher Rhys Thatcher Melissa Day Matthew Portas Simon HoodThis text introduces students to the essentials of the major contributing disciplines - biomechanics, physiology and psychology. It provides detailed knowledge and understanding of each subject area combined with explicit advice on how to study effectively, research further and think critically. Case studies clearly relate theory to practice and learning exercises support readers throughout the text.
Social Work Practice: Assessment, Planning, Intervention and Review (PDF)
by Jonathan ParkerThis bestselling book takes the student step-by-step through the core processes of social work. It introduces four essential elements (assessment, planning intervention and review) in a clear manner, and is structured in a chronological way that is easy to understand yet holistic in approach.
Social Work and Human Development (PDF)
by Janet WalkerSocial work students must develop a sound and critical understanding of human development and the processes and stages of growth through the life-course. Even more important however is how students apply this knowledge to their assignments and their practice. This text achieves this in several ways.
Succeeding in Literature Reviews and Research Project Plans for Nursing Students (2nd edition) (PDF)
by Andrew Whittaker Graham H. WilliamsonThis book is a practical and readable guide that will show you how to successfully complete a literature review or research project plan as part of your final year assessment.
Social Work and Mental Health (PDF)
by Malcolm GolightleyWhile mental health is a core subject on the social work curriculum, many students find the breadth of the subject difficult to grasp. There is much to understand from law, policy and legislation, to ethical and value-based considerations. This book is written as an introduction to the complex issues around mental health.
Successful Mentoring in Nursing (PDF)
by Liz AstonSupporting students poses a significant challenge for nurse mentors and other healthcare professionals in today's world of practice. Recent concerns over the fitness to practice of nursing students at the point of registration and the move to all-graduate pre-registration programmes require new approaches to practice learning and mentoring the nurse of the future.
Social Work with Drug, Alcohol and Substance Misusers (PDF)
by Anthony GoodmanIt has long been recognised that clients with addiction problems need a skilled and thoughtful response when they come into contact with social services. However, students often find that policy and the law surrounding working with drug, alcohol and substance misusers can be complex and often unclear. This fully-revised third edition will help students cultivate the skills required to work effectively with clients and service users who misuse drugs and alcohol.
Statistics for Healthcare Professionals (PDF)
by Ian ScottThis book introduces you to the basic rules and principles of statistics and shows you how straightforward statistical tests can be performed and analysed in relation to healthcare.
Social Work: an Introduction (PDF)
by Joyce LishmanSocial Work: A Introduction is designed to help your students make the best start in their academic and professional careers. Mapped throughout to the most up-to-date professional standards, the book covers the full range of knowledge and skills students need to gain in the early stages of their social work course and as they prepare to go out on placement.
Social Work Practice with Older People (PDF)
by Rory LynchOlder people are the biggest service user group for social workers and an increasing proportion of the population. In this refreshingly positive and practical textbook, Rory Lynch draws on years of practice and teaching experience to show how to achieve best social work practice with older adults. He takes a person-centred approach, which fosters respect by valuing the fact that elderly people have more lived experience than others.
Study Skills For Nurses (PDF)
by Tom Mason Elizabeth Mason-WhiteheadThe new edition of Study Skills for Nurses will help you develop the skills and techniques you need for stress-free studying throughout your nursing training.
Social Work and the Community: A Critical Context for Practice (PDF)
by Paul Stepney Keith PoppleCommunities are a context, target and resource for social work practice. By exploring themes such as welfare modernisation, inclusion, sustainability, multi-professional working and anti-oppressive practice, this text analyses the relationship in terms of theoretical perspectives, research, professional practice and policy intervention.
Be Safe (4th edition) (PDF)
by Ann Barton-GreenwoodThis book gives guidance on health and safety matters for those teaching science in primary schools and similar establishments, such as nursery schools, some middle schools and some schools for children of secondary age with special educational needs.
Social Work With Looked After Children (PDF)
by Christine CockerThis revised edition details organisational systems and structures that are part of the assessment and planning process for looked after children.
Social Work with Children, Young People and their Families in Scotland (PDF)
by Steve J. HothersallSocial work with children and families in Scotland has undergone huge changes in recent years and this expanded and updated edition looks in even greater detail at the main policy and law issues and applies them to everyday practice issues. Students will feel confident that recent law changes are fully covered.
Social Work In A Digital Society (PDF)
by Sue WatlingThis book will help students develop their understanding of how the internet is impacting on social work education and practice in 21st century. Essential reading for students interested in the influence of digital technology and social media, including the impact of digital divides, this book looks at how the value-base of social work can have a positive effect on service users and carers who engage with digital services.
Social Work And Dementia (PDF)
by David MooreThis practical book enables those already practicing or joining social work to consider the various ways that people can be supported to live well with dementia.
Social Work and Mental Health (PDF)
by Malcolm GolightleyThis new edition provides a thorough grounding in the key issues in mental health. It highlights the key issues in this complex and sensitive area of practice and helps students to understand the latest policy and practice issues.
Successful Mentoring in Nursing (PDF)
by Paula Hallam Liz AstonSupporting students poses a significant challenge for nurse mentors and other healthcare professionals in today's world of practice.