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Youth Work: Histories, Policy and Contexts (PDF)
by Graham BrightYouth work is a means of promoting learning, equality and inclusion with young people. It is an incredibly rewarding profession; however, diffuse state regulation means that youth work students and practitioners must continuously wrestle with the challenges of contemporary practice in environments that are complex and changing. This book brings together a collection of voices to speak to these concerns. Drawing on the history of the profession, each chapter focuses on a different aspect of policy and practice. Chapters explore the impact of New Labour; the changes that came with the coalition government; youth work in the voluntary sector, and youth work in a digital world. Graham Bright concludes with a powerful reflection on what the future holds for the profession. Each chapter features 'Over to You' activity boxes which invite readers to engage collaboratively in developing and applying ideas, with case studies which link discussion to real life examples. This is an important book for students, practitioners and lecturers in the field of youth and community work and related practice with children and young people.
Disability In Comic Books And Graphic Narratives (PDF)
by Chris Foss Jonathan W. Gray Zach WhalenAs there has yet to be any substantial scrutiny of the complex confluences a more sustained dialogue between disability studies and comics studies might suggest, Disability in Comic Books and Graphic Narratives aims through its broad range of approaches and focus points to explore this exciting subject in productive and provocative ways. Alternate ISBNs 9781349698981 9781137501110
Don't Get a Job...Make a Job: How to make it as a creative graduate
by Gem BartonToo often a design or architecture degree is seen as a means to an end (a job in an established practice). But imagine for one moment that there are no employers, no firms to send your CV to, no interviews to be had – what would you do? How would you forge your own path after graduation?The current economic climate has seen many graduates chasing a finite number of positions. The most ingenious and driven designers have found weird and wonderful ways of making opportunities for themselves, often by applying their skills across the creative disciplines of art, design, architecture and interiors. Knowing what you want from your design career and being able to adapt your strategy to suit is basic and vital – just like in the wild, designers need to evolve.The book celebrates the various strategies that students and graduates are taking to gain exposure, while also including interviews and inspirational advice from those who are now enjoying success as a result of their creative approach to employment.
Perspectives In Sociology
by E. C. Cuff A. J. Dennis D. W. Francis W. W. SharrockFrom its first edition in 1979, Perspectives in Sociology has provided generations of undergraduates with a clear, reassuring introduction to the complications of sociological theory. This revised and updated edition features: a completely rewritten general introduction and conclusion; all-new introductions to each part, clarifying how each one builds on what came before; an updated set of formative questions at the end of each chapter; a comprehensive glossary of key terms. While retaining its emphasis and wealth of information on the founding figures of sociology, this sixth edition includes new tools that will allow students from related disciplines to access relevant sociological material quickly. Alternate ISBNs 9781138793538 9781315761053 9781317644026 9781317644019 9781317644033
Take Control Of The Noisy Class: From Chaos To Calm In 15 Seconds (PDF)
by Rob PlevinDo you struggle to get students to listen in your lessons? Do you find students dragging their heels to your lessons only to battle with you from bell to bell? Are you fed up with students who talk over you and ignore your instructions? Are you tired, drained and worn out because of low level disruption, disobedience and defiance? Do you long for a workable, practical system to help you take control and enjoy stress--free teaching? If you answered 'yes' to any of those questions you'll love the highly effective, proven strategies in Take Control of the Noisy Class! Teacher--trainer Rob Plevin explains a clear, step--by--step plan for successfully managing the most challenging individuals and groups in today's toughest classrooms. Written in a friendly and accessible style, and packed with powerful, fast--acting techniques -- including a novel tactic to get any class quiet in 15 seconds or less -- this book helps teachers transform their ability to connect and succeed with hard--to--reach, reluctant learners. Even if you have never had 'the class from hell', you'll find hundreds of practical, useable ideas and interventions to meet students' needs and create a thoroughly enjoyable classroom climate for all concerned. Take Control of the Noisy Class! provides teachers with a proven system for dealing with disruptive, inappropriate behaviour in the classroom, enabling them to create calm, positive learning environments and trusting bonds with hard--to--reach students. Discover: effective behaviour management strategies, the power of routines, instructions and consequences, the importance of relationships, tips and tricks for tackling misbehaviour, proven techniques for getting a rowdy class's attention, strategies for maintaining lesson flow and a positive learning environment and effective classroom management strategies which curb misbehaviour and prevent it reaching the stage of involving the senior leadership team and school behaviour policy. Super--effective classroom management strategies for today's toughest classrooms. Relevant to teachers of all subjects and age groups - across primary and secondary schools. Ideal for individual teachers and leaders or as the basis of whole--school.
Group Dynamics For Teams (PDF)
by Daniel J. Jay LeviIncorporating the latest research throughout, Daniel Levi's Fifth Edition of Group Dynamics for Teams explains the basic psychological concepts of group dynamics, focusing on their application with teams in the workplace. Grounded in psychology research and a practical focus on organizational behavior issues, this engaging book helps readers understand and more effectively participate in teams.